As a Christmas gift to my husband's parents we planned a 4 course meal and hosted them for dinner one night. Being that this was really only our 2nd time hosting others for dinner (read about our first time here). seeing as this was only our second time hosting, I would say we are nothing … Continue reading Planning a Formal Dinner
If you are a regular reader you may have noticed that I was a bit absent last week. For a while I was on a streak of getting a post up every week day and writing seemed easy. As I am relatively new to the blogging world I started to think "this is easy, I … Continue reading Blogging When You Have Nothing to Say
"We cannot become what we want to be by remaining what we are." -Max DePree I had this quote as the screensaver on my phone for a few years. It is one of my favorites to reflect on. Anytime I picked up my phone it was a great reminder that change is necessary to achieve … Continue reading Motivational Monday
I never really got on board with the whole "athliesure" trend. If I am not actually exercising or working out you will not find me in athletic clothes no matter how cute the may be. I really do love getting dressed up and luckily I work in an office that allows me to do so. … Continue reading Casual Comfort
March Goals: Clean out/organize our closet: With spring right around the corner this is such a great time to go through the closet and get rid of anything that doesn't fit or never gets worn. Stick with Yoga: I know that starting yoga was my goal for February and while I do plan on keeping each … Continue reading March Goals
"If you fell down yesterday, stand up today" -HG Wells I think this quote is such a good reminder that yesterdays troubles should not influence today. Whatever challenges you faced the day before or in your past, do not let them keep you down or hold your back. Instead, choose to get back up and … Continue reading Motivational Monday
Now that I have started yoga again I wanted to share a few of my favorite items. I have had a few of these since I first tried yoga a few years ago and I was thrilled to still have them when I started to practice again. When I took yoga in school I liked … Continue reading Yoga Gear
There are certain things in life that I believe less is more. This is just my opinion but one of those things is makeup. I have never really been a makeup or hair and beauty person. Even in my phase in high school when I did wear makeup it was neutral tones and natural colors … Continue reading Less Is More: Makeup
We have had a series of unusually warm days lately and even though I love fall and winter it has me in the mood for nicer spring days. While I know this streak of spring like weather likely wont last long, I am excited for spring clothes. This time of year can be so difficult … Continue reading Transition Outfits: Spring
"Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn, or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude." -Denis Waitley I have to remind myself often (sometimes daily) that happiness is not a destination. No matter the places I go, the things I have, and the money I make, my … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Happiness
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