Link Bytes 5.3.13

1. What a great idea + beautiful website. 2. I’m certain I’ve found the perfect printable Mother’s Day card. 3. This man went an entire year without the Internet. 4. This pineapple salsa recipe...

Color Lover: #8a96b5

Often times I find myself drawn to a specific color or palette over an extended period of times. For example, my blog colors? Yeah, at one point my manicures were a combination of peach and seafoam...

Currently

WATCHING / Game of Thrones + Mad Men, religiously. I feel like GOT’s last episode was insanely good. Lots went down and **SPOILER ALERT** can we talk about John Snow and Ygritte?! Holler. I also...

Unlinked

Sometimes, no matter how many walks you take, things you read or pictures you see, there is just no inspiration. This week was one of those times hence no Link Bytes today. And you know what? It’s...

DIY Wall Art

My roommate owns the house we live in and while she did a stellar job of painting every single room, we are still slowly decorating the walls with art + prints that strike our fancy. And what...

The One Where I Got Married

…sort of ;) Over the weekend, Glenn + I modeled a faux-wedding for our dear friend Melissa‘s photography portfolio. Some of you may have fallen victim to our dirty trick on Instagram where I posted...

Periwinkle Garden

It’s been awhile since my last style post. In addition to struggling with some self-image issues, the rainy Spring weather had been subpar for outfit photo-taking capabilities. But now with it...

Link Bytes 4.19.13

1. A purse that charges your smartphone{!} Stylish and innovative? Sold. 2. This video Leigh-Ann posted really resonated with me. As women I think we all have self-image issues but this goes to...

Country Girl Shake It for Me

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 In just a few weeks I will be vacationing in Nashville, Tennessee with my cousin for the CMA Festival–we are SO pumped to see some of our favorite artists perform! A lot of...

A San Francisco Treat

San Francisco is one of those places that instantly energizes me every time I visit there. I’m fortunate to live just a little over an hour away and on Saturday night in a burst of spontaneity I...

Link Bytes 4.12.13

1. After running across this boy and his dog photo series I spent several minutes googling Newfoundland’s. Such beautiful creatures! 2. I’m obsessed with this beautiful Indian wedding photography....

Spring in your Step

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 I’m so glad Spring is finally here because it means I can break out my pastel wardrobe again. All of my favorite trends like soft colors, floral patterns, wedges and suede...

The Old Reader

As you’ve probably heard, Google is getting rid of Google Reader this summer. There’s been lots of talk about what subscription services are out there to use instead. Bloglovin‘ is a popular answer...

Currently

WATCHING / April means the return of Game of Thrones and Mad Men! So excited my two favorites are back. Nikki and I finally caught up to the current season of Shameless. Its bittersweet because as...

Link Bytes 4.5.13

1. What a simple + sweet thank you gift idea. 2. Probably the best blog there ever was. Boys + cats! 3. How cool are these fancy zoo animal portraits? I’ll take one of each. They kind of remind me...

Face It

:: urban decay naked palette / maybelline falsies mascara / garnier bb cream / jonathan green rootine pure paste :: As a woman who’s been wearing makeup for over a decade now, I know when something...

Oh, baby!

Ten days ago something special happened–I became an aunt for the first time. My baby sister had her own baby, and its hard to even put into words how it has changed me. That day was a whirlwind of...

Link Bytes 3.8.13

1. This needle point nail tutorial is *sew* cute. See what I did there? 2. Okay, this vintage candy shoppe engagement shoot by the Robinson’s is the sweetest thing. 3. Sarah gives some really great...

Minus Five

Last week I announced I was part-taking in a short diet known as 5 Foods 5 Days. Well, a week later and I’m pleased to announce it totally worked; I lost a pound a day for a total of 5lbs! Even...

Diario de Fotos 02

beautiful lake tahoe / sleepy pup / the perfect cup of tea / an art project in waiting / new soaps + scents / cabin cousin love

Link Bytes 3.1.13

1. In 2018, a married couple will go on a space mission to mars. Would you do it? 2. Nesha from Betty Red shares some tips on how she organizes her inbox. 3. As a beet lover myself, I’m totally...

Currently

{Photobooth pics of the Hello XOXO launch party with Ashley, Tina, Alli & Ashlee. Such a fun girl’s night!} Watching: I’ve recently become obsessed with the TV show Shameless. Glenn and I were...

5 Foods 5 Days

Yesterday I posted a photo via my Instagram of the diet I started and many of you showed an interest in wanting to learn more so I figured I’d do a little post about it. A coworker at work told me...

Launched

Glenn & I launched a few new projects for some fantastic clients this week. We’ve been using a new work flow system which has helped our team productivity GREATLY {I’ll share those tips in another...

In Vino Veritas

You guys remember Scribe? Well, I grabbed the girls and we ventured out wine tasting for the day. We got there and were greeted by my best guy friend {who works there}. We spread out blankets,...

Link Bytes 2.22.13

01/ Blown away by this sweet tribute Kara created to her grandmother. 02/ Totally all about neutral right now & so it makes sense I’m smitten with this lovely look by Chelsea. 03/ I’m excited about...

A Girl’s Best Friend

Being born an August baby makes me birthstone Peridot (ew). My younger sister was born in April which meant hers was Diamond and I remember being soooo jealous. Haha! Typically I’m more of a...

Blog Design: Charmingly Modern

I mentioned last week how Glenn and I were brainstorming ways to be more efficient freelancers and better organized in general. Well I’m happy to report that our fresh ideas have been paying off...

Link Bytes 2.8.13

01/ A little late on this but my friends Shereen + Joshua got engaged! I adore these proposal photos. 02/ Sarah gives us some tips on toning those arms. 03/ Need to get on this circle-scarf DIY...

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