There is no true purpose to this post other than the fact that I really wanted to show someone my new phone case, and Im the only person in the office right now. (Im sure you are so glad you follow m...
This weekend I got the chance to hang out with one of my favorite DMV bloggers, Karin. We ended up browsing Sephora, but not before we explored Leesburg a bit and drank too many chai lattes. First, w...
Hi, Everyone! Today Im over on Danielles blog, Sometimes Sweet, sharing a favorite book of mine and a little bit of my personal style. Id love it if you would hop on over and give it a read...
April 21st was Record Store Day. In an effort to support local small business and add to our growing collection, my friend Ashley and I met for coffee and a little shopping. If you live in the area, ...
Yesterday, I got all dressed up for a guest post Im working on for one of my favorite blogs (will be sharing soon!). As Jer and I walked around Middleburg, trying to find the best spot for outfit pic...
Hi, Everyone! Excited to share that The Violets spring issue launched today. I feel this way about each issue, but it is visually stunning. The talented photographers showcasing their artfulness...
Instagram is the greatest, and with its release to the Android market yesterday more and more people are instagramming their breakfasts and OOTDs. I thought Id share a tip that I use all the time. It...
{These flower photos have absolutely nothing to do with this post. I just felt like That is All needed a little color.} Do you live the Metro DC area? Do you love The Hunger Games? You should totally...
So when I last did a "Whats In My Bag" post is was October 2010! It seemed like it was time to do a little update. (But dont worry - a Domo still found his way into this new bag.) Also, I sta...
What is it about red barns and open fields that makes me desperate for a camera in my hands? Probably something to do with being raised in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Well, this suburban girl got...
Hi, Friends! Just popping by to share the makeup & outfit that I plan on wearing on Valentines Day. :) Hope this gives you some ideas! That is all.
I still remember Dianas first post about The Slow Readers Book Club. I quickly signed up, slapped the button on my side bar, and started reading a life-changing book - In Praise of Slowness...
After the whirlwind that was last week, I was so pleased to wake up on Sunday morning and realize I had plans with a girlfriend for an art class in Alexandria. I put on my favorite pair of new a...
Hi, Everyone! So during the past year I picked out my favorite polishes for spring, summer, and fall. Would you like to see my winter picks (they are really pretty!)? Check out the latest issue of Th...
Ive gotten some wonderfully sweet emails lately asking why I wasnt blogging as much. The truth is that youtube has taken up a lot more time than I had imagined. Once I fell out of my blogging ro...
Hi, Friends! Today Im sharing my December favorites... * Beauty: * TV: White Collar is on Netflix Instant. Youre welcome. ;) * Blog: Just a Titch is one of the most inspirational blogs I follow. Have...
2011 Christmas Wishlist by ashleytia featuring pom pom gloves A pretty perfume in a pretty bottle. Naked2. Im still not sure if I actually need this. I have the original, & how many neutral shade...
My girl crush is hands down Emma Stone. Shes talented, funny, pretty, & shes a fellow redhead. I will purchase pretty much any magazine where she happens to be gracing the cover & any movie s...
Its that time again! Here are my November favorites... Makeup/Hair Reading: In November I took a break between book club books to read Mindy Kalings Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?. If...
{Sarah} This weekend I got together with some friends for a small cookie exchange and ornament-making party (Thanks to Tessica for planning & Lauren for hosting!). {Rachel} Lauren provided a deli...
Nothing much to say today except that Virginia truly shines in the fall. ((Photos taken on a weekend walk in Sky Meadows State Park.)) I am enjoying a newfound love of tea and chai lattes, ...
So a few weeks ago, I made a very fun purchase - my first record player. Nothing fancy, but it does the job and looks pretty in my living room. One day Id like to be fancy and put the record player o...
Hello, Everyone! So this month things are going to be a little different. On Youtube, monthly favorite videos are kind of a big deal. I was so excited to film mine (I had a lot of great products to d...
The other week I visited the cutest shop - FIFTEEN/ELEVEN is located in Old Town Alexandria, not too far from the water. Its tiny, quaint, and stocked with unique paper goods. Take a look.....
Maybe its because my parents have owned their own business since before I was born, but I have a special place in my heart for small business owners. Their days are never 9-5. Their vacations are few...
Last month I discovered a new blog via Sarah called Kaileen Elise. In one of the first posts I read, Kaileen decided to organize a Sparkle Swap! The purpose? From Kaileens blog - "This ...
First, thank you all so much for the support youve given me this week. Im so grateful for each of you. :) Onto fun things - Ive had a few guest posts go up in the past week. If you have time, check t...
I had a post scheduled to go up today, but I have to wait on something before it goes live. Hopefully it will be up next Tuesday! So, instead you all get a mini post about a decision I made yesterday...
A couple weeks ago I saw this link pop-up in my twitter feed. Have you heard about Indie Thursday? Basically, its an earnest call to book lovers to support their local, independent booksto...
Hello, friends! Today Im sharing my favorite things from September... Ok, after hearing so many good things about The Bath and Body Works Leaves candle, I finally picked it up. Oh my goodness - no se...
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