The holidays are just around the corner and who doesn’t love to get a care package from a friend, a loved one, or a Secret Santa? I love getting a large envelope or small package in the mail because I wasn’t expecting a package and I get excited to see what’s in the envelope or box. I rip into it with enthusiasm and find wonderful little gifts! The great thing about care packages is that they can be sent to anyone! Family members send care packages to their children who are away at college or studying abroad. Churches gather small […]
Weekend DIY Projects
During the fall, weekends seem to be for football and tailgating. But if your team isn’t playing, then why not use the time to do a couple of DIY projects around your house or apartment. In one weekend, you could turn a couple of rubber mats into wall art or some old bedsheets into a couple of large throw pillows or a floor pouf. Check out these 20 DIY rug projects at Brit.Co. You can also try to make a pouf, like these at Decorating Your Small Space. I also like that you can use inexpensive items from a Dollar […]
Etsy Jewelry Under $50
Esty is a treasure trove of lovely pieces of jewelry, from necklaces and earrings to rings and bracelets. If you are addicted to Pinterest like me, then you can look at Etsy jewelry and find some pretty amazing pieces. I have rounded up a selection of Etsy statement pieces under $50, although I think one of the rings I selected is just less than $70. Personalized Name earrings, $34, Etsy store: Elea Jewelry / Monogrammed earrings, $24.98, Etsy store: HannahRun / Bohemian earrings, $18, Etsy store: Gypsy Moon Designs / Verdigris Curvy Hoop earrings, $36, Etsy store: Alibli Secret Message […]
100+ Fall Bucket List Ideas
Fall is such a wonderful season because there is so much to do… apple picking, jumping in a pile of leaves, camping, carving pumpkins, tailgating… like I said, there is so much to do! Check out this list from Tomboy Vintage. They have some great ideas that you could do one or two every day from now until Thanksgiving! There are some really great ideas on that list, right? I would never have thought to try to make a scarecrow, but now I want to do just that! If that long list is too long, you could also try a […]
What I'm Loving… Summer Sandals
I love seeing all the lovely sandals walking around this summer. Ladies rockin’ flats, slides, wedges, platforms, leather, espadrilles, Roman sandals… geez, there’s just so many styles from which to choose that a gal like myself sometimes has a hard time choosing the right sandal. So here’s what I’m loving right now in the way of summer sandals… Top Row (l-r): fringed block heel leather sandal ($49.99), glat printed Roman sandal ($49.99), woven leather espadrilles ($49.99), all from ZARA; Bottom Row (l-r): Asos JEAN 2-pack espadrilles ($33); H&M beaded sandal ($30); TopShop Finest Ghillie lace-up flats ($45) Top Row […]