#Write31Days Archives - Page 5 of 24 - Green Acres Meets Paris

For the Book Lover in Me

October 15, 2018 No Comments

When my family lived in Levelland, Texas, I can remember spending my summers at my local library. I would walk from the newspaper where my mother worked, down to the library where I would casually stroll down the aisles of the shelves looking for books to read. I loved cracking open new or old books just to smell the ink on the pages. And here’s the funny thing — I still do that today when I go to my local library. Have you ever imagined what your dream home library would look like? Well, I have! I was perusing Pinterest one evening, and […]

#Write31Days, Life

How to Create a Self-Care Routine

October 14, 2018 No Comments

Lazy Sundays like today are when I like to treat myself to a “self-care Sunday”. Sundays are usually the days when I try not to have anything planned, that way I can lounge around with the dogs and watch movies, read magazines, or spend some time planning my week ahead. I also take the time to apply a conditioning hair mask while I treat my face to a moisturizing face mask, or I give myself a mani-pedi. “An empty lantern provides no light. Self-care is the fuel that allows your light to shine brightly.” – Unknown Self-care days are not […]

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Who Are Your Favorite Style Icons?

October 13, 2018 No Comments

“Why is there this myth? People say, ‘Oh, you are a style icon. You’re ‘French, French, French.’ It’s not true, you know; there are stylish people everywhere.” – Jeanne Damas, Paris-based model, photographer, and fashion designer What does it mean to be a STYLE ICON? The dictionary defines a “style icon” as a person or thing that is very well known as being highly fashionable. There are style icons in every part of the world, especially since social media and the internet make it much easier for people to have their 15 minutes of fame. There are women with iconic style, like Audrey Hepburn […]

#Write31Days, All Things Beauty, Style

11 Nail Art Ideas You’ll Want to Try This Fall

October 11, 2018 No Comments

I love a manicure as much as the next gal, and I had light colored dipped nails for most of the spring and summertime, but I’m ready to try a darker hue with some added nail art to celebrate fall’s arrival. Raise your well-manicured painted fingers in the air if you agree! Here are eleven nail art ideas you’ll want to try this fall! Same Colors, Different Looks Orange and White with Gold Glitter and Fall Accents {1 // 2} Classic vs Whimsical: Chocolate Brown, Orange, and White with Copper Glitter Accents vs Fall in Love with Polka-Dotted Design {1 […]

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Women of Style: Breast Cancer Survivors

October 10, 2018 No Comments

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and as a tribute to the beautiful women around the world either newly diagnosed, currently being treated for, or surviving breast cancer, I wanted to put a spotlight on some amazing celebrities who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Some of these women you may recognize and already know that they were diagnosed with breast cancer, but others you may not recognize. Almost all of these women have been vocal about their fight with breast cancer and have encouraged women {especially those age 40 and above} to get annual mammograms. {Images borrowed from HealthLine} […]