I am currently obsessed with delicate jewelry. It can add the perfect touch to a bold print or complete a simple, sophisticated look. So I was excited to find the great pieces that the lovely ladies at A-list Greek have. Not only do they have beautiful jewelry to show off your sorority pride (woo hoo Alpha Gamma Delta) but you can personalize pieces to fit you best!
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I picked this delicate rose-gold bar necklace with Brandon and I’s initials and find myself wearing it everyday.
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While listening to news reports of a 80 degree Christmas Eve, scarfs may not be on your mind, but it is never to early to prepare for the winter weather that is ahead! I am a bit of a scarf junkie. I have a closet full of light-weight, blanket and fashion scarfs that are just waiting to be worn. I think they are a great accessory to add with a simple top and on a cold day, serves double duty to keep you warm (win, win).
Today I have wrangled 10 great scarfs that would be a perfect accessory this winter (some priced at $10)!
It has happened, I have become an official podcast junkie. I listen while I get ready in the morning, on my 45 minute drive to the office, on my way home, even at lunch. I listen to them all, whether it’s the new Serial podcast (the jury is still out if I am going to like as much as the first season), Stuff You Should Know (about every topic under the sun) or the countless productivity podcasts I find to help motivate my day. Recently I was listening to one on waking up early and conquering the day. I am working on the getting up early part but loved the episode on having a night routine that prepares you to start the next morning off right. I got to work preparing a night routine that will start the new year off right and help me dominate my day (the pod-casters tag line of course)!
As I start to get ready for bed, I grab a hot cup of lemon water and head to the bathroom to brush my teeth and wash my face. Normally after my face was washed I would grab my pjs and hop into bed but now I have a new little treat to add to my routine. The Valentia brand of natural and organic cosmetics has just released a new cream to battle puffiness, lines and wrinkes, and dark circles all while nourishing and hydrating the sensitive skin under your eyes.
The Valentia True Glow Eye Cream is to be used both morning and night and comes in a 1.18 oz pump bottle that sits now on my bathroom counter. It comes out as cream unlike oily serums and absorbs quickly in to the skin. I grab a little bit on my ring finger and dab it on my undereyes.
After I finish in the bathroom (which now includes flossing… I was so bad about that) I head to the closet to pick out my outfit for the next morning. I grab all pieces and accessories to complete the outfit and set them aside in the closet. This has been a godsend on mornings when I have overslept! I have already packed my lunch and preped my morning coffee while I clean up in the kitchen from dinner so everything is ready to grab and go in the morning.
Now the biggest challenge I am having is switching from watching tv to reading a book as I fall asleep, but it’s all about small changes over time to crafting the perfect routine for me so I may stick to my cheesy Christmas movies while they last.
I am just a few days in to a new routine but have a good feeling that I can make this the best new year yet!
What does your night time routine look like? Do you use any special creams or lotions before bed to wake up looking your best?
*I was sent Valentia True Glow Eye Cream for review but all thoughts and opinions are my own
Now that the house is ready for Christmas it’s time to get to work buying gifts for family and friends. I love putting together stockings full of gifts they will not only love, but will be just what they need. Here are a few different ideas of stocking stuffers and some of my favorites from each!
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I am an over sharer. I love to talk about new things I find and tips and tricks to make a day easier. I follow up compliments of “oh I love your watch, it’s so nice” with “it’s from target, a great deal, I am sure they have more at the local store, or you can check online it’s the merona brand…”. People were probably just expecting a cordial “thank you”, but no, if I have found a great deal or found something I must tell, it’s just oversharing word vomit! So I thought what better place to overshare to the masses than with a little loving lately post. So scroll below and check out what I just can’t wait to tell you about!
Snagged this adorable crocheted coffee sleeve on ETSY and am loving it! Nothing better than Folgers in your cup and pumpkins on the sleeve 😉
This blog. It started with this post that I stumbled upon through a pinterest link (the rabit hole) and from there I was up to date on her life and drooling over her spiral staircase.
Do you have a duvet on your bed? Then stop what you are doing, watch this link and come back. Got it?! Oh my word, we have an all black dog and I insisted on a white comforter, because I apparently love to clean (note we also have dark hard wood floors… we can save that for another day). This little trick works perfect! It leaves me not completely dreading having to strip the comforter when the dog hair gets out of control.
Two great ideas for adult Halloween costumes! {Scarecrow | Sheep} Halloween costumes can be fun, but for me, they must also be practical. First, we may live in the south, but October 31 is still the middle of fall and fall like temperatures at night are no joke. No sexy costume locogeoks cute if you are wrapped in a coat. Second, a large costume made of cardboard leaves you leaning against a wall because the act of sitting is simply out of the question. And lastly, no witty costume is less funny than the one no one gets (been there done that, it isn’t funny if you have to explain it). So for the sake of practicality, I have to say these two are looking pretty sweet, scarecrow and sheep.
A little DIY decorating idea I found that I can’t wait to recreate with some of my favorite quotes.
Hope you enjoy my little musings of things I am loving lately!
