Photo Source: Bright on the Day via Bloglovin Attract what your expect. Reflect what you desire. Become what you respect. And mirror what you admire. No four sentences could hold as much meaning as these four sentences do. Take some time today to reflect on these four sentences. Think about what you attract in your life. Ponder on how you reflect what you desire. Then become what you respect, and mirror what you admire. Don’t let the negativity of the world enter your thoughts while you reflect on these four sentences and what they mean in your life. Take […]
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 […]
The Lovely Vanessa Redgrave
“I don’t think I ever felt beautiful until I was pregnant and when I gave birth to my children. I had terrible acne when I was a teenager and I was very tall, so tall I couldn’t see myself in my mother’s long mirror.” – Vanessa Redgrave Photo Source: Vogue My mom once told me that she named me after Vanessa Redgrave, because that was her favorite actress around at the time I was born and that she just liked that name. Lucky me, in that the legendary and talented actress and I were both born in the month of […]
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 […]
Sunday Inspiration: Never Give Up
“Never give up on something that you cannot go a day without thinking about.” I often find myself thinking about what to blog about, and I think that this “Write 31 Days” challenge has inspired me to write and write often, or in this case, write daily. At times, I have found it hard to find the time to sit down and write because I pack my day so full of activities. Then when I find the time to sit down, I’m exhausted and just want to sleep. But through it all, I will never give up doing what I […]