Who can relate to this? This is me almost every Friday.....although it is easier to get motivated in the summer with the longer warmer days. Enjoy your Friday evening whatever it brings! Girls night out or in PJ's by 7pm--both are fabulous in my book. Happy Friday!
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roller coaster picture
Whenever you're taking a boring group photo, spice it up. Suggest that everyone pretends they are on a roller coaster. Much more energy & much more fun!
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fitness trend: forest bathing
What? Taking a bath in the woods? This sounds weird.
Forest bathing is the practice of taking a short, leisurely visit to a forest for health benefits. The practice originated in Japan where it is called shinrin-yoku.
Why do we need to go to the forest? Think about it. Our ancestors did not spend this much
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brené brown vulnerability
If you've heard of Brené Brown, I'm sure you love this quote and her view on vulnerability. If you aren't familiar with her, you should pick up one of her books or watch the video below.
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what's important quote
Although I promote shopping, fashion, decorating your home, and jewelry, please remember this quote (also a gentle reminder to myself). They don't hold a candle to friendship, laughter, or learning.
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celebrate life!
I really love this quote. This is just how I want to center my brain in the morning. Let's not just "get through the day"........let's celebrate!
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signs of being too busy
Can you relate to this? I bet many of us can!
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Have you tried it yet? A fun summer activity! Photos of me trying it for the first time in Hawaii in 2013. Yes, I did a headstand!
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thinking
Take some quiet time to think. Put down the phone or turn off the TV. Stare out the window.
Here is a photo of me on a bus in Fiji-gazing at the outside deep in thought.
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jungle vacation photo inspiration
And if you're headed on a jungle vacation (Bali? Costa Rica?), some cool jungle vacation photo inspiration for you below. Thanks to Sincerely Jules for these images!
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beach vacation photo ideas
Thanks to Fashion Jackson for her daily fashion inspiration on Instagram. Her outfits are both adorable and affordable.
I enjoyed looking at her photos from her recent Hawaii trip.
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how to get more oohlalamode
Do you like oohlalamode but wish you had more? Do you sometimes forget the name? Does it sometimes show up for you in Facebook/Instagram, but sometimes no?
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Can I say this on my next interview when they ask about my career goals?!
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10 things on your quarterly list
Welcome to the second quarter of 2017. Can you believe it's already April? We are 1/4 way through the year!
Along with my beauty quarterly list, I am also including a home quarterly list for you. What other things should we be doing every quarter?
- Replace mascara
- Replace Clarisonic brush
- Replace toothbrush
- Vacuum mattress
quote: be yourself
Everyone who knows me well reminds me to do this. You probably hear the same thing. The people who know us best are those who see our quirks, our imperfections, our crazy moments. Those are also the people who love us the most.
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This is a good reminder. Although sometimes a little healthy competition can push us to be better, sometimes we should just worry about ourselves. Be the best we can be,
Read Moresimplicity is elegant
This quote reminds me of my good friend Mead. She practices restraint in her designs for the home, in her wardrobe, and in her demeanor. She is understated and values quality over quantity.
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Thanks to Tonya Leigh's post about 50 ways to be elegant. A few highlights for me:
- Start your day off with ease and intention. An elegant woman has a radiating inner peace. In other words, mental grooming is as important as the physical.
- Maintain good posture.
elegance quote audrey
Besides Audrey Hepburn, who else are your role models for elegance? Kate Middleton comes to mind. Grace Kelly? Who else?
This quote reminds us that elegance does not have an age limit. You can be 22 & elegant or 85 & elegant!
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Merriam-Webster defines elegance as "a dignified gracefulness or restrained beauty or style." Dignified, graceful, restrained beauty. Not over the top.
Urban Dictionary describes elegance as "stylish, graceful, and beautiful without being trashy
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