I've had shorter hair for 3 years now....and I think I'm ready for a change. I am missing a big ponytail.
I loved the lob
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before & after: living room
heated outdoor furniture
Hoping to entertain your guests outside but it's too cold? Looking for a cozy feeling but not loving heat lamp poles everywhere?
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it starts with you
Let's be the change we want to see in the world.
This happened to me once in a work setting. I was complaining about the culture-no one says hello, people aren't positive, I don't feel any good energy. I very wise person
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2018 plans: stillness & movement
This about sums it up. I should dedicate more time quieting my mind and more time moving my body.
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go to nature
Here I am on a hike in Tahoe with a beautiful view of the lake.
Sometimes we need to go to nature to get re-centered. Sometimes we need to be around big trees or big lakes or big mountains or white snow to remember there is a large world out there greater than ourselves.
Read Moremerry xmas 2017
Merry Xmas!
I took this photo at Lake Tahoe on Xmas Eve last year. I like how it captured the simplicity of the one tree with the snow and the lake. Enjoy this special day!
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merry xmas eve 2017
Doesn't this look cozy? Lesson in Xmas decor: choose a simple color palette, add different textures and shapes.
Read MoreXmas Morning Breakfast
What do you eat on Xmas morning? In the Lawton household, always the same thing:
Read Morefood as a gift
Food makes a great gift for Xmas! The best is homemade, but we don't always have tons of extra time in December to bake homemade goodies. Don't stress-you can buy something-people will still enjoy it! A few ideas:
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barre socks
If you've taken Bar Method or Dailey Method or Pop Physique, or Pure Barre, you know you have to buy a special kind of socks.
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lululemon pants with cell phone pocket
My sister introduced me to these leggings from Lululemon with a pocket for your phone. Comes in handy when on a walk or running errands.
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holiday shelfie
Here is a Holiday Shelfie I created last year. December is so fun! You could do this with shelves or a buffet or console table. Take everything off that you normally have
Read Moreemergency gifts 2017
n December, it's always nice to have a few emergency gifts on hand. These should be gifts that could work for a variety of people.
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holiday party hair
Headed to a holiday party? Hosting a holiday party? Make an appt to get your hair done! Bring in one of these photos as inspiration.
Read Moregift for your sister or bff
Ideas for you between $100-$250 for your sister or BFF.
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hostess gift idea: breakfast the next day
Anyone who has hosted a party knows how tired you are the next morning. The last thing you want to do is cook. You end up either eating leftovers or ordering pizza.
A great hostess gift is breakfast for the next morning!
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happy 2nd birthday, oohlalamode
Can you believe this blog is already 2 years old? Time flies.
Thank you for all your support & encouragement. This has been a wonderful creative outlet.
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xmas cards display
Make your display intentional. I hung a seasonal sign above the display which gave it frame and meaning. I used festive gold ribbon as the anchor for the cards.
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2017 holiday wreaths
How nice this olive branch wreath with gold jingle bells and a white ribbon. So classic yet still feels modern. I love the simplicity.
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