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March 19, 2014

DIY: Two-Tone Chairs

This week I decided to tackle another DIY project from Pinterest. I have two old wooden chairs that were strictly for function, rather than aesthetics. I felt rather indifferent towards them, but after an Alt Summit and Better Homes and Gardens webinar session on color, I really wanted to take on something to make my apartment feel more like a reflection of me.

One thing of the many fabulous things that I took away from the session was that pink can be used as a neutral.

I had some left over paint from a Pinterest fail, so after exploring my Pinterest boards, I decided that these chairs had to happen.

I am happy with how they turned out, the only thing I’d change is the paint finish (I wish I’d had a glossier paint). But all things considering, for a $0 project, not half bad!

March 18, 2014

Blog Cards

To quote myself, “If you give a girl a blog, she’s gonna want business cards to go with it.”

I am very excited to share with you my BRAND NEW blog cards…I designed them on using Moo, and am so happy with the results!

I decided to order blog cards (business cards for your blog), after reading Blog, Inc. by Joy Cho.

Do you have a blog? Do you have blog cards? Please share!

March 17, 2014

Mani and a Magazine: Green & Gold

Top of the morning to you!

Obviously, I painted my nails for today…St. Patrick’s Day mani, YAY! I love being festive and getting into the holiday spirit for just about any holiday.

This time, instead of a magazine I opted for a book. The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin.

This winter has been very cold and very long, and this book is a reminder to find happiness in everyday life.

I used Julep in Oscar and Love & Beauty by Forever 21 in Green (which is not longer available online, sorry!).

Anything green or festive about your day today? Shares in the comments!

March 16, 2014

Oh Snap!

I am constantly misplacing my razor handles. When I travel, packing them is such a bother so I end up quickly shaving beforehand and wearing pants when the stubble starts to show.

When I heard about the Gillette Venus Snap with Embrace, I was intrigued. Mostly because after miss placing my latest razor handle, I gave up and used the razor head by itself. Yeah, that was fun…

So when it came out, I bought one off of Drugstore.com*. I used it the day after I got it and was pleasantly surprised. I expected to like it and use it as an alternative but I actually like it way better than a regular handle. I feel like I have more control.

Now I want to get another one to keep in my travel bag so I have on when on the go and one at home. They only come with one razor head, but they cost less then other razor handles that come with two and they work the refills so it really is worth it. Hello, new favorite product!

Do you have favorite shaving products? Think you’ll try the new Snap with Embrace? Share in the comments!

*For a limited time get $5 off when you spend $30 on Gillette or Gillette Venus products.

March 16, 2014

The Poshmark App

If you’re anything like me, then you have a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear.

I have a small closet, so I have a massive overflow and I don’t even wear all of it!

I came across an article this summer in a magazine (I can’t for the life of me remember which one, but if I do I’ll make sure to update!) about closet clutter and how to reduce it, one suggestion was the app Poshmark. I signed up and found that not only could I make money while getting rid of clothes that I wasn’t wearing, but I could also buy things second hand, in great condition, and at a fraction of the retail cost! I didn’t know what to do with myself…so many great features! While there are some minor draw backs as with anything (think eBay) it really is a great community to be apart of and is so worth checking out!

So far I’ve made over $500 and I haven’t even been signed up for a year!

If you do sign up* or already have a Poshmark closet, follow my closet and let me know so I can follow yours.

*The app is free and get a $5 credit with the code: HVIMR

March 14, 2014

A Week Plus: Green for Good Luck!

In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day…

Will you be sporting green on Monday?

March 13, 2014

I’m On YouTube!

Ok, so please keep in mind that I am just experimenting with YouTube and and by no means proclaiming to be a vlogger.

For now I am only sharing a few videos (really slide shows) that I have made using the Flipagram app. Nothing too fancy! Eventually I’ll step up my game, but not yet.

I have already uploaded two videos, one of them is of my March Birchbox!

March 12, 2014

Velvet Nails

Velvet nails. Sounds interesting, right? Well, in my January Birchbox a while back, I got Nail Rock by Rock Beauty London in Velvet Burgundy.

The application was simple enough, just two coats of polish, then dip. The results? Soft and fuzzy! Very cool.

If you’re not adventurous when it comes to beauty, I’m not really sure how’d you feel about it. Otherwise, this is worth a try. The velvet effect doesn’t last that long, mine started to fade after a couple of days, but the color shows through so it’s hardly noticeable.

I really wish there was a way you could feel this via the internet right now! Think it’s something you’d consider trying? Velvet too creepy? It also comes in glitter!

March 11, 2014

Spring Cleaning

I hate cleaning.

Correction: I hate starting to clean.

Once I am cleaning it becomes almost therapeutic. And when I’m done, I always feel better. My mind a little more clear.

I hate living in filth. But every so often, I look around and find myself sitting in it and dealing with all it’s chaos.

I have tried almost everything when it comes to cleaning strategies. All I want is for everything to just be clean.

I have learned that you have to work for what you want and that doing things is the best way to get them done, and so, I am just going to start cleaning my apartment, room by room, area by area, until it’s clean.

The bathroom is one of my least favorite rooms to clean, but since it’s small and one of the rooms we (the manfriend and I) use most, I started there. Scrubbing and bleaching (sorry, I know it’s not the greenest way to clean…) every inch.

I have never been one for spring cleaning, but I figure since it’s still winter it doesn’t really count.

Any cleaning or project that you’re working on? Any that you need to work on?

March 10, 2014

Mani and a Magazine: Mellow Yellow

Daylight savings was just what I needed. Bring on the sunlight, longer days, and warmer weather! Can’t wait for spring, so I went with a yellow effect mani and a bright and cheery magazine.

Instyle Magazine is one of my favorites and I used OPI Nail Lacquer in Alpine Snow as my base and OPI Sheer Tints Top Coat in I’m Never Amberrassed. Both were purchased from the Birchbox Shop.

Sheer Tints are also perfect for creating an easy ombré look.

Have you tried Sheer Tints yet? What do you think? Thoughts on the ombré nail trend?