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Running, Running…
I keep hearing that refrain from the Black Eyed Peas every time I get ready to run. Is there a song that gets you pumped for a run? I think it’s time for me to revamp my playlist, but I digress. A little over 6 years ago, I was a consistent runner. Then I quit. We moved to Georgia and it was hot and humid and I just couldn’t deal. So I quit. What I didn’t realize was how much my mental, physical, and spiritual health were suffering because of it. For the 30 minutes that I was putting foot to pavement, my head was clear and nothing was stressing…
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Style Imitating Art: Still Life with Blue Enamel Coffeepot, Earthenware and Fruit by Vincent van Gogh
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase anything using those links I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. Thank you for helping me to buy more clothes. ABOUT STYLE IMITATING ART Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar {14 Shades of Gray}, Kim {Fierce Fashion Blog}, and me. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday one of us selects an inspiration image and we each post the image on our blogs. The following Monday we share our art inspired outfit. My main tip for participating is not to just look at the colors but look at the…
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Polka Dots and Library Books
Hey, y’all, hey! I hope you have plans for a relaxing weekend. Right now, we don’t have anything planned. We’re just gonna sit around the house and relax. I should probably clean up, but that ain’t gonna happen… I’m usually not a kitschy dresser, but I do fancy library themed clothing {like this dress and this tee – check out the picture if for no other reason than a shot of my shady dog}. I wore this outfit a few months ago to work. I had to give a presentation for a Lunch and Learn Series that offered by our college for members of the community. I can’t begin to…
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Style Imitating Art Inspiration: Still Life with Blue Enamel Coffeepot, Earthenware and Fruit by Vincent van Gogh
ABOUT STYLE IMITATING ART Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar {14 Shades of Gray}, Kim {Fierce Fashion Blog}, and me. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday one of us selects an inspiration image and we each post the image on our blogs. The following Monday we share our art inspired outfit. My main tip for participating is not to just look at the colors but look at the textures, think about complimentary colors, etc. In other words, you don’t have to be literal in your interpretation. It’s all about looking at the items in your closet in new and creative ways…
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Coffee and Pie Chat: Blueberry Nectarine Pie Recipe
This post uses affiliate links. If you purchase something using one of those links, I’ll receive a commission at no extra charge to you. Thank you in advance for your support. This week’s pie is Blueberry Nectarine Pie. It’s from First Prize Pies: Shoo-Fly, Candy Apple, and Other Deliciously Inventive Pies for Every Week of the Year (and More) by Allison Kave. You should see the cover, it’s soooo delicious and pretty and homey and rustic and it just makes me want to bake all the things. I think this is the book that Kristin and I will be using for our seasonal pies. ABOUT COFFEE AND PIE CHAT Coffee…
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Style Imitating Art {Roundup}: Flower by Daenel
This post uses affiliate links. If you purchase anything using these links, I will earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping me buy more clothes. ABOUT STYLE IMITATING ART Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar {14 Shades of Gray}, Kim {Fierce Fashion Blog}, and me. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday one of us selects an inspiration image and we each post the image on our blogs. The following Monday we share our art inspired outfit. My main tip for participating is not to just look at the colors but look at the textures,…
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Ageless Style Linkup: Jumpin’ into Jumpsuits
This post uses affiliate links. If you purchase something using one of those links, I’ll receive a commission at no extra charge to you. Thank you in advance for your support. THE AGELESS STYLE LINKUP Hi, welcome to the Ageless Style Linkup. The linkup runs the first Tuesday of each month and features 10 women over the age of 40 styling an outfit based on one theme, and, because we’re all so different, each theme interpretation is different. Each month, one of the co-hosts invites a guest co-host to join us for the linkup. Our goal is to show you that style is ageless… This month’s theme is: “Jumpin’ Into Jumpsuits” and…
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Style Imitating Art: Flower by Daenel
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase anything using those links I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. Thank you for helping me to buy more clothes. ABOUT STYLE IMITATING ART Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar {14 Shades of Gray}, Kim {Fierce Fashion Blog}, and me. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday one of us selects an inspiration image and we each post the image on our blogs. The following Monday we share our art inspired outfit. My main tip for participating is not to just look at the colors but look at the…
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Style Imitating Art Inspiration: Flower by Daenel
ABOUT STYLE IMITATING ART Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar {14 Shades of Gray}, Kim {Fierce Fashion Blog}, and me. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday one of us selects an inspiration image and we each post the image on our blogs. The following Monday we share our art inspired outfit. My main tip for participating is not to just look at the colors but look at the textures, think about complimentary colors, etc. In other words, you don’t have to be literal in your interpretation. It’s all about looking at the items in your closet in new and creative ways…
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Fab Forties: Inspired by Style Icons
This post uses affiliate links. If you purchase anything using these links, I will earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping me buy more clothes. The Fab Forties is a group of five style bloggers from around the globe who come together once a month to share their common love of fashion. Each month we choose a different theme and invite a guest blogger, who is also in her forties, to join us. The group’s goal is to take on a style trend and show how we each interpret and incorporate it into our lives. Six different ladies, six different styles, you’re sure…
