February Around The Web

February 21, 2018

While this month is not quite over yet, it has been full of exciting and nerve-wracking times/decisions, all building up to BIG things happening next month. I can't wait to go into more details, but let's just say I have packed way too many things into the last few weeks. There were also a lot of happy highlights as well like spending time with our friends in STL, celebrating Galentine's Day with my dear work friends, eating at Lidia's in KC with my family for my birthday, recruiting for Hallmark at KU, having a weekend at home over my actual birthday, and finally I will be heading to Dallas this weekend for a bachelorette party! And between Valentine's Day and Spring on its way the finds around the web did not dissapoint this month:

I loved this quote created by Tessa Forrest. Follow her on Instagram @subliming.jpg and take a peek at her Society6 shop!
I need to remember these floral cookies for next Valentine's Day
A few dreamy Paris pictures
Have you been watching the Olympics?? I think I prefer the Winter Games, and I loved seeing people create some lettering to celebrate.
While the donut peg boards are always great, this heart shaped one takes the cake!
Thought-provoking small changes
Finding an occastion to make this DIY happen... so cute!
Can't go wrong with paper flower inspiration
Beautiful outdoor wedding decor.
And finally two purchases I made this month: I broke my beloved bkr, so I bought a new glass bottle for my insert, and I got the full size of my favorite January Oui Fresh beauty box item!

Ready or not, it's almost March!

October Around The Web

October 27, 2017

Happy Friday, friends! It has finally started to feel like Fall but I definitely enjoyed the warmer weather we had most of the month. This October had some big moments — I moved back to my original team at Hallmark in the lettering studio, we celebrated Dale's 26th birthday, my sister Sophie spent her birthday weekend visiting us in St. Louis, and of course we attended a Halloween party (with our whole group dressed as Mario Kart). Here are a few of my favorite finds this month:

Letters Are Lovely | October Around The Web

I loved Paper & Stitch's Fall Style Guide, I am feeling inspired to start making my own real mood boards.
Dreaming of Dubai...
This moon party would be lovely, Halloween season or not.
A beautiful home in LA, especially the light and airy pink bedroom.
Mustard inspiration.
Sugar & Cloth shared this beautiful pillow DIY, and my only hesitation is whether or not our kitty Otto would destroy it...
One of the highlights of my month was receiving my first Oui Fresh Beauty Box! I have to say I am really impressed with the quality and selection in the first box, I can't wait for my November one to arrive.
These blush boots are on my wish list.
I'm planning on testing out this minestrone recipe next month!
So many statement sleeves

Happy Halloween!

Back-to-School (Nine to Five Style)

August 9, 2017

Hello, friends! Here is my second annual "Back-to-School" wish list as a working adult. This year my littlest sister is headed to middle school (!) and I am trying my best to enjoy some of the same back-to-school excitement she is feeling even thought I am just headed to work per usual. Here are a few things I would love this Fall:

Letters Are Lovely | Back-to-School (Nine to Five Style)

1. Anthropologie Wynne Journal
2. Easy Tiger Co. Coffee Snob Stackable Mug
3. Lulu Frost Plaza Letter Necklace – Pearl Chain
4. Gaia Olivia Bag
5. J.Crew Striped Button-Up Shirt with Ruffles
6. Rifle Paper Co. Queen Anne Keds (I already ordered these!)
7. Ban.do Pom Pom Earrings Dusty Pink
8. Herbivore Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask

June Around The Web

June 30, 2017

Summer has officially arrived, and I can't believe June is already coming to a close! This month Dale and I spent time celebrating our friends' birthdays in Lawrence, I visited my cousin Liesel in Richmond, we celebrated Megan and Matt's wedding in Kansas City, and spent a weekend at home in St. Louis. Dale and I visited the Johnson Shut-Ins and had a lovely dinner at Scarlett's Wine Bar for our two year wedding anniversary! While not overly relaxing, this month was filled with time spent with our dearest friends and family and we still have more celebrations to look forward to this summer. This was also a busy month at work filled with special projects and work on cards I can't wait to share when they finally reach stores!

Letters Are Lovely | June Around The Web

With the warm weather I have also been wanting to try making homemade popsicles, and the web did not disappoint with two (very different) recipes that both look delicious! The first is the Pitaya Popsicle from Glitter Guide, and the second is a frosé popsicle from Camille Styles. Here are some other finds this June:

I loved browsing these beautiful cards by Moglea on Print & Pattern
I'm always on the hunt for book and podcast suggestions — Grace's June reading list looks wonderful and I can't wait to listen to some of these Creative Podcast suggestions
Think.Make.Share.'s terrarium ideas would be perfect gifts year-round beyond Father's Day
This dress looks like the perfect summer addition to my wardrobe.
Keeping this backdrop tip in mind for future parties!
Dale and I are planning a Europe trip for next summer and are hoping to visit Southern France after Lisbon. Julia's photos from Provence and Victoria's guide to Lisbon have both been inspiring!
I am in need of a new toiletry bag and I have my eye on this one from Mark and Graham.

Now go enjoy those long summer days!

Ban.do Wish List

May 16, 2017

When shopping for my Ban.do agenda I ended up buying several things, I just couldn't help it! Have you seen their pom pom paper clips? Here are a few of my favorites – I ended up purchasing my planner, the paper clips, the mini light box and a new phone case. The purse and mask are definitely still on my wish list!

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Natural Beauty Picks

April 7, 2017

I have mentioned it a few times here on the blog, but I have gradually been replacing my beauty products with safer, more natural options. Today I decided it would be fun to gather up some of my favorite products I have been using, as well as a few I am planning on purchasing. All of the Honest Beauty products below are ones that I have purchased and loved! I have found that Beauty Counter is wonderful for eye shadow and blush ( I prefer powder blush, which Honest does not offer). The last few product are either on my wish list, or something I have just purchased! Both the body lotion and deodorant were recommended by Elsie of A Beautiful Mess. Their natural product round-ups have been keeping me inspired to branch out from some of the larger brands. I also would love to test out Beauty Counter's tinted moisturizer, I do like the one from Honest I have been using but am also open to other options. I am always curious what others love too, so if you have any recommendations please let me know!