Shop Small: Holiday Gifts from Michigan

It’s time to start shopping again and if you’re anything like me, you dread even stepping foot in a store or the mall. Years ago I started ordering every single gift online, but we all know it’s best to shop… Read more →

Posted on 11.23.12 and Tagged



Birthday Wishlist

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I turn 29 in less than a week! Here are a few things I’ll be wishing for when I blow out my candles. big chunky necklace + lazer measure + luggage Seaside Discotheque Dress + Blog Inc. + thigh-high boots… Read more →

Posted on 11.02.12 and Tagged



Special Delivery

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I’m so excited that this is on its way to me today! The past three summers I’ve spent hours online looking for a new bike to replace my heavy, slow green cruiser, but there are so many choices and technical… Read more →

Posted on 08.01.12 and Tagged



New Favorite Beauty Products

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Since it’s a new season and in case you still need to pick up some stocking stuffers, I thought I’d share some of the beauty products I’ve been loving lately. NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder // LOVE THIS. When I colored… Read more →

Posted on 12.22.11 and Tagged ,



All I Want For Christmas Is…

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Triceratops Planter // Earth Sea Warrior $50 Smythe Riding Jacket // Nordstrom only $414 Hello Kitty Coin Bank // Karmaloop $20 Redrum Necklace // Fabel and Fury $21 Jambox // Jawbone $199 Sink Me Sweater // Iron Fist $58 Leotards! //… Read more →

Posted on 12.07.11 and Tagged



My Picks: Michigan Made Gifts

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You’ve got 27 days left to finish your shopping, so I thought I’d give you a little help and post my favorite Etsy finds from Michigan-based shops. [ Alpine Sweater Motif Holiday Card ] [ Candy Sprinkles photo + Monsters Don’t Just… Read more →

Posted on 11.29.11 and Tagged



Handbag Upgrade

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Remember a couple weeks ago when I wrote about my amazing new calendar app and how I still hadn’t let go of my paper planner? Well, I did it! Now that I’m no longer lugging around a camera, iPod, planner… Read more →

Posted on 08.02.11 and Tagged ,



Nerd Jewelry

I had been eyeing the nerdy jewelry over at Plastique for a while and finally decided I neeeeded to buy something. I ordered the Kern ring and Cmd Z necklace. The rings are actually pretty comfy, though I have put… Read more →

Posted on 02.09.11 and Tagged ,



Ulta Loot + Giveaway

Here’s the loot I picked up from Ulta this weekend. That store is kinda awesome – all the drugstore bands in one spot plus a few high end brands like Two Faced, Benefit and Urban Decay. I’ve been to two… Read more →

Posted on 11.29.10 and Tagged , ,



The Target Effect

At some point it will be scientifically proven that it’s impossible to leave Target with only what you intended to buy. My mom, sister and I went shopping to pick up a few accessories for my freshly painted office and… Read more →

Posted on 11.01.10 and Tagged



Birthday wishes

My birthday is in just a couple weeks (Nov. 8th) so I figured I should make a wishlist and let the universe send me some fantastic prizes for making it to 27. Black Milk leggings (perfect for circus class and… Read more →

Posted on 10.25.10 and Tagged



You’re still scandalous

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I spent last night cheering on the Wings and painting my nails. My new Steve Madden wedges came in the mail yesterday. They give me an extra five inches and are surprisingly light and easy to walk in. Perfect for… Read more →

Posted on 04.28.10 and Tagged ,



Sequin tigers and double knucks

Yesterday afternoon my cousin and I went shopping – I can’t remember the last time I went to the mall. Now I know why I do most of my shopping online – at the mall I feel the need to… Read more →

Posted on 03.21.10 and Tagged , ,



I want your skulls

Artichoke Spinach Lasagna Ingredients: cooking spray penne noodles (or whatever shape you like) 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 (14.5 ounce) can vegetable broth 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 (14 ounce) can marinated artichoke hearts, drained… Read more →

Posted on 12.02.09 and Tagged ,



Black Friday: Resistance is futile

Even though I was adamant about not going to the mall on Black Friday, Jenn whined enough about needing sun glasses that I was conned into going. The plan was to run in, grab sunglasses from Twenty One and run… Read more →

Posted on 11.28.09 and Tagged , ,


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