Favorite Reads of the Week

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Goodness, there have been some good articles and posts written this week! It seems that one of the good parts about still (still!?!!) being under the weather is that I have been able to read a bunch of interesting things or watch some uselessly good TV. On that note, did you know that PLL has started up again? Well, it has! But, I promise, there has been more swimming in this head than what's going on with Ezra- although I do seriously wonder that as well...

A great and very personal article I read this week was over at Design Love Fest. Bri talked very candidly about guilt, anxiety, and insecurities. I also completely loved the quote!

Next up was Emily Henderson's Lulu and Georgia Furniture Wish List. I did not even know that this shop existed and am so grateful to know about it. They have gorgeous things and are not as expensive as most the shops recommended by designers. Swoon.

I must be having an EH week because this DIY copper and leather table is another article of her's that I cannot get enough of. But, I am considering elongating it to make a bench for the end of our bed. 

This Shape article talks a bit about added and natural sugars. It's pretty interesting and I am still a bit on the fence about it.

This Shape article about 20 great wines under $20 has become a favorite of mine. If you like wine and budgets, it just might be yours as well!

This one from Emily Henderson is one that almost every Mom out there will love.

Things I am Currently Loving

It has been a while since we have talked about the products, shows, or blogs that I am currently loving. I have found myself missing all of these things when we are on vacation, are forgotten to pack, or I am away from my house for more than five minutes at a time. Hermit, yes.

Since we have been away from home for a while now and will not be getting back for a while longer, some of these are extra missed and will be tightly embraced when I return to them. I should also warn you that we are getting to the nostalgic stage of my being away from home. This means we are bound to have a post completely comprised of pictures of the two cutest cats ever quite soon. Prepare.

Hommemaker

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Hommemaker is a blog created by Emily Henderson's assistant, Orlando Soria. This is easily the funniest blog I have ever read. Somehow, Orlando is able to get me wanting to cry in one sentence, then bursting out laughing in another.  

Orlando, like Emily, also posts pictures of recent projects and his own home. His home is beautiful and has a bit more of a masculine, refined style when compared to Emily Henderson's. If you are wanting some great style tips and quite a few laughs, check out his blog. He does not update daily, but it is totally worth it when he does.

Keurig Vue

I ordered this beauty for our cat sitter to use while we were out of town a few months ago. Turns out, I have found my new love/obsession/addiction. This thing is incredible and I am pretty sure it loves me back.  

One of the neatest features about it- other than the massive water storage and super nice touch screen interface, is that all k-cups are recyclable. Score! Once the cup has cooled, you remove the coffee bag inside and recycle the outer cup. You're welcome, environment.

This coffee machine of awesome also makes iced coffee, iced tea, lattes (yes, lattes), and multiple size and strength coffees. Oh, and did I mention that it has an auto-on? Well, it does. Maybe I am too new to the Keurig market and all of these features are not super impressive, but I am super impressed.  

Inside the Magic

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I know that we have talked about Inside the Magic before, but being this far away from Orlando for so long has helped me realize how much I enjoy the podcast and site. The creator, Ricky Brigante, is literally, my only contact with Disney while we are away. Somehow, Ricky is able to bring a bit of Disney magic into every story he does. Besides, the podcast and articles on his site help me better plan and anticipate our next trip to Disney in August. Yes, that is how much we/I miss Disney- we are willing to go during the hottest month of the year!

Victoria's Secret Cami Sport Bra

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I got this sport bra a few months ago on a sale and my only regret is not getting more. The bra is super comfortable, looks good with everything, and does not move- at all. This has quickly moved to the top of my list for must-have workout attire. The back is also super cute and has a sweat wicking mesh-like material. I got mine in the gray, but will definitely be getting a few more of the brighter colors as well!

Extra perk, it has a nice neck line that looks good, but is not super revealing. It also fits really well with a heart rate monitor band underneath!  

Weekly Reading Round-Up: Pretty Things

There are a few things that I read religiously every day, and a few finds that I happen upon while internet browsing. These next couple of articles, websites, and blogs are some of my favorite part of the internet when it come to the beauty and home decor world.  

Emily Henderson

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I love Emily Henderson. I have loved her since her doe-eyed introduction on Design Star and I still love her on Secrets from a Stylist and her new little tid-bits on the One Kings Lane ads. 

This past year I was introduced to her blog and to the lady herself. Both of these introductions made me love her even more. One, she is super passionate about her blog, Style By Emily Henderson. It is her love and one of her self stated favorite parts of her job. She has been doing tons of photo shoots of recent client's houses and has even done some of her own. Plus, I do not know many people sweeter than her in person. She was so wonderful and nice when we met her at EPCOT's food and wine festival. he is super fun and talked to us twice without needing to at all... She def knows how to make people feel extra special!  Read her blog and watch her show, you will not regret it!  

Beauty

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Every time that the seasons change I go through a massive make-up overhaul. Somehow, everything that I once thought looked good on me makes my face look like rubbish once a new summer, fall, winter, or spring comes around. I know, it is in my head. But, this personal make-up revival teaches me a lot about my own personal skincare and make-up preferences. Lemons just became lemonade.

I have been loving the website TypeF for all my seasonal beauty fixes. This website is like an all you can eat buffet of beauty knowledge and tips. After reading an article earlier today I now know that I have a cool skin tone. To find out for yourself, look at the veins in your arm. If your veins are a blue/green, are you cool toned like me. If your veins are more of a blue/purple, you are warmer toned. Super simple!

There are plenty of other quick tips and bits of knowledge over at Type F. This article talks about choosing the right blush for pale skin and this one gives recommendations for the perfect pink lip color. Color love.  

A Little Healthy

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This last week we had a bit of a dairy article on P+K. It was a hefty one, but worth the read. I have been doing a lot of research of dairy and the effects of a dairy free diet. What I have found is quite interesting and worth the extra long article, I promise.  

If you have read this article and are looking for some more resources, check out Elana's Pantry. She has about a thousand fantastic sounding dairy free recipes, all broken down into meal types. It is incredible. If you like desserts, go ahead and scan to the bottom, just have something with you to clean up all the drool. There will be so much drool.  

Blog side note: I am super excited about some of the things coming up in the next two weeks. Stay tuned, they will be incredible!