My next trip destination is Oregon, one of the coastal states making up the Pacific Northwest (PNW). This state is often immediately associated with its quirky city Portland (the city that inspired the show, "Portlandia"). Portland's slogan is, "Keep Portland Weird," and is famed for its bearded hipsters wearing plaid drinking at micro breweries / coffee shops while...

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"Bring It Home: From Street Style to Home Style" is a new blog series that takes outfits and creates a room design from it. Get the look here! This outfit was all about color blocking and reminded me of art deco. That, as well as the contrasting colors and graphic lines, inspired this room.  In my mind, I can...

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*Image from The Abstract Life Simplicity can have its own unique beauty. That's why I love these minimal hair accessories and styles. They are so modern, yet classic. Today I want to share some of my favorite simple hair styles accessorized with minimal pieces (Bonus if they're gold accessories).  *Image from Nasty Gal *Image from Andy Heart *Image...

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"Bring It Home: From Street Style to Home Style" is a new blog series that takes outfits and creates a room design from it. Get the look here! Get the Look: Sofa: Cisco Bros // Rug: Charish // Side Table: Pier 1 // Pouf: Target // Curtains: Anthropologie // Curtain Rod: Anthropologie // Curtain Tassel: Anthropologie // Blanket: Anthropologie // Pillows: Charish | One Kings Lane | Z Gallerie | C21 // Painting: Etsy // Macrame: Charish // Yellow Tassels: Charish // Moroccan Dish: Charish // Planter: TJ Maxx The room...

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With 4th of July coming up I made a festive dairy free /vegan chocolate pudding. This summer dessert is perfectly refreshing with seasonal berries. Plus, it's so easy to make!  Ingredients:  2 ripe medium avocados  1/3 cup cocoa powder  1/4 cup honey or raw agave nectar for vegan recipe (don't use maple, as it overpowers the pudding) 1/2...

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