Minx

Minx is one of my fav new boutiques I've discovered in Asheville.  Its become my go to place to shop now that the closest Anthro is 1.5 - 2 hours away.

This outfit caught my eye because it looks relaxed but put together and I think I could create it using pieces I already have in my closet.

Silk top - don't I have something like that from Anthro or Madewell?

Dark skinny jeans - check.  and I love the small cuff/rolling

Flats - I might try substituting Toms or Mocs.

Here is their website if you want to check it out: Minx

The post outfits daily for inspiration and if you want me to go pick something up for you I'd be happy to do some personal shopping on your behalf!

Gear Revival

Sorry for the lack of posts recently...work has been crazy.  I don't see it settling down any time soon but I'm still going to do my best to get posts to you guys whenever I can!

Last weekend while I was in Asheville I was flipping through the Blue Ridge Outdoors publication and came across an ad for a store called Gear Revival in Atlanta.  I'd never heard of it but thought it was worth looking into.  I first checked their website: http://www.thegearrevival.com/.  And it sounded like it was sort of like a Plato's closet for outdoorsy people...you can take used clothes, gear, etc and either try to sell it on consignment or they will give you cash/store credit for whatever you bring in (you get more back if you do store credit).

I had a few jackets I no longer wear and decided to take them in on Sunday.  That's when I found out it's also kind of like a Marshall's or TJ Max for outdoor stuff.  They have tons of brand new stuff to at really good prices.  They said its all either last season or from other stores that close and Gear Revival buys up their inventory or from store samples.

Alex got a really nice pair of Patagonia shorts for $20 and I got my brother a dry fit Mountain Hardware shirt for his birthday for $12!  Its def worth checking out...I wish I would have know about it a lot sooner!

New Years Resolutions

I don't know why I waited until the new year to get myself back in gear but for some reason I did...which means I have a huge list of resolutions.  I think I might actually be able to stick with them though because for the most part they're aren't anything new, they're just getting back into old habit/routines that I dropped for whatever reason.

I'm sharing my resolutions with you guys so you can help hold me accountable...if you see me breaking any resolutions you can totally call me out!

1. Make more time for friends.  Right now with me bouncing around between two houses, working, and trying to squeeze in quality time with my parents I feel like I don't get to see my friends nearly as much as I'd like to.  Be prepared for me to start making friend dates with all of you!

2. Get back in a workout routine. Pilates on Mondays and Wednesdays, Cardio Tuesdays and Thursday, fun workouts like tennis a least one weekend day.

3. Eat and drink healthy.

• Take vitamins and calcium supplements on a daily basis (I got gummy ones for both I love!)
• Eat healthy - I love the Pioneer Woman and all the yummy recipes I find on Pinterest, but they are pretty much all loaded with cream, butter, cheese, sour cream or all of the above...I'm going to try to eat simpler which will hopefully mean healthier as well.
• Don't eat seconds...no matter how good it is!  I always feel to full whenever I do this and always regret it!
• Eat kids meals at fast food restaurants...sometimes I just have to eat fast food so since I can't completely quit eating it I want to make better choices when I do eat it.  I don't need all the food that comes with value meals, kids meals are usually the perfect amount!
• Drink half my weight in ounces each day...I read that that was the amount you should drink a long time ago, but it was from a credible source.

5. Start doing a devotional of some sort every day...I'm going to use the book Jesus Calling for this one, I got it a few years ago and have randomly used it, but not on a consistent basis.

5.  Spend smartly and save.  I cleaned out my closet over Christmas break and got rid of at least 60 articles of clothing...that is redic.  I've decided that I'd rather save my mullah for a fun vacation that fill my closet back up with a bunch of clothes from Anthropologie.  I'm sure I'll always still have a wishlist, I just won't buy everything on it unless I'm lucky enough to also win the lottery this year!

6. Make more time for reading.  It seems like I always have something going on, but I really want to make more time to read this year...let me know if you have suggestions for must read books!

That's it for now, but I'm sure I'll constantly be adding things to the list!

Etsy Find(s) of the Week

Believe it or not I didn't add a single think to my Anthro wish list this week so instead of an Anthro Item of the Week I'm giving you lots and lots of Etsy finds!

Freshy Fig

Gwenyth Paltrow told me about these (seriously).  I get her weekly newsletter called Goop and it always has good stuff in it...you should sign up for it too.  For $15 you can have custom recipe cards created and the seller sends you a high quality PDF so you can print as many as your litter heart desires.  Buy them here:

V.O. Handmade

This seller has the best variety of tin frames at the best prices.  If you were thinking about buying me one I'll take this one please.  You can order it here: Krueger Enterprises

I think this is what the castle staff leaves Prince William's midnight snack out on.  I probablly need one too, right?  You can buy it here: Hot House.  They have all kinds of other cool vintage home goods.

I've been on the hunt for some gold hoops...I think these are perf.  Buy here: Demimonde Jewelry

Online Shopping

Because I can only scour Anthropologie's website so often...here are a few of my other favs:

Home Decor

 Terrain

Redefine Home

Wisteria

Paper Goods

Snow and Graham

jHill Design

Paper Source

Bon Voyage

Have you guys been getting like a million invitations for websites that you become a 'member' of and then get access to great sales? I have. At first I declined every single one I got but then I saw a few that had some really great sales so I decided what the heck and now I'm a member for about 4 for clothing which is kind of silly because I probably won't buy anything from their sales since I can't try it on first, an outdoorsy site which it actually pretty cool (www.TheClymb.com) a home decor site (www.Eziba.com) and now JettSetter.com.

I don't know what possessed me to sign up for this one...actually I stumbled upon it all by myself...but it makes me seriously want to book an exotic trip ASAP. It looks like it has some really great deals and great locations. Check it out and sign up if your interested...all I ask is that you take me along with me on whatever trips you book!

www.jetsetter.com