Necklace Storage

It took me a long time to figure out the best way to organize my necklaces.  I finally have found a method that works the best for me, and it looks pretty cute at the same time.  I found an old cast iron hook system on Ebay, I think it was used in the garden at one time, but now it has a new home in my closet.  It has the perfect amount of hooks for all my necklaces as well.  Another idea is to use a collection of some vintage or vintage-looking hooks arranged so that they work for your necklaces.  Happy organizing!

Outfit Crush

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Today's outfit inspiration comes from Krystal over at This Time Tomorrow.  I have followed her blog for awhile now, and am constantly gaining inspiration from her outfits.  Hopefully you'll check it out, and gain some inspiration too!

Portland Skyline

I have lived in Oregon all my life, and it's no secret how much I love my current city of Portland.  So when my boyfriend surprised me with a triptych painting of the Portland skyline for Christmas I couldn't have more excited.  It arrived today, and I couldn't wait to share it with you!

Fill in the Blank Friday

{Photo via from The Little Things We Do}

1.   Winter is : pretty miserable in Oregon.  When it's not raining cats and dogs, it's freezing cold, and almost always dark and gray.  

 
2.  Summer is: my favorite season (spring being a close second).  Summer in Oregon is amazing, there are so many places to hike, farmer's markets to buy yummy food, parks to visit, and flowers to smell.  I love it!

3.  If it were summer instead of winter right now I'd:  be getting ready for a BBQ somewhere, or enjoying a meal with my friends out doors on a patio or in a park.

 

4.  My favorite thing to do in winter is: cook, bake, cuddle, and hang out with my friends and family somewhere cozy.  

5.  My favorite thing to do in summer is : BBQ with friends and eat dinner outside << Same with me Lauren, nothing better.

6.  The ideal outfit for a sunny summer day is: a light sundress, sandals, and sunglasses.

7.  The ideal outfit for a frigid winter day is: jeans with knee-high socks, knee-high boots, sweater, jacket, and warm scarf - pretty much what I wear every winter day.

{I'm about to head out the door for a friend's birthday party.  Have a nice weekend!}

Operation Organization

For the most part I am an organized person, borderline obsessive, and that is true for how I organize my clothes and shoes.  One of my favorite tips that I wanted to share with you is how I keep my boots neat in my closet.  I like to roll up a magazine and insert one into each of my boots.  It's one of the easiest ways to help your closet look organized and keeps your boots in good shape.

Outfit Crush

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It seems as though this past weekend's activities wore me out more than I expected.  My birthday weekend and New Year's Eve was wonderful.  I rang in the New Year with some great friends, had a birthday dinner with my parents and boyfriend, birthday dinner number two with my closest pals, and birthday dinner number three with my best friend.  What more is there to ask for than great friends, food, and celebrations to celebrate my birthday and New Year?


Today's Outfit Crush is an outfit that I'm excited to wear this week.  It's full of classic pieces and then there is the twist of pairing a crisp white button-up shirt with distressed jeans and heels that looks so spot on and makes it more appropriate for some work environments.  Luckily the office that I work in is pretty casual, so I could get away with this outfit minus a few holes in the jeans of course. 

24th Birthday

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Happy New Year!  Today is my 24th birthday, and I'm just about to go out to dinner with a pal and my boyfriend.  I'll be back tomorrow and tell you all about my birthday festivities.