Happy Friday to ya! Any big plans for the weekend? I’m planning on spending the weekend with my family. I’m so thankful to have them near! It’s always good to getaway and be with the ones you love. See you Monday.
I couldn’t wait to share this little book called Owl’s Surf Club with you guys! I picked it up from writer, illustrator and all around creative guy Justin “Scrappers” Morrison. He created the book for his son Camper- how sweet is that! Then Scout Books turned it into a simple little pocket book, so that we can all have access to this adorable story about an owl whooo wants to go surfy!
Life according to my iPhone via instagram. Diego being cute as ever. I tried my hand at baking homemade apricot bread pudding- it was edible. Dessert with friends of banana oreo pudding. We finally said goodbye to our Christmas tree- sadness.
Pizza night with friends- the drinks come to you via train- always a showstopper! The girls meet sweet Diego for the first time. He was hamming it up for them, stealing kisses and plopping down on laps. Prawn and DD playing an intense game of arcade-style hoops.
I’ve got a handful of photographs to share with you from Friday night- just some detail shots of the gang setting up. Care to take a listen? More Gangly Youth here and here.
Thought I would share this little video we made of our friends, Gangly Youth, playing at Harley’s in Louisville, KY. Shout out to Mama- that sweet old deary made me the best chili cheese tater tots. She’s heaven sent.
Happy weekend to you! If you have some time to kill and like all things outdoors, check out this site. See you Monday!
I wanted to share my favorite beauty products with you today. Last year I decided to take the plunge and invest in better products, and boy am I glad I did (why did it take me so long?). The price of beauty products can be startling, so I took baby steps when buying. First, I started with moisturizer and foundation then slowly added to my collection. These prices can seem steep (they are!), but they are definitely worth it (promise!). My skin has never looked better!
Ole Henriksen Sheer Transformation: After I wash my face in the morning (with this) I apply a small amount of sheer transformation moisturizer. It’s great for my acne-prone skin. It’s lightweight, smooths out fine lines (seriously!) and leaves my skin feeling soft and silky! This also works well under makeup (always a plus).
Laura Mercier Foundation Primer: If you don’t use a foundation primer… Well, you really should! Primer creates a layer to prevent makeup from seeping into your pores, insuring a flawless look. It also helps your makeup last longer. Laura Mercier primer makes my skin look healthy and smooth! This primer is also wonderful too.
Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation: Okay, if you are anything like me, spending forty dollars on foundation will be hard to stomach, but I must tell you, this shit is goooood! A little goes a long way with this foundation- I’ve had mine for months and it looks brand new (I use it everyday btw). Some days I will sweep a teensy bit across my face to even out my skin tone and other days I will build on it to create a more flawless look. I really can’t recommend this product enough!
Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray: One thing I really hate about makeup is how quickly it seems to fade from my face! After reading rave reviews about this setting spray, I had to give it a whirl. It keeps your makeup in place, for get this- a whopping sixteen hours! I’ve gone days (very few) without spritzing my face with it and boy was I sorry I did because my makeup did not last throughout the day. This spray also hydrates and gives you a nice glow! If you must choose between this and primer though, go for the primer. This is not a necessity, but it is pretty swell!
DiorShow Mascara: This mascara has a cult following, and after a few uses, I understood why. The brush is perfection and the mascara goes on smooth- no more flakes and clumps. This is also a great mascara and a little more affordable.
Josie Maran Argan Oil: I bought my sister a naked palette (this is a must!) for Christmas from Sephora and got all these great samples with the order. It was through the samples that I found the legendary argan oil. As soon as I ran out of my sample, I ordered a bottle online! I mostly use the oil as a daily moisturizer (it’s so great during these colder months- my skin eats it up!). I also use it for my cuticles and apply it to the ends of my hair. I know you may think oil would leave you all, well, oily, but it doesn’t! The oil absorbs quickly, leaving the skin nourished and glowing!
I hope you find these recommendations helpful! I will share my favorite hair products with you soon!
Stumbled upon this fairly new company, Stitch & Hammer, and I’m completely smitten! Check out their journal- makes me want to build a cabin, buy some goats and make leather goods for fun!
Sorry it’s been so quiet around here! I’ve been taking time off to relax, hang with friends and enjoy this weirdly warm weather we’ve been having lately. The plan for this week is to show you my favorite beauty products- I just need to snap some snazzy photos first!
We mostly visited the Frazier Museum so I could check out the Rough Road Photographic Project. In 1975, three photographers began a journey through Kentucky, taking photos in each of Kentucky’s 120 counties- creating a photographic record of the state. If you live in the area, I highly recommend checking out the exhibit.
My brother took me to the Frazier History Museum last week- very cool place! I’ll share more pics from our visit tomorrow!
Aren’t these pencils the best! Leah got them for me- for those crappy days at work, or when I’m feeling kinda down. I just take one look at these and instantly feel better! Get a set here.
As we made our way to Ghent, West Virginia I started noticing signs for Tudor’s Biscuit World and instantly became obsessed. Come to find out, Tudor’s is a West Virginia staple. After eating there, I understood why: it’s pure homestyle goodness. We stopped on our way out of town to grab a sack of biscuits for the road home. I’ve been eating them with apple butter I bought at Tamarack. soooo yummy
We had lots of fun ringing in the new year with these fine folks. My cheeks still hurt from laughing so much! My favorite part of the trip would have to be the night we sat in the sun porch and made music with thumb pianos, a children’s guitar and other wacky instruments! It was a riot. I couldn’t think of a better way to start the year.
