Unhappy Monday, buttercups! Shit's about to get real metaphorical here today, so buckle up. I went on a hike last week- a waterfall hike on a truly picturesque spring day. While it was by no means the most rigorous hike of all time, there were many places where the path became especially rugged, obscured by branches, stones, and leaves, and places where small not-actually-paths ran off of the trail, each one threatening to derail me ...

Happy weekend jelly beans! Today's post is just a quickie to announce the winner of the drawerdecor giveaway. And without further ado, that lucky person is... #6 - Aaronandmisha! Congrats girl! I'll be emailing you for your mailing information. Thanks to all those who entered. Now go soak up your Saturday's!

In my mind, sunshine is just about the best medicine there is. Next to actually enjoying it out of doors are spaces that seem to beckon and direct the rays right inside. I can feel myself function so much better in spaces filled with natural light, and I'm guessing I'm not the only one. Here, some rooms bursting with light that have caught my eye lately:   Let there be light, indeed? Yes, indeed. P.S. ...

A couple weeks ago, I awarded the Powercurve Mobile Surge Protector by 360 Electrical LS All-Star status. And I did so before actually testing the product out myself. And I apologize for that. I can now tell you that I know--firsthand--the truth about this gadget. Here's how it all went down: When the geniuses at 360 Electrical caught wind of my rave, they generously offered to send me said surge gratis. Test drive the Powercurve? ...

I am a huge fan of the snack act. Truthfully, I am far more interested in constantly sort of "grazing" on small, little snacks, than I am in huge, hearty meals. Obviously I'm no nutritionist, but I don't know how anyone could go without snacking-- eat three square meals and nothing in between and I may start to cry. Thing is, snacking can become dangerous in terms of health and calorie intake if you aren't intentional and ...