First Blush | Decor

Thursday, May 9, 2013 by


Some things that have been occupying the space around here lately:

Benefit Benetint, my favorite lip stain. It’s more subtle than my usual MAC Russian Red and I wear it almost every day. This bottle is c/o Benefit from a fashion week party last fall.

A Greenleaf candle in the scent First Blush. I think it’s Yuna Yang’s signature scent because I picked this candle up during the F/W 2013 show, but I remember the scent from S/S 2013 as well. 

The Selby is in Your Place is a great book for some interior decorating inspiration. I’ve had my copy for several years but always flip through it every few months for some new ideas. 

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Straightening my Teeth with Invisalign | Sponsored

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 by

I’m happy to be working with Invisalign today to share my knowledge of the difference between traditional braces and new, removable aligners like Invisalign.

It’s common knowledge that I never smile in photos, but I’m willing to bet you don’t know the reason why: I hate having crooked teeth. [Read more...]

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Are you on Quora? Let’s connect!

Monday, April 8, 2013 by


I’ve been on Quora for quite a while now, but I’ve only recently started truly being a part of the community. I’m following the Instagram and photography topics, of course, and even shared what I consider the best Instagram photo I’ve ever taken.

There’s a lot of great content, including answers from Julie Fredrickson (formerly of social media at Ann Taylor), and a fantastically amusing post on time management that includes the words “Jedi time tricks”. But if you’d like to read something that will truly give you pause, try this answer to the question What are the top 10 things that we should be informed about in life?.

You can find me on Quora under my real name — as you are supposed to be — and if you’re on Quora, too, let me know in the comments!

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Angel Food | Décor

Sunday, March 24, 2013 by


A strand of legacy pearls and my newest candle. It smells like cake. And, yes, I bought it more for the jar than the scent. When the original candle burns down I should be able to replace it with wax beads, right?

Illume Boulangerie candles are available online at Anthropologie.

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JackGems: Jewelry for Your Phone

Wednesday, December 12, 2012 by


I love love love phone charms. I started collecting them in college when I studied abroad in Japan, where most people have at least three, but having five or more isn’t uncommon. I have Hello Kitty charms, cake charms with bells attached, whale charms from the aquarium, traditional silk koi charms from historic areas, kitten charms with screen cleaner fabric on their stomachs, and many more.

The only problem? As soon as I got the iPhone I couldn’t use my charms because there’s no spot for a lanyard. Luckily there are JackGems– Swarovski crystal jewelry for your phone that fit into the universal 3.5mm phone jack. [Read more...]

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