Spring is in the Air

While it has 'technically' been spring for over a month now, it is only just starting to feel like spring here in Boston. The trees haven't turned green yet, but I am ready to start my outdoor garden (I have been growing seedlings indoors since early March).
The gorgeous weather has inspired this Etsy treasury that I put together. I can't think of anything that screams springtime more than these gorgeous items! Click on the image to be brought to the treasury on Etsy.

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Crafty Weekend: Holiday Edition, Part III

It is absolutely blowing my mind that Christmas is only a few days away. I am leaving tomorrow to spend a few days at my parents' house. I'm looking forward to seeing all of my family. I spent this evening painting some wrapping paper (aka paper grocery bags). I really like how they've turned out. Hopefully I will remember to take some pictures of the gifts wrapped in them so I can share it. I hope everyone is having a low-stress holiday season. Remember, the holidays are meant to be a time of joy, sharing, and celebration. There is nothing important enough to stress about enough to ruin this magical time of year.
End rant. Here is the last installment of this year's holiday craft round-up. I hope you have enjoyed the little trilogy of posts!

Gold Leaf Pine Cone Garland, via The Sweetest Occasion

Colorful Stitched Gift Card Holders, via Flamingo Toes

Snowman Snack Cups, via Handmade Charlotte

Crafty Weekend: Holiday Edition, Part II

It's not even the weekend anymore, but I still wanted to put this post together. I hope you enjoy the second installment of my holiday crafts round-up. Keep an eye out for the final post next weekend (or so...).

Stamped Gift Wrap, via Paper & Stitch

Dried Citrus Ornament, via A Beautiful Mess

Mason Jar Snowglobe, via Classy Clutter

Crafty Weekend: Holiday Edition

There a few changes to this week's Crafty Saturday round-up. First of all, I didn't manage to post on Saturday, so it's coming out now on Sunday. Second, for the next few weeks, I will be sharing holiday-themed craft and DIY ideas. As a young adult, I have started to fall a bit out of the holiday spirit, especially when it comes to decorating. These great ideas get me back in the holiday spirit and eager to decorate. I hope you enjoy them!

Giant Gumdrop Ornament, via Dream a Little Bigger

Star Garland, via Say Yes

Geometric Snowman, via Minie Co.

Eco-Friendly Gifts 2014

Two years ago, I made an Etsy treasury list featuring some really neat eco-friendly gifts, and to this day, it has been my most-viewed blog post. Since this feature was so popular, I decided to bring it back again this year. Below is the image of the treasury. You can click the picture or follow this link to view the treasury on Etsy and view each item: https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTc0MDkyODl8MjcyNzA3Nzg4OA/eco-friendly-christmas-gifts-2014

I hope you like it! I'm definitely going to be trying to make a lot of the gifts and cards I am making this year. Anything that I purchase will most certainly be eco-friendly! How has your shopping been?

Vegan Gifts from Storenvy

If you weren't previously aware, I have my own Storenvy shop, Shop My Closet, where you can do just that. I sell gently used or new clothes, accessories, and jewelry of mine.

Storenvy is a really great platform for selling and buying nearly anything. I decided to put together two gift guides (beauty products and fashion) of some great items I've found on Storenvy that are vegan, but perfect for anyone! Enjoy!

Vegan Beauty Products on Storenvy

Refining Clay Mask from Shaka Soap / Lavender and Coconut sugar scrub. / 100% Vegan & All Natural Mineral Lipstick - Wrath  / Lemongrass Cupcake Soap  from Soylar Candles & Soap / My Immortal from CRUSHCOSMETICS / Crash Love Shadow (Vegan) from Dark Heart Designs Cosmetics

Vegan Fashion on Storenvy

Black Faux Leather Mini Skirt from Lucky Seven Shop / LAVISHY vegan leather horse laptop/messenger bag from lavishy / Neon Pink Geo Ring with Peach Crochet Bezel by Even Howard / Heliconia Flower .925 Sterling Silver Necklace Pendant / Cassie from Block Party Store

Happy Earth Day!!

Happy Earth Day to my fellow earthlings! Today is the day to go outside and celebrate how beautiful nature is. Of course, every day is good for this (and for practicing sustainability!). Enjoy some pictures of our beautiful earth.

Teddy Bear Sunflowers

Strawberry Poison Dart Frog

Cherry Blossoms

Melitaea didyma

Coral Reef

Mt. Rainier, Washington State

Wollongong, Australia

Baffin Island

Happy birthday to me!

This girl right here (aka me) just turned 22! I can hardly believe it. Time has been flying by so fast. The majority of me still feels like a teenager. Absolutely no part of me feels like I'm in my early twenties. It is so mind-boggling. In less than two months, I will be graduating from college and entering the "real world". I currently have no plans. I don't know where I am intending on living (either the Northeast or Pacific Northwest, I am hoping), but I currently don't have a job or much of anything lined up. A huge part of me feels like I am in denial about all that is going on in life right now.

Negativity aside, I am so happy to have had an incredible 22 years on this planet so far. I'm looking forward to many great years to come. I want to thank all of my amazing readers, as well, for making my blog such a success! I really never thought I would have come as far as I have in the blogging world.
Time to go enjoy lunch (and hopefully some yummy vegan treats) with a good friend. x

I (Heart) You

Just because it's Valentine's Day, here are some cute heart-themed pieces!

1. TOPSHOP Long Sleeve Heart Flippy Dress - $80
2. Multi Heart Chain Necklace - $7.99
3. Selena Peach Flocked Heart Long Sleeve Bodycon Dress -$34 
4.  Riveted Heart-shaped White Bag - $38
5. Miss Selfridge Enamel Heart Ring - $9
6.  Mudd Heart Sunglasses - $15
7. Mint Blue Heart Post Earrings by thetinybee on Etsy - $5
8. 'heart My Heart' Ponytail Holder - $8
9. Parisian Heart Jumper - $47
10. Philip's Heart Charm Bracelet - $80 

Dresses for NYE 2012

I had a little bit of fun playing around on Polyvore at work the other day putting together some great NYE looks. Hope you like them! What are you plans for this New Year's Eve? I'm still not too sure what I'm up to.

Rainbow dress / Zalando blazer, $97 / Purple stocking / Brian Atwood pointy toe high heels, $815 / Topshop / Crafted chain necklace, $16

Chiffon dress / Hue lace patterned tight / Accessorize ballet flat / Forever 21 rhinestone bangle / GUESS by Marciano / Kevyn Aucoin lip cosmetic

Addison short dress, $195 / Anne Michelle platform pumps / Rare London suede fringe handbag, $23 / ASOS butterfly earrings / Lipsy beauty product, $40

Bow dress / Coco s fortune, $16 / Forever 21 sheer stocking / Paris Hilton platform high heels / ASOS quilted shoulder bag / Accessorize floral jewelry / Friis & Company plastic earrings, $33

Eco Friendly Gifts

Guess who has only just started the majority of her holiday shopping today? You guessed it, this girl right here. I spent all morning out shopping/panicking about what to get people for Christmas. I had some luck. I unfortunately might have to make another trip out tomorrow morning.
I really love the idea of getting people eco-friendly gifts. I always try to incorporate environmentalism into every aspect of my life (and then try and push it into other peoples' lives too..). It may be really last minute and too late to get things shipped in time for Christmas day, but I still wanted to share an Etsy Treasury of eco-friendly gifts that I put together. I hope you like it! (You can click on the image to view it on Etsy.)

Gifts That Give More, Part 2

This week, on my holiday Gifts That Give More feature, I wanted to share the organization Freeset with you. Freeset is a fair trade business that aims to free women from the Kolkata, India sex trade by offering them jobs making the items sold here! The site sells a lot of cute bags (and some bracelets). They also offer custom printing of bags and tee-shirts (great for parties or organizations/clubs of any kind).

Here are a some of the great items that they offer:

1. Freedom Bag: Trees Print, $10                             4. Satellite Bag: Digital Print, $20
2. Hope Bag: Sari Trim, $20                                     5. Wine Bag: Poppy Print, $10
3. Apollo Bag: Pine Rose Print, $15                          6. Amity Bag: Autumn Print, $10

Gifts That Give More, Part 1

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, I figured I should start up some holiday posts! Rather than post typical wishlists (which I do every Wednesday already), I have decided to start a little series called "Gifts That Give More" and focus on gifts to give this holiday season that benefit more than just who is receiving the gift!
Today's post features gifts from the site Global Girlfriend. Here's what the organization says about themselves:

Global Girlfriend was created by Stacey Edgar in 2003 to help women worldwide gain economic security while providing you unique products and a simple way to help women in need. Our fair-trade boutique offers a line of trend-setting, women-made, fair-trade products including stylish apparel, accessories and gifts with one purpose -- helping women in need help themselves. We believe passionately that economic opportunity for women holds the promise for real change in the world; because when women have an income, they reinvest in themselves and in their children's health, education and nutrition, building stronger families and communities over time. Many women try desperately to make a living selling their artisan-quality goods but find that they have little access to market opportunities. Through fair-trade practices, Global Girlfriend brings the work of these disadvantaged groups directly to you. Global Girlfriend believes in forming long-term partnerships that provide women a fair living wage with equal employment opportunities, healthy and safe working conditions, technical assistance and development strategies to foster prosperity and reduce poverty.

 Global Girlfriend offers a wide variety of gifts. Here are some of my favorite items:

 

 Nepali Apres Ski Hat, $18

 

Crescents Coin Purse, $14.95

Dreambean Bath Tea and Spa Tin Set, $12



 
Wiring Hope Bangle Bracelet, $13.95




Recycled Soda Bottle Soy Candles, $16




Dream Catcher Pencil Cup, $14.95

For more information and other great items, check out Global Girlfriend's site here.