Oh, We Let This Drift Away

In 2015 I was lucky enough to go to two concerts, which has become unheard of in my old age! ;) I saw one of my all-time favorite bands in concert - Third Eye Blind - at Bayfront Park in Miami, FL over the summer. I missed practically all of the first act, Dashboard Confessional, but I was able to hear their last set from the parking lot and it nearly brought me to tears!

Winter Skincare Must Haves

Even though I live in sunny South Florida, the weather has definitely been a bit drier this winter and with the drop in temperatures recently I've found myself reaching for these skincare bits more frequently:

Living Well One Line A Day

At the end of last year, I went through a bit of a rough patch, and although I'm still working my way out of it I decided to do something for me that would help me reflect on my journey back to feeling 'okay'. Insert the Living Well One Line a Day: A Five Year Reflection Book. I think the color itself speaks mountains - it's just such a bright and happy yellow! I keep this little number on my nightstand and every night I reflect on the day and write about something that happened, something to think about, how I felt, etc. What's really great about this little book is that it provides you with prompts if you're having trouble figuring out where to start. 

My Best Friend's Wedding

Exactly a week ago today I was celebrating what was sure to be one of the happiest days of 2016 - my best friend's wedding! It was a beautiful backyard wedding followed by a barbecue under the stars. It absolutely poured the entire week leading up to it, but the wedding day and night stayed completely dry until the cutting of the cake - which turned out to be a great sendoff for the couple! It was such a beautiful ceremony and I am so appreciative to have been able to stand next to my best friend, as her maid of honor, while she exchanged vows with the love of her life.

Thrift Trip: Mixed Metals

Went on a little thrift trip today and here's what I came home with:

I hadn't realized it before checking out, but the clerk at the register saw my cart and said, "Oh, so you have a thing for metals." Yes, I suppose I do! So here's what I came home with: a brass duck bookend, small giraffe ring holder, brass container, and a copper tea pot. Funny enough, I've thrifted these duck bookends before, at a small thrift store in Georgia, so of course this one had to come home with me. I've also been finding a lot of these brass containers recently and I have a bit of a collection going! Also - so very excited about this copper tea pot. I'm thinking of using it as a vessel for flowers? 

Any tips on polishing various metals would be much appreciated! That giraffe needs a little bit of attention...

Brass duck bookend: $4.99

Giraffe ring holder: $1.99

Brass container: $4.99

Copper tea pot: $2.99

<3

Sale Spotlight: Urban Outfitters

I couldn't help it. Once in awhile Urban Outfitters has a ridiculously good sale and this was one of those times. Here's {just some of} what I picked up:

Deer Trophy Wall Sculpture, was $89, now $39.99

Magical Thinking Sundown Mirror, originally $69, now $39.99

thrift trip: all about {homeware}

After about five months of foregoing any thrift store shopping excursions, I set out today on a little shopping trip of my own to the three closest Goodwills and guys! Here's what I found: