Here we are, a solid three days into March, and you should see the amount of Amazon packages that have already been delivered… eek! Wrapping up Winter and getting ready to dive into Spring has us getting our face routines in order, finishing up home reno and organization projects, and transitioning to lighterweight jackets! And…
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LIY Virtual Book Club [And How to Host Your Own]
The LIY Virtual Book Club was born in 2020 as a way to connect with you, our LIY Community, and to encourage each other to hit the books– virtually. Our first official meeting was a success [as in, we laughed and sipped wine which is considered a success in my book 😉 ] and we’ve…
The Best Presidents Day Sales of 2021
While I couldn’t tell you who 95% of the United States Presidents have been, what I can tell you is that celebrating Presidents Day leads to some can’t-miss sales! Whether you’re still in Winter hibernation mode or already thinking Spring, it’s the perfect time to stock up on whatever’s been on your wishlist! We’ll start…
Your Best Beauty Secrets: Revealed
A few weeks ago we asked Y-O-U, our Living in Yellow community, to spill your secrets. Beauty secrets, that is. From skincare tips and tricks to haircare hacks, you did not disappoint. Turns out, we’re not very good at keeping secrets. Spoiler Alert: if you see me blotting my face with receipt paper, mind your…
How to Create a DIY Soft Pretzel Board
It’s no secret Team LIY has become addicted to the food board concept within the last year or so. You could call us self-proclaimed food board connoisseurs, of sorts. From french fries to taco boards [and an ice cream sandwich board for dessert], it’s safe to say we’re up for just about anything. Pick a…
How to Host a Clothing Swap [Virtually]
If you’ve been following along for some time now, you may already know we’re pretty big advocates of sharing the love with our gal pals. And by “sharing the love”, I mean sharing well-loved items from our closets. Insert: closet clean out. It’s something we all know we should do but something we may not all actually want to…
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas from kate spade new york
Disclosure: Thank you to kate spade new york and ShopStyle for sponsoring today’s post. All of today’s items were selected by yours truly. Ah, February. The Month of Love. While I’d encourage you to show love the other 11 months of the year, there’s nothing like a note on the calendar to remind you to show you…
Amazon Finds // February 2021 Edition
Ummm to say that Amazon has been good to us this month’s is an understatement. I know it’s the month of love and all, but Amazon must reallllly love us, because wow, we found a lot of good items! From fashion, to beauty, to home decor, all we can say is good luck trying not…
How to Care for Your Closet + Everything in It
Let’s face it. We spend a lot of time [and dolla dolla bills] stocking our closets around these parts. And if you’re anything like us, maybe a little more time than most. 😉 So with a well stocked wardrobe, comes necessary upkeep. Because hey, when you pride yourself in your closet, you might as well…
3 Valentine’s Day Kits to Create this Year
Happy First of February, friends! The sweet smell of love is in the air [or maybe that’s just my new Hearth & Hand candle, but that’s beside the point]. Valentine’s Day 2021 is right around the corner… So close I can almost taste the heart shaped candy– Reese’s hearts, I’m looking at you. While nothing…