Every once in awhile I like to lose myself in my own blog. The thing with writing often is that you show up [more days than not], hit publish on a piece of content and then move on to the next thing, never really taking the time to enjoy what it was you just put…
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The Game Room & Loft Makeover // Cabin Updates
Disclosure: Thank you to Wayfair and ShopStyle for sponsoring today’s post. All products were selected, purchased and styled by yours truly! Loft Makeover It feels like it has been a minute since I’ve talked about all of the cabin renovations we’ve been working on. With all of the paint that’s been slapped on the walls…
In The Moment
Coming to you live and in the moment, without any special thing to talk about but rather an an open mind and an empty stomach. It turns out fasting has a way of doing that to you. More on that later. I could not fall asleep last night for the life of me [it certainly…
Sweet Heat // Spicy Margarita Recipe
Margaritas are a great go-to cocktail to cool down with on a hot summer day. The LIY Team is really into spicy margs lately! So we created a twist on the classic margarita to bring you a beverage that really kicks up the heat! This drink subs in mezcal for the classic tequila for a…
4th of July Fruit Pizza Recipe
If you love a good fruit pizza and you love celebrating the 4th of July, well – meet your perfect dessert. This fruit pizza is absolutely delicious and just as easy to make! Happy celebrating the fruits of your labor friends 😉 ps. For more 4th of July recipes, make sure to check out our…
Kitchen Organization 101
You never realize just how out of control something is until you attempt to organize it. You know that moment when you pull everything [and we’re talking everything] out of whatever it is you are about to organize and then you second guess every decision you’ve ever made as an adult and especially the one…
My Summer Bucket List
Disclosure: Thank you to Backcountry and ShopStyle for sponsoring today’s post. All products were selected, purchased and loved by yours truly! We are literally ONE day away from summer officially being here and I can’t say that I am upset about it. Ranking at the top of my favorite seasons list, summer just gets me…
Currently I’m….
+ Rebelling against: Using a pretty opening photo for today’s blog post and going to the bathroom. Welcome. + Traveling to: Traverse City, Michigan with friends tomorrow! This past winter a group of us sat around our living room coffee table and drew destinations out of a Solo cup [we fancy like that] that each of…
Travel Tips: How to Save Money When Booking
Disclosure: Thank you to Hilton and ShopStyle for sponsoring today’s post. If there’s one thing I’m good at, it’s traveling. I’ve always prided myself on this skill. Let me clarify further as anybody can be pretty darn good at relaxing with a Mai Tai in hand. However, not everybody can be relaxing with a Mai…
Fun & Creative Father’s Day Gifts He’ll Love
This past year has been one I will never forget. I was just scrolling through my personal Facebook feed last night and found my way back to July 2018 where post after post was centered around one thing and one thing only — my dad. As I read through each of the daily updates either…
![The only point of this chopped off head pic is to let you know that a) this top is only $12.50 today [tap on the photo to shop] and b) there is a new weekly roundup blog post up at livinginyellow.com with 8 new arrivals from amazon, Nordstrom, j.crew factory and more! Okay thanks bye ✌🏻](http://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/4a278d6ff306bc638a687cc51276147d/5DDFE758/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/c0.180.1440.1440/s640x640/66642684_125060305476964_3226777800497299105_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com "The only point of this chopped off head pic is to let you know that a) this top is only $12.50 today [tap on the photo to shop] and b) there is a new weekly roundup blog post up at livinginyellow.com with 8 new arrivals from amazon, Nordstrom, j.crew factory and more! Okay thanks bye ✌🏻")
![Working out is not a chore, it’s a privilege. I read something recently that stuck with me — it was about how we have a responsibility to take ownership over our bodies and our mentality around it. I think when we can truly grasp just how amazing it is that we have bodies that are able to move, we can approach working out with gratitude. I keep thinking about my dad and his bike accident last summer - he could have easily ended up paralyzed [it’s still such a miracle he didn’t] not able to ever move again. When you put that thought into perspective, it does things to you inside. What if you couldn’t move tomorrow? Go do something good for your body today, not because you should but because you can 💪🏻 #liygratitudeseries](http://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/d502abc8d832c4191045dd278d7c3cec/5DDDFFEB/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/67527387_2393675424239714_2508556016393568289_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com "Working out is not a chore, it’s a privilege. I read something recently that stuck with me — it was about how we have a responsibility to take ownership over our bodies and our mentality around it. I think when we can truly grasp just how amazing it is that we have bodies that are able to move, we can approach working out with gratitude. I keep thinking about my dad and his bike accident last summer - he could have easily ended up paralyzed [it’s still such a miracle he didn’t] not able to ever move again. When you put that thought into perspective, it does things to you inside. What if you couldn’t move tomorrow? Go do something good for your body today, not because you should but because you can 💪🏻 #liygratitudeseries")
![Caught in the act 🧘♀️ I recently [as in this week recently] started practicing meditation and those 10-20 minutes are some of my favorite from the day. Last night I was laying in bed and it hit me mid-thought, just how out of touch with gratitude I’ve been. My mind has been in an exhausting state of “everything needs fixed, nothing is right, I need to improve this, that and the other” while 100% dismissing all of the amazing that surrounds me. In 2010 I wrote in a gratitude journal daily and I remember feeling so alive, joyful and ready for life’s opportunities. It was as soon as I was done with my 365 day journal that I decided to start living in yellow, a place to document my days and all that makes me happy. I miss those days of gratitude and I’m on a quest to get back to that place. My goal is to share here daily something I’m grateful for in hopes of shifting my mindset, looking for the good and hopefully inspiring some of you that may be in a similar mental rut to do the same. So here’s to day one - I’m grateful for quiet moments and an open mind. What are you grateful for today? #LIYgratitudeseries](http://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/46cd2ee43d6bfd76d9d15d919f9dff7e/5DD4105D/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/67614090_2358194307640487_4250787473210887536_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com "Caught in the act 🧘♀️ I recently [as in this week recently] started practicing meditation and those 10-20 minutes are some of my favorite from the day. Last night I was laying in bed and it hit me mid-thought, just how out of touch with gratitude I’ve been. My mind has been in an exhausting state of “everything needs fixed, nothing is right, I need to improve this, that and the other” while 100% dismissing all of the amazing that surrounds me. In 2010 I wrote in a gratitude journal daily and I remember feeling so alive, joyful and ready for life’s opportunities. It was as soon as I was done with my 365 day journal that I decided to start living in yellow, a place to document my days and all that makes me happy. I miss those days of gratitude and I’m on a quest to get back to that place. My goal is to share here daily something I’m grateful for in hopes of shifting my mindset, looking for the good and hopefully inspiring some of you that may be in a similar mental rut to do the same. So here’s to day one - I’m grateful for quiet moments and an open mind. What are you grateful for today? #LIYgratitudeseries")
