Spring Handbags

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Happy Monday! Here’s a rundown of my favorite spring handbags. Number 2 is my favorite, and it comes in four different colors. I also love this Kate Spade bag for work and you can never beat a good Coach Skinny Mini for your ID and cards. Hope you enjoy!

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Mantle Makeover and Reveal

Hi friends! I’m back with another reveal today. When we first moved, I was at the Habitat for Humanity Restore and saw this amazing old mantle. I knew it was exactly what we needed to get the fireplace we wanted without adding a chimney (which clearly wasn’t an option!) So, here’s what happened.

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Style Steals: President’s Day

Happy President’s Day! I hope you’re enjoying a nice long weekend. If not, you can still enjoy the sales 🙂 Here’s a breakdown of some of the best deals.

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Instagram Round Up

Hey friends! Hard to believe it’s already mid-February right? I know some of you aren’t on Instagram, and with it’s ever-changing algorithm you might be missing posts. So, here’s a round up of what’s been happening with me lately. Feel free to follow me @stephasmith1 🙂

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Valentine Champagne Cocktails

The only thing that should be easy on Valentine’s Day is your cocktail 😉 (couldn’t resist). But seriously, these two champagne cocktails are delicious, simple, and perfectly cute for the occasion.

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Card Case Tutorial & Giveaway

 

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Hello, friends! Today I’m sharing one of my favorite easy crafts that’s perfect for giving gift cards this season. This is fast card case tutorial and the case can be used long after you give a gift. It’s perfect for holding business and gift cards and other miscellaneous cards you don’t use daily, plus coupons! And, it’s inexpensive to make, but still a personalized gift. Read through the tutorial for a Starbucks giveaway!! 🙂

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Holiday Home Tour

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I am SO excited to share today’s post with you. We are currently living in an apartment while we wait for our townhome to be finished, so I figured I’d make the best of it and transform our place into a winter wonderland. I tend to keep my holiday decor pretty neutral and more wintery than Christmas themed which is great for our smaller space.

All my sources are linked where possible. I hope you enjoy!

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Kate Spade Laptop Bag

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I’m so excited to share this gorgeous Kate Spade laptop bag with y’all! I received this as a gift for my birthday and cannot get enough of it. And, it’s currently on SALE! 

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Cast Iron 101

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Welcome back – I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Let me preface this post by clearly stating I am not a cook, a chef, or any other iteration of a cooking pro. For me, cooking is a means to an end and I don’t find the joy in cooking that so many others do. However, I LOVE cast iron! It cooks food quickly and adds a ton of flavor, plus the clean up is easy and when maintained properly, can last a lifetime.

Over the Thanksgiving break though, I realized through my mom that not everyone understands how to properly use or care for cast iron, so I put together a few quick tips for you and an infographic for faster reference:

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