We are (almost) halfway through another month – can you even believe it? Here’s what I’m currently coveting.
Office Progress and a GIVEAWAY!
Happy Thursday, friends! I wanted to pop in and give you an update on my office refresh project. I’ve definitely made progress but still have some outstanding items. But, an update was the perfect time to give away one of my favorite prints in my office gallery wall!
Spring Handbags
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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A (dog friendly) Weekend in Charleston
Happy March! Over the weekend my husband and I drove down to Charleston, SC for a long weekend getaway. Two of our friends from Chicago met us there and we had a blast. We even brought our dog, so I have lots to share with you. Let me just start by saying, Charleston is everything good everyone says it is. We were not disappointed! It’s the perfect mix of southern hospitality and a busy city, something that two Chicago transplants love. Not to mention all the incredible food, sights, and shops. Here’s how we spent our weekend eating, sleeping, and playing.
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.
5 Tips for Working from Home
Happy Hump Day! I’m excited to share this post with you as the beginning of an ongoing series about managing your career. I’ll share more details about this with you next week! 🙂
As a professor (ahem, PhDiva), I’m fortunate to have some structure, but also a lot of flexibility with my job. I do not have a traditional work from home job where I need to be online from 8-5, nor do I work from home on a regular basis or schedule. My job requires a lot of self-discipline and internal motivation. Aside from teaching, I set my own schedule and my own deadlines (for the most part). So, I’m forced to figure out how to motivate myself and for a homebody, that means figuring out how to be productive without being in my formal office. Here are my 5 tips, I’d love to know what works for you!
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.
Kitchen Reveal
Happy Friday-eve, everyone! Today I’m excited to give you a glimpse into our new home. Our kitchen is by far one of our favorite rooms. When you move into a new construction home, you get a brand new kitchen, so it’s amazing. But, we still wanted to make it our own, so we added a backsplash with beveled subway tile. We loved the beveled tile because it gave the kitchen a little more depth than traditional flat tile. Anyway, on to the photos! Enjoy!
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 🙂
Currently Coveting
Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re coupled up or single, today is a great day to treat yourself. I like to create an ongoing list of things I’m currently coveting for when I need gift ideas, to treat myself, or to celebrate even a small victory. Here’s what’s on tap:
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