Sweater Weather Thrift Haul

I had a humongous $70 thrift haul this weekend. That's with a 50% coupon. I did way too much. I have not hit up the thrift stores since my Chicago thrift haul . I was long overdue. A few factors contributed to this reckless budget breaking: The weather dipped unseasonably low. I still haven'…

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How I Styled An Ankara Print Duster Coat

There is a small window of time here when a duster coat is all you need for the weather. It's the perfect in between jacket for the change in seasons. I still have my summer clothes out but it's getting a little too chilly for them. Who knows when I'll getting around to changing my clo…

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Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup

This post and potato leek soup recipe is sponsored by SheSpeaks/Rubbermaid® who has completely rocked my vegetable loving heart with FreshWorks  Produce Saver storage containers. As you may already know, I'm not a fall / winter kind of girl. I love the heat of summer and moving about without co…

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How to Make a Reversible Turban

I'm a big fan of turban wearing. You throw one on and hair styling struggles disappear. It can be your hat on a cold day. It can get you out the house faster when you wake up with bedhead and you to take the dog out and get the kid ready for school drop off. It's a stylish and unique acces…

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5 Non Gross Lingerie Pieces to Thrift

I took a very unscientific Instagram stories poll asking whether or not people thrifted or wore thrift store lingerie. I was amazed to discover that 65% were a no. I follow and have a lot of thriftanista followers so I was a little shocked by the number. I guess thrifters draw the line at underthi…

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DIY Leather Kangaroo Pocket

Goodwill gods blessed me with a bold and beautiful silk shell top. The awesomely vibrant print drew me to it but I wasn't too crazy about how the sleeves were hanging. I had planned to do a little chop job on it but ended up adding a leather kangaroo pouch. Pockets are always a good idea.

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Thrifted Floral Lace Top and Jeans

I am so in love with this lace top that I thrifted in Chicago. I think it's amazing that such a delicate piece managed to survive the thrift store without a single flaw and original $78 Nordstrom price tag still attached. I paid $10. Good deal. Or is it?

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Our Made In France Family Feast

I don't know about you but by the time Friday rolls around I am done and over cooking. I like to call it "eat whatever you can find in the fridge" day. It's a self serve day even for Violet. I start pulling out of the contents of the refrigerator early and we just nibble througho…

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