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August 18, 2015

Mission Gallery Wall: Complete

Admittedly, piecing together this gallery wall has taken much longer than anticipated. Having envisioned this in place and adding some life to the light gray walls throughout the apartment since moving in almost a year ago, I have been on the hunt for the perfect pieces. As a person who is aesthetically pleased by symmetry and clean lines, I knew I…

Décor

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August 18, 2015

Token of the Day: Keep a Go-To Outfit on Reserve

Always have a go-to outfit in the back of your closet that you are comfortable in that is also appropriate for any occasion. Never be caught in a pinch just not knowing what to wear. My go-to? A somewhat conservative, classy and flattering black or navy sheath dress. I have a few basic cardigans, statement necklaces and simple flats as…

TOTD

Fishtail Hair Tutorial

Today I’m sharing one of my favorite lazy day hairstyles. A fishtail braid is one of my several go-to hairstyles for days when I’m either running late or just don’t feel like doing a full blow-out. It’s so easy and can be done on damp hair or on one- or two-day-old hair. I’ve gotten lots of questions on how it’s done,…

Beauty

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August 17, 2015

Token of the Day: How to Win Friends and Influence People

I’m starting this Monday off with something a little bit different. Today will mark the first post of a daily series called “Token of the Day.” Here I’ll share small “tokens” of advice, style tips, other words of wisdom and insights I pick up along the way. These “tokens” will be small blurbs that I would like to share, but would not…

TOTD

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August 16, 2015

Work Station Inspiration

There is something about having a cheerful and inspiring workstation that really makes everything about the daily hustle that much more exciting. Since starting The Lilac Press, I’ve truly felt my creativity grow, and I’ve been able to really spread my wings. I’ve learned to cherish the little things. For me, that meant ordering a few wall prints to inspire me throughout the day. Everyone has…

Inspiration

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