Okay, so you’ve seen my denim blazer, my lace tops, and my epic leather accessories and you’ve decided you’re gonna give this whole “thrifting thing” a chance…except for one thing: You feel like you don’t know what you’re doing! Don’t worry, I’m sharing my top five thrifting tips for ultimate thrift store score success! Even if you’re a veteran, it’s always fun to hear how others thrift…am I right? You walk through the doors of the thrift store and smell the aroma of possibility. Okay, possibility sometimes smells a little musty and old, but don’t leave! I promise it’s so fun. Here we go!Ask ...
5 Tips for a Successful Thrift Store Haul
The Kylie Rowand Foundation “mama” cuffs
Friends…it is no secret that I LOVE what I do! I have been a part of some really awesome stories! Sometimes they make it to my IG feed, but even when they do, the amount of space I have to tell you all about them is so small! I’m launching a new series where I’ll share some of the stories behind the cuff with you! August 2016 The Kylie Rowand Foundation was founded by Bree and Luke Rowand after their daughter died from cancer at the age of 2. One of the events this organization hosts is a movie night for families to relax and enjoy some time together as a ...
3 Cuffs Every girl needs
No. 1. | A Simple Thin Cuff | This is the cuff you just throw on when you’re headed out the door. It's basic in that it goes well with your every day jeans and t-shirt look, but it can also be worn with those yoga pants and a rockin' pair of statement earrings. It’s probably in a color that will pair with your wardrobe-- or heck, in a color you just love! I love our thin cuffs because they fit into every wardrobe. I personally stack my thin cuffs with a wider one, or my Apple Watch. No.2 | A Wide Cuff | The options are really unlimited with a wide cuff! This one may or ...
6 Things I’ve Learned about Friendship
Friendships are such a blessing aren't they? When you find your tribe you feel like you can do anything because they're by your side. Or maybe friendships are difficult to navigate for you...either way, I'm sharing 6 things I've learned about friendship! Here we go: Be vulnerable: How many of you have been here. You’re out to coffee with a fairly new friend and your conversation heads into a direction where she opens up just a little about something she’s struggling with. All of a sudden you’re saying “Oh my gosh! Me too!” See?? That one small vulnerable moment ...
Hugs from Heaven – Guest post by Jennifer Osler
“When my firefighter husband was killed in the line of duty, I couldn’t bear the thought of bringing home his gear bag that used to sit on the floor of my bathroom near the tub. Seeing his gear bag typically meant that he was home momentarily between shifts, but seeing his bag and knowing he wasn’t coming home was a truth I didn’t want to face. My best friend agreed to keep Ryan's gear bag at her home. In a box separate from his gear bag are the clothing items, including his helmet, that were on him at the time of his accident. I remember being in her home one evening and I asked to ...
Convert your clip on earrings to post back
Hi friends! Do you ever look through all of that old jewelry your grandmother gave you and find some gorgeous earrings only to flip them over and see they’re clip-on’s? Or maybe you’re out thrifting or antiquing and a pair catches your eye and you think “Man, I would totally wear these if they weren’t clip-on’s”. I really have to give some props to the ladies who wore this kind of earring day in and day out! Today though, I prefer post back earrings. I feel like they stay on my ears better and they are just simply more comfortable. So here is the dilemma: There is an ...
What he didn’t say
I’ve read his suicide note twice. The first time was four years ago, a couple days after he died. Through the tears, I only felt anger. He had left me out. Mentions of other members of our family and friends found their way onto the keyboard. But no mention of me. The second time I read the note was this afternoon. Four years ago, I wondered if he left me out because he was so mad at me. I wondered if I even had the right to grieve given he didn’t mention my name. I wondered if he loved me so much that he couldn’t fathom the thought of ...
What’s Next
I’ve been staring at this screen for months…waiting for what I’m supposed to say next and wondering what I can say that will “make it all better”. Or what will make the reader on the other side of this page feel better. And now it’s Christmas. I don’t have anything. I don’t have an eloquent poem about a Christmas in heaven, nor do I have a “Dear John, Merry Christmas” letter to share. I just miss him. I miss hearing him say, “Love you”. I miss the way he hugged me. I miss the way he punched me in the arm as he walked by me. I miss his ...