15/20

April 13, 2014


The other day I put together this flower arrangement in a spare mason jar and dropped it off on a neighbors porch with a note wishing them well. I hope they brightened their day! I'm still on schedule to make it to 20 by June 15th, but I could use some inspiration. So if you have any ideas, let me know!

xo Catherine 



Fabulous Finds

April 11, 2014

Zara is really hit or miss for me, but the other day I was browsing their site and there is so much goodness right now! So all of today's Fabulous Finds are from Zara.
1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5

xo Catherine 

How Clothing Can Solve Your Problems

April 8, 2014

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Last week I talked about the power of fashion, and why I love it. Today I'm expanding on that with a few simple tricks. 

Sick? Dress up. I know that all you want to do when you feel like crap is binge-watch One Tree Hill, wear your boyfriend's old gym shirt, and wallow in self-pity. However, I am a firm believer in faking it until you make it. If I look put together, I automatically feel 10x more put together. Statement jewelry is a cold's worst nightmare. 

Feeling overwhelmed? For me, a messy apartment means distraction and little motivation. I can't get work done, until I have space (here's looking at you last week's outfit still draped over my desk chair). When my closet won't shut, and I'm storing purses within purses to save space (#guilty), I know it's time to say goodbye to some clutter. I know it's hard (yes, I do need 31 cardigans and 11 striped t-shirts), but it's so rejuvenating.

In a slump? Revamp your wardrobe. Now I know what you're thinking, sounds like an excuse to online shop, amiright? In all seriousness, a new wardrobe, or more realistically a few new pieces, can work wonders for your soul mojo. Just like in junior high how back to school shopping made the end of summer bearable, a new wardrobe can get you pumped up and motivated to get sh*t done. 

xo Catherine

*I hope you all know that I do not actually think that clothes can solve all of my problems (just 96% of them #retailtherapy).

Purple Trench

April 7, 2014






Trench: Jones New York (old, similar here). Jeans: Gap. Flats: Old Navy. Purse: Topshop (old). Sunglasses: Rayban. Scarf: from a market in Italy (similar). 

My mom is the best gift-giver. She gave me this coat for Christmas a few years ago, and it has become a spring staple ever since. Color is such a fun way to jazz up a classic trench. 

This weekend was a blast. My friend Sarah and I drove to Madison, WI to visit our friend Malorie. We ate a lot of food, did some catching up, and enjoyed the sunshine (!!!). 

xo Catherine

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