Slightly early Cinco de Mayo Fajita Night. (The star: skirt steak marinated in this.)
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DIY Mason Jar Hanging Herb Planter
Last summer I planted my very first herb garden, and let me tell you: not having to run to the supermarket and spend five bucks on a teeny-tiny container of mint or rosemary or thyme every time you need a sprig (or even just a single leaf) is the best. But even if you're an apartment-dweller with no nearby grass or yard or outdoor space to plant in, no fear: you too can have fresh herbs at your fingertips.
Once again: mason jar to the rescue. This DIY takes about three minutes...and is the most satisfying project ever. (It's also a fun project to get kids involved with; you should cut the twine, but they can do pretty much everything else.)
Take Me To Santorini
One of my favorite trips I've ever taken in my life was with my friend Tia, during our spring break from studying abroad in London. That's us up there. I think we're 20.
When the semester ended we hopped a cheap flight to Athens, and then spent a week jumping between Greek Islands and staying in the most budget hostels we could find, and it was as amazing as it sounds: we ate yogurt with honey every morning, drank ouzo every night (and drank Coronas and milkshakes during the day, apparently), and spent our days climbing long, twisting flights of white steps up mountainsides in search of a gorgeous building or a little shop that sold homemade olive oil. We also wore lots of sweatshirts, because we had heard the words "Greek Islands" and not realized that even islands can be cold when you visit them in March.
I want to go back so badly. Bucket-listed.
R.I.P. Tree (And Gnome)
A Ring, Just Because
Remember that ad campaign about Right Hand Diamond Rings (I think it was a Zales thing?) targeted at women who weren't interested in waiting around for a guy to buy them a diamond, and wanted to just go ahead and get one themselves?
While I think the campaign was slightly problematic (because the whole Left Ring Finger Is Reserved For His Purposes Only thing always seemed a little antiquated to me)...I also think it's pretty cool. Because there's something really wonderful about buying yourself a special piece of jewelry for no other reason than that you deserve to wear something beautiful that you love, and you don't need to wait around for anyone else to tell you so.
Headed to the Conde Nast #cnenewfront presentation
Objects Of Affection: Mother’s Day Gifts Edition
A few off-the-beaten path gift ideas for the off-the-beaten path mama:
{ A major, major statement ring that says Do Not F With Mom (also love this grey one) … }
All Things Spring-y And Bright
Just a few pretty things I'm into right this very moment.
Links & Love & Stuff
{ DIY Distressed denim; Deux Lux Karma Clutch }
A few RG readers have emailed me over the past couple of weeks to say that they tried my DIY Distressed Denim tutorial and loved the results - yay! I think you should try it, too: way cheaper than buying a ready-made distressed pair and a great way to update a pair of skinnies or boyfriend jeans that you never wear.
Such a sweet review of Ramshackle Glam over on Lovely At Your Side; thank you, Olivia!
How-To: Bright Purple Eyeshadow
{ Plum Pretty Sugar robe; Swarovski earrings }
I've been breaking out the bright eyeshadow shades a ton over the past couple of months, and this weekend - which was full of trips to the garden center for flowers, outdoor grilling, and bouncy-castle-inclusive fairs - I thought I'd go for the purple. In the past, I've incorporated purple shades into smoky grey or chocolate-brown looks, but it's been more about giving the look depth than spotlighting the color.
New season, new beauty. Let's try spotlighting.
Weird Product Test-Run: Lierac Huile Sensorielle
I am completely obsessed with this product.
I'm a huge, huge fan of multi-purpose oils - in the past I've used (and loved) African Marula Oil for my face and Leonor Greyl Oil for my hair. They're probably a bit too much for those who aren't alligator-skinned…but for the Dry Ones among us? They are miraculous. And Lierac Huile Sensorielle, which can be used on face, body and hair, is especially wonderful: fast-absorbing, incredible-smelling, super-light, and deeply moisturizing.
Also: even though it's only been around for a couple of years, it feels like one of those vintage-y, romantic cult products that only you know about. Which is always fun.
