One of my all-time favorite movies is "Beautiful Girls". The cast is great, the plot entertaining, but more than anything, I love how it truly captures how cold winters are in Minnesota. It reminds me of my hometown and why I still live here even when I'm a summer girl at heart. The other thing [...]
Yesterday was a very rainy in Minneapolis and I spent the majority of the day trying to keep our laundry room from flooding. In between changing and spinning out towels, I played around with instagram. I've been on it forever, but never really use it. It's actually pretty fun! For those of you that don't [...]
Many of you have asked who does the artwork on my blog. The answer is simple-my little sister. Erin Gergen Halls is a truly amazing and talented artist. Completely self-taught, she is able to take a photograph and create realistic drawings that will blow your mind. The one thing I hear all the time is, [...]
The days are getting longer, the temperature is getting higher, and it's only a matter of time before my days can be spent at the beach. I've written several times already about the importance of proper sun protection, and although I have not always been diligent, it is now a top priority when I'm having [...]
The grass is green, the trees have leaves, and flowers are blooming. I am dreaming of summer and it is just around the corner. I cannot wait for beach time, going to the Farmer's Market, and spending time on the water. I want sand between my toes and the sun on my face. Here are [...]
One of my all-time favorite lip product is Dior Addict Lip Glow. This balm adjusts to your unique ph and creates a pink shade that's all your own. On me, it's a pretty bright pink. The problem is that I become "addicted" to it and go through a tube every month. Not a good thing [...]
I love my morning routine. There's something very comforting about having a regime. It gets my day off to the right start and sets the stage. But just because I enjoy applying lotions and potions, it doesn't mean I want it to take forever. Let's be real, most of us have a limited amount of [...]
