In My Closet {Run!}
I started running about 5 years ago while living in northern Minnesota. My normal route took me along a gravel road that twisted over hills and around marshes and skirted the edge of a sparkling lake; miles and miles, with my faithful yellow lab by my side (not Emmy, but her predecessor Splash). Over the years, I have run on and off, and always recreationally… except for that one stint where I packed a 5K, 8K, 10K, two half-marathons and a marathon into 8 months. That was two years ago, and these days, I keep to short, easy runs with Emmy along the trail near the cottage. For this month’s style guide, I put together a snapshot of my favorite running gear, from head to toe. This is the stuff that I swear by… the very articles of clothing, accessories and shoes that I use on a regular basis.
The Race Hat by Headsweats ($20) | Kami Tank by The North Face ($30) | Forerunner 205 (GPS enabled running watch) by Garmin ($200) | Underwater Love Water Bottle by SIGG ($22) | Tempo Track Short by Nike ($28) | Seamless Bra by C9 by Champion ($15) | Zoom Equalon+ Running Shoes by Nike ($135) | PhD Running Light Socks by SmartWool ($14)
Designer’s Sketchbook {Sail Away}
Words can’t describe my love for all things summer and anything with a seaside flair. The cottage has a Cape Cod style of architecture, and the interior is full of natural and nautical decor. Thus, this Designers Sketchbook came together quite easily for me, and I even had to stop myself from going “overboard”. Below you will find a smattering of items that inspire daydreams of sailing away on a perfect summer day.
{1} Distressed Wood Buoys :: Pottery Barn $59 | {2} Wood Sail Boat :: Pottery Barn $179 | {3} Sailboat Tote :: Second Wind Sails – Recycled Sail Bags $60 | {4} Fifty Places to Sail Before You Die :: Seaside Inspired $25 | {5} Sailboat Fresh White Slub Tee :: Target $11 | {6} Iron Sailboat :: Crate and Barrel $80 | {7} Vacationing on the Bay Wood Sign :: Art.com $30
And the winner is… {Cardboard Safari}
I loved reading all about the things that you guys “heart”. Now it’s my turn to share… I heart summer, sunshine, being barefoot, and cruising around the lake on my parents boat (which I did yesterday, by the way!).
I also heart giveaways! So, it’s time to reveal the big winners. Our four randomly-selected winners are… Alli Michelle, Lori H., Charity Palmer, and Lisa! You four lucky ladies each will be receiving your own Cardboard Safari heart gift box (watch your email for more details).
We are looking forward to bringing our readers more giveaways in the future, so keep your fingers warmed up and ready to comment!
Thrifty Thursday {Garage Sales}
A sure sign that summer is on it’s way is the presence of a multitude of garage sale fliers tacked to street signs and telephone poles. As a kid, I would often tag along with my mom on weekly garage sale adventures in our small hometown in northern Minnesota. We would map out a route, hit up all the sales, and return home with a hoard of treasures (”junk” to my dad). These days, I’m not a hardcore garage-saler, but I do really enjoy the hunt for a good buy, and when I have the time, I love to browse local sales. I have scored some amazing deals, and in the process, saved quite a bit of cash on everything from furniture to decorating accessories. Below are a few of my favorite garage sale finds!
I purchased these vintage suitcases on a whim several years back. Currently they hold all my sewing supplies and fabric, and sit at the end of bed in our guest room, fitting perfectly with the “vintage travel” theme. The wooden chair on the right was a bargain at five bucks. However, when I first purchased it, it was a dirty, dark brown with splatters of white paint on it. A bit sanding, lots of elbow grease, and a coat of varnish produced this beauty that now sits in a corner of our dining room.
For several years I lived in the quaint and historic St. Anthony Park neighborhood of St. Paul. The garage sales there were killer, always turning up stunning antiques and unique finds. I found this bowl at one such sale, and it was really quite a steal for only four smackeroos! It sits on a ledge between our kitchen and dining room, holding a collection of faux artichokes.
*Don’t forget to enter for you chance to win one of four awesome heart gift boxes from Cardboard Safari! Click here to enter before Sunday, May 24th.
Enter to Win! {Cardboard Safari Hearts}
Way back in February, I wrote a post about some of the great animal figures offered by Cardboard Safari. Now four lucky winners are going to score one of their fantastic heart gift boxes! We are so thrilled to be partnering with Cardboard Safari to bring you this awesome giveaway.
These little guys would make an adorable presentation of a gift for your honey, or even a fun way to package bridesmaids gifts.
Enter here through May 24, 2009 for your chance at one of these non-toxic, environmentally friendly, laser-cut boxes. 2 white and 2 brown boxes will be given away. This giveaway is limited to US residents only, one entry per email address. Winners will be announced on Monday, May 25th. To enter, just comment on this post with the words “I HEART ______” (fill in the blank with one person, place or thing that you love!).
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