Here we are! It’s almost tiiiiimmmmeeee! š We have been preparing for this day for almost 1 year! We opted for a version of a destination wedding. Basically, taking ourselves somewhere we thought was absolutely gorgeous and inviting those closest to us to join us. It will be small, but it will be ours! As…
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5 Great Uses for Household White Vinegar
When we think of vinegar, the image that usually comes to mind is cucumbers soaked in the stuff and an odiferous smell. Well, white vinegar is actually great for a multitude of uses. I am a big fan of having anything in my home which serves more than one purpose. Here are some of the…
Wedding Cake Topper Decision
Greetings earthlings š Well, we’ve finally decided how to do the cake! If you read my post about finding all the most hilarious wedding cake toppers, you know that I really craved something that show-cased our odd sense of humor. (OK, MY odd sense of humor. His humor is a bit less twisted.) Ā If you…
Back to Basics
A rant on today’s economic turmoil in a consumer driven society
Desperately Seeking Sustainable Style
Originally posted on Haute-Mind:
Ā “Looking back in History, we see that the origins of fashion portray the character of a world built by manual techniques and natural fibers. Design was carried out as a reflection of culture and society. These are the images of an extinct world we need to recover.ā Ā āĀ Adriana Marina, Founder…
Back to Wedding Planning!
Hello! Although I’m still in recovery for another couple of weeks, my brain has awoken and I realized… ‘OMG! The wedding should be in several months and we had to take this huge break from getting anything done! OMG, OMG, OMG…..’ Ā So yeah, about that. Today, there are 2 items on my agenda that MUST…
Tossed Egg Noodles with Pan-fried Shrimp Dumplings
Originally posted on Jn Cooking Channel:
It canāt get any simpler than this ā Tossed egg noodles with pan-fried shrimp dumplings. Donāt be intimidated because of the wrapping of the dumplings. Have fun and get creative. After all, we do eat with our eyes first. But for beginners, just do the simple wonton fold, which…
Super Sustainable Wardrobe Clean-out!
OK, I did it. And you would not BELIEVE the size of the discard pile! Many of you know that I have made a promise to myself, and to you, that I would not purchase any items this year that are not made of 95%(difficult to find elastin-free items)-100% natural fibre. That means: Cotton (the…
My Lust list
I’m not sure why, but I felt the need to share some of my faves for this season. I try to stick to a simple capsule wardrobe, but it doesn’t mean that I don’t spend boo-koodles of time on the net drooling over fashions I would love to see hanging in my closet. Here are…
Best Milan Secondhand/Designer Shopping: Bivio!
Originally posted on Codename Couture:
I cannot express how fortunate I was to stumble upon this amazing little shop while on my way to the market of all places! Located but five minutes from my apartment, Bivio is a goldmine for all fashionista’s. It houses everything from vintage to lightly used Zara and extremely well…
A Comprehensive List of Companies that Manufacture in America #madeinusa
Hello all :=) Although I am not in the United States, it is impossible to check the news on any day without bearing witness to the political shit-storm going on over there. Today, is another one of those days. I pull up the international news forum and the first article I see is about America’s…
Health Nut French Macarons (Gluten-free)
Originally posted on Sweet Delights:
For those of you who eat gluten free, diary free, grain free, low carb and soy free things (one or all of the above), HAVE NO FEAR! There are such macarons. All thanks to the young and talented Alessandra Peters. You have no idea how talented she is! She started…
Fit for Friday! From Work to Weekend; A Transitional Clothing Collab with T.M. Lewin #fitforfriday @TMLewin
Hello all š It’s Friday after work and the perfect time for this Fit for Friday feature! Today, I am super-excited about this post! When the opportunity to create a Men’s/Women’s versatile office wear collaboration with T.M. Lewin UK presented itself, I jumped on it! As many of you know, I am a bit conservative…
When your couples workout fantasy doesn’t go as planned.
Yes, I gave it a go and found myself looking like a wimp. My fiancĆ© is a beast. The man works out and works out hard. Since we enjoy doing basically everything together, we had discussed how nice it would be to do a couples workout together every now and then. I’ve really wanted to…
Getting to know you 02.02.2017
Do you prefer a night out, or a night in? My answer: Night out! I love it š I also love Netflix and chill. But, I think night out wins š What about you? -Mliae
I FOUND MY WEDDING DRESS!
Wooohooo! I found it! I found it!!! You are now looking at the proud owner of a beautiful wedding dress…and just in time, too! For those of you reading who haven’t been following the wedding saga, I realized last week that ‘OMG! If I don’t pick a dress soon, I’m not going to have one…
Final Wedding Dress Shopping Tomorrow!
I’m late! I’ve been just taking my time with everything, thinking that I could pick out a dress and have it in and ready to wear in 3 months time. How wrong I was! I had no idea how long these dresses take to make, and fit, and alter, and fit…and hope its right on…
Product Review: Filmora Video Editing Software #Filmora
Hi there š Today I wanted to talk to you about video editing software. I know that quite a few of you also have video blogs Ā or vlogs. So I figure this might help navigate the waters a bit. If you are anything like me, trying to find an easy to use video editing software…
My Sustainable Fashion Crush is Now Offering FREE Shipping Worldwide!!
Yeah, Baby…YEAH! Thanks to Twitter, I’ve been made aware that Shift to Nature is now offering FREE GLOBAL SHIPPING on a trail basis. As most of you know, international shipping is a real bug in my brain sometimes. So, as you can well imagine, I’m hanging from the chandeliers over this deal! If you haven’t…
Getting to know you 02.01.2017
What are your favourite things to do on a cold winters’ day? My answer: Play in the snow, light a fire and drink some hot cocoa! What about you? -Mliae
A Little Christmas Surprise
Merry Christmas eve to those who celebrate! Apparently I’m doing a bit of a different post this year. Hope its not too personal. As most of you know (how could you not, I’m posting about it constantly..hah), I’m engaged to be married. I’ve always loved lacy, silky secret things for myself. But I realized recently…
5 Hidden Abilities of Highly Successful People (2 min read)
Originally posted on Millionaire's Digest:
Written by Millionaireās Digest TeamĀ Member: Mliae A. Founder & Owner of:Ā Life Experiment Blog Millionaireās Digest Team, Contributor and Travel Writer Ever wonder what attributes highly successful have in common that set them apart from the rest of us? You might be surprised, it’s not as much as one might…
Say Farewell to Traditional Wedding Cake Toppers and Hello to Some Fun!
Today, I found myself on a wedding planning streak. And then, it happened…I delved into the world of cake toppers. Quite honestly, this is something I have really been putting off because I don’t really want the normal bride and groom propped next to each staring straight ahead, glassy eyed, at their future. Surprisingly, I…
My Guilty Secret: Weekend Cleaning Motivation
Welcome to my weekend š I don’t know how many of you out there are familiar with the show hoarders, or the UK version – The hoarder next door. Ā But these shows are…horrifying…and disgusting. And the best possible remedy for this lackadaisical cleaner – ever. I don’t know what it is. But if I sit…
Sustainable Fashion Feature: Shift to Nature
Greetings all! As many of you know already, I have been on the hunt for friendly, fashionable, sustainable, fashion houses with great customer service which utilize sustainable business practices. AndĀ I found a great eco-fashion start-up that goes by the name of Shift to Nature, in Australia. They are awesome! Truly, super-cool and incredibly friendly and…
Capsule Wardrobe Survival: 8 Ideas to make your black dress work overtime for casual, office and evening!
Hello ladies š This post is for all my comrades in the eco-fashion, capsule wardrobe journey. As well as those who, like myself, are wiling to invest in an item of clothing that can do triple-time, even if there isn’t exactly available funds for a luxury purchase. (Thus creating the necessity to make your few…
It’s here!
I had to share this with you š I purchased this hand-woven rug during a trip to Morocco. It isn’t huge, because they were so expensive…more than I had on me, for sure! But the handicraft is beautiful, and since I limit myself to ONEĀ purchase in each country, per trip (I’m not a souvenir ladened…
Seasons changing
I wanted to share this photo. I love it, I love the scenery. Sitting by this lake was a joy and I will miss it terribly as I watch the snow drift in and the sunshine diminish. Until next time, old friend – now its time to slumber and sparkle wondrously under the ice covered…
