diy. varsity letter sweater.

In honor of St. Patrick's day, as a newly minted Gallagher (my husband is 100% irish), 

I made this GALLAGHER varsity letter sweater! If only it were green.

1. red sweater or whatever you like. Similar to mine here.

2. matching thread

3. scissors

4. 2" chenille iron on letters. Similar here.

(optional) iron

open all of your letters and decide on your layout.

i decided to break apart my last name into 3 lines. after you lay it out, it works best to hit it with an iron and a pressing cloth. but definitely plan on  stitching down your letters, works best for longevity. 

simple tack stitching goes quick, no sewing machine necessary. done and done. 

our wedding in five minutes flat. much love to NST Pictures.

NST Pictures was just amazing, I really can't say enough positive words about them and their crew!

My husband and I were beyond lucky to WIN a full cinematic videography package from their summer/fall 2014 giveaway. Like seriously lucky. Like almost $10,000 lucky.  Like memories for a lifetime lucky. So happy to have such a beautifully done wedding film (short).  And to think, we still have the full length feature (25 minutes) to gush over (as it's currently in edit mode).

i got married!

On January 17th, 2015 - I got married! 

Sean & I were so happy to have Phil Chester capture our day for us.

He's seriously the best.

Here are twenty of my favorite photos from the day... 

valentine's day. gift guide.

1. Laura Mercier $26 Antique Pink Lipstick

2. Dylan Lex $980 Falkor Necklace

3. The Soap & Paper Factory $32 Neroli 

4. Zenni Optical $26 - Pink Acetate Frames 

5. Make Up Forever $19 Rosy Nude Lip Liner 

6. Diptyque $60 Tuberose Candle

7. Deborah Lippman $18 Shape of My Heart Nail Polish

8. Vita Fede $475 Titan Stone Bracelet

9. Bobbi Brown $27 Pale Pink Blush

10. Ciao Bella Sicilian Pistachio Gelato   

11. Neff $16 Light Pink Beanie

12. Chuao $27 Firecracker Chocolate (4 pack)

13. Coach $250 Liv Crossbody Bag in Light Gold/Chambray
14. The Goddess Line $30 Roll on Fragrance - Durga

a very good bagel.

I saw this picture on instagram about 2 weeks ago and have been obsessed with trying it ever since.

Finally made it over there this afternoon.

Where: Thompson Square Bagel on 10th & Avenue A

What: French Toast Bagel with Birthday Cake Cream Cheese

Cost: With a soy latte - under $10

Worth the Calories: Yes!

It was awesome. Get one immediately.

But it won't make you feel skinny.

image via foodforthought_nyc 

image via thompkins square bagel

hair experiment.

The texture of my hair has always been somewhat of a curse in my life.  Sure, i've learned a few tricks in the last 5 years and am no stranger to hair extensions, texturizing sprays and even dry shampoos... but au naturale, yikes! I even have a dumb cowlick at my hairline. super.  

GOALS

SJP by Serge Normant for C Magazine

After a convincing conversation over the weekend, i've decided to try my hand at supplements.  Not that I am completely convinced that I can transform my locks, at the very least it's worth a shot.

Here's what I bought. (both amazon prime eligible)

Viviscal Professional - Professional Supplement 60 Tablets Hair Nutrition Program

$43.25

Natrol Biotin 10,000 mcg Maximum Strength Tablets, 100-Count

$7.49

Check back next month for updates.

coconut milk chia seed pudding.

This recipe is so easy to make, and saves you lots of caSh.  For some reason chia seed pudding is always around $7-$8 for less then half of this recipe... if you can even find it at your local cold pressed juice establishment. Just think ahead and let your seeds soak overnight. It's well worth the effort it.

1 cup coconut milk

1/4 cup chia seeds

1 banana (this will make it sweet)

1 tbsp hemps seeds

1 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes