Hi! If you’re new here - welcome to my little corner of the internet. Very happy to have you here! My name is Mindy and I am a full-time mom and full-time freelancer. I specialize in Social Media Management as well as content creation. I run this blog as a way to curate everything I find - a place I can store it while also sharing it with you. I am also a military wife which means lots of moving and lots of change constantly and this blog has been my sanity outside of family and close friends. It gives me a place to keep consistent and know it’s not going anywhere even if I’m moving across the country, which, will be happening very soon. We’re waiting on our next orders and I have a feeling our next destination won’t be as - tropical, haha but that’s ok! Nothing will compare to Hawaii and I’m so grateful for the time I have spent here.
Bringing back my favorite ‘Links I love’ post because I haven’t done one in a while and it’s a fun post for me to write. Basically my notes app in a blog post!
A quick little round-up of links (and things) I’ve loved recently…
1. As I said, our move is coming up and we’ve waited to purchase lots of home items because it’s hard to ship things here. Once we get our orders, our home things will be packed up and shipped back across the ocean which stresses me out! So I didn’t want to buy anything that could potentially break during the big move. But we will most likely be stateside so my list of home things is growing rapidly. I stumbled across this lamp on Pinterest which I immediately loved (wouldn’t it have looked beautiful in an office?). After a few clicks, I was down a rabbit hole on this Vintage website, VNTG.com, sorry in advance for the amount of time you’ll be spending on here. I’m just knee-deep in scrolling through all these gorgeous vintage pieces. Chairs, lamps, tables, so many insanely good pieces and I’m learning so much in terms of design and designers. Take a look if you dare, but I promise - it will be worth it.
2. I purchased the iconic Mansur Gavriel bucket bag (shop Mansur Gavriel Bucket bags here) years ago. I have the mini bucket bag but I need the big bucket bag! It’s incredibly well-loved now but has kept its shape nicely throughout the years. I’m not sure what it is about bucket bags but they feel like Mary Poppin’s carpetbag. I can put everything in it and still feel like I have room for more. The Mansur bucket is incredibly light too so no added weight which is ideal. I’ve been thinking of purchasing another bucket-style bag now that I don’t have to carry loads of diapers and bottles with me. This Paco Robanne bag is on my list as a casual everyday bag to switch out my Mansur. (shop more bucket bags here)
3. I would move to Los Angeles in a heartbeat to be able to get Flamingo Estate Farm boxes. I discovered Flamingo Estate on Instagram (worth the follow) and can’t get enough of their aesthetic and recipes. They don’t deliver to me unfortunately so I haven’t tried any of their products but I’m dying to place a big order once I can! I have, however, made some of their recipes including this delicious Cara Cara Gin and Tonic this weekend. I meant to take pictures of the process but was so enthralled with it all that I forget. Definitely will be making it again and documenting it. Cara Cara oranges are in season so now is the perfect time to make this delicious cocktail. Find more of their recipes here. Let me know if you make it!
4. I was sent Saie’s latest product launch. A loose setting powder - Airset and the fluffy brush. I am so in love with the formula, it takes away unwanting shine while leaving a delicate glow. My skin felt soft and smooth and it has a very satin finish. It’s 100% a staple in my routine now. I mostly use it on my forehead and under my eyes where I get shiny and I feel like it holds very well. I promise I was not paid to say this! It’s just that good I had to share. I’ll make a review or video about it on my Instagram next month so stay tuned. I will say, however, that I was sent (per my request) the light to medium shade and I should have gone with the fair to light tone. The medium shade doesn’t look bad but it definitely is a smidge too dark. You can shop Airset here at Sephora or through Saie’s website and don’t forget to bundle with the fluffy brush, it’s ideal for application.
5. Like I mentioned above, I’m deep into home decor and design as we wait for our next move. My dream is to be able to purchase a house and fix it up a little. I don’t think a gut renovation is ideal right now as the price of materials is insane. Something small like a bedroom makeover or maybe a guest bathroom renovation. Nothing too serious as we most likely will only be there for a couple of years but I want to change just enough to make it feel like home. I saw this beautiful 18th-Century New York Farmhouse on Architectural Digest and found a lot of elements I loved. The use of colors and cozy but beautifully designed furniture, I love! Imagine getting ready in that window-filled bathroom - wow. I’ve bookmarked and will be taking a lot of inspiration from this space. (Linked here)
Hope everyone had a nice long weekend! Xx
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