Happy Weekend

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Gardenias & Mint

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Oh sweet heavens it’s finally Friday. We’re aware that we just had a vacation and all, but we’re sort of feeling like another one sounds real nice right about now. Enjoy our Friday links and a couple days off! xo G&M

cct // Great outlook on body-image issues

rkv // Helpful tips to actually stick to that healthy eating plan

cct // 23 Things To Do To Improve Your Mental Health In 2016

rkv // Putting face masks to the test

cct // Kanye West Quote Or Dr. Bronner’s Bottle? – HA so good

rkv // Adorable rice balls

cct // For all you Downton fans, this article about the fashion of the last season is lovely!

rkv // Just because you know you always read that section of the paper — what your zodiac sign says about your career

Happy Weekend

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Gardenias & Mint

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This week was certainly a doozy. Between dinners, holiday shopping, and wrapping up the craziness at work before vacation, we certainly have been keeping ourselves busy. But, there’s always time to surf the web for entertaining links! Hope you all have wonderful weekends, see you on Monday!

cct // Did you guys watch Masters of None? Here are 5 awesome food related things he gets so right.

rkv // Forever finding our way out of the conversational awkward pause

cct // Did you guys see this story on Tracey Norman, a transgender model in the 60s and 70s? Such an inspirational but sad story.

rkv // Have you guys ever smelled these candles? I purchased the Spruce one for our office yankee swap, and it was a big hit.

cct // This make up tho – dang!

rkv // The lightsaber workout

cct // Stocking stuffers, yankee swaps, coworker gifts – this list of Fabulous Gifts Under $25 is much appreciated

rkv // Shut. The. Front. Door. (Such a sucker for celeb gossip)

Happy Weekend!

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Gardenias & Mint

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Happy Friday, loves — how’d you guys hold up this week? The week after Thanksgiving can sometimes feel extra long, but this year it didn’t seem too bad. This year we’re trying to be a little more conscious of our holiday habits — actively trying to keep our nutrition and exercise in check, and budgeting ourselves so we don’t overspend. It can be a challenge at times, but it seems to be helping, because we’re feeling good! Are you guys doing anything differently this year to feel a little more balanced? Hope you guys have a great weekend — see you on Monday!

cct // An older and wiser friend of mine always swore that sipping on a little whiskey when you’re feeling like you’re going to get sick will fend everything off – and I’m thinking he was right 🙂 So long cough syrup, and hello hot toddy’s!

rkv // Have you guys tried the mediation app Headspace yet? I have two friends with rave reviews!

cct // Purge the closet…you know you never wear it..do ittt (stop overthinking it!)

rkv // Why, hello holiday mai tai

cct // Which 2015 Pop Hit Are You?

rkv // Because sometimes the holidays aren’t always merry & bright — how to beat the holiday blues

cct // These 9 Trends Prove That the Way We Travel Is Changing (also Afar mag is the best of the best, if you love travel and design, think about subscribing, it’s my favorite magazine!)

rkv // How to make friends in adulthood

Happy Weekend!

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Gardenias & Mint

Oh, weekend. You are looking so fine right about now. With it being a holiday and all, we’re hoping you guys will all be enjoying it as well! So go on out there and do some springy, fun, and relaxing activities – you deserve it!

rkv // Don’t these honey – peanut butter – coconut cookies (seen above) look scrumptious? I may swap out the pb with almond butter, but either way I’m dying to try ’em!

cct // This short documentary follows a young go-getter wedding photographer & a talented Instagramer, exploring the range of photography these days. It’s beautiful and fun!

rkv // 10 meals to make for less than $50 from The Every Girl – I’ll take it!

cct // I’m trying to channel my inner confidence even thinking about going to work completely make up free – let alone go without it everyday. Good for her to thinking it through and making up her own mind about wearing make up!

rkv // This herringbone diy wall art is so simple and cute!

cct // A great question recently got brought up – Can TV characters really afford their rents? This infographic breaks it down nicely, and boy are things off sometimes…

rkv // I found this little article about learning to unplug pretty refreshing, and something I think a lot of people need to embrace more often.

cct // Interesting take on interior design – “Why Psychoanalysts Care About Interior Design”

Festival Fashion

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Gardenias & Mint

Happy Monday y’all! Hope all of your weekends were relaxing and fun all at the same time. In case you haven’t noticed, festival fever is in full throttle right now, and everywhere we look we’re seeing some fresh festi fashions.

Now before we jump into this, have you guys heard of the Coachella Diet? The diet focuses on amping up your workout to the max before a festival weekend begins. In recent years, the media has made these festivals very image-driven, with a particular focus on crop tops and booty cut-offs. While we love ourselves some bohemian looks, we can’t emphasize enough our passion for a healthy body image. Let’s try to remember that these festivals are about music, fun with friends, and being carefree. You can still be gorgeous and trendy without crash dieting and worrying about your pant size beforehand.

On another (and more upbeat) note… Have you guys ever seen Jimmy Kimmel’s Lie Witness News, which pranks “music loving” hipsters at festivals? It’s worth a watch for a quick laugh!

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