Fun Wallpaper

Wallpapers usually get a wrap, but they can really transform a place and give it some personality! My sister and I used to cringe when we'd watch Trading Spaces and they would have to rip off the wallpaper - it looked like such a pain! But the saying "beauty is pain" could kind of apply here, right?

I've been wanting to liven up the bland walls in my apartment, and I've actually found some removable wallpaper! I may do my research a bit more, but isn't that a fun option for renters compared to buying multiple cans of paint and having to paint over before moving out? Here are some of my favorite prints I've had my eye on...

1. Flowers 2. Azurite 3. Animals 4. Peonies 5. Feathers

6. Cities 7. Loops 8. Birds 9. Sailboats 10. Safari

Aren't these so fun? I can't choose which I like best!

It's the Weekend!

Okay, I literally can't stop listening to Uptown Funk. I listen to it on repeat at work and continue the repeat at home, but add a little singing and dancing! Do you have any songs that have been stuck in your head lately? I know I need to get this song out of my head this weekend. Or else I may go insane. Have a great weekend!

Want Bruno's hat (from the picture above)? Dying over this look-alike Panama Hat.

I stumbled on this video featuring an Ira Glass interview a few weeks ago, and found it so inspiring! I've been going through this rut for the past few months where I don't feel as if I'm doing good work, I don't feel like I'm chasing my passions anymore because I'm so lost! If anyone else feels this way, I urge you to watch or listen to this.  

Lusting over Goyard bags. But what do people know about their legacy?

If you're that are like me and aren't a natural beautician. 

Why does Rachel Zoe love January, exactly?

The smiley face pain scale may not be appropriate for everyone.

In the Atlanta area? Check out what restaurants will be opening in 2015!

Dream job? Trying celebrity diets for a living.

If you really enjoy workout classes but on a tight budget and can't try all of them you should really check out Class Pass! For $99 a month you can go to 3 classes per venue per month. Yes please!

Wine Mask

Wine is my absolute favorite food group. It's delicious, will never let you down, and is good for your heart AND skin. Resveratrol, an antioxidant in red wine that helps prevent aging, obesity, and damage in blood vessels, is proven to be good for your skin! Mix with egg yolks to keep skin radiant and egg whites and diminish fine lines, you've got yourself a nice little concoction!

This was part of the Birchbox Challenge (via The Beauty Bean) I recently mentioned. It seemed so out of the box and fun, so I just had to try it! Without further ado:

So what's in this stuff?

- three table spoons of your favorite red wine

- one egg

- one additional egg yolk

Mix it all up, and it looks just like chocolate milk! The original directions said to brush this on with a pastry brush, but i simply grabbed a paint brush and applied a couple thin layers! It was a little runnier than I anticipated, so I highly recommend leaning over the sink as you apply!

Now, let this dry completely and wipe off with a warm, damp cloth. 

It's that easy!

Oh, and what is a face mask post without a embarrassing mirror selfie? Honestly, you can't tell one bit that the mask is on there, but trust me. I could barely move my face.

And while we're on the topic, check out 4 ways wine improves your skin!

Keep it real, y'all.

Birchbox 31-Day Challenge

Did you make any resolutions this year? I sure didn't. 2014 was great, but I know 2015 is going to be even better! I'm kickstarting my year with a little challenge - the Birchbox 31-Day Challenge. 

I'm a little late getting started (and I'm headed to the gym right after this to get started on day numero dos), but I'll be doing one challenge a day for the next month! We're talking fitness challenges, nutrition challenges, and beauty and wellness challenges! And they're not your typical "eat zero bread for a week" challenge - let's just say you make your own salad dressing one day and energizing yoga poses another. 

This is going to be so fun! All these tasks seem so simple, and it'll be a great way to broaden my horizons (and your's too?) and start the year off right!

You want to take the challenge, too? You can find the assignments here. Oh, did I mention they also have daily prizes? Also, make sure to join the conversation with #BirchboxChallenge on social media!