Redecorating...Again

I am not one of those people who has a full on vision for a space. I constantly change my mind on what I like and what I want and what I envision for my own space. Currently I'm going with a light pink, gold, and white theme complete with small pieces I've collected over the years and small pieces of art that I've made myself. But I'm over it. Now I'm dreaming of a Cape Cod theme complete with lobster pictures and powder blue sheets. Throw in some navy monogrammed pillows and knotted rope coasters and I'm in my new dream world.

Some ways I am able to change my mind so often is by keeping things neutral. I swear by a duvet that I got at IKEA (it's a level 2 if your curious) that I can change pretty quickly. I have found the prettiest scalloped duvet cover in white that I absolutely love. I also have a patterned one that I can change if I feel like adding pattern to the room. A quick and relatively easy way to swap out a theme is by changing my sheets and folding down the duvet.

I also use white photo frames that I also got at IKEA and swap out the picture of pretty easily. Also, by quickly moving around some of the smaller pieces I have and maybe doing a repaint of other things I can change the theme of any room really quickly.

Here is some of my new inspiration for a Cape Cod/ New England theme:

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I love redecorating and I really love being able to change the vision I have quickly. It helps with my creativity! I hope I gave some good tips! Let me know what tips you have!

On My Newsfeed

This week has been insane! I've been so busy with work and life that I feel like I haven't had a minute to breath. I did get some time to stop and smell the flowers though... at whole foods! Same thing, right?!

I swear there were better arrangements but I just adore the vibrant pink flower. 

Here are the things I'm loving this week:

1. This duck | I love animal videos more that most people. I get to the point where I watch the ones I like over and over again! I especially love how excited this duck gets when his owner comes home from school on the bus. When the little boy gives the duck kisses?! I just melt! I love it!

2. This airport show | Broadway is one of those experiences I love but haven't experienced very much of. If I lived in New York you can bet I'd be at the theater every week. But living nowhere near New York makes going to the theater a little harder. This impromptu Broadway sing along in the airport is way too awesome for words!

3. This workout | I absolutely love this workout. I don't love the stair master but this workout has me sweating almost immediately. I feel like this one works really well too. I'm always sore afterward.

4. This book | Am I the only one who gets really excited about new autobiographies? Yes? I'm okay with that. I've put this book on the back burner for a while just because I figured it was more important to get through some of the trendier books for a while and then go through my biography list. Well, the trendy books are not as interesting to me. I was really stuck in a funk with a book and I ended up rereading the first chapter about ten times before I decided I should look at reading something else. I was really interested in this book because I love Cary Elwes as an actor and I especially love actors views on particular projects (another great book is Home by Julie Andrews. Shes amazing). I'm really loving it right now.

5. This lotion | I have the driest skin. Like, seriously. This stuff is so amazing for adding moisture and it makes you smell amazing for such a long time! Go to your local lush and try it out. Life changing!

If there's anything I should be checking out leave me a comment below!

Let's Talk About Skin, Baby

I feel like my skin care routine changes every couple of weeks. Am I the only one? It just seems like everytime I fall in love with a product I discover a new love or my skin doesn't love my current routine or whatever the case may be. It has taken me a while but I think I finally have a routine that is effective for my skin type and is something I look forward to doing everyday.

Let's first start by intriducing my skin. I have dry skin that doesn't break out often but sometimes there will be a bump or two when I wake up around a certain time of the month. Other than that my skin is pretty low key. Sometimes though it can seem like a warzone.

Now, because I'm dealing with tempermental skin I sometimes use different products for different problems. Let me explain. I have a routine for when my skin is acting normal and one for when it's not. Make sense? If not leave me a comment and I'll clear this all up for you!

Here are my favorite skin care products ever...

What I use reguardless of how my skin feels:

1. Clarisonic | I use my Clarisonic every single day. The one in the picture is actually not the one I own. Mine is pink giraffe print! Anyway, everytime I use the Clarisonic my skin feels really clean verses just using my hands or a washcloth where I feel like my skin is not half as clean.

2. ExfoliKate | Oh Kate Somerville. She is a cruel one. The products made be Kate Somerville are marvelous BUT really expensive. Although, this is one of those products that I can justify the price because of the way my skin feels afterward. It makes your skin feel so smooth and soft. I only use this one once or twice a week because will do more damage than good if you overuse it.

3. Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask | This stuff is AMAZING! It sticks to your lips like glue. When you put it on at night you wake up the next morning with it still on your lips and not all over your pillow. Amazing. Your lips feel pretty amazing afterward too!

4. EOS Lip Balm | This one is a total fad thing. I don't know if it does any good or not but it smells really good and it looks cute so what's the problem?

Good Day Routine:

1. First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser | Starting with the top left corner we have my favorite skin cleanser. I feel like this cleanser can be used by women with dry skin and women with oily skin. It's really light but it cleans really well. When I use this product my skin feels really clean and fresh.

2. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream | This stuff is the absolute best moisturizer ever. But it's not just that, you can use it everywhere! Even on your kids! But seriously, it isn't sticky, it's not oily, it makes your skin feel soft, smooth, and so healthy. I really really love this one. AND it's only $12 for the tube. Seriously, how could you not love this stuff?

Bad Skin Routine:

1. Origins Checks and Balances | This product comes from a brand that I absolutely adore. Origins is powered by nature and proven by science. They don't claim to be anything they aren't and that's something I really respect. Anyway, Checks and Balances is one of those deep cleaning products that really helps take care of those oily days. They're rare but they happen. This product balances dry and oily skin which is something I really need sometimes.

2. Origins United States | Sometime I use this in the morning when I don't need a deep clean but I need to get rid of some of the nastiness from the night before. I also use this with Checks and Balances for a deeper clean.

3. Origins Night-a-Mins | I saved a great product for last! This stuff is amazing! It is a thicker moisturizer which is something I need if I just got rid of the oil on my skin. I use this a lot during the winter or if I jsut did my checks and balances routine. It smells great and I notice a huge difference when I use this moisturizer with this routine.

If anyone has any tips and tricks please leave them in the comment section!

XOXO, Kait

Birthday Wish List

My birthday is just around the corner, woo hoo! as usual, I'm having a hard time trying to tell people what exactly I want for my birthday. It seems like the older I get the harder it is to ask for things. I feel like I shouldn't ask for material goods because I work for a living and can afford some things. I might not buy them for myself but I can eventually afford them. When it comes to asking for things I try to choose one thing to ask for when is a bigger item and maybe a few smaller things.

Here's an little list of the things I would love to receive for my birthday.

1. Ray Ban Aviators | Ray Bans are really expensive for sunglasses but the quality is worth it. I have been drooling over these sunglasses for a while. I don't know why but I prefer the "droopier" style of aviators to the rounder style.

2. Gift Cards | Coming back to work for Disney has been great and also not so great. I took a major pay cut when I started and it's not the best thing in the world to have to deal with. Especially when I still have bills to pay. Getting gift cards to my favorite places to shop go a long way.

3. Tory Burch Cross Body | I'm a big fan of cross body bags. I especially love this one because it's nylon so it'll last forever but also because it's navy which is timeless. Also, how could I pass up Tory Burch?!

4. Dior Blooming Bouquet | I have been looking for a new signature sent for a while and I think I found it. I've been wearing Daisy by Marc Jacobs for a long time and I just feel like it's time for a change. Blooming Bouquet is that perfect scent that isn't too sweet and isn't too floral. It's a really refreshing in between scent and I have fallen in love with it.

5. Art | I am particular about art but I do love receiving a piece of art as a gift especially when it was something I had previously said I liked and someone paid attention to it. Anything by Paper Rifle Co. is a favorite of mine!

6. Pandora Charms | This one is one of those gifts that keep on giving. I love Pandora charms. I never used to be a big fan and then I got my bracelet. Holy smokes am I addicted! Now that they have Disney Parks Exclusive charms and bracelets I'm even more in love. I could seriously sell those all day long! It's so fun! I particularly love this one, this one, and this one. The park exclusive bracelet is so adorable too! And my favorite non disney charms are this one, this one, and this one.