Lashes: Do you stick them to your eyelid or your eye lashes? Before or after mascara? How do I put them on without gluing my eyes shut? I asked Jaclyn all of this and more, and she answered

Julie TecsonJune 29, 2020beauty, clean beautyComment

Unsponsored Review Of Dae Shampoo & Conditioner

I’m always on the hunt for great clean beauty and hair products, so I was excited when Amber Fillerup came out with a new clean hair line, Dae Hair.

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Molly Burke Apartment Design

I realized this week that I shared Molly Burke’s apartment design on YouTube, but never here on the blog! Molly wanted something that felt really feminine and mixed a fun colorful (pink) vibe with higher end luxury pieces.

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Tips For Getting A Professional Paint Look on DIY Furniture

After lots of Google searches and some helpful YouTube videos, these are the steps I tried and I was really happy with the end result.

homeJulie TecsonJune 4, 2020diy, home decor, recentComment

How I Went From Fear Of The Gym to Missing The Gym

We are in the middle of the COVID pandemic as I write this and I never thought I would say this, but the thing I miss most is the gym! Only a year ago I had a pretty big phobia of the gym and even found working out at home kind of overwhelming to think about.

mental health, physical health, beautyJulie TecsonMay 25, 2020fitness, health, recent, yoga, wellnessComment

Everything You Need To Know About Cleaning Your House

I wanted someone to just give me a clear handbook: what products do I need, how do I use them, and oh— bleach mixed with vinegar can kill me?— good to know.

homeJulie TecsonMay 22, 2020recent, organizationComment

Tips For Shopping Online From A Celebrity Stylist

I actually love shopping online, even for clothes, but I recently ordered some pretty disappointing (and hilarious) pieces that looked so different than they did online!

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My Renter-Friendly Bedroom Transformation

I wanted something that felt extremely peaceful and clean, and something that was easy to keep looking that way all the time: a little oasis in my house!

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Blue Eyeliner Makeup Inspo

I’ve been experimenting with blue eyeliner for a little while and came up with my favorite way to pull it off without just looking like you’re ready for some decade-themed-party.

Julie TecsonApril 19, 2020 Comment

Answering All Things Overtone Color Hair Products!

I have used Overtone Color to color my hair quite a few times now, so I thought I’d compile all of my thoughts into one blog post in case you’re debating taking the plunge.

Julie TecsonApril 1, 2020hair, recent, clean beauty Comments

Dresser Upcycle: How To Get A Light Natural Wood Look

Initially I planned to just sand it down and add whatever cheap clear coat on top — easy peasy — but I ran into two problems

homeJulie TecsonMarch 9, 2020diy, recentComment

This Is Why Your Plants Are Dying

Before this year, I killed so many plants. The things I used to do to them are laughable to me now, because I’ve learned so much this year and I was doing everything wrong before.

homeJulie TecsonFebruary 14, 2020recent, decorComment

7 Tips For Designing A Space On A Budget

One thing I see many people do is choose lots of little cute pieces that feel like a little bit of personality but not too much of a splurge, and they put them all around the room and sort of hope that will be enough to tie it together.

homeJulie TecsonFebruary 14, 2020recent, decorComment

How To Create A Colorful Capsule Wardrobe

This is my first time doing a capsule wardrobe and I wanted it to be colorful and full of statement pieces and not limit me too much to neutral basics.

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DIY Velvet Braided Headband

Velvet Headbands are so fun for the holidays. They’re not very expensive but sometimes it’s fun to make your own just for the sake of the craft or to customize it to exactly your style.

styleJulie TecsonDecember 13, 2019diy, recentComment

Cheap Christmas Tree DIYs That Look Expensive

I loveeee decorating for Christmas and every year I have this big vision for the most insanely gorgeous Christmas…

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MY NEW BLOGGING OFFICE: BEFORE AND AFTER

I impulsively moved a bunch of furniture out and into our living room, beginning a way bigger project than I actually had time for.

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HOW I’M ADDING ROUTINE INTO MY LIFE

According to this article in the NY Times, decision fatigue is a real, biological thing — that’s why Steve Jobs wore the same shirt everyday. And while I probably won’t wear the same, sparkly sequined tulle skirt every day (I mean, maybe, though), I definitely notice how much more exhausting life is when every single notification requires a decision, so here’s what I’m doing about it

Julie TecsonSeptember 23, 2019Comment