Tag: janamathena

Hang it all out to dry

One of the items I was MOST excited for when registering was a drying rack for my clothes. I am serious. I spent my twenties with hangars dripping in my bathroom and delicates laying over surfaces. I have always believed in air drying my clothes that fit perfect. It can be a $12 cotton graphic …

Metallic Flats All Day Everyday

One of my absolute favorite trends this season is the Metallic Flat. They’re a little bit casual, a little bit dressy and a perfect accent to whatever you have on: Dresses, skinny jeans, shorts or jorts. (Yes, I love jorts). I have to make certain that I don’t wear the same pair every single day! …

Cheese Boards

Maybe it started when my Mom would buy me Lunchables growing up, but I have always preferred a cheese board to a traditional meal. Give me a deconstructed sandwich over traditional any day. Oh my! The deconstructed pho at DaLat? Yum! But that’s a blog for another day. Today is all about charcuterie. And my …

All the Face Oils

I have an obsession with essential oils. I am currently writing while my diffuser pumps out a blend of Bergamot, Lemon and Eucalyptus. I will roll DoTerra Peace Touch on my feet before bed. I injest a vegetable caplet of Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint every morning for allergy relief. And I just washed my face, …

Lemon Broth Soup

Summer is officially in full swing and the swim suits in heavy rotation. I never quite feel like I’m ready to walk around in my suit, but it’s proven pretty difficult to swim in denim shorts and a Tshirt. I’ve previously referenced my problems with committing to hard core diets. But I do like to …

Closet Cleanout

It’s commonly referred to as a Spring Cleaning epidemic. You go through your closet, vowing to purge, and somehow end up just as full after as it was before your hours of sweat and chaos. But things are a bit more organized, so that’s a bonus. I would like to offer a little assistance. Follow …

Summer Wines Under $15

I’ll keep this short, sweet and to the point. There are times that a gorgeous bold cab are relevant alongside a perfectly seasoned filet. And that bottle of bubble tucked away for just the right occasion. But for an every day wine – a hot summer wine – a pool day wine – this is …

Eye cream Love … (maybe obsession)

I am truly determined that one day I will wake up looking 25 years old again. And I believe that eye cream is one of those ways that it might actually be possible. I am obsessed. I use it every day, twice a day – morning and night. It’s not necessarily one of the cheaper …

Mother-in-Law Pot Roast

Welcome to your new favorite pot roast. This roast is so delicious and quite possibly the easiest recipe you’ll ever make. So simple. So delicious and I absolutely could eat it once a week. What you need: Pot Roast (You can use chuck roast or rump roast. I prefer chuck) Jar of sliced pepperoncinis Low …