As if the coveted thirteen hours of sleep I got last night couldn't get me though the night,

this certainly did.

AND

with a to-do list like this, I might have to rely on The Roasterie to get me through this week!

coffee & health

"Increased caffeine intake may reduce fatty liver in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, according to a group of researchers led by Dr Paul Yen from the Duke University Medical Center."

http://www.sci-news.com/medicine/science-caffeine-liver-01327.html

photo via flickr

Etsy

Using a leftover bottle as a vase...check.

Does anyone else unbutton their pants to drive?

no regrets.

To me, marriage is so pointless. And it's one of the things people don't tell you how painful it is until after it's over (also childhood, the last pint of holiday edition ice cream, colonoscopies).
But, if there's someone who is lucky enough to get to be with me forever and ever, this is totally going on top of our cake.

acrylic wedding cake topper from (you guessed it) - Etsy.com

Kansas City's Best: Product Review

I've been counting down the days until I finally ran out of my last shampoo/conditioner duo (which happened to be Yes to Cucumbers - which I also liked), so that I could try these guys. 

I love Yes to Blueberries Healthy Hair Repair shampoo/conditioner for many reasons that you just need to try to find out. All natural hair perfection people!

` Sunflower oil

` Clover flower 

` Blueberry extract 

` Carrot seed

p.s. my boss bought me gel pens. my boss is the best boss.

" why are Dove chocolates so demanding? Lay off the command sentences! Maybe I don't want to get lost in a corn maze!"

strange and beautiful

Still drawn to minimalist geometric and (cat) jewelry on Etsy.
I like them more than I like doing homework.

Rare Bird & Giant Lion

Vixen

My favorite fall color by Revlon cosmetics

etsy

flickr

daily laugh

27 everyday decisions that twenty-somethings are really bad at making: they're all pretty true.

whole feed here: BuzzFeed

Today...

is just one of those days.

@Meow :)

"I don't know why people run. I don't know why things fall through."

"The temptation to quit will be greatest just before you are about to succeed."

                                               - Chinese Proverb

introspective Sunday with derpy Gizmo

I can always count on my big to make my desk space pretty

"Hot Babes Bakery" reunites

debuting my new ballet flats in black in white in case any of you are colorblind.

p.s. DRY CUCUMBER SODA??? WTF YES!

I sort of love her

AK and I have some things in common.

- I'm "pale, awkward and very, very small. Form an orderly queue, gents."

- Location: "probably by the food"

No Bake Energy Bites

Alternative Friday night: I'm excited to make these with the kiddos.

Healthy, easy, fun, delicious.

recipe here: nobakeenergybites

I'm captivated by this women's shirt by blackbirdtees on Etsy. So many ways to wear it.

HM model and I wore an identical wardrobe today. Love these green chinos @ www.hm.com

reasons to love these two berries:

Strawberries are high in fiber, support eye and bone health, are high in vitamin C, are considered a preventative against cancer, are high in anti-oxidants, and help you achieve younger looking skin. Blueberries are a super-fruit, containing tons of fiber, are high in catechins and anti-oxidants, are high in vitamin C, promote heart and brain health, and help slow the effects in aging.

plus...they're both delicious. and so pretty.

My Urban Spoon

Here is a list of places I want to go. 

Some I've already tried and want to experience again and some I'm just so curious about. 

But! I'm determined to try every single one. Better start saving up.

Pils for Paws

Drink KC Pils on September 30th! Boulevard Brewing Company is donating a portion of the revenue from sale of its KC Pils brand to the KC Pet Project. Save the four-legged babes. 

PB & Banana Green Smoothie

by Kristin Eldridge
in the kitchen

This smoothie absolutely tastes like peanut butter banana and nothing else. It's healthy and delicious.

awwhz

love this stationary. BUT, not quite as much as my sisters ; )

sushi heaven

10 year anniversary countdown @drunkenfish / $10 menu

Aug 17th anniversary party 4pm - 1am

@oversimplified, yet moving and true.

For the love of granola

Granola is so good. These are my top picks. 

Drunken Fish in KC is good for two things: happy hour sushi after 10pm, and their Kung Fu Kick cocktail (vodka, apple, lemon, ginger liqueur). 

How to: Red Lips

Before I turned 22, I wore red lipstick maybe once. Now that I'm older and feel that I can be more bold, this is one of my go-to evening looks. However, there are some things to consider to make your va-va-voom lips work for you:

1. Exfoliate: Do this in the shower with a scrub or with your toothbrush. Small circular motions help you get smooth lips

2. Choose a cool-tone red if you are fair skinned, like me

3. Put lipstick on in this order: chapstick, lipstick, blot with tissue, lipstick again

4. Use a lip stain and lipstick together for longer wear.

5. This is the most important rule for me: go easy on the eye makeup. 

Bold red lips pair beautifully with nearly naked eyes. 

All you need is mascara or a winged liner on top

H O M E .

I have seen many places, but I will always love Kansas City.

@source

Kansas City's Best: brunch stops

My three favorite places to go for brunch, (so far), ever.

G E N E S S E E . R O Y A L E . B I S T R O

E G G T C.

 C H E Z . E L L E