First day of spring

It’s been a long, cold winter, and truth be told, I spent the majority of it indoors. BUT!!!! That all changes as of today, so I thought it only appropriate that I share a few photos from a couple weeks ago. It was the first sunny day we’d had in awhile and all those piles of snow were finally starting to melt (woohoo!), so what does a girl like me do? Capture the moment and dub them “my coming out of winter hibernation” photos! Look at that sun on my pale skin — it’s blinding!

How are you celebrating the first day of spring, friends? Don’t be afraid to share in the comments! xoxo

P.S. Friday links are coming up this afternoon! :)

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Because nothing says Happy St. Patrick’s Day like a little almost-spring craftiness. Two of my favorites this year: The DIY shamrock floral crown, above, which would be a cute accessory for a garden party (random fact about me: I’ve always wanted to go to a chic garden party). And…

This DIY gold leaf manicure, because, honestly, gold makes everything better, doesn’t it? Happy day, friends! How are you celebrating? xoxo

P.S. Looks like Chicago isn’t the only city to celebrate the day by dyeing rivers or fountains green!

My Spring Must-Haves: Kimmie from That Girl In The Wheelchair

Lately, I have really been getting in the mood for all things spring and would love to share some of my simple spring beauty must -haves. As a fellow disabled blogger, I love your message (especially your pieces on relationships and disabilities) and enjoyed our last effort! Using Polyvore, I have made a composite of some of my spring must-haves! The items range in price from $6 to $59, so everything is fairly affordable!

*Women’s denim belted shirt dress, $28
*Bright yellow Jonathan Adler for TOMS women’s classics, $59
*ALDO Seligman clutch, $25
*Women’s cateye sunglasses, $14
*Pacifica color quench mineral lip tint, $6
*Naked3, $54

–By Kimmie from That Girl In The Wheelchair

My Top 8 Spring Must-Haves

Speaking of spring, I was so inspired by our Spring Must-Have series a few weeks ago that I thought it would be fun to share a few of my personal picks this afternoon. There’s something so magical about spring, isn’t there? So much promise in the warm and sunny months to come! Here are eight spring-y items on my must-have list…

*Straw hat, $16.95
*Essie’s Mint Candy Apple, $8.50
*Anchor ring for beach daydreams, $30
*A polo shirt ($19.99) and a pastel dress ($33.87)
*Easter candy so you can feel like a kid again — I’ve been devouring Whoppers Robin Eggs like it’s my job lately
*Maybelline’s Baby Lips for a pop of color, $2.69
*Flowers to brighten up those rainy spring days, $38.66

What do you think, friends? Anything you’d add to my list? What do you love about this time of year? xoxo

[Top photo via We Heart It]