Rosy and Cheeky

Two of my current makeup favorites:

Tiled Entrance

 

This is the entryway of my mother's home in Upstate NY. Even though the floor is small, the thoughtful tile design uses of different textures to make the most impact.

Honor Thy President

In honor of President's Day, here are some fun American-made presidential things.

American-Made Weekend Links

I know, I know. It's been a while since my last links post. I've been busy surviving this winter weather. This installment of my weekend links deals with beer, spirits, made-in-New-York fashion at NY Fashion Week, the car that might be "the greatest American-made product ever, and the response to the State of the Union address and the made-in-America Super Bowl ads.

Here are 13 articles and videos you need to see if you haven't already:

Sugar Daddy

This classic, almost-nude pink is a great basic nail polish to have in your personal stash, for when subtle trumps bold or when you want to take a break from dark colors.

The Portland Collection, Spring 2014 (Part II)

Here are some of my favorite men's looks from the Portland Collection's inaugural spring/summer line. As I mentioned in Part I, Pendleton gives us some sporty, camp-y pieces here.

The Portland Collection, Spring 2014 (Part I)

Little Crane Pullover | Champoeg Romper

Here are some of my favorite women's looks from the Portland Collection's inaugural spring/summer line. All I have to say is: why, oh why, did they wait this long to design clothing for the warmer months?

The Craft of American Beer

Today is a big day for beer. Americans consume an estimated 50 million cases of beer on Super Bowl Sunday. Some football fans will buy domestic light beer, some NFL watchers will drink imported fancy beers, but some will be happiest drinking some quality American-made craft beers. Luckily, my best friend, Jeremy, works in the beverage industry and is a bit of an expert on the subject. Here's what he has to say about American craft beers, their place in U.S. history, and their impact on local economies.