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2 October, 2015 Laytee Samida

Recently, I’ve been feeling like my link-end round up is a solution to a puzzle of my brain. One week, you might notice more motivational and productivity posts than style and the next week, I might look like a complete pig thanks to an abundant links about recipes and restaurants.

I have noticed a slight theme about this weeks’ links. Can you guess it? If so, let me know in the comments sections. However, for now, please enjoy this week’s link-end round-up.

After almost 10 years of shunning paper business cards, I’m embracing this former, but recently re-surging business staple. So, I’m really interested in these unique business card ideas.
I need some new sneakers to walk and dare I say potentially jog in and these Nike Free 5.0 are perfect.
Since I am trying to workout more, these healthy post-workout snacks look and sound delicious.
Aside from the bathroom, cleaning the stove is one of the grossest things to clean at home. Therefore, these smart tips for cleaning a stove are clutch.
Here are 7 places you can learn a new language for FREE. Gracias.
I love this idea for prepping breakfast sandwiches to-go for the week. FYI – I love breakfast sandwiches!
These tips on styling your home like a Parisian is the closest I’m going to get to living a Parisian lifestyle for a while.

Have an awesome weekend!

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LUST-HAVE LIST: October 2015

1 October, 2015 Laytee Samida

September was great, fast, but definitely great. I had an amazingly chill and perfect birthday (September 26) weekend that I happily spent with friends and family…and even a couple of pleasant naps on my sofa. No shame and definitely no complaints. Ultimately, I’m just very happy and blessed that I was able to enter another year on this earth.

Hopefully, October will be just as great. The weather has been consistently chilly and I’ve even woken up to condensation on my car. It’s been hot for so long that I almost forgot that warming up my car was still a ‘thing’. Ha!

Let’s welcome October by checking out the things I’m crushing on this month on the October 2o15 Lust-Have List.

This limited edition red Ombre’ brush set from Sonua Kashuk is probably one of the most illogical items I’ve wanted in a long time, because I practically already have all of the original version of these brushes and would only be buying them for the gorgeous red ombre’ look of them and for that same reason, I wouldn’t even use them. So, I would be buying these for decor…and I’m totally okay with that decision.
Considering that we just had 90 degree temperatures last, looking for a winter coat is very premature. Still, this classic wool blend coat from H&M caught my heart and potentially part of my next paycheck.
Leopard print is my favorite neutral for fall and winter. Yes, leopard print is a neutral and these buckled leopard print flats are so cute and can go with any look.
I’ve recently been slacking on my skincare game and the main area of slacking has been paying attention to my eye area. Fortunately, I don’t have undereye problems, but I won’t to prolong that blessing. The last undereye cream I bought irritated my eyes…TREMENDOUSLY. So, I want to give Origins’ Planscription Anti-Aging Eye Cream a go, because I’ve had great results with Origins’ eye creams in the past.
I haven’t owned a green handbag in a long time and I feel like that needs to change and preferably in the form of this chic and sexy Cali purse from Rebecca Minkoff archive collection. Unfortunately, it’s only going to be available for a few days. However, I will just have to think about all the memories we could’ve shared.

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25 September, 2015 Laytee Samida

This week was very…frustrating…at the work house. Extremely frustrating. However, the end of this week has picked up and will hopefully carry on to this weekend, because…tomorrow is my birthday!!

I don’t have any major plans for my birthday, except to enjoy and appreciate seeing another year.

Here are some links from around the web that peaked my interest and helped me ride out some stressful moments this week.

Ever thought about living everything behind and starting a new life abroad? I did a couple of times this week and this article about the easiest countries for working and living abroad tempted me like crazy.
There are many remedies and pills you can take to survive that “crimson tide”. However, here are 3 doctor-approved ways to get rid of cramps.
Apple pies taste so amazing in the fall, but are a pain to make. This easy recipe for personal apple pies is a perfect.
Speaking of fall, I’m starting to decorate my space and this list of fall decorating ideas is coming in handy.
The perfect size gold-tassel necklace that’s not too small or chunky.
Small tweaks that can change the way you work…for the good.
I got so much inspiration from these suggestions for home offices in small spaces

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18 September, 2015 Laytee Samida

This week, I had a lot of behind the blog action going on that I shared in this week’s newsletter (FYI, you should sign-up for my bi-weekly newsletter!) which resulted in a lack of activity on the blog. However, I got a lot of stuff done away from the keyboard and I get more motivated every time I work on it. Before you ask, yes I will share it with you when it’s ready.

In the meantime, here are some links for this week’s link-end round up that interested me this week and will hopeful interest you, too!

This Slow-Cooker Chicken in Milk (Yes, Milk!) recipe is what I’m conquering this weekend. Raving reviews don’t hurt either.
As a hair bun enthusiast and daily top knot rocker, this how-to on creating a ballet bun is necessary to learn and know to switch it up every now and then.
Here are the Best and Worst times to go thrift shopping. Interesting tips.
Staying healthy while traveling is possible. Yes, it’s possible.
I’m loving this minimalist tunic for fall. Pair it some leggings and knee high boots for an effortlessly casual look.
Lover of sweets? Well, before you get too carried away, here’s what sugar really does to your body.

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Link-End Round-Up

4 September, 2015 Laytee Samida

You know how around the middle of each month I share a collection of links from around the web that I enjoyed since the previous month? Well, screw that, because that was very lazy of me. PLUS, I read way more articles than that…A WEEK.

So, I’ve decided to test the “weekly links” waters. To kick this new ambitious decision of mine off, here are links to some articles that peaked my interest this week. ENJOY!

How To Cook a Perfect Resturaunt Steak – Just in time for the last grilling holiday weekends of the year.
Make Your Leather Shoes Last for 10 Years – Get your money worth out of your leather shoes, people!
Proper Breathing Can Help Kill Anxiety – My anxiety has been increasing and I’m trying to incorporate these techniques into my life.
How To Reinvent Your Bedroom – Fall is approaching. Time to get my place a little more cozier and I’m going to start with my bedroom.
The Coziest Looking Sweater – Speaking of cozier…this sweater looks so warm and inviting.
How To Be On Vacation Everyday for the Rest of Your Life – Dreaming about my dreams and preparing to live them.
Tips to Stick To Your Schedule While Working From Home – Working from home can be very distracting to getting work done. So, these tips are great.

Have a great 3-day (if you’re lucky) labor day weekend! See you next week!

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