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Pardon me for being a bit absent as of late. Pre-winter always seems to get the best of me. I’m really excited about the holiday season though, and had the most amazing time back in Michigan for Thanksgiving. I really have quite a lot to be thankful for this year and I’m so happy I was able to spend a long weekend with family.

With Christmas right around the corner, I thought it would be a great time to share some of my favorite booties for winter.

 

Beloved Booties

 

2. Lonely Mountain Ankle Boot // Free People // $169
3. Navy Tassel Heeled Bootie // Sole Society // $99
4. Diva Ankle Boots // Alberto Fermani // $485
5. Ronan Boots // French Connection // $150Hope you’re all enjoying the first day of December! I’m looking forward to holiday parties, baking, and decorating Christmas. 🙂

 

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Yesterday Steven and I spent the majority of our morning strolling around Hillsboro Village before he had to head into work. We kicked off the day with some iced coffee and tea at Revelator Coffee and then walked in and out of boutiques while I lusted over things I couldn’t afford. We made a stop at Bookman Bookwoman, and goodness, I cannot say enough good things about the bookstores of Nashville. There are so many good ones. What are your favorite books and current reads? I’m really into Rising Strong by Brené Brown right now.  I feel like it has helped push me through the past month, which has been a pretty chaotic time in my life.

Sweater & leggings- Target // Booties- DSW // Beanie- Blush Boutique // Bag- Anne Klein // Necklace- Old Navy

I recently started a new job in Franklin as an office manager/marketing coordinator. It’s been kind of a whirlwind week of learning new tasks and responsibilities while still finishing up some of my freelance work from some outstanding clients of mine. I’m really starting to learn how to take things day by day and accepting new challenges that are being thrown at me.
I’m also really looking forward to a visit this weekend from my mom, sister, and my beautiful baby niece this weekend. They’ll be arriving Thursday evening and staying until Monday morning. I can’t wait to show them around Nashville and squeeze my little niece all weekend long.

 

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Since starting my essential oil journey about a year ago, I’ve experimented with different recipes to make DIY cleaning products for use around the house. One of my favorites is this laundry detergent recipe that allows you to use whichever essential oils you prefer.
Since I love the crisp, fresh aroma of citrus, I went with bergamot, lemon, wild orange, and purify essential oils. Purify is DöTerra’s ‘cleansing blend’ that contains citrus and pine oils that give off a nice uplifting and airy scent. All together, these oils combine to make a delightful laundry blend.

Here is what you need to make this homemade laundry detergent:

+1 C. Borax
+1 C. Washing Soda
+1 Bar of Ivory soap
+10-12 drops essential oils (pick your favorites)
+ Cheese Grater
+ Mixing Bowl
+ Container for Detergent

Directions:
Add the Borax and washing soda together in a mixing bowl. Grate Ivory soap bar into the bowl. Add 10-12 drops of varying essential oils of your choice and mix well.

Not only does this homemade laundry detergent get your clothes clean and smelling wonderful, but it’s cost effective, too! This detergent is as low as $0.05 per load. You can’t beat it.

 

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October has been my favorite in terms of weather since moving to Nashville. The air is crisp, there’s a slight breeze, but the sun is still warm during midday. This morning we grabbed some breakfast at Sky Blue Cafe with our friends and I was loving the sunny skies + cooler temps. A light, sleeveless top with a denim jacket seemed perfect for the occasion and exceptionally blue.

Top- Free People // Jeans- Abercrombie & Fitch Alyssa Super Skinny High Rise // Jacket- GAP 1969 Denim Jacket
Bag- Hush Puppies Charee Cross Body // Boots- Kohl’s // Necklace- Forever21

 

Happy Friday, my loves! Anyone doing any fun fall activities? Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

 

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Hey guys, sorry for the brief hiatus. Lots of things have been happening in my world and it’s left me feeling a bit behind. More on that another time.

I decided to go through my old archives from the Relatively Offbeat days and snag a DIY blog post that I really, really loved and share it on here before it disappears with our old domain soon enough.
So, without further ado, here are is favorite soap recipes:

I use the melt and pour method, which is super quick and easy! I
have tried using both goats milk soap and shea butter soap base. They
are equally great and share the same consistency.

This recipe makes approximately 4 full bath bars, but you can adjust the
batch and use whichever molds you’d like. Once you’re comfortable with
the melt and pour method, you can start creating some of your own
recipes based on your favorite essential oils.
Lavender Coconut Bath Bars:
 
What you need:
+ double boiler
+ silicone spatula
+ soap mold
+ 1 tsp. DoTerra fractionated coconut oil
+ 1 tsp. coconut oil
+ 6-8 drops DoTerra Lavender essential oil
+ 1 tbsp. lavender seeds
+ approx. 14 cubes of goats milk or Shea butter soap baseDirections: 

Put cubes of soap base into double boiler and stir with spatula until completely melted.
Add fractionated coconut oil, regular coconut oil and lavender and stir until well-blended.
Remove from heat and pour into soap molds slowly and carefully.

Put in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Remove from molds after chilled.

After the soaps are chilled, use plastic wrap or clear gift wrap to protect them. Then you can get creative with packaging! They make great gifts for friends and family, too.

I’ve experimented with many different soap recipes, but this will always be one of my favorites. Lavender is, without a doubt, my most used essential oil. Give this recipe a try sometime!

 

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