keeping those new year's resolutions in mind...

February is here at last and I'm willing to bet many of us have pretty much completely forgotten about our New Year's resolutions. Attendance at the gym is dwindling and there are fewer people to be found in the super market health food aisle. I wanted to create a visual reminder to keep my resolutions on my mind.

What you'll need:

1 picture frame (I got mine at the Salvation Army)

1 sheet of thick paper

some Sharpies and colored pencils

1 scissors

Remove the back of your picture frame and use it to trace out a piece of paper that will fit perfectly into the frame.

Now, get creative! You'll want to create something aesthetically pleasing so that you'll want to have it in a prominent space in your house or bedroom.

I like to keep mine next to my bed, on my bedside table.

Here's to setting goals and keeping them. If you find that you've been letting your goals slip out of your thoughts in the chaos of daily life, don't get discouraged and remember that you can pick them back up whenever and you'll be better for it! Also, I believe that people shouldn't put all of their focus on setting goals for the new year. If you want to see a change in your life, start as soon as you get the urge!

Thanks for reading!

xoxo

Cara

5 Things I love Tuesday.

1. the artwork of Julia Pott.

"Woolly Bear," by Julia Pott.

"Here With Me," by Julia Pott.

The artwork of Julia Pott is totally up my alley. I love how her pieces have a hand-made illustrative quality, while still being very graphic as well. Her etsy shop is currently under construction, but is said to be up and running again as of January 23rd.

2. greek yogurt!

Although I've definitely gone through a phase of trying to eat low-carb, I've recently been reading about how you mainly need to be focusing on refined sugars. Naturally occurring sugars, like those found in dairy and especially fruit, are less of a concern. I also love that greek yogurt has lots of protein which fills you up!

3. light DIY projects.

image from Splash of Something.

source unknown.

images compiled from Dos Family.

A delicate light fixture can really complete a room. I love how these DIY ideas also have a rustic kind of quality to them.Links to two of these DIY projects can be found in the image captions.

4. Lauren Conrad's 30 minute workout.

I thought this was a pretty manageable workout when I saw it on Lauren's blog (which is actually full of really helpful and inspirational health and fitness posts). After trying it the other night and only getting through two-thirds of it, I realize LC is a bawss. I was soooo sore the next day! You can find her 30 minute work-out here.

5. the photography of Alice Gao.

image from lingered upon.

image from lingered upon.

I first found out about Alice Gao and her photography through Instagram. She is one of my favorite photographers on the app. After months of iPhone admiring, I finally sought out Alice's blog, lingered upon. I have been following it along with her Instagram ever since!