We are a quest to be healthy here at Threadcase! While I have to admit this has been the goal since the new year, we haven't been as dedicated as we should or want to be. We always have good intentions don't we? But so many times life gets in the way of those good intentions. Well, we've booked a vacation where swimsuits will be involved, so somehow our quest has been revitalized. Go figure huh. I've been doing a lot of research, reading a lot of books and blogs about nutrition and fitness. I thought I'd share with you some of the most interesting or helpful.
Books:
The Master's Diet
5 Factor Diet
The Cellulite Solution by Dr. Murad
Tracy Anderson's 30 day Method
Blogs:
Fit Bottom Girls - this blog has a lot of good info on nutrition, workouts, food, etc
BodyRock - This site ROCKS, no pun intended. I want to look like that, and I get energized every time I watch a workout video. I am personally starting the 30 Day Challenge tomorrow. Wish me luck, and many sore days!
Lauren Conrad - 7 day to skinny jeans
The Edible Perspective - So many good recipes for healthy living
Kath Eats - Registered Dietitian with some awesome recipes
Simply Gluten-Free - all gluten free recipes
Greatist - has great articles on overall healthy living, I love the eating healthy on a budget challenge.
Well, this is just a start. I hope to actually have some will power and determination to see this health challenge through, I know my body and mind will thank me. Maybe in 30 days I'll share a before and after blog ;) I'd love to hear some of your favorite healthy living tips or stories leave us a comment below! Ta-ta for now!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Clothes4Souls: Buy 1, Clothe 7.
Hello loves! Hope you are all having a wonderful Thursday. Here in Mobile, we have a tornado warning and lots of rain :( Hopefully it will be clearing up soon because we are headed to New Orleans for The Kills concert at the House of Blues. Can't wait!! Anywhos, I recently found this organization that's really trying to make a difference. They are called Clothes4Souls. I know, I know you are thinking why is a clothing site promoting another clothing site. Why? Because we believe in good things, and this is a good thing.
Go to Sevenly to purchase your shirt and give clothing to those in need.
You can also visit their sister organization. Soles4Souls. In this organization they provide shoes to those in need, you can also volunteer to go on one of their trips to the deliver shoes. I think that would be an amazing thing! I hope that one day Threadcase can partner with them. I hope that you check them out and consider buying a shirt to clothe 7 children in Bolivia.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Unexpected Vintage
I am in love with vintage anything. But one thing that makes my heart happy is vintage items used in new alternative ways. I've been collecting photos here and there of some of my favorite "unexpected" vintage. Hope you enjoy :)
Vintage suitcase as a shelf.
Vintage thermos' as vases or even a herb garden
Vintage plates as word art.
Vintage tea cup made into a candle.
My how I love this. Vintage bicycle as part of a bathroom sink.
Vintage vinyl records made into a 3 tier tray.
Vintage trunk into a super cool bar cart.
Why is this unexpected? Because it's the inside of a vintage trailer with vintage decor.
Have a fabulous Wednesday all!
Vintage suitcase as a shelf.
Vintage thermos' as vases or even a herb garden
Vintage plates as word art.
Vintage tea cup made into a candle.
My how I love this. Vintage bicycle as part of a bathroom sink.
Vintage vinyl records made into a 3 tier tray.
Vintage trunk into a super cool bar cart.
Why is this unexpected? Because it's the inside of a vintage trailer with vintage decor.
Have a fabulous Wednesday all!
Monday, January 23, 2012
Music Monday - The Two Piece
Hello all! Hope you aren't too bummed out that the weekend is over and now it's back to the grind. I know mine went by a little too fast but fortunately I'm really looking forward to Thursday this week instead of Friday because I definitely have tickets to see The Kills at the House of Blues in New Orleans! I.AM.SO.EXCITED. Seriously, I haven't been this hyped for a concert in awhile.
Yes, I'm aware that I've featured The Kills on here before and no I'm not going to be lazy and do a repeat post, even though the totally deserve it. Actually, in my obsessing over them for the last few weeks, I was noticing how many of my current favorite bands are two pieces. How awesome is it that some of the best music can come in such a small package?! So here's my little list of some amazing two piece bands. Make sure and leave me a comment and let me know who I left off the list!
Yes, I'm aware that I've featured The Kills on here before and no I'm not going to be lazy and do a repeat post, even though the totally deserve it. Actually, in my obsessing over them for the last few weeks, I was noticing how many of my current favorite bands are two pieces. How awesome is it that some of the best music can come in such a small package?! So here's my little list of some amazing two piece bands. Make sure and leave me a comment and let me know who I left off the list!
Hang It Up - The Ting Tings
Future Starts Slow - The Kills
You Don't Know What Love Is - The White Stripes
Go Outside - Cults
Cameras - Matt & Kim
Next Girl - The Black Keys
Tell Em - Sleigh Bells
In The Sun - She & Him
Friday, January 20, 2012
I want to go to there...
I'm just in love with Pintrest, aren't most people tho? One thing I have a love/hate relationship with is the Travel and Places category. I love it because there are so many amazing places in the world that I've never been and I hate it because it just makes me depressed cus I want to go to them!! And I wanna go now! Here are some of the places I've been dreaming about.....
Italy's beautiful coast. One day I will make it there!
Chateauneuf-en-Auxios, France
The Dark Hedges, Ballymoney, Northern Ireland
Bora Bora!!!
Hope these amazing and refreshing images help you make it through Friday...have a wonderful weekend everyone. Maybe even start planning a trip somewhere ;)
Italy's beautiful coast. One day I will make it there!
Chateauneuf-en-Auxios, France
The Dark Hedges, Ballymoney, Northern Ireland
The Love Tunnel, Ukraine
Hope these amazing and refreshing images help you make it through Friday...have a wonderful weekend everyone. Maybe even start planning a trip somewhere ;)
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Oxfords - Not your school shoes anymore...
One of my favorite trends that was rampant this fall was the oxford. My how I love the oxfords! If you are like me and went to any sort of private school growing up, you hated these shoes. But not any more, there are so many different variations and they all so adorable. All I can hope is that they continue into the spring/summer with colored versions of this wonderful new trend. Maybe even some lace or prints, um yes please ;)
So cute with little socks!
Oxfords with heels and tights, oh yea!
Sienna Miller, bare legged and ready for the warm weather. Perfection.
Tri-colored, anyone?
My personal favorite, LOVE THESE!! I need some glitter in my life, don't you?
Hope you all have happy feet after seeing all these wonderful shoes! Happy Thursday ;)
So cute with little socks!
Oxfords with heels and tights, oh yea!
Sienna Miller, bare legged and ready for the warm weather. Perfection.
Tri-colored, anyone?
My personal favorite, LOVE THESE!! I need some glitter in my life, don't you?
Hope you all have happy feet after seeing all these wonderful shoes! Happy Thursday ;)
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Style File: Cali Cool
I'm pretty much an eclectic style type of person. I love all kinds of fashion, design and interiors. But I have to say the one that warms my heart the most is Cali's style . With its' laid back stylings you can almost feel the warm sun and cool breeze that Cali is known for. It's more than just beach style tho, it's relaxed urban, it's layers, it's great accessories....it's Cali Cool.
And one of my fav bloggers with Cali cool style - Sincerely Jules - sophisticated but casually cool at it's best.
So put on some worn in jeans, a cool tee, maybe a sweater, some awesome accessories and embrace the Cali style in you!
And one of my fav bloggers with Cali cool style - Sincerely Jules - sophisticated but casually cool at it's best.
So put on some worn in jeans, a cool tee, maybe a sweater, some awesome accessories and embrace the Cali style in you!
Monday, January 16, 2012
Music Monday - Marc Broussard
Happy MLK Day all! I hope you got to enjoy the holiday and hopefully took a moment to remember why we celebrate Dr. King. Today I want to feature the amazing Marc Broussard. I had the good fortune of getting to see him perform at the House of Blues in New Orleans this weekend for his 30th Birthday Bash! It was such an amazing show, I'm still reeling from the awesomeness! ;) Along with Marc, Baby Bee performed as well as a band called Ted and the Turkeys, which is made up of Marc's dad Ted Broussard, Joe and Dave from Baby Bee's dad Billy Stark, and a few others. They definitely set the tone for the night and it was rocking from the get go! It was really like being at a big happy family birthday party.
I've got a couple videos from the show below followed by a few of my fav Marc Broussard songs. Sorry for the poor quality of the show videos, they were shot with a phone :-/ but they're are better than nothing! So happy birthday to Marc and to Joe from Baby Bee, it was his birthday the day before Marc's, and enjoy!
With a Little Help From My Friends (Cover) - Ted & The Turkeys
The Wanderer - Marc Broussard
With a Little Help From My Friends (Cover) - Ted & The Turkeys
Happy Birthday Bayou Bruce. This was so cool because Marc's dad Ted gave Marc the guitar his dad gave him as a birthday present.
Home - Marc Broussard
And now here are some of my fav songs!
The Wanderer - Marc Broussard
Save Me - Marc Broussard
Lonely Night in Georgia - Marc Broussard
Home - Marc Broussard
Friday, January 13, 2012
Blog Crush: Atlantic-Pacific
Finally Friday!! And what better way to start the weekend than with some Atlantic-Pacific? I am majorly crushing on this blog and Blair who is fantastic! She has a style all her own which makes her one of my favorite fashion bloggers. She pushes the envelop while keeping it classy! And I am convinced that she started the bangles with the watch trend. I tried my best to pick out my favorites....it was sooo hard to only choose a few ;) The only that would make these better is if she was rockin' some Threadcase wears!
Happy Friday loves! Enjoy your weekend, I'm off the New Orleans......
Happy Friday loves! Enjoy your weekend, I'm off the New Orleans......
Thursday, January 12, 2012
DIYs I want to try!
Happy Happy Thursday!! One day closer to the weekend!! Here's a few of the DIY's on my list of things to try...I love them all, hope you will too :)
Over at P.S. I made this, Erica is always making the most amazing things! But this one caught my eye for sure. Love it!
I'm in love with this little thing...I want one!
In an effort to eat healthier and more organic this would be an amazing addition to my house!
I'm drooling over these jars full of goodness, made by The Girl with a Curl. Go to the link for the recipe. I can't wait to make these!
If you are anything like me you like to make little notes for yourself throughout the day. Ashley at The Creative Place shows you how you can make these super cute notebooks.
Hope you all enjoyed the DIY journey, make sure and let us know if you try any of our favorite DIYs. We'd love to see pics :)
Over at P.S. I made this, Erica is always making the most amazing things! But this one caught my eye for sure. Love it!
I'm in love with this little thing...I want one!
In an effort to eat healthier and more organic this would be an amazing addition to my house!
I'm drooling over these jars full of goodness, made by The Girl with a Curl. Go to the link for the recipe. I can't wait to make these!
If you are anything like me you like to make little notes for yourself throughout the day. Ashley at The Creative Place shows you how you can make these super cute notebooks.
Hope you all enjoyed the DIY journey, make sure and let us know if you try any of our favorite DIYs. We'd love to see pics :)
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