How to get anything done: with help from Task Rabbit

I used TaskRabbit today to have my apartment cleaned and it was awesome! You simply post your task and either assign a payment plan like $40/hour or ask for bids. So, I had my little East Village apartment cleaned in an hour for $25 (+ tip) and will definitely be seeing my deposit again!


TaskRabbit is the best way to get things done with the help of strangers. You can rate the people who have helped you and the best ones get a little badge that tells you they come highly recommended. And, for payment plans, you simply set up your credit card when posting a task and you can pay the person directly with it - fast and easy!

DIY: Colorful gallery wall

Want to make a gallery wall but you have a mismatch of prints to put up? Covering the mats of each frame in a uniform fabric will unify your collection and bring a pop of color to your wall.

Check out how to make this extremely easy and cheerful gallery wall at Design Sponge.

Fabric-covered photo mats brighten up this collection of images

 

Sunday celebrity style crush: Miranda Kerr

Miranda Kerr looked casually elegant in a printed Balenciaga top and skirt, Hermès over-the-knee boots and a Chloé grey cape as she made her way into the Louis Vuitton spring 2014 show.

Miranda Kerr at the Louis Vuitton spring '14 show
Photo courtesy of Vogue

Looking forward to Reese Witherspoon's new lifestyle shop

Reese Witherespoon's will open in 2015 a southern-influenced lifestyle shop that will include "hundreds of items to fall under the Draper James empire, including bed and bath products, lingerie, handbags, kitchenware, fragrance and cosmetics, furniture, swimwear, pens, pencils, stationary, swaddling blankets and even plastic storage containers," according to the shop's trademark application.

The brand will be called Draper James after her nieces and will be led by a former C Wonder interim president. Based on the expected influences of C Wonder style and Reese's own personal aesthetic, I'm very excited to see what Draper James will unveil in its launch next year.

Here are some of Reese's best looks that I hope will influence her new lifestyle shop.

Reese Witherspoon looking casually chic in some sunglasses
Courtesy of Style.com

Reese Witherspoon hanging out poolside

Reese Witherspoon celebrating spring

Reese Witherspoon in Nina Ricci at the 2007 Golden Globes
Photo courtesy of Vogue

Reese Witherspoon in Louis Vuitton at the 2013 Oscars
Courtesy of Style.com

Anthropologie's store windows honor Earth Day

Anthropologie's Earth Day monarch butterfly protection initiative (as part of their corporate social responsibility program) spans from the corporate office's selection of the charitable program all the way down to their windows. It's a visually stunning initiative that is both meaningful and relevant - especially with the launch of this video around Earth Day.

Take a look at the beautiful video which shows an Anthro window creation team building the decor for one store. Anthropologie raises awareness of the plights of the monarch butterfly species (as it faces loss of habitat and climate change) through stunning artistic creations for their stores.

Wishing for sunny spring days

Wishing for sunny spring days by sewthatshow featuring green bags

Lilly Pulitzer striped summer dress
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Kate Spade sneaker
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ASOS leather sandals
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Kate Spade tote bag
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Kate Spade green bag
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Chanel lipstick
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Clinique lip gloss makeup
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Clinique lipstick
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Giving Thanks

I am thankful that when I visit my family and we're deciding how to spend the day, going to the craft store is on the same list a going to the mall, and with equal weight. I am thankful for my crafty family that took me to art lessons and taught me how to build with a huge collection of tools. And I am thankful that my family still has the energy and passion for creating personal items and a beautiful home.

I am thankful for my foodie mother who taught me to cook and to appreciate the meals I can make. I am thankful that she enjoys excellent, well-balanced meals and has a curiosity for new culinary experiences and flavors.

I am thankful for my mom and sister with whom I can laugh over the latest silly trend, but who are also brave and supportive enough to go out with me when I wear my big, furry, white vest or harem pants (I haven't tried them together... yet). And I am thankful that with them I learned what works for my style and how to take care of the clothes that show off that style. And I'm very thankful that my mom taught us to appreciate good taste and style within a budget.

This has been a great weekend visiting my mom and home. I feel refreshed and centered, and I'm looking forward to coming back soon.

I spent some time this weekend shopping, but also time going through my things and sorting out items to donate or sell at a charitable secondhand store. It was tough at times to let go of clothes with memories attached to them, but I reminded myself that I want to move forward and make more memories with my future style.

This is a very reflective post, and I guess a little early for spring cleaning, but I'm looking forward to the coming year and I'm ready for it.