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5 Inspirational Quotes Speaking to Us Right Now

July 18, 2015
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Life Skills

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I think it’s safe to say that Pinterest, hands down, has changed the motivational game. With countless inspirational quotes floating around and going viral, it’s obvious to see that we all enjoy a good reminder to be our better selves every now and then.  I can speak for the entire WOM team in saying that we sure love us some words to live by.  In fact, we have an entire board dedicated to them; the quotes that calm us, the quotes that entertain us and of course the quotes that inspire us. I’ve rounded up five inspirational quotes that are currently really speaking to me personally in the slideshow above, along with a few gifts from the Shop with great one-liners below. Do any of the quotes resonate with you right now, too?  Do you have a favorite mantra you return to, time and time again?  Cheers, Kat

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BE A GIVER

BE A GIVER

I THINK BEING A GIVER CAN SOMETIMES BE ASSOCIATED WITH WEAKNESS. BUT BEING A GIVER CAN EQUAL STRENGTH TOO, AS MY MOM HAS TAUGHT ME THROUGH HER UNWAVERING CONSIDERATION AND SELFLESSNESS OVER THE YEARS. I'M STRIVING TO BE A GIVER OF THE THINGS THAT I HOPE DEFINE ME: COMPASSION, POSITIVITY AND STRENGTH.

VIA PINTEREST
TAKE THE STAIRS

TAKE THE STAIRS

IT'S ALL TOO EASY TO DREAM ABOUT SUCCESS, AND EXPECT IT TO HAPPEN OVERNIGHT. AS PART OF A SMALL BUSINESS, I'M REMINDED OF THIS POINT ALL THE TIME: YOU GOTTA TAKE THE STAIRS IF YOU PLAN TO SUCCEED. THERE ARE RARELY SHORTCUTS TO TAKE, AND SUCCESS WON'T JUST BE HANDED TO YOU. IT WON'T ALL BE PRETTY, AND YOU'LL FIND YOURSELF IN THE TRENCHES, BUT THE REWARDS ARE WORTH IT ALL TENFOLD.

VIA PINTEREST
STOP COMPETING

STOP COMPETING

WHEN DID WE ALL START COMPETING WITH EACH OTHER? IT'S WAY TOO EASY TO COMPARE OUR CRAFT WITH OTHERS', BUT IT'S ALL JUST WASTED ENERGY IN THE END. I KNOW THIS QUOTE SERVES AS A SIMPLE REMINDER TO ME PERSONALLY TO SUPPORT OTHERS, FUEL THE FEED OF INSPIRATION AND IGNITE DEEPER CREATIVITY IN THE SPACE.

VIA PINTEREST
LIVE MORE

LIVE MORE

MY LIFE MANTRA RIGHT NOW, THIS QUOTE PERFECTLY SUMS UP MY AIM TO LIVE MORE INTENTIONALLY. WITHOUT REALIZING IT, WE FALL INTO RUTS AND ROUTINES, BUT LIFE IS TRULY TOO SHORT TO LET THAT HAPPEN. BY CHOOSING TO WORK HARDER, EAT HEALTHIER, AND LOVE LONGER, WE CAN DISCOVER A MORE VIVID FORM OF OURSELVES.

VIA PINTEREST
MAKE NO APOLOGIES

MAKE NO APOLOGIES

AS I GROW OLDER, I'M FINDING MYSELF. I'M COMING TO REALIZE THAT FAULTS AND FLAWS AND ALL OF THE FEELS HELP MAKE ME WHO I AM. I'M LEARNING THAT NO APOLOGIES ARE NEEDED FOR MY PERSONALITY.

VIA PINTEREST

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6 Ways to Recover From Tax Day

April 10, 2015
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Life Skills

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Ah, Tax Day. It sneaks up faster every year, no?  But hopefully like us, you’ve officially filed and now you can relax (read: retail therapy, a glass of vino and maybe a little road trip!). Click through the slideshow above to see the six ways we’ll be relaxing and recovering from the paperwork nightmare that is April 15th. How will you be kicking back?  Cheers, Kat

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DRINK YOUR FAVORITE WINE

DRINK YOUR FAVORITE WINE

FIRST AND FOREMOST, IT'S TIME TO KICK BACK WITH A GLASS OF OUR FAVORITE WINE AND BREATHE A SIGH OF RELIEF THAT TAXES ARE DONE. (ON OR NEAR A YACHT, HIGHLY ENCOURAGED)

PHOTO VIA THE LONDONER
PAMPER YOURSELF

PAMPER YOURSELF

A BLOWOUT, A MANI-PEDI, NEW MAKEUP, A SPA DAY...REGARDLESS OF HOW YOU WANT TO PAMPER, GO FOR IT; YOU DESERVE IT.

SHOP OUR CURRENT FAVORITE LIP COLOR AND NEW OBSESSION THAT IS A SUGAR BODY SCRUB.

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GET OUTSIDE AND PLAY

GET OUTSIDE AND PLAY

EMBRACE YOUR INNER CHILD AND GET OUTSIDE! CELEBRATE BEING FREE FROM TAXES FOR ANOTHER YEAR WITH A BONFIRE, FRIENDS AND BEACH GAMES THAT ARE PERFECT TO JUST GRAB AND GO.

PHOTO VIA LONNY MAG
HOST A DINNER PARTY

HOST A DINNER PARTY

CELEBRATING WITH A CASUAL, IMPROMPTU DINNER PARTY ALWAYS HELPS US RELAX AND UNWIND. KEEP THE MENU SIMPLE, GLASSES FULL, AND ENJOY.

VIA "LA CREMA VIRTUAL VITNER," PHOTO BY RUSTIC WHITE
TAKE A ROADTRIP

TAKE A ROADTRIP

GRAB YOUR BESTIE AND HIT THE ROAD. WITH A LITTLE EXTRA CASH FROM YOUR REFUND AND WARMER TEMPS, IT'S TIME TO VISIT THE PLACES YOU'VE BEEN TALKING ABOUT SEEING.

PHOTO VIA TINK AND TIGER
GET SOME SLEEP

GET SOME SLEEP

IF YOU'VE ALREADY COMPLETED YOUR TAXES (AND ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVEN'T), A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP IS EXACTLY WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED. OUR FRIENDS AT BYRDIE SHARE A GREAT TIP TO FALLING ASLEEP FAST.

PHOTO VIA BYRDIE

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How To: Laundry Room Organization

January 22, 2015
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Life Skills

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The final organizational challenge to tackle was the laundry room.  My laundry room is tiny.  Truly, you can’t even turn around in it tiny.  So keeping it organized and clutter free while maximizing what little space I have was of the utmost importance.

First, I traded out my two old hampers for Pottery Barn’s Perry Divided hamper.  It fit perfectly in the space and allows me to presort darks and colors.  Plus the canvas liner can be removed and thrown in with the wash for easy cleaning.

Second, baskets came to the rescue again.  I placed the larger wire Benchwright baskets above my cabinets to hold my Costco-sized amount of paper towels and blankets that are out of season.  While the Newport basket housed detergents, iron, steamer, dryer balls and all other necessities.

Lastly, I hung my vacuum on the wall (best vacumn ever by the way), added a few extra door hooks and a retractable clothes line to hang any pieces of clothing I many not want to dry.  In the end the laundry room became clutter free and a functional small space.  Truly, MKR

P.S.  Make sure to check out how I organized the linen closet and gave the master bath a mini makeover.

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*This story is in collaboration with Pottery Barn, a brand I love and adore.  Opinions are 100% my own.  |  Photography, Rustic White

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