Flavor-Infused Water.

Hi guys! I posted my flavor-infused waters over at Yak Mag, but I love them so much I wanted to share with you guys too.

I drink water from the moment I get up until the moment I go to bed. I love it. And for some reason, I assumed everyone loves it like I do. Wrong! Some people hate to drink water. But even I’ll admit, when I cut out soda several months ago and replaced it with water, my taste buds needed a little pick-me-up. I started drinking lemon water and naturally flavored seltzer water, until recently, when I discovered some new concoctions.

You can buy infused water pitchers, but I’ve yet to pick one up, so I just let the herbs, fruits and veggies soak for awhile in the refrigerator . Cucumbers infuse quickly, whereas, blueberries take longer, but once the flavor sets in, the water is both refreshing and tasty, while being healthy at the same time. Plus I think they're beautiful.

Here are a few of my faves…

Basil and lime.

Blueberry and lemon.

Cucumber and rosemary.

Blueberry water is best left overnight.

This has a unique flavor, but the cucumbers are almost as refreshing as lemons.

Lime and basil is my favorite.

Have a lovely day my dearies!

xo.

My Nerium Skincare Story.

I could go on and on about how much I love this product, but let me start by saying that I'm obsessed with skin. This ridiculous obsession started when I was about 12, when I began spending my babysitting money on anti-wrinkle creams. Crazy? Yeah a little. But at the same time, taking care of my skin became a habit from a young age. I'll turn 37 next month, and I have no doubt, my little obsession has helped to preserve my skin.

But let's face it - aging is inevitable. And at this point in my life, I don't want to look 21. But I do want to look good for my age. So in an attempt to reduce wrinkles and obtain that glow, I've spent a small fortune on skincare products. My skincare routine has generally consisted of cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer (one for day and one for night) and eye cream - youch! But I pay for it, because it's important to me. But even still, I couldn't seem to obtain that glow I was always hoping for - until I was introduced to Nerium.

My sister, Kelly, and I bought it, and started using it on the same day. Kell has always had problem skin and suffered from adult acne, so she too has tried everything under the sun. Within the first week, neither of us could believe how awesome our skin was looking. My sister would literally drive (out of her way) to my house every morning before work, to show me her skin. And we would freak out and have a mini-skin party in my driveway. She looks amazing you guys. Her skin hasn't looked this good since before puberty. And for the first time ever, my skin is glowing. 

I am crazy about this stuff! So much so, that my sister and I decided to go into business together and sell it. I'm more the adventure-seeker in the family, so this kind of thing is expected of me, but it's completely out of the norm for my sister. But she's totally rockin' it. We both are, but it's easy when you love and believe in something so much. 

One of the things I love best - it's one product that does it all, from fine lines and wrinkles to discoloration, uneven skin texture, enlarged pores and aging skin. I use it from hairline to decolletage, ear to ear. I even put it on the back of my hands and Kell uses it on her stretch marks. This stuff is amazeballs! I could go on and on about the results, but I'm thinkin' you probably get the idea.

If you'd like to purchase Nerium, or want to learn more about the product, you can do so here: www.jstgeorge.nerium.com

Or if you have any questions, I'd be more than happy to answer them. Just email me at:

stgeorgejill@gmail.com

P.S. I'm sorry for the advertorial blog post. I just can't help but share this amazing product and opportunity, which continues to so greatly improve my life.  

How I Styled Boots and a Chambray (and some thoughts on blogging).

(apparently that's my "uncomfortable" go-to, hand-on-the-hip pose - ha)

Details - Dress: Target/Shirt: Old Navy/Belt: Thrifted/Boots: Jessica Simpson/Necklace: Simply Just Lovely

P.S. Those earrings do not go well with the necklace. I was just excited to get the necklace in the mail and put it on. 

P.S.S. A disclaimer seems necessary since this is an outfit post :)

A couple of months ago, I finally made an Olive Heart facebook page. But...I didn't really share it with anyone on my personal page. Being a "lifestyle" blogger is kind of weird, and sometimes I fear that people outside of the blogging community won't really get it. Like this post for example - I feel completely awkward posting pics of myself posing like this. But...my "How I Styled" posts receive far more page views than any other posts. 

I absolutely adore Jenni of Story of My Life, and in one of her posts, she really helped me understand what it takes to be a "lifestyle" blogger. And one of those things are pictures of yourself. Why? Well because it's my life story, and obviously, I'm the main character. Yes, it's still weird, but it's how we connect with one another. I love seeing pictures of my bloggie friends. And if it weren't for the twenty-something bloggers, it's possible I'd be stuck in a time-warp - thank you girls! 

So why do it? 

Well first and foremost, I love to write. This is my space, where I get to share anything I want. I also love photography, so this makes for a great space to capture and leave those moments in time. But it's also a platform for growth. Right now I make and sell jewelry on Etsy. But as times change, so do our passions and endeavors. And so long as I have this little spot here in cyber space, I've kind of got a jump-start. Most importantly though, I love it! 

So for those of you new to my blog, now you have a little idea where I'm coming from :)

Back to the outfit...

That' actually a dress, not a skirt. And it's one of my faves. But it's strapless, which limits where it can be worn - like work for example. The Herald is pretty casual, but not like naked shoulder casual. So I threw on the chambray, belted it up and called it good. 

Oh, and that necklace - LOVE! Julie Ann was doing a giveaway for a credit to Simply Just Lovely's shop, and I won! It's delicate and beautiful and just perfect. 

It's the weekend. Woo Hoo! Have a lovely one my darlings! 

xo.