Interweb Goodies

A new round up of our favorite finds from the Interweb!

 

Loving this DIY side table! It looks so chic yet is pretty simple to make

Ashley is loving the fact that you can rent out Leonardo DiCaprio's Palm Springs home!

We can't stop laughing at Zoolander's appearance at Paris Fashion Week

Looking forward to trying out some of these morning habits

An interesting look into what we buy and then regret.

Any interesting finds this week? Let us know in the comments!

-A&K 

I'm Obsessed: Podcasts

Podcasts have been around for some time but they are growing more and more popular all the time. It wasn't until recently that I really started paying attention to Podcasts and starting consistently listening too them. The other day while hanging out with Ashley, every other story or piece of news I had to share began with "I was listening to this podcast..." Safe to say I'm hooked.

What is so great about Podcasts is that they have so much creativity and open endedness. They can be 20 mins or 3 hours, they can drop F bombs or sing children s songs.The world of Podcasting seems limitless and able to provide creators with a unique opportunity to deliver content that cannot be found or duplicated on TV or in other entertainment genres.

I am by no means any authority on Podcasts, but I do however have some recommendations! Here they are in no particular order, enjoy!

• Serial: Ashley and I became obsessed last year and even dedicated a whole post to the series, which you can check out here. 
• Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids: This podcast is exactly what it sounds like and is hilarious and heartwarming. Brave souls stand up in front of an audience and read their childhood work. Its taped in Canada so its extra fun to hear their accents!
• Death, Sex & Money: Great podcast on all the things we often think about yet don't always discuss. I genuinely love this podcast but it's also pretty cool that my brother is currently working on this show!
• Savage Lovecast: Host Dan Savage will answer anything and everything having to do with love & relationships and really any other topic. He is frank and in your face and if he can't answer it he'll find an expert who can. 
• The Read: Kid Fury and Crissle dish out their take on pop culture and celebrity news with blunt honesty and humor. This Podcast is the opposite of conservative. They are fun, witty and a bit over the top.

Do you have any podcast that you like to listen to? Let me know in the comments below.

-K

P.S. FastCompany just did a great article on Podcasts which you can check out here!

AKA Bookshelf: Water For Elephants

 

Monday is here! We are so ready to start off a new week with a great book review. We have both been doing a lot more reading since our commutes have started to include public transportation. I picked up Water For Elephants at a garage sale in the Fall since I had heard the movie was fantastic and because it was only 25 cents. 

This book did not disappoint. The author, Sara, completely encapsulated you in the world of a 1930's traveling circus. The sights, smells, and sounds felt so real. The story is about a young man named Jacob (played by Robert Pattinson in the film) who joins the circus at the veterinarian. He falls in love with one of the performers, Marlena (played by the always fabulous Resse Witherspoon). It is a great story filled with memorable characters and an easy-to-follow plot line. 

I am excited to watched the movie and bumped it up on my Netflix queue! 

I definitely recommended this book for a quick easy read to bring to the beach or on vacation! 

Any other good books out there that I should read? Let us know in the comments! 

-A

Fashion Fridays: Wine Tasting

Happy Friday folks! Today we are recapping our wine tasting day up in Napa. It was a beautiful day and we had so much fun! Check out some details of our outfits as well!

We started off the day at Mumm's with sparkling wine and an art gallery!

Kira is wearing a hat, H&M, Shirt she stole from her mom and scarf and pants from her trip abroad!

Next we went to Rutherford Ranch for wine and chocolate tasting

We ended our wine tasting at St. Supery which had beautiful grounds!

Kira and her parents, they were nice enough to drive us around all day and let us enjoy their wine club membership!

Ashley's wearing a dress from Macy's (on sale from last summer), hat from Urban Outfitters, purse from H&M, a Michael Kors watch, and a scarf that was a gift from her Aunt.

-A&K

Wine Tasting 101

A few weeks ago we headed up to Napa with Kira's parents to do some wine tasting. It was a beautiful Spring-type day! We went to three different wineries, did tastings, and enjoyed each other's company! This was our first time wine tasting together and we definitely learned a lot so we have complied some tips and tricks for those first-time wine tasters!

1. Eat a large breakfast

You will be having so much fun drinking and chatting with friends that you will probably forget to stop to eat! Make sure you fill up beforehand and bring a snake and some water for the drive between wineries.

2. Don't be afraid to ask questions

The people working at the wineries have a lot of great information that they would love to share. They might let you know what flavors you should be smelling/tasting, where you can buy the wine locally, or what's best to pair your wine with.

3. Drink water

While tastings are pretty small, you might be doing up to 5 or 6 tastings per winery which can add up.  Make sure you are drinking water so you don't get dehydrated!

4. Bring your camera

When you are wine tasting it will most likely be in a gorgeous setting, make sure to snap lots of pictures from the day.

5. Let your taste buds wander!

Truly try to taste the different flavors of the wine. Take a nice big whiff of the wine before you taste, then let it sit on your palate for a couple of seconds before swallowing to get the full effect of the flavors. Take your time with it and remember what you like about each one, that way you will learn what you like/don't like about different varieties.

Do you have a favorite type of wine? Let us know in the comments!

Make sure to follow us along on Twitter and Instagram!

-A&K

Interweb Goodies

Happy Wednesday!!!

Loving these ideas for how to create more room for your clothes in a small space

Q&A with one of our faves - Anna Kendrick. (PS, her Twitter is amazing)

Loving these designer's takes on a very magical shoe. 

All of Kim Kardahsian's beauty products, it's a pretty long read!

Some great healthy bites to always keep on hand in your kitchen.

Let us know what you have found this week in the comments below!!

Remember to follow along on Twitter and Instagram as well!

-A&K

Monthly Mood: March

We're Loving

Spring time!!! It has felt like Spring in California pretty much since January but with a more "official" start of the season we are looking forward to all of the fun spring brings. We're loving the softer, sweeter side of Spring pastels and fun spring prints - Ashley is on the hunt for a lavender cross body bag, while Kira loves anything with a leafy or fruity print!

We're Doing

A little of this and a little of that this month! St. Patrick's Day means a big party with Ashley's family, lots of yummy food and drinking! We are looking forward to spending some time outdoors - maybe some hikes will be in our future. Ashley is hoping to take a day trip to the coast to enjoy the nice weather and some delish seafood. As always we are looking forward to some birthdays as well as looking ahead and planning some fun things for summer!

We're Blogging

Ashley will be bringing you some old-school Irish recipes just in time for your St. Patrick's Day party. We recently went wine tasting, so look our for a post about some wine-tasting tips and our fashions from the day! Kira is hoping to do some de-cluttering of some aspects of her life and will walk you through some easy ways to do it too!

-A&K