Posts by irenehardy
Paint Splatter Pumpkins DIY
I love big bursts of color – especially when those bursts are the result of some simple paint dripping and splattering. And when it comes to pumpkins, I’ve gone the carved, and the intricately painted route in past years, but…
Read MoreGuide to Claremont
October will mark my 3rd visit to this gem of a Los Angeles suburb, so I thought I’d share my guide to great eats & treats! The small town, which lies 30 miles east of Los Angeles, is known as “the…
Read MoreBottega Louie
Last week, I met my cousin Christy in Downtown LA for brunch at Bottega Louie. She had planned to stop by the Fashion District to pick up supplies for her latest costume design project, so the restaurant’s location worked out…
Read MoreSanta Monica + Venice Beach
On my most recent visit to see Graham in Claremont, a small college town 30 minutes east of Los Angeles, we took a weekend day trip to Santa Monica! I loved finding all of the colorful things on the Pier…
Read More#lishygoeswest – PART 3 – San Diego + Final Destination
After our colorful adventure in Palm Springs, we headed south to explore San Diego. I heard that the weather in San Diego is the best, and after visiting, I couldn’t agree more. Phoenix and Palm Springs were unbearably hot – but…
Read MoreDomino Feature
The fabulous Carrie of Dream Green DIY, also happens to be a contributor for Domino Magazine! We worked together on an Etsy Spotlight, and when she put a call out for unique cities to be featured in Domino’s Speaking the…
Read MorePaint Drip Background Tutorial on Best Friends For Frosting
You may have see my instagram profile picture and secretly asked “where did she find that painted background?” The answer? I painted it! More accurately, I poured and dripped it, and you can too, because the full, colorful and messy…
Read More5 Tips For Using Instagram To Jump-Start Your Career
Three months out of college, having turned down various employment opportunities that weren’t quite right, I took the next big step to launch my career: I got serious about Instagram. Goodbye were the days of random photos with friends and…
Read MoreI <3 SF
Aside from lishylishy, I also work as an Associate Creative Stategist at an advertising agency here in Pittsburgh. Part of my job involves occasional travel to visit our west coast clients. I’ve been able to enjoy San Fran twice so…
Read MoreMinneapolis, MN
After traveling through Europe last semester, I became extremely aware that I really haven’t seen enough of the United States. Needless to say, the traveler inside of me was thrilled at the opportunity to travel to Minneapolis, Minnesota for a…
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