It all starts with an obsessive blogger fair princess (much more accurate, obv.) who went to the enchanted castle salon to get her hair did before traveling to DC to visit friends.

Said princess has stick-straight princess hair, but as a long-time admirer of Goldilocks + Snooki, alike, she has always dreamed of having massive New Jersey-ish volume in her long princess tresses.

(Did I mention that she is a PRINCESS??!) 

On a fateful Thursday evening, she visited her fairy godmother beloved hairstylist, Daniel Carter at Mint Salon, who used a MAGICAL potion from a far-away land (Kevin Murphy Powder Puff Volumizing Powder) to help the fair princess achieve the volume she so dearly longed for.

Daniel skillfully applied the mysterious potion to her hair – and just like magic – the princess’s locks grew taller and taller + more voluminous right before her very eyes!! 

Witness:

The result was amazing!  She was thrilled! 

this was NOT a great picture of the princess's face, but it SURE WAS of her hair!!

Not only was the potion incredibly effective on her stubbornly-straight hair, but also the wizard who designed it used super cute pink packaging - the princess’s favorite color.  How convenient!

The princess thoroughly recommends trying Kevin Murphy’s Powder Puff (especially during the upcoming humidity free months) + visiting her fairy godmother fabulous stylist, Daniel Carter, at Mint Salon!

The End.

(Oh yeah, and everyone lived ABSOLUTELY happily ever after!)

xx, L

Mint Salon – Daniel Carter
985 Monroe Drive (Midtown)
Atlanta, GA  30308
404.724.9669
http://www.mintsalon.net/

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We gradually spend more + more time in our work environment, which means that we often need to make work and rest fully-compatible within the same space.  Some cultures have assimilated this concept more naturally than others, but in general the workplace hasn’t adapted well to this new working-resting paradigm.

Until now.

meet the OSTRICH

The OSTRICH offers a micro-environment in which you can take a warm + comfortable power nap at ease.  It is neither a pillow nor a cushion nor a bed nor a garment, but rather a bit of each at the same time.  Its soothing cave-like interior shelters and isolates our head + hands for a few minutes w/o needing to leave our desk.

More info on the OSTRICH here: Studio KG

Ummmmmm, obsessed…  I NEED this immediately.

xx, L 

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Last week, Q+DD friend + owner of RAW Organic Bronzing Studio, Tiffany Terranova, told me about a website she frequents to find the perfect dress for an event.  In a similar vein as Bag, Borrow or Steal, Rent the Runway gives you access to a dream wardrobe that you can rent for a special occasion. 

Innnnterrrrestingggg…”tell me more!”  Okay?  Okay.

I conducted some research, AND…

Here’s the Q+DD on Rent the Runway (RtR):
Rent the Runway was built so that every woman could have her very own fashion moment.  Try a new brand, a new trend or a bold color, while keeping in mind that every day is an occasion to look and feel your best.

Using RtR you can:
 - Search for the prefer dress + accessories online from an extensive list of designers.
 - Speak to expert stylists about what looks will best fit your body type or what to wear to your event. 
 - Keep up with the latest trends.  RtR will send you e-mails with fashion news, trends and tips, plus you can visit their blog to join in on the conversation.

A few of my favorite designers on their site include…

Moschino
Rachel Roy
Vera Wang
Diane von Furstenberg
Herve Leger
Christian Siriano 

Here’s what the site looks like:

Delivering to you before your special event is RtR’s top priority.  They guarantee delivery to your doorstep on the day that you request. 

Further, less than 1% of their customers experience fit issues as they always send you a second size in whatever dress you order absolutely free.  In the unlikely event that your dress doesn’t fit when you receive it, they’ll ship you another one prior to your event – no matter what!

Sound interesting?  Want to know more?  Ready to rent?

You can join the Rent the Runway community today for FREE here:
http://www.renttherunway.com/referral/lindsayrob

I think this site seems very, very cool.

Happy renting!  (And thanks, Tiffany, for the scoop!)

xx, L

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The weekend is almost upon us… I can feel it already!  I’m moving in 2 weeks, so I feel like this is the last weekend that officially belongs to me… before I am consumed with packing tape and bubble wrap… and couldn’t be more excited. Luckily, there’s lots of fun stuff going on in Atlanta:

1. Food Blogger Bake Sale: Saturday 04/15 at Phipps Plaza

Our girl Wendy A.K.A. @ATL_Events gave us the heads up on this – all your favorite food bloggers including will be baking some tasty treats for cash…all to benefit Save Our Strength – an organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger.  So come on by Phipps and pick up some delicious baked goods or please consider donating directly to the cause!   As little as $1 can help to provide a hungry child with 10 healthy meals. Click here to donate!

2. Dunwoody Beer Festival: Saturday 05/14 at the Perimeter Mall parking lot

Hops for Hope! This is one of my FAVORITE annual events…and not just because it benefits Camp Twin Lakes. It’s a fabulous day of beer sampling, hopefully sunny weather, and fun.  Insider Tip: consider taking Marta to the event!

3. Tim Meadows at Dad’s Garage 05/13 and 05/14

Get your tickets HERE!

oooooooh...it's a Lady!

4. Brett Dennen at the Variety Playhouse

Up-and-comer Brett Dennen lays some sweet sweet tunes tomorrow, Friday 05/13 (Click HERE for tix!)

Of course, I have a special affinity for gingers, but this guy has something special.  He’s been on tour with the likes of Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews and O.A.R…so catch him solo at the VP tonight!

5. Every Saturday through December: the Peachtree Road Farmer’s Market. (April – September 8:30 AM – noon, September – December 9:00 AM – noon) L.O.V.E. Check out my post (here) or their website (here) for more information if you’re not already clued in, but it’s a fab market.

Plus: Saturday you can see a chef demo by David Sweeney (creator of Dynamic Dish…RIP)
and Live with the Hidden Springs Honey Bee Hive

(Bonus: you may even see my girl Adrienne there – she often works there as a volunteer and tomorrow is her BIRTHDAY)

Happy Birthday, A! I love you!

It’s Thursday, people. One more day.  YOU CAN DO IT.

xx, L

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Remember that super fun wedding I went to last weekend??  (Here’s a recap…)  So many things were absolutely perfect about it, but my personal favorite special touch was the Smilebooth!

FACT: It’s the single best addition to a party…well, ever!  Quote me.

What the heck is a Smilebooth?!

The Smilebooth is a fresh, new rendition of the classic, old school photo booth.  A dummy-proof way to get professional photos from your event – no photographer needed!  A mini-photography studio that inspires creative, silly + fabulous-looking photographs.  An exciting addition for any memorable event, party or wedding reception.  The self-functioning booth takes the guesswork out of producing professional photos of your event.  It’s an effortless process for documenting events in an atmosphere that encourages a hot mess of fun and spontaneity.

Basic math, amigos:  Camera + You + Fun = SMILEBOOTH.

Smilebooth will work one on one with you to create an environment for your booth that gets your guests excited + adds that special touch to your photos.  They can design the backdrop to compliment your wedding or event + carry out its overall theme – or they can create something completely outrageous and different!

Smilebooth FAQs:  SMILE PRETTY, PARTY-GOERS!
Smilebooth Pricing + Press:  SMILEBOOTH IN THE NEWS.

Here’s a peek at our Smilebooth experience at Jess + Sam’s wedding…

(We got a serious kick out of the stick moustaches…)  The bride + groom had a blast with the Smilebooth!

My favorite pictures, though, are the ones that we messed up.  Please witness:

If you’re throwing an event, I’m telling YOU, the Smilebooth is a serious hit! 

Smilebooth info: RENT A SMILEBOOTH HERE. 
Follow Smilebooth on Twitter: SAY CHEESE!

LOVE.  I just love it. 

xx, L

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