The Penny Parlor

Feature Friday: My Best Friend's Wedding

2/12/2016

Back in August, when I was seriously preggo, we made the trip to Nebraska to be a part of my darling friend Emily's wedding. She did such an amazing job planning her big day! The details were gorgeous. From food displays to the flowers to the amazing outdoor seating--there was nothing she did not think of!! Her hubby made a lot of the decor himself... he knocked it out of the park!

Her photographer, Kristi, from Made to be Mine captured the day perfectly. For more pictures of Emily + Ryan's wedding, visit Kristi's blog -- Made to be Mine.

If anyone out there is in the process of planning their big day, please take a look at these pics for some serious inspiration!! Happy pinning :) How gorgeous is she?!

beauty

Today's Deals with Lord & Taylor

2/11/2016

Looking forward to spring? Lord & Taylor is having some great deals on spring dresses! 30% off dresses and 20% off almost everything else. Check out their website and refresh your wardrobe for SPRING!

DRESS SALE

SPRING APPAREL AND ACTIVE WEAR SALE

JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES SALE

SHOES SALE

Thanks for visiting! xoxo Amanda

beauty

Tiny Tot Hair Do's

2/10/2016

Today's round-up are some of my little love's favorite hair styles. She wants to be a princess everyday--who can blame her? Elsa braids all day, every day! Once in a while she lets me do a bun :)

Happy Wednesday! xoxo

beauty

Top 5 Tuesday: Skin Care

2/09/2016

These are my top 5 skincare picks. All are part of my daily/nightly routine. My skin is dry and I have mild rosacea. Anything I use must be gentle and non-abrasive. Especially in the winter, I am constantly moisturizing. I've been all about the oil cleansing method these days-- google it!!

Boscia Cleanser
sephora.com

This is a great cleanser to take off makeup. It's gentle and leaves your skin feeling clean and tight.

Peter Thomas Roth lip treatment
beauty.com

My lips get so dry in the winter. I use this nightly as a lip treatment and it does a great job mainly because of the high quality ingredients.

CeraVe face moisturizer
dermstore.com

I use this in the morning because it has SPF. It keeps me moisturized and protected from harmful UV rays. CeraVe is a wonderful, derm recommended brand.

Smashbox Primer Water
sephora.com

This is great to freshen up your skin before going out or use it as a base before make-up application. Sometimes I spritz my face when I get up in the morning.

Pura D'or Argan Oil
amazon.com

Saving the best for last, this is my all-time favorite product!! Go to the amazon reviews if you need more proof. There are over 5,000 of them! Argan Oil does wonders for fine lines, wrinkles and all over moisture. I use it day and night in the winter. Whatever is left over in your hand can be rubbed on cuticles or the ends of your hair. You can use this products on your face, lips, body, hands and hair. Give it a try!

Before/After

Master Bathroom Renovation and Remodel

2/08/2016

Our master bath was never a space that made sense. There was an awkward closet right when you walked in, a tiny shower and a tub that NEVER got used. When we decided to renovate, it was an easy choice to swap the tub for a large walk in shower--and we have no regrets since.

These are the before photos:

I went with the first selection I saw at the tile store near us. It was just what I was looking for. I knew I wanted darker floor tiles paired with lighter wall tiles.

The cabinetry is from Home Depot. It is their quick ship, assembled line by Home Decorators Collections. We had a few minor issues, which customer service promptly took care of. They can be found HERE. Rather than installing a new linen closet, we opted for a linen tower cabinet and it's worked out beautifully. One space that was a necessity for me is the vanity we added. This was placed where the shower originally was. It has become my favorite spot in the bathroom. Keep reading for more details on the vanity.

Below is the finished vanity space. I love how it all turned out! We have plenty of storage, two shower heads and body sprays. Keep reading for a list of where you can find everything.