Always looking up

Author: Allie

  • My Thrifted Vacation Wardrobe for Spain in May

    My Thrifted Vacation Wardrobe for Spain in May

    Something about having a trip planned out always gets me in the mood for shopping. I have visions of myself in bright colors, beautiful dresses, and larger-than-practical sunglasses. These riveting visions simply cannot be carried by the boring, worn-out (not really) clothes I already have. I need NEW. I need crisp clean linens and glistening… Read more

  • Crochet Down to Zero

    Crochet Down to Zero

    Hi, I’m Allie and I’m a self-proclaimed yarn addict. I’ve been this way for years. I go to a craft store, and the fibers call to me. Before I know it, I’m walking out with a bag (or multiple bags) full of new goodies with no plan on what to use it for. The result… Read more

  • Mistakes I Made as a Beginner Runner (And What I Did Right)

    Less than a year ago, I began my journey into running. I’ve gone through phases of training hard, through only running when I’ve enjoyed it, through treadmill phases, and through outdoor phases. Now, ten months after I first laced up my running shoes, I’m a month away from my first ever marathon. The path hasn’t… Read more

  • What I packed for a 10 Day trip to Morocco in November (In a Carry-on)

    What I packed for a 10 Day trip to Morocco in November (In a Carry-on)

    I found all kind of conflicting information when I first set out to plan my outfits for Morocco. I knew very little about their culture and climate and normally would have compensated by bringing a wide variety of clothing—but with three separate flights there and back, I knew I needed to get a little more… Read more