Renovation Realities: The Ballentine Job

In case you missed it, you can catch repeats of our Renovation Realities episode throughout the summer! Check out our episode description below: Lia and Brandon Ballentine have spent the last three years updating their charming hilltop home. Unfortunately, their kitchen is still stuck in the dark ages. Between the dozens of cracked floor tiles, lack of a dishwasher, and exposed... Read More

“My favorite thing is to go where I’ve never been.”

I need this print from 3LambsGraphics! This awesome quote is from Diane Arbus, one of my favorite photographers. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "“My favorite thing is to go where I’ve never been.”", url: "http://www.thinklia.com/2010/06/24/my-favorite-thing-is-to-go-where-ive-never-been/" }); Read More

Sweets from Buenos Aires

What a wonderful surprise! A new friend sent me a box of Havanna Alfajores from Buenos Aires as a Thank You gift! Alfajores are delicious soft cookies filled with dulce de leche and covered with chocolate. I can’t wait to eat one of these yummy Argentinian cookies. Me encantan las galletas! SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Sweets from Buenos Aires", url: "http://www.thinklia.com/2010/06/21/sweets-from-buenos-aires/"... Read More

Latest Obsession: Kayak Explore (“Where should I go today, tomorrow, next week?”)

I was born with the travel bug, and it’s an awful disease to have. I’m constantly thinking of where I can go today, tomorrow, next week, and I’m always looking for great travel deals. This week, I’ve been obsessing over Kayak’s new “Explore” function. It’s truly amazing. Kayak Explore lets you find travel destinations based on your... Read More

I’m Flying!

After months of waiting and cursing the nasty East Tennessee weather, Knoxville was finally blessed with a gorgeous weekend with highs in the upper 50s and clear, sunny skies. Thanks to the nice change in weather, I was able to schedule my flight lesson at the Knoxville Flight Training Center today! The Flightplan Today’s flight — on a Cessna 172SP Skyhawk —... Read More

“Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you.”

“Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you.” -Rashi SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "“Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you.”", url: "http://www.thinklia.com/2010/03/07/receive-with-simplicity-everything-that-happens-to-you/" }); Read More

Whale Shark

Rhincodon typus Posted via email from Lia’s Fauxlaroids SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Whale Shark", url: "http://www.thinklia.com/2010/03/04/whale-shark/" }); Read More

Tough Guys Sing Savage Garden

Tough Guys  Sing Savage Garden. Love this… See more funny videos and TBT Videos at Today’s Big Thing. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Tough Guys Sing Savage Garden", url: "http://www.thinklia.com/2010/02/20/tough-guys-sing-savage-garden/" }); Read More

Gotta Have It: The Kelly Moore Bag

I’ve been a Shootsac user/lover for a good year now, but I’ve had my eye on the Kelly Moore bag for a little while now — and I can’t get this bag out of my head. In addition to looking très chic, this bag is made out of incredibly durable, water-resistant material and has a lot of support and protective padding. The bag can stand up by itself!  It also... Read More

Automate Your Household Shopping With Amazon Subscribe & Save

I’m proud to report that I’m making progress with my lifestyle redesign project. When I started evaluating the time sucks in my life back in January, I realized that one huge time waster was shopping. I’m not talking about clothes shopping or shopping around the mall. In fact, I try to avoid the mall at all costs and only brave its stores when absolutely necessary... Read More