CHALLENGE WINNERS!
// By Kayte

I just couldn't decide between these two lovely ladies so I decided to choose them both. Congratulations to Christine and Jacqueline! You've seen them both before but they just keep inspiring me through their photos and work.


Christine of seakay_photo takes unreal photos for her instagram photo blog. I never get tired of the breathtaking views and colorful skies. Awesome submissions Christine!




Some of you may remember Jacqueline, who is touring the country as a national representative of her sorority. She's been blogging about her year and it's so interesting! "I went bowling with a young woman who has autism and is a Special Olympian this week in Bowling Green, Kentucky! (Appropriate, right?) This week she helped me work on my foul shout in basketball and totally kicked my butt at bowling! It was great. Not to mention my bowling ball and top matched my bowling shoes!" Thanks for submitting! 


Thanks for reading and check back for an Eat To Live update among other awesome things coming up! 

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SATURDAY CHALLENGE: PHOTOGRAPH SOMETHING
// By Kayte



It's baaaaaaaccckkkkk!!! Submit your best weekend photos to mass.musings@gmail.com by Sunday night. Winners will have their photos featured on the blog Monday morning. Can't wait to see what you come up with!

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HAPPY FRIDAY!
// By Kayte


HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE! I've been leveled out with the flu this whole week but I'm still glad it's Friday so I can sleep without missing work. Looking forward to brunch on Sunday with some fabulous bloggers! Have a great weekend everyone and get excited for the return of the photo challenge tomorrow and Sunday! 

THIS may be of interest to my Boston followers specifically, I hope the rest of you read it too!

P.S. I have a serious thing for eyebrows. You need to take care of them, plain and simple. 


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ARE YOU KEELAN IT?
// By Kayte

I've known Keelan Donovan for years now. We met through friends in high school, but it wasn’t until we were in college that I discovered his amazing talent. “I like to make people dance,” reads Keelan’s Facebook tagline, and dance we do. The infectious songs that Keelan creates not only have great lyrics, but they will also have you grooving and smiling until your cheeks hurt. It’s no surprise that Keelan has been growing his fan base so quickly either. His personality and demeanor are just as appealing as his music- you truly can’t find a more genuine person than Keelan.


You can learn more about his upbringing in Maine and his musical influences here (think The Avett Brothers and Jason Mraz) but I was able to catch up with Keelan last week and I asked him a few questions about his music:

So when did you decide to pursue music so seriously and why did you choose to take the leap when you did?

I just love making music. It’s who I am and it makes me feel great. I’ve always known that I wanted to pursue a career. The reason why I chose to move to Nashville when I did is simple. I will always love my home in Maine and the people at Orono [where I attended college], but there are so many connections in Nashville. The people are nice, the music is amazing and everybody knows someone in the business. It’s been a great experience so far! 

That does sound really great! It must be so different for you now performing in front of larger crowds. What was your first show like? I’m sure you have some stories.

*laughs* Well… For Mr. CHS (Cheverus High School’s school-wide variety show) I peed my pants. Yeah… so it was my first performance ever. I was definitely nervous about playing for my friends and teachers for the first time. That’s not why I peed my pants though. That part was a joke but I actually did make myself pee on stage. Definitely added to the show, that’s for sure.

Wow. That was totally unexpected and absolutely the best answer you could have given! The last question I’ll ask is what everyone is dying to know: What is up next for Keelan Donovan? I know you just wrapped up a tour but can we expect any new music soon?

Actually it’s funny you ask because I’m launching a kickstarter campaign to help me record a new album! It’s a cool concept; its main focus is to involve my fans in a fundraising campaign. If they donate a certain amount of money, they get something in return. The amounts range from a few dollars all the way up to $2500. If you donate the top amount you win tickets to all of my shows for the next 15 years. I’m so excited to be able to do something like this and I can’t wait to start recording new music!  

ARE YOU KEELAN IT CAMPAIGN


There you have it people! Now get up and get donating! I promise you that you won’t regret it. In the meantime you really need to visit these links below to see Keelan in action. His music is guaranteed to make it onto your next playlist. 

Keelan Donovan Website 
Keelan Donovan on Facebook
Keelan Donovan on YouTube - specifically THIS
Keelan Donovan on SoundCloud


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// By Kayte

SSS- beanies


This week's SSS is dedicated to my favorite kind of hat- the beanie. Beanies in my opinion have always been great but lately they have been making a serious fashion comeback. You can dress them up, dress them down, and you do NOT have to be a "hipster" to wear them. The Splurge this week is the Rag & Bone Daviana Ribbed Beanie. At $150, it's definitely on the expensive side but the color is a great neutral and can be worn with essentially anything. The Save is much lower in the price rang at $20. This TOPSHOP Shorter Turn Up Beanie is in my favorite winter color and just looks effortlessly cool when paired with a leather jacket and riding pants. The bonus this week is that the Steal is not much cheaper than the Save, making both very affordable and attainable. This Downtown Beanie is $15 from nastygal is in classic black and is perfect for committing to a beanie before you become addicted and rush out to get one in every color. 

I hope you all have big things poppin this weekend! Personally, I can't wait to celebrate Kelsey's birthday!!! Have a fabulous weekend humans! 

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// By Kayte

work work work



Now that I am working at a company that has a much more casual dress code, I've been trying to think of innovative ways to be stylish yet functional at work. Because my duties no longer include greeting clients and essentially being the face of the company, I can dress down and be more comfortable. I know that there are some of you out there in similar companies so I thought I would curate some great items to be productive and professional in the work place. 

Jeans are work appropriate if paired with a nice sweater or blouse. Try to pick something with visual interest as it pulls the outfit together without having to add layers and copious amounts of jewelry. I also think it's fun to add in a simple metallic flat to dress up the look a little. Lately, my go to jewelry has been very minimal. Don't get me wrong, I still covet my collection of statement necklaces but sometimes it's nice to just wear a simple chain and stud earrings. 

Never underestimate the power of a sleek, structured bag. Not only are they super fashionable, but they can hold much more than meets the eye (and typically they keep everything more organized than a slouchy tote bag). Fill yours with unique and fun desk accessories and you're ready for work! How amazing is this octopus coffee mug? I think that's going to be my next desk purchase. 

Thanks for reading and check back soon for more posts like this, as well as the next installment of the 195 Webster series! 

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EAT TO LIVE - UPDATE
// By Kayte



So this weekend I went to visit my beautiful friends in Baltimore. I'm obsessed with that city, in fact I almost moved there after college. It was so great to spend time with friends that I hadn't seen in a while but it was absolutely detrimental to my cleanse. I actually managed to eat salads and follow the plan for every meal except breakfasts which I told myself was okay (No way was I missing those bagel places down there!). So I had a cheat weekend, really not a big deal, except now I feel like crap. Literally my stomach has been so upset and still has that feeling you get when you eat too much sweetened stuff or are dehydrated. Very uncomfortable and I can't wait until a few days from now when I finally feel better again. *** I should note that I've been drinking about 2 nalgenes of water a day. 

That's pretty much it for now... I have some big things coming up on the blog (think outfit posts, 195 Webster and more) but for now I leave you with this: Ombre. 


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