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Greek Stationary from Greeked

Continuing my recent obsession with Etsy, I stumbled across the store Greeked. The owner, Lisa Arnett, created this spin-off from her other Etsy stationary store, Skel Design, to have a Greek emphasis.

Greeked offers extremely cute to-do lists for almost every sorority. For an office supply addict, this is one of the best things ever. I love making to-do lists. There’s something about crossing items off that’s extremely satisfying.

Please check out Greeked on Etsy here.

Please also check out Skel Design here.

Skel Design creates super cute prints like this one!

Lisa was kind enough to throw in the “Keep Calm and Get it Done” notepad as well in the package she sent me. It was such a generous surprise! I loved it!

When I emailed Lisa, she was genuinely interested in my life. I really enjoyed working with her and it was fun to hear about how she was a Delta Gamma at UCSB and her daughter is an Alpha Phi at UT! I love meeting other sorority women!

I would highly recommend ordering through her because she clearly values customer service and everything shipped so quickly.

Here are some more examples of their Greek stationary:

Please check out Greeked on Etsy here

Please also check out Skel Design on

Greeked provided me with the four notepads “Big,” “Little,” “Kappa Alpha Theta,” and “Keep Calm and Get it Done” for free. I was also provided the “When I laugh with my family…” print for free. I did not receive any other compensation. All opinions are my own.

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March 1, 2014 by wilsonmadeleine

Lifestyle

Blogger Spotlight: Annie Hornung of In Rainbow Order

Annie Hornung - Author of blog In Rainbow Order

A Chapman University alumna and Kappa Alpha Theta member, Annie Hornung recently launched her blog In Rainbow Order. A beauty, fashion, and lifestyle blog, Annie posts about her favorite products, most recent obsessions, and fun tips on how to live a more happy and healthy life.

10 Facts about In Rainbow Order author, Annie:

How did you get started blogging?

After graduating in December, one of the first things on my to-do list was to start a blog. I launched In Rainbow Order shortly after the start of the new year.

Where do you hope your blog goes from here?

More than anything, I want my blog to be a community. As much as I love to share my ideas with others, I also have a lot to learn from my followers. I want to start discussions and collaborate with other bloggers to create content that is meaningful!

What are some of your favorite blogs to follow?

Cupcakes and Cashmere is probably my favorite blog of all time, and Emily Schuman is one of my biggest inspirations. Temptalia is also a great beauty blog for in-depth product reviews and high-quality swatches.

If you could have dinner with one person in the whole world, who would it be and why?

There are so many celebrities and world leaders that I would love to meet, but I think I would choose my grandmother. She passed away when I was young, and I’ve always wished that I could have a conversation with her as an adult.

What are your five fashion staples? (things you can’t live without!)

My favorite pair of jeans from Madewell
My Tory Burch riding boots
Tory Burch Reva flats
Neutral camisoles from Nordstrom BP (I layer them under everything!)
Colorful scarves

What are your beauty staples?

I could not live without my beautyblender, Clarisonic Mia, and Wet Brush. My skin is one of my biggest insecurities, so a good facial cleanser and moisturizer are at the top of my list, too.

What’s your number one most played song on your iTunes?

Ordinary Love by Ben Rector. His newest album, The Walking In Between, is fantastic.

What’s your guilty pleasure?

Reality television and, more specifically, The Bachelor.

What’s the best book you’ve ever read?

I don’t read as often as I should, but The Fault in Our Stars by John Green is a recent favorite.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

A friend once shared the following quote with me: “Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.” It’s such a comforting reminder, and one that I always refer back to!

I’ve had the incredible privilege of knowing Annie on a personal level. She is one of my closest friends, my mentor, and my sorority sister. We’re also from the same tiny hometown which is pretty incredible considering we met over 1,000 miles away from home!

Annie graduated a semester early this fall and immediately landed a full-time, paid internship with CRG Events in Seattle, Washington. Tomorrow (March 1st), Annie will be embarking on an adventure of a lifetime to Washington, D.C. to work as an Educational Leadership Consultant (ELC) for a brand new chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta at Georgetown University.

Words cannot describe how much Annie has inspired and encouraged me over the short year and a half that I’ve known her. An incredibly brilliant, selfless, poised, articulate, gracious, and ambitious woman, I hope that one day I can be like her.

Connect with Annie on social media

Blog Twitter || Personal Twitter || Facebook || Instagram

Great posts from Annie

At-Home Acai Bowl Recipe

Naked Palette Review

Top 13 Beauty Products of 2013

What I Learned in College

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February 28, 2014 by wilsonmadeleine

Lifestyle

Plum Paper – Your New Go-To Place for Planners (Discount Code!)

Created by a Chapman University graphic design aluma, Kristina Kardous, Plum Paper produces beautiful, high-quality planners and stationary. Kristina began by making simple notecards and wedding invitations, but her work quickly evolved into something of its own. While their planners are the most popular item, their full line wedding stationary can be found in wedding and stationary stores across the nation.

Plum Paper places an emphasis on customer service – they strive to put smiles on their customer’s faces and help them live a more organized life. The company is always working to improve their products and increase customer satisfaction. (there may or may not be a gift for my readers down at the bottom of this post) ♥

I first found Plum Paper on Etsy (click here to visit the store!)– where you can actually buy their products. I have a weakness for office supplies and stationary, so I fell in love when I saw the bright, colorful prints and stunning planners they offered. When I reached out to Kristina to write this post, she was more than accommodating and friendly! It is clear that she loves what she does and genuinely cares about the happiness of her customers.

Now let’s talk about the planners themselves because they’re AMAZING!

Made out of thick, sturdy paper, metal spiral binding, and hard plastic covers, they are extremely durable.
With 12 monthly laminated tabs, a contacts page, and a two-sided pocket folder, it’s impossible to NOT be organized with one of these planners.
Plum Paper offers personalization options as well, so you can chose how you want the days broken down, what name or image you want on the front, and what cover design you want.
They even offer extras such as notes pages, contact pages, checklists, and added months.

What sets Plum Paper apart from their competitors is their affordable prices (planners range from $15-$35) and the ability to choose from:

Each type is tailored to the customer’s needs. For example, the student planners have the option of having class lists and can be divided by semester. BONUS: the student planners are only $16! Wedding planners have sections for budgets, timelines, and guest lists. There’s really something for everyone here!

Plum Paper is by far the superior company when it comes to planners. I know many people love other brands, but I can say between the affordability of these and the incredible woman who runs it, this is the place to buy them!

Kristina has graciously provided all my readers with 10% off their order! Simply enter the code SMALLTOWN10 at checkout and you’ll get the discount! This offer is only good for a month (expires March 23^rd), so be sure to grab your planner now. Even if you already have a planner now, think ahead about next year or gifts for friends. You won’t be disappointed!