Featured Housewife of the Week [HOW] - Mrs. Smith

This is one RAD lady. Kate Smith. 24. Of St. Paul, Minnesota.
Her vibe is fresh and totally sweet.

I was wooed by her pretty blog with its clean lines, fabulous fashion, purty purty pictures and, of course, the personality behind it all. Check out her blog: THE RAD HOUSEWIFE.

In her words: I like to tell people I'm "not your average ball & chain" ... I suppose that's because I'm in limbo between actually wanting to be a housewife, while also feeling called to be a working girl in journalism. or fashion. or photography. or ...

Best domestic tip: For awhile, it felt like I was wasting whole days trying to pick up groceries to prepare dinner every night. So I've started planning out and shopping for meals a week in advance; it saves money, usually cuts calories, and affords the savvy housewife extra time to read Vanity Fair or take a bubble bath ... or work. Usually, work.

Must have style-item: At the house, I must have on my colorful apron from Anthropologie and MAC's "Girl About Town" lipstick (even if I'm working at my desk!).  Not sure why -- but they always make me feel motivated. And pretty.

Cheers to that!