Bauble Bar is one of my top shops for statement necklaces. They recently launched a pop-up shop feat. Noble House Designs, which I kind of died over. Noble House has been a long time favorite etsy shop, so this collaboration is hot news folks!
Hope you all have a beautiful June weekend!
P.S. You can follow some of the weekends birthday surprises on instagram🙂
June 21, 2012
This is such a fun series, and I am thankful to Ashley for asking me to be a part of it! My name is Anna, and I blog over at IHOD. When I think of prep, I think of pink. One of my favorite ways to style pink is with navy. Its a classic with a little edge. I hope you enjoy these Room to Wear pairings!
Hi friends, I have loads of work to catch up on and wasn’t able to get my DIY together for this week, which means I get to share some of my favorites from around the blogosphere!
Hope you enjoy these! So much talent to be inspired from:)
P.S. I just want to remind you all how much I appreciate your visits, comments, and emails. It really makes me love what I do. It may take me a while to get back to you, but know in the meantime how much I value you! I am much quicker at responding via facebook, twitter, or instagram if you have questions! Also, if you are an email subscriber, you may have noticed a few changes that needed to be updated! Hope you enjoy:)
Before we were dating in college, a small group of us friends would plan study time at Barnes and Noble. It would always involve a lot of laughter and ruckus. I dared Gabe once to take a few books and pretend to trip and fall in front of the middle clerk desk. I cried laughing because he pulled it off quite successfully, and the clerk’s reaction was priceless. Gabe earned major points that day.
We still love to visit used book stores and Barnes and Noble – we both have an appreciation for a good hard copy book, and consider it treasure hunting…
(We had to check the table of contents in Sherlock Holmes collection to make sure it had all the greats before we decided to take it home..)
(indulging in my favorite find;))
(Dark chocolate covered cranberries – approved)
Trader Joe’s is 30 minutes a way so if we pass it, we simply have to go inside and find loot.
We ended the night with Trader Joe’s potstickers (amazing) and a movie.
The next date is for my birthday this weekend, so he has a surprise up his sleeve.
1) When I first laid eyes on the original bubble necklaces in J.Crew (even before they exploaded across the blogosphere), my heart fluttered. Since I rarely have a car payments worth of cash to drop, especially on a trend, I just admired from afar. Then a friend gave me the tip to look on ebay… Score. $15 for these knockoff beauts. As promised here, I wanted to share with you where to find them. Just search “J. Crew Bubble Necklaces” and it will pull up slews of them.
2) Raise your hand if you have paid more than $8 for a bottle of nailpolish? I admit I have, and unfortunately they chip just as easily as the next. I found this brand called Essence at Ulta. They are $1 mini bottles and work better than anything else I have! No joke. (Wearing above)
3) I could spend hours on etsy. I appreciate the creativity, love discovering unique finds, and love to support small businesses. I was thrilled to be introduced to Atlanta local, Courtney’s shop, Crafts and love. The style of her work is right up my alley, and the quality is just what you hope for when you order handmade. And best of all, the prices are affordable:)
Okay that’s all for now:) Have any fun ones to share?? I have a very cool giveaway going on tomorrow so stay tuned!
The True Beauty Files:
A lookbook for the modern modeste.
“The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It’s the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows & the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years.”
Since we had our daughter Veronica, I have gotten to see a new side of my husband. The way he interacts with her, holds her, talks to her. It fills my heart to the brim and I am so thankful that she will have a strong father in her life. My 7 sisters and I (along with our 3 brothers) were so fortunate to have our dad not only as a presence in our lives, but a strong and loving one. There are lessons he taught whether intended or not, that have carried through my life, and match up pretty well to the lessons Gabe and I hope to pass on to our children…
(my wedding day almost four years ago-whole family minus the me and my littlest sister)
8 Lessons for 8 Daughters:
1) As a daughter of God, you are a princess – a daughter of the King, and beautiful in His eyes.
2) Your spirit, your heart, and your mind are your greatest features.
3) Seek God’s plan for your life, and happiness will follow. God first, family second, and career third.
4) The way you dress should be a reflection of your dignity and grace, and in turn you will earn the respect and admiration of the right kind of men.
5) Never disrespect your mother (especially not in front of him!), in words or actions, for she is the heart of the home.
6) Love each other. Anger, resentment, or disagreements are a waste of the short time you have together.
7) Always apologize. No matter how hurt you are, if you were in the wrong, humbly practice the virtues of apology and forgiveness.
8) Open your home to all, for everyone is in need of a warm welcome.
This is coming from a man who would do anything for his daughters, and would protect them with his life (ask his son-in-laws!). Simple and lasting impressions he taught us in words and actions, that I am so grateful for. Happy Fathers Day to you dad. So much love and appreciation for you!
This weekend the plan is to visit with my high school bestie, tackle the next thing on our 21 dates of summer list, and celebrate some pretty awesome fathers. What about you??
Happy weekend!
P.S. Don’t forget to check out the $100 gift card set I am giving away on the facebook page for the man in your life!
