Insta-life (and one other announcement)

{Left to right} My new job. Check it out here if you live near me. So darn yummy. // The newest hoop creation made for this pretty momma. You can get yours here. // My #julyloveclub package arrived and I'm pretty happy about it. Want the hookup? // I once again did the #noheatcurl and it turned out fabulous. Seriously if you haven't tried it you should probably get on that. Instructions here. // Just soaking in my one day a week with this guy. We used to see each other daily but alas my nanny life had to end at some point. // Oh, my man just surprises me during my Saturday morning class with yummy things like crepes. What? // Just the MOST DELICIOUS ice cream ever. Flavors such as Lemon Basil Sorbet and Honey Lavender. Holy yum. Go there. // Uhm, just utterly obsessed with these four Little Liars. May have watched the first two seasons in like a week and now having withdrawals. You know you need to watch on Netflix. // Rocking my JustLovelyThings from my #loveclub box. Oh and some bokeh thanks to PicFx. Love love love that app and my sweet friend Heather for the hair bling!

Are you following me on Instagram? You should. Find me: @beautifulblendings


Also I must note that I waited a very long time for the winner of this giveaway to contact me and haven't heard a peep. That makes me sad. Cause I've totally been there and missed out on winning before too. But the point of a giveaway is that you are an avid reader and therefore winning a goodie for being a friend. But if you missed my numerous shoutouts here and on Facebook and the Twitter... then alas I must give the reward to another.

So.... I will be picking another winner for the SHOES. Whaaat? You thought your chances were up but no! Hopefully this winner will contact me and I won't have to choose AGAIN. Cause it really does hurt my heart.

And the winner is..... THIS CHICA! Please, for the love of all things shoe.... EMAIL me. I want to give you those beautiful Rulla's.

Xo my lovely readers.

Joy of Summer

Every now and then I find myself lost in the loveliness of Etsy, Storeenvy shops, and all of my favorite small online businesses. So today I thought I'd share a few of my favorites with you....

{1} Original Fine Art Carnival Photography by CarlChristensen
{2} Golden rod mustard yellow felt poppy garland headband by much love illy 

{3} Love carries all even a giraffe by RococcoCo
{4} Finger clutch in yellow orche leather by permanentbaggage
{5} Ribbon Bracelet Tropical Lagoon by twillypop
{6} Red Rullas by Blowfish Shoes
{7} Chevron Stripe Head Scarf by ThreeBirdNest
{8} Funny Engagement Card by JulieAnnArt
{9} Rose Floral Turban Style Headband by RaynaJaye
{10} Large Custom Hoop by BeautifulBlendings

Aren't these lovely? Head on over to their shops and show them some love. <3

 

JUST BECAUSE

Because I love my readers,
Because I want to welcome everyone who's new,
Because I want to thank everyone who's been here,
Because it's Monday,
Because the holidays are quickly approaching,
Because it's been a slightly off day,
Because I want to encourage handmade dreams,
Because of you.

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Heavenly Headbands

Last week I gladly joined the Headband Challenge from Little Miss Momma. I think I did alright considering I work with kiddos and they constantly enjoy playing with my hair and pulling at my "pretties" in my hair.

Evidence of my (and one cute little girl) wearing of headbands:

Pretties ||  2, 3, 5 & 8 || SHOP

Pretties || 1 & 9 || SHOP

Pretties || 4, 6, & 7 || SHOP 

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{NEW} Products...Eep!

TOOK ME SO LONG to do this so I HAD TO SHARE my new PRODUCTS.....
Inspired by some friends.

Inspired by Taylor Morgan

Inspired by Ashley  and Ashley

Inspired by Casey Wiegand

Inspired by Danielle Burkleo

Inspired by Jessi Connolly 

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No Heat Curl

This is absolutely the most exciting thing I will share with you for awhile I am sure. I found this idea on a FABULOUS blog called THE PAPER MAMA and besides sharing this amazing thing with you....I also found out she's a fellow Oregonian! So we are both suffering through the July RAIN.

So what is this fabulous thing I want to share you ask? Well none other than the...

 

Isn't this just the simplest way to get gorgeous hair that you've EVER seen? And people....seriously understand that I have the STICK STRAIGHTEST hair in the universe! And this method WORKED for me. Plus (and this is a HUGE plus) it was crazy easy to do and comfy to sleep in!

So want to see the best walk through on how to achieve it yourself? Watch the cutie on the video below. No, I have no idea who she is but she is a much better "in-front-of-a-camera-speaker" than myself and therefore for now......watch her. One day I may vlog for you. One day.




**EDITED: 11/8/2011
The original video for this method is no longer here because the author changed it to private and began charging to watch. So now instead the video above is from The Paper Mama because she rules and did a rad video for everyone for free!



Try the No-Heat Curl. And let me know what you think. I promise you'll love it! And be sure to stop by The Paper Mama also and send her some love. She's pretty great.