a little spit shine.

I've really been feeling this year. I feel like it's the year for change, growth and happiness. That means a new look and purpose for the blog/biz (including sponsorships!), more exciting posts including fashion, recipes, and other surprises..... AND a more focused me!

I've been doing some shopping and exploring of new blogs and am excited to start spreading the "BEAUTIFUL" name out there in the community a bit more. I'm stepping out of the bubble that I've created for myself because even though I LOVE everyone that I've met; I want to make new friends and learn new things from those people. I still have growing to do and I'm going to try and make this year a huge one for growth and maturity for me. 

Also I'm turning 27 this March. Not that it's really any special number or anything but I think since I'm getting closer to 30 I just want to set and achieve some life goals for myself. Here's hoping that I don't end up on the couch, absorbed in reality TV with a bag of chips by month two. But.... that does sound awesome sometimes doesn't it? 

What would you like to see this year?

BEAUTIFUL HOOP//PURCHASE HERE

2013 + something a little happy.

If I had one resolution this year; it would be happiness.

It probably seems so simple. But it's the hardest thing for me to achieve. I want to work toward happiness in everything that I do. Therefore I'm back to my blog. Because this is a place of happiness for me. Day one...check.

Another bit of happiness for me..... this girl. I've pretty much been cyber-stalking her since I started blogging 2 years ago (wow, just realized it's blogiversary time again!).... but then a few months back I actually met her "in real life" as we like to call it and found out we're pretty similar and it's pretty rad.

I wanted to write about Julie today because I just think she's beyond talented and inspiring. Oh, and you know.... pretty much as naturally beautiful as it gets.

She quit her full-time JOB last year in order to completely pursue her talent of designing cards. And I seriously have probably bought every single last one. I feel a little like I've almost kept her a secret all to myself but fortunately for her she's not a secret to the world. Her cards are flying out of her house (eh, office) and I'm so so happy for her success.

You may think this sounds a bit like a sponsor post.... but don't get it confused. This is a braggy friend post. This bitch is amazing and after my 20-something'th order the other day I couldn't wait to share her newest line.

Here are some of my favorites: 

Shop here.

It's really amazing stuff. And you definitely need her cards for every and any occasion in your life. 
Just saying.