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.

a little something about love.

Photos by Kacie McMakin

I certainly have the best man. He works 12-13hr days everyday. And when my car won't start, he drops me at work on his motorcycle, buys me the only battery the auto shop has in stock (ie, the MOST expensive one) and then spends the evening installing it for me. swoon. 

He cooks me breakfast on the weekends and fresh pressed coffee each morning. Oh and he ensures that we are taken care of. always. Does grocery shopping, supports my dreams (even when there are many) and makes me laugh.

Also.... he always lets me pick the dinner and the next TV show, movie or activity for the evening. He listens to me. I cannot tell you how important that is to me.

Y'all I just love this man so much. And could not be more thankful to have him in my life.


Also.... check here to see if you are the winner of the Blowfish giveaway. Email me if it's you.

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

 

Love, Blowfish.

Remember that time I wore my Red Rulla's from Blowfish everywhere and my toes never got tired and I got a MILLION compliments on them? Oh, well yes.... that has happened pretty much since they arrived at my door and I ripped them out of the box. They are seriously my favs. And like I mentioned.... so comfy.

Well here's the best news ever.... today my very sweet friends at Blowfish want one of you to rock some gorgeous Rulla's just like mine! Isn't that so FREAKING exciting? The only detail to note is that they are just like mine and a size 7.5. You are free to enter even if that's not your size and you know someone you'd love to give them to if you won.

So how can you win? 
Enter here.
a Rafflecopter giveaway

Oh and don't worry.
Right now Blowfish is also having a sale of 25% off ANYTHING.
Yep, they are the best.

love you blowfish. 

Currently.

DRESS//Target. SHOES//Blowfish MESSY BED//Courtesy of Boyfriend

 

reading // 50 Shades of Grey and I know what you're probably thinking. But here's the thing... it's awesome, it distracts me from stress and I'm 26 years old so I'll read what I want. Mkay? 

watching // So You Think You Can Dance: I used to be a dancer.... until I was injured. I just la-la-love watching these talented people. Master Chef: I cannot cook. But oh geez, do I love watching people make some super delicious foods. Teen Mom: This is what it is. Do I maybe buy ever trashy magazine with one of these ladies on the cover and then read them excitedly to find out tiny details of nothingness? Yep. Don't judge.

anticipating  // So much change is happening this month. At the end of this month my nanny job is done. I am transitioning to a new serving job possibly this month. AND I'm about to venture onto the most EXCITING writing workshop of my life. This could seriously change my entire life. Oh boy.

laughing about //well I need some help here.... got any cute videos or stories for me that will give a girl a little endorphine boost? Otherwise... generally I'm laughing at the fact that my upstairs neighbors are always screaming profanities at each other and NEVER seem to leave the house. Perhaps one has something to do with the other? Hmm.

listening to // Of Monsters and Men. Really loving this group right now and because all I have in my car is a radio.... it means in my endless hours of LA traffic.... I'm BEGGING the DJ's to please play it again. The others all want to hear it on repeat as well.

eating // Bulgogi meat from the Korean Market.... oh my yum. As well as a huge batch of pasta salad that I made a few days ago. What's wrong with tri-color pasta, feta, avocado, peppers, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts & ginger dressing? Absolutely nothing at all.

working on // Re-organizing my blog/shop/branding. Lots of custom hoops orders including ones seen here, here and soon-to-be here. Want one of your own? Sure, just visit here.

wishing // I could quit serving, get a job as a writer... and never again wake up dreading the day before me because of work. You know, just that is all.  


found this fun post idea via Sometimes Sweet.and again on Much Love, illy... if you write up your own "currently" post, i'd love to see it so be sure to leave it the comments so that i can check it out, too!

Polyvore Love.

If you have not yet tried out the site Polyvore or even heard about it.... GO there NOW. They let you create dream boards of all sorts of cute outfits and you can pull items to add to the outfit from virtually anywhere on the internets. This means you can grab all your favorite shops and put together a-mazing looks that you might like to purchase for the future. It ALSO means you can share them with your friends.

Winter Chic by beautifulblendings featuring cotton leggings



Between this and Pinterest.... I'm doomed. But join, it's fun. Also, those boots from Blowfish.... will be mine! Muahahahah. And I already have the sweater and leggings. Yes!