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DIY: gold leaf heart vase
Whether you’re lucky enough to get some flowers on Valentine’s day or if you treat yourself (yeah!) you’ll need some place to put them. How about giving your plain dollar store vase a little touch of golden love? It’s so easy that I’m almost embarrassed to show you. So first I’m going to show you…
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{STYLE: strappy wear for the ladies}
How about starting your week off with a little shopping expedition? I’ve been so into this strappy back bra look. They just look so interesting, don’t you think? Ok, so us living in the cold northern tundra may not be wearing cute tanks and backless tees to show these bras and our sexy backs off…
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DIY: make your own lip gloss & moisturizing balm
If you live in a cold climate, then you know all about dry winter lips. Dry lips, dry skin, itchy sore patches… the list goes on. Ensuring you’re getting the right amount of vitamins throughout the winter is important so you’re not just hanging on to summer for months! My friend recommended that I use…
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{BLOGLIFE: Successful first workshop}
Remember fresh after new year’s I told you about my new side project called The Happy Blogger and our first photo workshop? Well time has flown and it’s now successfully behind us. You can check out the full recap on The Happy Blogger blog but here’s a little sneak peak at what went down. Thank…
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{etsy love: valentine brunch & GIVEAWAY}
The love is flowing now. What are your plans for Valentines? Isn’t it all about celebrating relationships? What about celebrating the relationships with your girlfriends? How about hosting a love-filled brunch for your best ladies! Of course you want it to be unique, so let etsy help you say ‘i love you’ to your gal…
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Motivational Monday: What I learned at Alt
It’s been a whirlwind for me since I got back from Alt Summit in Salt Lake City, Utah last week and I finally had some time to sit down and write a post. Then I realized that in the craziness of the week I somehow accidently deleted ALL my alt photos!! Talk about a big…
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DIY Valentine goodie bags
I’m happy to be participating in my very first blog hop today. That means you’re getting 10 great posts for the price of 1! Keep reading to get this adorable free printable to make some sweet valentine goodie bags for your sweets and at the end you’ll find 9 more fabulous valentine DIY’s from my…
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PRETTY TECH: not so sweet valentine free desktop wallpaper download
And let the lovefest begin! You’re going to see a bunch of Valentine stuff coming up in the next few weeks but don’t worry, I’m going to (try to) lay off the cheese-factor. I have a love/hate relationship with Valentines day. In fact it’s the only relationship I have. Period. It’s not necessarily my favourite…
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{Alt Summit Part 1: The business cards}
Here we are folks, Part 1 of my Alt Summit review. I know there’s lots of people who really want me to share this amazing experience but I also know that not everyone wants to relive every moment so I’m going to try really hard to keep it to three parts, the biz cards, what…
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{INPIRATION: momentarily tapped out}
It just about killed me to get everything ready for Alt and make sure the blog was going to be well taken care of while I was busy learning how to be a better blogger. The good blogger would be starting their Alt recaps (it was amazing BTW!) but this blogger is in sensory overload.…
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{SPACES: my pink velvet crush}
So it’s kinda a long story that’s not particular interesting but some kind vintage gods touched down on me and this fabulous pink vintage couch in currently in my possession. I’m not totally sure how long it will be around, it’s future is still TBD but as long as it’s here it will be loved.…
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{ARTIST SHOWCASE: unexpected florals}
Today let’s not think too much. Let’s take a little time and just admire some beautiful art. Of course flowers are beautiful to look at, that’s easy. There’s something about florals in unexpected places that I’m really drawn to. Here’s three artists who are having fun with florals. I also happen to be in love…
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GUEST POST / COLOUR STORY: oh aubergine
While I’m away learning my guts out at AltSLC this week my gal Amy from Love on Sunday has graciously helped out with a beautiful colour story. Thanks Amy! Hi Everyone, I’m so happy to be filling in for Melissa today. We all know how much this girl loves colour, so today I’ve decided to put…
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{DIY: gold & black marble coasters}
I’m on a roll here with black & gold after the last folding chair makeover. I can’t help it, they just look so great together. If black is a bit harsh for you try a different colour, gold goes well with pretty much anything. So I was at a friend’s house and they were just…
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{SPACES: Covet Garden Home goes to print & GIVEAWAY}
If you’re a home decor junkie like myself then you’ve probably heard of Covet Garden? If not then I’m about to feed your addiction. Covet Garden is an online shelter magazine that’s all about real people and real spaces. No interior designers or stylists – just incredibly creative people with a passion for home decor.…