Tuesday, March 20, 2012

A Few Updates

I have been very busy lately and so has my blog. While I have a few quiet moments I want to discuss a few things that have been going on. We recently finished hosting a wonderful giveaway sponsored by the lovely Sima. Sima makes darling personalized jewelry that you can purchase on either Etsy or her other shop. You may have noticed our blog recently got a new look and we couldn't be more excited. Nikki of Delightful Designs was an absolute sweetheart who put a lot of effort into pleasing two girls whose tastes can be as different as well.. night and day. She has an Etsy shop where you can find all of her creations, such as wonderful cards and stationary like the one pictured above, and lists of her services. If you don't see exactly what you want please do not hesitate to contact her. She is amazing to work with. If you are looking from some adorable accessories visit The Shop of Wordly Delights. I recently received the cutest owl pins and I now have my eye on mischievous fox in a bandit mask.

One final thing. We were recently tagged by two of the nicest bloggers out there. While I don't very much personal information on this blog I love reading my favorite bloggers answers to questions like these so considering how sweet they were to tag us I had to take part.

The rules are:
* You must post these rules
* Each person must post 11 things about themselves on blog
* Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post and create 11 new question for the people you tag to answer
* You have to choose 11 people to tag and link them in your post
* Let them know you tag them
* No tag back

11 Random Things About Myself:
* I live in Kentucky.
* My favorite color is pink.
* I work from home most Thursdays.
* I love vacationing in Manhattan.
* I have 2 sisters and a brother.
* I hate the extremely hot temperatures Summer brings.
* I hate waking up early and detest that I have to wake up at 5:15 am through the week.
* I could never live without chocolate.
* I love getting pedicures.
* I am an extremely picky eater.
* My favorite flowers are Sweet Williams and pink peonies.

My 11 Questions from Amy:
1. What is your favorite thing to do in the Summer Time? Take a well deserved vacation.
2. If you could do anything. What would it be? Spend a season living in Paris.
3. What you all time favorite thing to do? Traveling. I love visiting new places.
4. Who do you look up to? My parents.
5. Do you enjoy summer or winter more? Winter
6. What spring trend are you dying to try out? Pastels. I am dying to own a pastel pleated skirt.
7. What one thing you can't live with out? My computer and my cat.
8. What month is your Birthday? August. I'm a Leo.
9. Whats you favorite book? Gone with the Wind
10. Do you see yourself still blogging in 10 years? If I am still enjoying it I will still be blogging. As of right now I think the answer is yes.
11. What you all time favorite nail polish to use? I love Essie polishes and Deborah Lippmann.

My 11 Questions from Sam:
1. What do you love to do just by your self? Spend some quiet time alone at home just catching up on some things like reading a great book, catching up on magazines, or watching a chick flick.
2. Favorite actor/actress? I adore Leighton Meester. Blame it on Gossip Girl.
3. What do you want in the future? Anything at all. A financially secure job doing something a like, to be a home owner, and to just have a generally happy life.
4. Name of someone you dearly love? My family
5. What's something that people love about you? I think my dependability. If I am being counted on to do something, you can bet it will get done.
6. Favorite song, book or movie? I already answered favorite book. My favorite movies are "My Best Friend's Wedding," "Pride and Prejudice," and "While You Were Sleeping."
7. Do you have a sport? If not, what would you play or participate in? I am way too clumsy and uncoordinated for sports.
8. Favorite time of year? Late Autumn
9. Future place to live, such as America, Russia, or some small island? I would love a home on Carova Beach or Manhattan, but I love living in Kentucky too.
10. Any lucky numbers? My birthday is August 7th. I have always liked the number 7.
11. What do you want to know about me? Anything you would like to share.

I am not going to tag anyone but I would love if anyone would to participate choose one of the sets of 11 questions I answered above and let me know you have posted them. I would love to read your answers.

Monday, March 19, 2012

Piece by Piece








National Quilting Day occurred this past weekend. Quilting is a skill that I am just beginning to learn. My mom and I have been attending a quilting group for about 5 months now and I am having a lot of fun. All of the women are really sweet and I really enjoy taking the pieces of fabric and manipulating them into something new. I am still working on my block quilt, it requires a lot of time and I know I haven't been devoting as much time to it as I should. When I do finally complete it I will be posting pictures on here for sure!
I first wanted to learn to quilt because my mamaw was a beautiful quilter. We still have several quilts that she created using different fabrics and shapes and they are all wonderful, functional pieces of art. I also wanted to learn because I love all things crafty and homemade related. In the future when I have more time I would love to be able to whip out some wonderful creations of my own. Do any of you quilt?

Friday, March 16, 2012

Last Chance To Enter



Time is running out to enter our Sima Gilady personalized necklace giveaway. Below is a repost of our original post. So take a few minutes follow the steps and leave a comment below.

We are so excited to announce this giveaway. The lovely Sima Gilady makes unique, beautiful, and personalized jewelry. Sima who has an amazing Etsy Shop and the online shop Sima Gilady Jewelry is going to give one of our readers a You Are My Shining Star personalized necklace (with your name/word up to 11 letters), like the one pictured above.

Sima was kind enough to send me one of her necklaces last week. Its quality is amazing and I have received numerous comments every time I have worn it.

To Enter The Giveaway:
1. Follow Sima either on her blog or her Facebook page.
2. Be a follower of our blog.
3. Leave a comment below letting us know you have completed these two steps.

This giveaway is open internationally. A winner will be chosen at random on March 18, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. The winner will have 48 hours to contact us via email.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Style Icon: Marilyn Monroe









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Continuing to remain one of Hollywood's most famous stars, Marilyn Monroe, has always been one of my favorite style icons. She is the ultimate symbol of femininity, Old Hollywood, glamorous good looks, and sex appeal. She did everything from wooing a president to appearing on the first cover of Playboy. Marilyn always celebrated her figure and her sensuality. She also managed to look alluring without dressing too revealing, instead often favoring, well cut figure flattering dresses, sweaters, and pencil skirts. Her influence in fashion and popular culture is immeasurable and she will forever be the ultimate blonde bombshell.

Don't forget to enter our giveaway for a beautiful personalized necklace designed by the lovely Sima Gilady.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Pi Day!



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Today is 3-14-2012 Pi Day! Being a lover of mathmatics and fascinated by all things numbers I am going to enjoy this Pi Day. So how is this Pi Day finding you? Are you enjoying any actual pie on this Pi Day?

Don't forget to enter our giveaway. One lucky reader will win a Personalized Necklace made by Sima.



Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Current Wish List: Hunter Boots





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I am not sure how I missed the memo on how stylish Hunter Boots can be. I have seen them pop up on several blogs lately and I have to say that I am falling in love with them. Hunter Boots are a classic staple that would be a perfect purchase now that we are entering the rainy Spring season. The only question is what color to choose. Do you have a pair of Hunter Boots? If so I would love to know what color.

Don't forget to enter our giveaway for a beautiful personalized necklace designed by the lovely Sima Gilady.