Tag Archives: turquoise

Reader request…Liz!

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Lucky girl Liz is heading off on a cruise in a few weeks to the Eastern Caribbean!

I can only dream…

Anyways…

She is planning on lounging most of the time but need ideas for dinners and port visits. (Sounds like my kind of vacation!!) Since I am a CHRONIC overpacker, I tried to reuse as many items as I could and create some different looks. Here you go Liz! Hope this helps you and have a TON of fun!!!

p.s. if any of you darling readers have ever sent me a request and I haven’t responded, I think I might have lost them…I know I have read some and can’t find them anywhere, and through comments, facebook, twitter and emails I get a little lost sometime!! So if I missed you, I’m sorry, and emailing me your requests is the best way; that way I can save the requests and nothing gets lost!! Thanks dolls!

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Reader request…Naomi & Candace!

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Hello! I hope you all had a fun Valentine’s Day, mine was filled with little kids, cookies and TWO coffee dates!! And tonight, I get to have my Valentine’s Day with my husband, dinner out!!
And there are a few more of you out there who are having a belated Valentine’s date. Naomi and Candace are both heading out to a PBR this weekend and are looking for some inspiration!

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Pretty!

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Pinterest is my downfall…

Seriously.

Look what I may have accidentally bought…

It’s a gorgeous creation by Jenny of Ropes of Pearls…

Isn’t it amazing?! She has sooo many different colors, styles and aggghhhh…

I might be spending my maternity $$ all in one place.

Oh, right. Groceries…

 

Reader Request…Laura

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Today`s reader request is from Laura of Bella Spur!!! The lucky girl is heading down to Texas next week for a reined cowhorse show and would love some inspiration. She emailed me a short list of items that she already has in her closet and I got to make up the rest! Hope this inspires you Laura and that you have lots of fun!! :)

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RODEO!!

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More reader requests!! This one comes from Tiffany…she is heading off to the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals with her husband and twin 2 yr olds as her man is competing! I threw together a few ideas…have fun Tiffany, and I hope this inspires you on what to pack!

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p.s. Don’t forget to enter the GIVEAWAY!!

Top 100…guest post!!!

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Happy Monday everyone!! I hope your weekend was great and that you avoided the crowds, malls and crazy parking lots!! I did a whole bunch of nothing and enjoyed every minute!

Today I am so excited to have another guest blogger!!! Welcome Suzie from UrbanCountryStyle and thanks so much for joining in the fun!! I asked Suzie to continue our “Top 100…can’t live without” …post series and she was super excited to share!! Suzie has a FABULOUS blog that I totally recommend checking out…it’s full of fashion, home decor and food! What more could anyone ask for?!

Suzie Salmon’s Top Ten

I’ve made this little Polyvore set as a guide to my top ten, but as you will all see, I can turn that 10 into nearly 100 because I like to bend the rules a little ;)

Suzie Salmon's Top Ten List

1. JEANS-My all time favorite jeans are my William Rast skinny jeans but I also love my Levis boyfriends, and of course my boot-cut True Religions, and I cannot forget my Joe Fresh collection either…JEANS they are my go to item. Dress them up, dress them down, what’s not to love about that!

2. LONG-SLEEVED WHITE TEES- I love them with jeans, under scratchy sweaters, layered under a plaid shirt, with PJ bottoms. I’ll wear them almost anywhere! I buy half a dozen at the beginning of the winter season and then I replace them with?…you guessed it, short-sleeved white tees for summer!

3. JEAN JACKETS- I have many and I almost NEVER buy them new. I go to the Thrift Store and pick them up for about $5 and when I’m tired of one I’ll re-donate it so the Thrift Store can sell it again! I imagine everyone doing this and hope that the Hospice Society that my Thrift Store supports averages about $100 per jacket over time!

4. FUR VESTS-well fur anything actually, but I love the look of layering a great fur vest over the jean jacket. It’s a huge upgrade and updated version of my old down vests. It allows you to take me out almost anywhere eh?

5. PENDELTON SCARF-again, Pendelton anything. I love their blankets so much that I keep collecting them hoping one day to make a quilted Pendleton jacket…I’m kidding of course…If you catch me in anything quilted you can officially take my blog away from me!!!

6.BOOTS!!!! Enough said? I will wear them in any style, anywhere, in every way. My favorites are my old Ariats. I think I could run a half marathon in them since they are THAT comfy! I also love my Frye boots and my vintage cowboy boots. The vintage pairs are beautifully worn. I often find myself wondering what cowboy fell off his horse at a rodeo, and while he was knocked out who is the person who stole his boots and put them in the vintage store for me to find? I almost forgot to mention my riding boots in every color, my hunter boots in black gatorish pattern, and my OTKs in black suede…I guess BOOTS should have been my number one mention, right?

7. DR HAUSCHKA’S SKIN CARE- This is pretty much the only thing that I can use on my face. I’m ultra sensitive, and this just whisks the make-up away in a very gentle way. At night, there’s no night cream in their regiment (they say you don’t need it as your own skin does the work if you let it). This suits the tired and LazySuzie that usually appears right after dinner.

8. NEUTROGENA SPRAY ON SUNSCREEN-I love that when you put this on, you have no idea you’re wearing it. No need to get icky sticky hands when you apply it as you just point and spray. And no need for someone to do your back because the spray reaches everywhere. It’s a sunscreen that gives me girl power, independence, and no tan lines! Pale is the new tan people!

9. MAC MAKEUP – I love Spice lipliner and Teddy for the eyes. I also love MAC’s Studio Fix powder as I hate liquid foundation. I have a thing about products you must apply that leave you wanting to wash your hands when you’re done. After I put on my YSL Sheer radiance in the a.m. then I dust on the Studio Fix with a foundation brush, line the eyes and lips, add a coat of gloss and I’m ready to go.

10. CROSS NECKLACES- I have a thing about them. I love them long, long, long…belly button long is ideal if you ask me! I have them in many colors, stones, non-stones, bling, everything but Turquoise…which is currently a work in progress that I’ll share when I have it in my hot little hands because it’s going to be a thing of beauty!

There you have it! Suzie Salmon’s top ten, magically multiplied by the powers of Suzie :)

Thanks for letting me stop by FTW. You know you’re my all time favorite gal, and it’s been an honor to be included here!

Love,
Suzie

Top 100…Guest post!!

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Sooooo….I had a bunch of lovely ladies lined up to do some guest posts for the week that I was due with the babe.

And then, SURPRISE…

She showed up 3 weeks early.

So, the posts are here, I just wasn’t organized enough to have them posted last week! But this week, I have things somewhat under control…(LOL). I asked the ladies to write a post containing their top 10 must have items…I started a post series a while back that listed my top 100 items that I love and adore, and this is a continuation of that series…

Hello and welcome to Cheryl McMullen, designer of Double D Ranchwear…a clothing company that I have LONG been a fan of. Their line is western with a twist of fabulousness that only Double D can capture…check out their fall/winter 2011 line and get ready to start adding to your Christmas wish list!!!

Just 10?  Ok, let me narrow this down to the essentials. 

1.     Decleor Essentiel Balm – (essential is even in the name) Pricey but so worth every smear.  Developed to purify and soften the skin but, I use it on everything from cuts, burns, chapped lips, chaffing, tweezed brows , etc.   I keep a jar on my desk.

2.     Pandora Radio – just in you’ve been living in a cave, this is a music site where you can create up to 100 unique “stations” and refine them to suit your personal preferences.  Here is my Design Away station.

3.     LV Luggage – remember the old Chinese proverb, “ Buy the best, cry only once”.  My favorite “go to” piece is the Pegase 55 Business. It’s on wheels and stores easily in the overhead compartment.

4.     A Vintage Bandana – a soft vintage is best but Ralph Lauren makes some great ones too.

5.     Books, Books, Books – When I’m designing I don’t have a lot of time to read, so I download from Audible.  My favorite this year was, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, unabridged.

6.     Apple iMac  – with lightening speed Internet…..‘nuff said.

7.     A great turquoise necklace, ears and honking ring – Much like these from the Milliecent Rogers Museum.

8.     Fresh Flowers – …on my desk or bedside. Flower Girl Farms grows the most amazing blooms in the South Central Texas region.  Check her out for weddings too.

9.     My boys – Since there is no link for them, may I suggest a framed photo or two of your own precious-es. Photos are some of my favorite framing inspirations. Very creative and visually appealing.

10. NIV Bible – because it’s the Truth.

Ca-ute Giveaway!!

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I have ANOTHER giveaway!!!!

Don’t I have some darn fabulous readers with amazing talents?!?

This week’s giveaway is from Purple Banner Designs….

I ADORE their custom and ready-made baby and kids stuff…finally some farm/cattle themed baby stuff that isn’t all Holstein!!

Up for grabs is winner’s choice of either a beanie hat…

Or a baby blanket!!

These are perfect for this fall weather we are having and would be great for that new baby in your life…niece, nephew, yours, friend’s….etc. I have one in every category coming up…I will be putting in a big order soon!!!

To enter…

1- Head over to Purple Banner Design facebook page, like them and come back here and leave a comment!

2- Head over to the Purple Banner Designs website and then come back here and leave a comment about your favorite feature or product that they have!

3- Leave a comment here telling me who this will be for!!!

4- Tweet, blog or facebook about this giveaway and leave a comment here telling me so!!

Good luck! Contest will close Friday, Sept 16 at midnight!

xoxo

Cathryn

AND…if you want to put an order in…Bethany has offered a 10% discount on all orders received before Oct. 1st, and any Christmas orders need to be in by November 26th!!