Tuesday Tutes! "How to: Fishtail Braid"

All right guys!  It's finally here!  Enjoy the first official Tuesday Tutes!  Let me know what your thoughts are and leave a comment below.  I'll be taking a vote through Instagram and Twitter (#MyHairIsMyTrademark) for the next tutorial to be posted two weeks from today. Enjoy and I'll see you guys soon!

New Year Resolutions

With the end of January near (I know I can't believe it either), I have only recently began thinking about my New Year resolutions. Usually I don't even take the time to make them, but this past year I made only one & was able to stick to it. I am proud of the outcome of Love 3 Boutique so far & know that this is only the beginning.

This year I have an entire list that I plan on sticking to. Some of them, you may think are stupid little things that don't need to be made into a resolution, but those little things are big things in my life. I feel like putting them in print & letting everyone know about them will help me to keep them.

So here we go:

1.   Save money (The Husband & I really want to buy a house!)

2.  Get on better sleep schedule (Anyone who knows me, knows I am an extreme night owl & it's extremely rare if the Husband & I go to bed at the same time.)

3.  Lose weight (I know, I know...how generic.)

4.  Pay off credit cards (We don't want any debt!)

5.  Post on blog at least 3x per wk (I'm gonna start w/ Mon-Wed-Fri).

6.  Work on Love 3 Boutique product at least 1 to 2x per wk (I am so busy all the time & when the Husband & I see each other I don't want to do anything but spend time w/ him!)

7.  Buy all family/friends Christmas by Oct. (This past year we were finished by the end of Nov. So we're shooting for earlier than that).

8.  Pay off car early (We're scheduled to be done in July!)

9. Decorate & organize cheaply (Always looking for ways to liven this place up!)

10.  Be more tidy (I'm kinda messy but I love organization, so I'm gonna kick it up a notch & start tidying up my messes.)

So here's to keeping to them!

What are some of your resolutions for this year?

Quirky Thursday

10 of my FAVORITE things!

Starting off a new year, I'm always into trying new things

and I hope that most of you are too!  So here are ten of my favorite things that if

you've never tried out...you should.

1.  LipFusion Lip Gloss- It's not only pretty but it's supposed to have "lip plumping" abilities.  Honestly, I just love the cool, tingly way my lips feel when I use it. ;)

2.  Philosophy Body Wash-  Ummm...you come out of the shower smelling like a delicious dessert (And let's be honest ladies...most men secretly want that...ha ha)

3.  Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm-  I'm what some might call a "chapstick-a-holic".  I don't go anywhere without my chapstick and go absolutely BONKERS if I accidently leave it at home.  Plus, it gives your lips that cooling sensation and I love that.

4.  Coochy Shave Cream-  Yes, I understand that some might think that the name is "crude" or "inappropriate" and to them I say, "Grow up...we're big girls now".  This stuff is AWESOME and leaves you without any razor burn anywhere.  Even your man can use it for his face, I promise that even he will love it.  Not to mention that it can also be used as a hair conditioner.  

5.  Scarves-  It's winter time and I just can't get enough of these beautiful things (just ask my husband). I wish I could have fit them all into one photo.  I wear these bad boys all year long, depending on the weight of the scarf, of course.  They're a great way to dress up something as simple as a t-shirt & jeans (which is my favorite kind of attire).  

6.  Tootsie Rolls-  If I haven't told you the tootsie roll story(s) yet...it's because I'm saving it for Valentine's Day.  

7.  Starbucks-  I'm addicted...I totally love my Gold Card and don't even wanna know how much I spend there a year.

8.  Aprons-  I wear an apron for just about everything, because if you're artistic and anything like me, you probably make a bit of a mess when you work (drives the husband nutts!)

9.  MUSIC-  I could never imagine a world without music!  It makes my heart and soul smile.  It's my escape when I need to get away and the thing that makes me happiest in life, second to my husband, of course.  Sometimes a single note can give me a chill.  Music is a connection that I never want to lose, whether it's singing along to an overplayed song on the radio or just belting out my favorite musical, music just always feels like home.

10. Hair Accessories-  If it's not obvious enough...I love them!  I feel like they're a way of getting that inner child out and a really fun way to just express yourself!  

I hope that you have a WONDERFUL Thursday and maybe try something new today.

What are some of your favorite things?

I Can't Do The Long Division Someone Do The Math...

 

What I'm Wearing:  

* Mossimo Top

* Ralph Lauren Jeans

* Steve Madden Wedges 

* Assorted Jewelry from DOTS

*  Lyrics:  "Wordplay" by Jason Mraz

Happy Hump Day Folks!

Timely Tuesdays: DIY Notebook Paper Artwork

Alright, so today we are going to be creating some artwork for any room in your house.  The supplies you're going to need for this project are:

• Canvas (size of your choosing)
• Notebook Paper
• Hot Glue Gun
• Spray Paint (color of your choosing)

 ( I re-purposed an old canvas, so I used white paint as a primer to cover it )

 

So this is what it looked like before painting it with the green paint.

This is the final product

I hope that you guys like it!  If you make one, send me a link to a photo...I'd love to see what you come up with!

Case of The Mondays: Weekend Wrap Up

So, I went into my weekend knowing what was going on.  I had a birthday girl's night out for one of my "Besties" and I was pretty excited about it because it had a dress up theme, Jerseylicious.  Now even though I have never seen the show, I am a sucker for dressing up!  [My birthday party this year is a Nerdolution theme!]  But late on Friday night my husband dropped a little bomb on me that leaves us a little strapped for cash (I swear I have the worst luck with vehicles).  So I was unable to go out with the girls.  

To salvage my weekend I decide to work on items that I will be selling at my FIRST BOOTH!!!  I am super excited about this.  It's kind of a small venue, but I don't even care!  [I'll share the event with you soon ;)]  While planning out what I was going to be working on, I texted back and forth with another friend and found out the she needed to find a baby shower gift for someone.  So, since I absolutely LOVE to make diaper cakes, I offer my services.  So instead of being out at a club all dressed up with the girls, I spent Saturday night at my place teaching my friend how to make a diaper cake.  This made my night not such a bust, [I mean, my nights are never a bust as long as they're spent with my hubby!] but you get what I'm saying.  Plus I was able to get one cute bag made as well.

So, how did you spend your weekend?