Links: DIY

While I'm out of town, I thought I'd share a few DIY links I've had laying around. Whenever I see a cool DIY, I like to save it in a post and eventually I save enough to make an entire post of DIY's!! 
I like to think I'll get around to doing these someday.... and when that day comes, I'll know exactly where they are (: 
DIY A-frame tent
 Hand stamped business card ideas Braided Rug TutorialCustom pair of tap pants  25 Scarf TutorialsDesign your own leggings  Granny Square Tutorials

Summer DIY ideas (mostly shorts!): 
-DIY american flag shorts made with bleach
-Ombre bleached/distressed jean shorts
-Studded shorts
-Bow pocket on jean shorts
-Acid washed jeans

Sponsor Change

Hey sponsors! I've got a few changes in the making.
First, ads will now run for only 60 days. Because I have so many, I had to take the time down. I will email sponsors towards the end of 60 days to see if you want to renew or not. 
Second, the large sponsor spot now includes a feature post! So those that are willing to pay $5 for a large spot will now be featured some time during the month, to show them off a little ;) 
Also, I want to give a shout out to my sister! She saw my "Goals" post and has been spreading the word and  sending people to my Facebook page for more likes. I've gotten 30+ likes in the last two days! Thanks sis, you seriously rock (: 

Buffalo Bayou Photoshoot, Part 2

Here's part two!

Outfit one: bathing suit cover
Outfit two: top, skirt
Outfit three: top, shorts
Outfit four: top, shorts

And in case you wanted to know, I've decided to keep my store open since I'll be back on Tuesday. (:

So yesterday was Eliza's birthday and it was awesome! It was filled with playing, family, rainforest animals and ice cream cake! She is officially 3, guys. Crazyness. And tomorrow we leave for Californiaaaaa. I'm beyond excited and kind of overwhelmed with packing. This will be our first real road trip without any of our parents so we're making sure to be extra prepared. We've got lists and lists and more lists! Wish us luck!

P.S. Do you like the new header?! 

Goals & Dreams for 2012

I don't think I ever posted an official "goals" list for 2012. Part of the reason is because I have several... woops? Anyways, I found one last night and am surprised to have actually accomplished a few! 
Here were some of my Goals & Dreams, some personal, some blogger goals, and some business: 
1) Finish school- hmm, don't think this is happening this year2) Create 3 e-courses- Don't think this is going to happen either, I haven't even finished my first one! 3) Guest post on 5 other blogs- Done! (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)4) Start doing paid advertising on my blog- Did that too (: 5) Have at least 12 guest posts- I don't think I have 12 yet but I'm on my way! 6) Get 200 twitter followers- not yet7) Send out 6-10 products to other bloggers (for free)- I need to work on this one! 8) Get 200 followers on my blog- Did this too! Probably my proudest accomplishment, eeeee (: 9) Get 300 Facebook "likes"-almost! I'm at 214

Buffalo Bayou Photoshoot, Part 1

A few weeks ago I had the privilege of doing a photoshoot with an actual photographer and model! This was a first for me. Usually it's me photographing and friends modeling, which is fun and they usually turn out good but this was just awesome. I LOVE how they all came out. I worked with this lovely gal named Rebecca and model named Gaby (SO pretty). Warning- photo overload! All of them were awesome, I had such a hard time picking out my favorites.... so here's most of them (:  Outfit: top, shorts Outfit: top, shorts 
     Outfit: top, skirt Outfit: bathing suit coverup
Questions: Would you guys rather I put pictures from photo shoots up like this or in an online magazine/lookbook type thing? 
Also, I will be putting the store on vacation mode tomorrow night for about 2 weeks. So if you want to buy something, do it now!! You can still use SUMMERVACA to get 30% off! 
And one more thing, Eliza turns 3 tomorrow!! EEeeeeeee

Cabin 2012!!

This is what I was up to this weekend. Well not all weekend. I was supposed to stay home and work all weekend which I did all day Friday. And then cleaned and cleaned and cleaned and did homework on Saturday. But as the day went on, I decided I just couldn't miss out and traveled up to the cabin where all my friends and Brandon were. 
This is like a yearly tradition. We started going here in 2009, my senior prom. The "cabin" was our after prom. And I was pregnant. (fun and not so fun at the same time)Then the next year, 2010, the seniors decided to go again and invited some of the veterans back ;) Now it's a yearly summer tradition! 
It's basically just this little house on a buncha land with 3 lakes. It's out in the middle of no where and is heaven. 
Anyways, here are some pictures.   This picture is semi-embarrassing but I look so happy! So I couldn't leave it out. No judging please (:   And I just liked this kid's get up. Like a hipster amish guy?   they killed ducks the day before in that boat.... boys.  Is this not the cutest pup ever?! I had a surprisingly relaxing weekend. Brandon and Eliza left early on Friday (Brandon for the cabin and Eliza to her Nanna's) so I was alone all through the night and the next day. So naturally I stayed up all night and made large batches of tomato sauce and raspberry jelly! Haha, I'm lame. 
I got to work all day Friday which was really nice. I usually only get about 3 hours a day so it was nice to just go all day without interruptions. And then Saturday I slept in (so awesome) and spent my morning cleaning my house and doing homework. Then later that afternoon I headed up to the cabin where I stayed until Sunday afternoon. 
I'm not going to lie, this morning was tough. I actually didn't go to sleep until after the sun came up (around 6-7) and then was awoken around 10 by everyone that had actually gotten sleep. Eventually we all parted ways, I picked up Eliza, and went to eat some mexican food to cure my sick tum-tum. We were running on a liquid-only diet all night and morning (if you know what I mean) so mexican was just what I needed! Stuffed avocado=best hangover cure ever.
And then I drove the hour back to our house and dragged our sleepy little baby inside where I was able to sneak in a power nap before she woke back up. 
All in all, great weekend. I got some much needed alone time, did some serious work, then got to see all my friends and do some serious playing. Just what the doctor ordered! 

Winning!

GUYS, one week from today we will be traveling to California!!! I can NOT tell you how excited I am. We've been saving and saving and stressing out (majorly) trying to make this trip happen and it's almost here!   source. 
We are going to Los Angeles to visit some friends, going to the Renegade Craft Fair (finally!), and then stopping in Arizona to see my sister-in-law and family. Also, a big reason why we're going is because we are actually considering moving there!! So this trip will be a big factor in that decision. I've never been to the west coast so I hope it goes well (: 
Oh! Also, the winner to the giveaway for a $30 gift certificate to Sam Wish is..... Zuley Blue! Congrats! Email me at samwish3@gmail.com for details (: 
And one last note about the store, the 30% off sale is still going on! I think I'll leave it until I go out of town, code: SUMMERVACA