IKAT.

Happy Wednesday! I'm once again linking up with The Vintage Apple for "Oh How Pinteresting Wednesday"!

I'm calling it now -- there's a new kid on the block, and it's the new chevron. Let me introduce you to ikat . I must say, I love chevron, like really love it , but I think it's safe to say that I have officially found a new love. I am dying over how insanely good ikat looks in a house. It seriously goes with everything!

I think it's time for chevron to move over, because I could decorate my entire house in ikat -- please tell me I'm not the only one. Are you loving ikat as much as me?

xo!

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AND
one of my favorite blogs just got a facelift from Pink Elephant Designs, go check out Kimberly from
A Night Owl & leave her some love!

NAUTICALLY OBSESSED.

I feel like I'm cheating on chevron, but I cannot get enough of stripes and the whole nautical theme.

It's perfect for summer, and I love how nautical accessories make a home look so masculine.

AND let me just say, I cannot get enough of seabags!! For those of you who don't know, they are recycled sails turned into fabulous bags, I know great idea! You can check them out here: http://www.seabags.com/

xo!

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AND THE WINNER IS...

Once again, sorry I have neglected you so much lately, but thank-you all so much for entering my very first giveaway, I am so thrilled with the number of people who entered, AND I reached over 100 followers , so thank-you thank-you thank-you!!

Now for the moment most of you have been waiting for...

CONGRATS LINDSEY! I will be contacting you via e-mail, so be on the look out!

Thank-you all so much & thank-you to Ashlyn for hosting my giveaway on her blog!

Can't wait for my next giveaway!

xo

A GIVEAWAY

I am SO excited! I'm hosting my first ever giveaway, so go check it out over at

Let it Be Beautiful

The giveaway ends March 21st! Good Luck!

xo

N E O N.

I'm doing my very first link up with The Vintage Apple for "Oh Pinteresting Wednesday" + I'm super excited!

I feel like I'm cheating though, because I went on a pinning frenzy just for the purpose of this post. I've been seriously slacking on my pinning game. Anyways, I'm dying over all this neon that's been going on lately -- 80s flashback anyone ?! I love how bright, and fresh it is, reminding me of how close we are to summer, and how good all this looks against tan skin! Here are a few of my favorite neon finds:

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We are half way through the work week -- thank goodness! Happy Wednesday!

xo

MONOGRAM MADNESS!

I love monograms, from monogrammed sheets, to iphone covers, to jewelry -- I love it all!

Lately I have been on the hunt for a springy monogrammed iPad wallpaper, and after searching and searching, I have yet to find one I'm in love with. So, I made my own, and I'm sharing with you!

I didn't want to make all the letters in the alphabet, but I am happy to create more letters and upload them for you to use, just leave me a comment below with the letter you want! AND for those of you who don't have an iPad, I also have an iPhone wallpaper for you!

To use: open up in iPad, click to save to photos, set as wallpaper and lock screen.

To use: open up in iPhone, click to save to photos, set as wallpaper and lock screen.
Happy Tuesday, hope you have a great day!

xo
Disclaimer: The saving instructions are how to save these images while on either your iPad or iPhone, I apologize for not having step-by-step instructions on how to save these images via other sources, or other computers.

UPDATED: New letters added! CLICK MORE in the bottom corner to view!

CONGRATS! + A LAUNCH

Happy Monday!

Sorry I have neglected you all for the past week, work has gotten the best of me, but I am back in action! I hope you all had a great weekend, I am literally busting at the seams , I have two important announcements and I cannot wait to tell you, so here it goes!

So, this past weekend, after dating for two years, moving in with each other and living together, traveling together, spending holidays together, the whole nine yards... I can finally announce that one of my best friends is engaged!

I'm one of those people who dies a little inside from excitement every time I hear something great has happened to one of my closest friends. I am so giddy and happy for Julie, I can remember when my husband proposed to me and it was such a special moment that I will never forget.

I met Julie through my husband and we instantly hit it off, with a love for design, and similar tastes in jewelry and purses, as well as fashion, we were meant to be friends! Julie was my mistress of ceremonies in my wedding, and since day one, we have been obsessing over Julie's future engagement ring to her wedding dress to her invitations, the list goes on and on... So you can imagine how excited we both were when I finally got "the call" from Julie about being engaged!
So, future Mrs. Wampler, I am beyond happy for you, my heart is literally overflowing with joy for you and Jason. We officially can stop texting each other pictures of engagement rings that we are currently swooning over, and we can stop guessing when Jason will act like he's interested in proposing. You will make such a stunning bride, I can't wait to see you on your wedding day!

And now for my shameless plug, Julie is a huge foodie, and author of the food blog Table for Two , you can visit her blog here : http://www.tablefortwoblog.com/ , she has some amazing recipes, so stop by and give her some love!

Julie-- I'm so happy for you! Congrats mama!

For my second announcement, I'm very excited to launch a new part of my blog:

I have been asked by people if I am available to design logos, headers, business cards, postcards, buttons, etc, and I can now say YES! I am launching a new addition to my blog called The Pink Elephant Designs! Click the link at the top of my page to view my portfolio & for more information! I'm currently working with Emily from Derng, you can visit her etsy shop HERE -- I am dying over all of her jewelry, and so happy she is allowing me to work with her. I will be giving away one of her pieces in a future giveaway so stay tuned! Emily's jewelry sells fast, so go get some now!

If you are interested in working with the pink elephant designs, please contact me at emily@thepinkelephantblog.com, for more information!

I also now have a button! Feel free to grab it! :)

xo