tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31628727987820349482024-03-06T00:45:32.997-08:00Alean Simone StyleAlean Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180228912609245812noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162872798782034948.post-71344060348829894192014-02-22T12:00:00.001-08:002014-02-22T12:00:58.108-08:00Saturday shopping trip<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div style='width:720px;margin:0 auto'><div style='position:relative;'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/saturday_shopping_trip/set?.embedder=1520691&.svc=blogger&id=114294210' target='_blank'><img force='1' border='0' height='845' title='Saturday shopping trip' src='http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/uvOZfOz2iNzaXAKUSfDw/cid/114294210/id/vhdbC-yb4xG2-UNRmu7EJQ/size/c720x845.jpg' alt='Saturday shopping trip' width='720'/></a></div></div><br/><div style='text-align:center'><small><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/saturday_shopping_trip/set?.embedder=1520691&.svc=blogger&id=114294210' target='_blank'>Saturday shopping trip</a> by <a href='http://aleansimone.polyvore.com/?.embedder=1520691&.svc=blogger' target='_blank'>aleansimone</a> featuring <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/lightweight_sweaters/shop?query=lightweight+sweaters' target='_blank'>lightweight sweaters</a></small></div></div>Alean Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180228912609245812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162872798782034948.post-37013776419475869812014-02-18T14:28:00.002-08:002014-02-18T14:45:22.121-08:00Dreams can come true<br />
I wrote this in 2010... unfortunately I lost 60 pounds and gave up. I've since gained that back and more... I am re-posting an excerpt from the original article,"The Road to a Beautiful Life" published 6/22/10, because I am re-inspired to start making some healthy changes in my life and hopefully get back some of the joy and freedom I have lost. I hope this inspires you to make healthy choices as well.<br />
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Over
the years I have been a plus size advocate, a fashion consultant and
wardrobe stylist and I have resigned myself to be a happy, healthy and
vibrant plus size woman, BBW whatever you want to call it. a happy fat
girl. I wanted to show the world that a big woman can be happy confident
and secure... and well dressed ;). For years I was happy and energetic
and content at a size 20. I had an accident that hurt my spine and my
hips and I have gone from being a size 20 to a 26. I still tried to be
that girl... happy.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoiwXW01Nx87Wi5RQmYQhnfJ767J8wact3kbIwJpP1PeX1CMVfbwH2Y3e9-0ET8PVBTP1RPW439Bob6hx7QLpCjM9VpvbVKpPlnp66zAqxlHulE_42B9EilC5FX_SSTdJjEr55YxNyF34C/s1600/dreams+do+come+true.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoiwXW01Nx87Wi5RQmYQhnfJ767J8wact3kbIwJpP1PeX1CMVfbwH2Y3e9-0ET8PVBTP1RPW439Bob6hx7QLpCjM9VpvbVKpPlnp66zAqxlHulE_42B9EilC5FX_SSTdJjEr55YxNyF34C/s1600/dreams+do+come+true.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a>But in the back of my mind there
were little disappointments. Times where I would realize that every pound
I gained was like loosing another a piece of myself. I couldn't hike
up a mountain like I used to. Traveling has become harder. I cant walk
for hours and hours and explore a city. There are times I long for a Chanel suit or a Marc Jacobs dress and know it will never happen.
Knowing I cant ride a horse like I used to, or ride a bike as far as I
would like to go. I know I want children and the doctor told me how my
weight would prevent me from becoming pregnant, <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">I want to get married</span></span>
and be the most beautiful person in the wedding party...<span style="font-size: large;"> but </span><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">I know that
the dress selection for girls like me is like looking for fine china at Walmart</span></span>.</span> And if I did have kids how sad will it be, If i can't run
around with them and play. I refused to think about all of these things I
had lost. I chose to make the best of what I had. I know a lot of it is
because of my injury it just takes time to heal, but my weight isn't
helping the healing process and it's the weight that makes me look
different than I did. Makes people stare. Makes me feel socially awkward
and unwelcome. Makes me feel heavy.. and makes my jeans dig into my
skin and leave red marks. I don't want to live this way... indefinably.<br />
<br />
Maya
Angelou once said "to survive is necessary, to thrive is elegant." I
want to thrive. I want to be happy and to see all my dreams come true. I don't want to live the rest of my life with the expectancy of an early
death. I choose life and life more abundantly. I fear I may fail but I'm going to try. If we are faithful to
pursue good, God is faithful to complete that work in us. My body is my
temple so the Lord said and as I sat in church and listened for the call
of missionaries to go to Haiti to help the poor my spirit felt
moved to serve and realized my body would prevent me from really being a
help to them. I felt, I would just slow everyone down and be an extra
burden to the team and that's when I realized what I had done to my
body. When The body interrupts the call of the lord on your life. When it
prevents you from finding true love and enjoying the things you love,
Fashion... the outdoors... travel... It's time to make a BIG change.<br />
<br />
In pursuit of my hopes
and dreams and all the hopes I put aside in the trash can of impossibility. I am going to change my life. Someone told me that if I
lost the weight they would buy me a Chanel handbag. This has always been
a dream of mine to own one so we will see. I will
bring you updates and thoughts from my journey. I am still the happy
confident woman, I will still bring you style advice and continue to
feature plus size women.<br />
<br />
I hope my
story and complete honesty encourages you to take the necessary steps
toward a happy life whatever it looks like for you. Freedom is having
the ability to choose your own path. The feminist movement was meant to
give women options to work if they wanted to or needed to. We often
defend our choices by putting down others choices. That is not and will
never be my heart for you. Be you, be happy just be honest about what
that means for you and do not settle for anything less than exactly what
you want.Alean Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180228912609245812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162872798782034948.post-17852316190740481332014-01-31T10:36:00.001-08:002014-01-31T10:47:13.109-08:00Trend alert: cut out booties<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Bkdl8LLc6-9SY3wMulSmF7BEKawDe5CvXrDSjIAm3SOOi0oA4RTNv-iGUgltQG5KGKQzVLaSt5qj3dd0TGE-lKEFwT2Wn6SevBI7ZdHx-jRS_RDF_Tk6RHepN41ostP3yYToQmV7EV9h/s640/blogger-image--381828235.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Bkdl8LLc6-9SY3wMulSmF7BEKawDe5CvXrDSjIAm3SOOi0oA4RTNv-iGUgltQG5KGKQzVLaSt5qj3dd0TGE-lKEFwT2Wn6SevBI7ZdHx-jRS_RDF_Tk6RHepN41ostP3yYToQmV7EV9h/s640/blogger-image--381828235.jpg"></div><br></div>Is it a shoe? Is it a boot? Is it a sandle? No! It's a cut-out bootie and Whatever it is it's HOT!!! There are sooo many styles and options I wish I could have them all.<div><br></div><div>I love wearing cowboy boots with summer dresses or shorts. Cut out booties give you a great alternative. They will look cute with a casual outfit such as jeans and a tee or add some edge when paired with a dress. I'm in love with the tobacco cage booties and the red ones. Maybe I'll be my own sweet heart and treat myself for valentines day :)</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>All of the styles pictured below are available at Nordstrom.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbK0pSXEpHN_SSDAItmqCpgEP-tsiLhiuFFg0dpab7M00CpBc4ZWgIYlAHnHmlYjm4wNNgkEaa-Oc-IM2h1vFriZAnY2s2cIO00Su6t_2E_qfYt9vnbCl064Cj1yYbt_MVerpj7UlsogRY/s640/blogger-image-1253701192.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbK0pSXEpHN_SSDAItmqCpgEP-tsiLhiuFFg0dpab7M00CpBc4ZWgIYlAHnHmlYjm4wNNgkEaa-Oc-IM2h1vFriZAnY2s2cIO00Su6t_2E_qfYt9vnbCl064Cj1yYbt_MVerpj7UlsogRY/s640/blogger-image-1253701192.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqVNktsHzBPveCSm0dD3F2nEzmqkVsBpsS-sMZKOrLYQYDmVQGX6NmBUnK-pd47tbLSaXZNoKIV8W6vzrKxGt8B8buz0Exl6jr3iAWkzxCrxKvzlmrjl3T0n-s-B2lMBh1bn1joRMBcKzU/s640/blogger-image-499488.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqVNktsHzBPveCSm0dD3F2nEzmqkVsBpsS-sMZKOrLYQYDmVQGX6NmBUnK-pd47tbLSaXZNoKIV8W6vzrKxGt8B8buz0Exl6jr3iAWkzxCrxKvzlmrjl3T0n-s-B2lMBh1bn1joRMBcKzU/s640/blogger-image-499488.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0NAg1DFkIbuUUD4HAid8MkE_13aa6yOQ11sRPYXxBbLtV3C1Ta71eNEC-l6xz9bpW__9cYLCl2-r6qw8NoxOy-iDop2lXkxHaCunt6XGI3AxddvD15J9laZCo67jlc4-vmL0xX38k9yTX/s640/blogger-image--174423313.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0NAg1DFkIbuUUD4HAid8MkE_13aa6yOQ11sRPYXxBbLtV3C1Ta71eNEC-l6xz9bpW__9cYLCl2-r6qw8NoxOy-iDop2lXkxHaCunt6XGI3AxddvD15J9laZCo67jlc4-vmL0xX38k9yTX/s640/blogger-image--174423313.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkS8iF_3mGsfX2vCP4z70vrlmva_dkHLEVovBEQjgo0ds6jljotfLEsTBabbL03HIFIQx-tDuszngGLqBPvFeTf733KX0lwUAVmdS45RkMnWXWABNaJ8dUs_enbhV3PmgURxPrspyVvtk1/s640/blogger-image--1632976721.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkS8iF_3mGsfX2vCP4z70vrlmva_dkHLEVovBEQjgo0ds6jljotfLEsTBabbL03HIFIQx-tDuszngGLqBPvFeTf733KX0lwUAVmdS45RkMnWXWABNaJ8dUs_enbhV3PmgURxPrspyVvtk1/s640/blogger-image--1632976721.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am in love with the shoeTie version these look like pumps iwirh some edge. I think these are lady like and very sexy... Even office appropriate. kinda like business in the front party in the back... The mullet of shoes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKNy3wKRDpwSIW3-nJSDx_POq9mj9tEh-tENogBHBFuU1RAk1QctSya9QTdoBhUj0-Xe3uCbIZlv60tz8Bsb0WIIhR_3MHcTFLjcamDez2OTPiHd1oXe8486BkDpVKrJ08A-96-oQNjAXF/s640/blogger-image--1699053268.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKNy3wKRDpwSIW3-nJSDx_POq9mj9tEh-tENogBHBFuU1RAk1QctSya9QTdoBhUj0-Xe3uCbIZlv60tz8Bsb0WIIhR_3MHcTFLjcamDez2OTPiHd1oXe8486BkDpVKrJ08A-96-oQNjAXF/s640/blogger-image--1699053268.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinjOiXriq49Cfya2AbQJUpmALSifQffw9ikc6WKdAT29rAtEk8ItBVUAo5tkBpNhT_WkeZIx_UWsU9x7OC_9mTJl4ZUSHPCGkj-7DWmwdr7ogDT2dU8I8nZeZ0l23KMV48MrzniKReLF7s/s640/blogger-image-450378484.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinjOiXriq49Cfya2AbQJUpmALSifQffw9ikc6WKdAT29rAtEk8ItBVUAo5tkBpNhT_WkeZIx_UWsU9x7OC_9mTJl4ZUSHPCGkj-7DWmwdr7ogDT2dU8I8nZeZ0l23KMV48MrzniKReLF7s/s640/blogger-image-450378484.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq76PrR2AcGOf74P3Qo21AorvpUqU1zGP1sy7cO31BwiHd2hDvvaM7RWyQ3QQJtkZ6Pqvg_Zd0H_TqC-e9cYYIH2ApJIXx-CPn6xZAjENwQl40wh7DoVWlk1HbhCbh1QF3rBysFvtCfAAB/s640/blogger-image-1363392839.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq76PrR2AcGOf74P3Qo21AorvpUqU1zGP1sy7cO31BwiHd2hDvvaM7RWyQ3QQJtkZ6Pqvg_Zd0H_TqC-e9cYYIH2ApJIXx-CPn6xZAjENwQl40wh7DoVWlk1HbhCbh1QF3rBysFvtCfAAB/s640/blogger-image-1363392839.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have these the hardware is shiny and looks very expensive... These are by Jeffery Cambell. They run a little small so go a size up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMeLOJoS1J4szwx5AzsZKhWGR0N8KpJ56da9ER3NABypkIPOOGApkYXDjW8igaJht_OJOJNx4mAMOH0DkypcQ5pHjhLpZ7UzQRh_X_H43-WYfhzC6upm0EtnyklTyY21RKUchYFw7-mVaf/s640/blogger-image--34578368.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMeLOJoS1J4szwx5AzsZKhWGR0N8KpJ56da9ER3NABypkIPOOGApkYXDjW8igaJht_OJOJNx4mAMOH0DkypcQ5pHjhLpZ7UzQRh_X_H43-WYfhzC6upm0EtnyklTyY21RKUchYFw7-mVaf/s640/blogger-image--34578368.jpg"></a></div>I love the tobacco ones above.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If you need a wide width version. Torrid has these sexy little numbers in black and grey faux suede. </div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdYBrihGqlGm1GpTDzc0WHX5WFmNeaztqOBNxEMhKKi2a0Bvjb9B3AER3sdW_iVf4dJuj_zwwzIPLYxzejO0IsZF9sDezOIM8U02r9mQJ_GGhUh9FlZpVkHtocVU81JEfmZIDHAt3EIhtV/s640/blogger-image-768956421.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdYBrihGqlGm1GpTDzc0WHX5WFmNeaztqOBNxEMhKKi2a0Bvjb9B3AER3sdW_iVf4dJuj_zwwzIPLYxzejO0IsZF9sDezOIM8U02r9mQJ_GGhUh9FlZpVkHtocVU81JEfmZIDHAt3EIhtV/s640/blogger-image-768956421.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Alean Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180228912609245812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162872798782034948.post-74432371380618630782014-01-31T10:34:00.001-08:002014-01-31T10:34:20.291-08:00Color in the work place<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsejxtoWVrhhBKXnpS8gS78Kd9eVALHgwgg4PQyOJ8pyIlXLojB4pCKqY8o0ieKYQ8EMao7ins8dPSrkYxMumvnOjP8bKbn2iKLOwvGLNjYJNnHNj_DvftVD8f9pNhTWRFEBTVw1_U51H/s640/blogger-image--867582177.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsejxtoWVrhhBKXnpS8gS78Kd9eVALHgwgg4PQyOJ8pyIlXLojB4pCKqY8o0ieKYQ8EMao7ins8dPSrkYxMumvnOjP8bKbn2iKLOwvGLNjYJNnHNj_DvftVD8f9pNhTWRFEBTVw1_U51H/s640/blogger-image--867582177.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div>Oregon is really drab this time of year the sky is grey and the leaves have all fallen off the trees. Most Oregonians take to wearing neutrals with their rain parkas. The office staple here seems to be khakis, . Not the beautiful crisp chinos, but the bad, ill fitting, pleated variety. Ug! <div><br></div><div>I have been looking for a job and everyone I'm competing against wore black to the last several interviews. I have a colorful personality. So that should be reflected in my wardrobe choices. This weeks focus was on color. I certainly stood out from the rest of the candidate pool. But I think that have me an advantage I had one of the HR directors ask me about my MK bag. Another person remembered me from a provirus interview and commented that I have great taste<div><br></div><div>If color intimidates you ask yourself these simple questions. Do you have a signature color? Do you know what colors look good on you? Start with your favorite color and go from there.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn-SEUgW0TiQTQM0OwSufJreE4bvqreT4ZdVc99o8mOMWnhk7OE7QuTkF0xRYQHBC1LVRUCby0WUUzUrgPoqFwrpobh8JjkJo0X0-GicSgnB8WTrAdRtIIxYYNDNXdJMkCJEBlw0SXQHS0/s640/blogger-image-62920714.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn-SEUgW0TiQTQM0OwSufJreE4bvqreT4ZdVc99o8mOMWnhk7OE7QuTkF0xRYQHBC1LVRUCby0WUUzUrgPoqFwrpobh8JjkJo0X0-GicSgnB8WTrAdRtIIxYYNDNXdJMkCJEBlw0SXQHS0/s640/blogger-image-62920714.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>My favorite colors are pinks, teals and yellow. My signature color is pink. It is the color I get most often complemented on when I wear it and when people see something hot pink they think if me. My favorite lipstick is a gorgeous hot pink MAC "girl about town," it totally reminds me of gossip girl. </div><div><br></div><div>To start wearing more color select a neautral color. Grey, black, white, cream, tan, olive green, or navy. Then select a color that complements your neutral . You can wear orange with navy or white for a preppy look. Or pink with black. Teals with greys ect. The idea is to slowly add in color in pops until you feel comfortable. Color blocking is fun. If you have a navy blue suit you can wear it with an orange blouse. Don't be afraid to experiment.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVXAR2YEvOS2ZSRGa0FsFHWVhOBrc7_tatZ8JT5U7_RghK259ccoBXMBTC6D9mp6Q7htLveQ94Eo6D_ZaTHVRiMwRrDFsUwnguPi3KlmNHLrRzhV5d7C6QAAx96mqP0gjm7bw2OkSSdHA3/s640/blogger-image--490032641.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVXAR2YEvOS2ZSRGa0FsFHWVhOBrc7_tatZ8JT5U7_RghK259ccoBXMBTC6D9mp6Q7htLveQ94Eo6D_ZaTHVRiMwRrDFsUwnguPi3KlmNHLrRzhV5d7C6QAAx96mqP0gjm7bw2OkSSdHA3/s640/blogger-image--490032641.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Select a neutral that works for your coloring and life style. Neutrals are so boring when you wear them head to toe no one wants to eat plain oatmeal for breakfast everyday or stare at a drab you! My skin is khaki so when I wear it I look awful. So I flat out refuse. I <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">can however wear navy, grey, cream and olive green as neutrals. My favorite neutral is charcoal grey because it is most often marbled or heatherd and does not show the dog hair that I battle with everyday. It is also almost black so it pairs with everything. I am of the impression that black is just as hard to care for as white. Both show stains mercilessly. While white yellows with age black fades. I tend to not buy anything black unless it passes the hand swipe test. I take a few dog hairs and place them on the garment if I swipe my hand once and they don't fly off its a waste of money, I'll never wear it. I'm loving the faux leather skirts and tops that are available right now. They add some edge to florals and will look great for evenings. And the dog hair doesn't stick. </span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I hope my thoughts inspire you to wear color and let your personality shine. </div><div><br></div><div>Look for outfit of the day posts on Instagram @aleansimone #aleansimone #aleansimonestyle #inspirationforabeautifullife <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5FEMHrZFBTwvG8gsZAbsW5KQLijD3ymZBa2Iw3DgOFSm_h-P3k6LiNLZPTa4D2IlUaj33fDPRLdCelwt4Z__wgzwQxlwCGTY_Pq2JlmluJujKJG3q5oIGcHn1mRDJModK0GldUux26el7/s640/blogger-image--920801878.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5FEMHrZFBTwvG8gsZAbsW5KQLijD3ymZBa2Iw3DgOFSm_h-P3k6LiNLZPTa4D2IlUaj33fDPRLdCelwt4Z__wgzwQxlwCGTY_Pq2JlmluJujKJG3q5oIGcHn1mRDJModK0GldUux26el7/s640/blogger-image--920801878.jpg"></a></div><br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYY_TsWDVwseXOU7Vy1-uHzCDsDooAbZet-HWjGi3zB33Cmp5RdtZsHKMrQPkK-C_yxwOYGucAEUIQEfN349BnaYbWMP3grzZh1zTeU4k8l0c7VSL5RQb4bOKGBpeqkMlHP6gOpywCOtjw/s640/blogger-image--84632346.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYY_TsWDVwseXOU7Vy1-uHzCDsDooAbZet-HWjGi3zB33Cmp5RdtZsHKMrQPkK-C_yxwOYGucAEUIQEfN349BnaYbWMP3grzZh1zTeU4k8l0c7VSL5RQb4bOKGBpeqkMlHP6gOpywCOtjw/s640/blogger-image--84632346.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div> </div></div></div>Alean Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180228912609245812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162872798782034948.post-87112153120975305282014-01-07T14:53:00.001-08:002014-02-15T22:35:12.487-08:00Service Ad: Clutter buster New Years special rates<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVbRM6ZhBUdgDXnebcVzRAQ1eFTN5F44Ytm8Rw4EA_bXXQutln8mqKxBLcA2Hr1yrZK6LciKhTgConAysAdiAUrh2bKQ3n6e2maMNQYGzR5sG5IW7WnFJeFAbcrOxtzSPYQM-ZuI_4JcYy/s640/blogger-image--557638707.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVbRM6ZhBUdgDXnebcVzRAQ1eFTN5F44Ytm8Rw4EA_bXXQutln8mqKxBLcA2Hr1yrZK6LciKhTgConAysAdiAUrh2bKQ3n6e2maMNQYGzR5sG5IW7WnFJeFAbcrOxtzSPYQM-ZuI_4JcYy/s640/blogger-image--557638707.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div>This service is available to residents in Portland OR, PDX/ Beaverton/ Vancouver metro areas.<div><br></div><div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I am the clutter buster. If you have clutter, piles of paper, an over stuffed garage or a non- functional closet. I can help you.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">My standard rate is $25 an hour for clearing "clean" clutter and creating an organized space. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I am offering a special rate for your New Years resolution and spring cleaning goals. $40 includes a consultation, a two hour organizing session, removal and drop off of usable donations to local charities and my helpful tips for maintaining the organization of your new functional spaces. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This offer is valid now through May. This is a $10 savings. This offer is only available for clean clutter* see below for information on hoarding and hazardous conditions.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">If the home has a large hoard , excessive dust, pet hair, pet waste, mold or mildew issues, strong odors or safety hazards I charge $50 an hr. These services are offered in four session installments; as these types of projects tend to take planning and more time and energy to complete. In addition hazardous hoards also require special equipment and ventilation.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> I can set up an assessment with you prior to beginning work. We will work together to create a safe place for you and create a plan of attack.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I can also work with you to develop tools and skills to keep your home organized.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I have tips and photo's of my work on my blog if you would like to check it out, click the link below.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">http://aleansimone.blogspot.com/2013/02/getting-organized-for-new-year.html</span></div></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Alean Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180228912609245812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162872798782034948.post-43337980246815711692014-01-07T04:11:00.001-08:002014-01-07T05:32:36.228-08:00From Intentional design to intentional living<div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY96MMMrpBBWJseSxAvdAoNwzbkNi_LigCBbrYmH3AKHz9BphnAbjSJlNowj14IrvuNn_39a9dxagW-a_cNprOIMktgt6JYrTa-TsmNRwyOifoMUgXonPHO9M1VB_IqM952xMzxCCwtKKW/s640/blogger-image-882447039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY96MMMrpBBWJseSxAvdAoNwzbkNi_LigCBbrYmH3AKHz9BphnAbjSJlNowj14IrvuNn_39a9dxagW-a_cNprOIMktgt6JYrTa-TsmNRwyOifoMUgXonPHO9M1VB_IqM952xMzxCCwtKKW/s640/blogger-image-882447039.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';">I always say to create the beautiful space you want you have to be willing to let go of all the ugliness. As a desugner I have to make cuts. I streamline clutter to reduce the visual impairments and distractions from the room In order to maximize the impact of the design aesthetic I want to accomplish. </div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';"><br></div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';">This concept applies to our inner self and overall wellness of a person as well. There's a lot of noise and emotional clutter out there. Beauty for ashes is not just about making the outside of ourselves beautiful, but it's about the entire lifestyle. It is a philosophy of intentional living. </div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';"><br></div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';">When designing a space or styling an event I intentionally select items you'll use that are visually rewarding as well as practical. Both form and function are equally important for a beautiful and accessible space.</div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';"><br></div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';">In fashion this is also true. Shoes can be extremely beautiful and push the envelope in sculptural heights, but if you can't walk in them you've missed the entire point of "shoes."</div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';"><br></div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';">I am practicing Intentional living in my personal life as well. It means I do everything for its intrinsic purpose and seek the desired outcome. </div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';"><br></div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';">It's like when you play basketball and you make a shot. If you visualize the ball going in the hoop, most often it will. That focused energy makes your body and mind work together so perfectly that the ball automatically goes in. There I used a sports metaphor for the first time in my life... Did I score some points?</div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';"><br></div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';">Intentionality sometimes means I have to put dating in my back pocket. I'm content enough as I am without a man. I'm not co-dependent and I don't need to be rescued. I hope for a life partner someday, but I will not become consumed by this pursuit. </div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';"><br></div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';">I have goals and accomplishments to focus on. I will not settle for anything less than I deserve. I will not settle for a distraction. I am looking for something that adds value, peace, joy, encouragement and beauty to my life.</div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';"><br></div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';">I want to glorify god in my life and I need someone whose goal is equally yoked with mine and going in the direction of that pursuit.</div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';"><br></div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';">Dating is anything but casual. It may be casual to you, but you can't control how the other person will feel. </div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';"><br></div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';">Dating is time consuming, emotionally consuming and I have realized it is not wise to go around investing in people who nonchalantly occupy their time with "casual dating." That enterprise is rooted in selfishness and ego. When did we as a culture become so cavalier about using each other for our own gratification? No thanks, I'm saving my energy and sanity for my self and the future person I'm going to spend the rest of my life with. </div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';"><br></div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';">I do take things slow, and I'm looking for good qualities that show me someone's worth my time and attention. </div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';"><br></div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';">Dating should be fun and light, but it should be intentional. You should be asking yourself if this person is compatible as a partner in life and be in a position and if an age where you are ready to begin working to build your life with someone. Not, simply dating for sport or entertainment purposes.</div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';"><br></div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';">I hope this post inspires, encourages and blesses you in your pursuit of truth and a beautiful life. Aleansimone.blogspot.com</div></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFe_KIpD9bPIcoeU1D2Fhot54FCL1qkaW4_S1rGD9XgK0xqzOImgMa9MC2gLkZOGnsGsIkk1mP0p7Afd2UwOotHAvyHwtTrLTud4263HDualVXrcczvjwxQBfK_Z80eevGKVjUGgw5tjs_/s640/blogger-image-2120741505.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFe_KIpD9bPIcoeU1D2Fhot54FCL1qkaW4_S1rGD9XgK0xqzOImgMa9MC2gLkZOGnsGsIkk1mP0p7Afd2UwOotHAvyHwtTrLTud4263HDualVXrcczvjwxQBfK_Z80eevGKVjUGgw5tjs_/s640/blogger-image-2120741505.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Alean Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180228912609245812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162872798782034948.post-54320528198186579822013-11-27T07:21:00.001-08:002013-12-17T08:18:50.183-08:00The broke bank gift guideIf your like me you probably started shopping for Christmas gifts last January. I tend I plan ahead. If you didn't and your just getting started you may find that cash is running a little tight. I am a huge fan of the dollar store. If you know how to look and you have a little imagination you can turn dollar store finds into special gifts. Here are a few if my ideas.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdNXTnPAOTSCxk3bS0jNaF6ExpDbhvIHWfzgD-zrYqeR3Xgv7T64hmYwvKh-cF7Tx9qxyTegNYuoaL2_HEhB7jgtpS5-IEhGk9Gd0d6A1J9iTVc6p5lS6R46HnVXGXnwRFRt17KcXNUdbY/s640/blogger-image-1020569994.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdNXTnPAOTSCxk3bS0jNaF6ExpDbhvIHWfzgD-zrYqeR3Xgv7T64hmYwvKh-cF7Tx9qxyTegNYuoaL2_HEhB7jgtpS5-IEhGk9Gd0d6A1J9iTVc6p5lS6R46HnVXGXnwRFRt17KcXNUdbY/s640/blogger-image-1020569994.jpg"></a></div>Buy these popcorn buckets and a variety if popcorn options like kettle corn or cheese popcorn. Add the recipients favorite candy too. Then go through your DVD collection and re-gift DVDs you have watched. Or if you have the cash buy a movie you know they will enjoy.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBnu3_QRqOI77seBo4COoNQePl4UHkv-syrbV4HlGpEUchm_WPVSrMrk3dXcVZ3Mtlr37tr9l2wx6xl7vKAYEnQkprF6r3t2pDQuDh43KJCaBjoVmRy36UTxzcz_sTRm3e-LzJe8cE5eA2/s640/blogger-image-555385992.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBnu3_QRqOI77seBo4COoNQePl4UHkv-syrbV4HlGpEUchm_WPVSrMrk3dXcVZ3Mtlr37tr9l2wx6xl7vKAYEnQkprF6r3t2pDQuDh43KJCaBjoVmRy36UTxzcz_sTRm3e-LzJe8cE5eA2/s640/blogger-image-555385992.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For the dog lover the dollar store has many cute toys and novelty bones. These jars are probably only around for the holidays so snatch them up. You can buy treats and bones to fill them and give them to your furry friends. I also recently saw the mot adorable tee shirts for dogs at the dollar store. See below. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiw4Kqy9b1Ie_CiuydqicHn7lCdqKTi0mmIdtwSwsBZ9gHSE_h9ts1eIcDHEcuAkGsB7L4gnkrBtHsV3buquV1y5k_RnobneCbh5fmxE0sX3ZK3rjOzkUvHWKWnE6Bm1eQB16Vzx3hU2fX/s640/blogger-image--792049309.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiw4Kqy9b1Ie_CiuydqicHn7lCdqKTi0mmIdtwSwsBZ9gHSE_h9ts1eIcDHEcuAkGsB7L4gnkrBtHsV3buquV1y5k_RnobneCbh5fmxE0sX3ZK3rjOzkUvHWKWnE6Bm1eQB16Vzx3hU2fX/s640/blogger-image--792049309.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiVJtA9264n-porykMxm76BCcswbil-iGtSLPfCpU0giw-FHkC4IDyN4D6oxO-fkQci7jHd95RssfXX7lmHyP1YNnsq4REkl5mSJ2Y6s82BIBW_gvyPG0rCo4DABmk41yO_tPOBTYqIdUQ/s640/blogger-image-959491486.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiVJtA9264n-porykMxm76BCcswbil-iGtSLPfCpU0giw-FHkC4IDyN4D6oxO-fkQci7jHd95RssfXX7lmHyP1YNnsq4REkl5mSJ2Y6s82BIBW_gvyPG0rCo4DABmk41yO_tPOBTYqIdUQ/s640/blogger-image-959491486.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div>This Christmas pickle ornament would make a great gift. This is a tradition in my house. You hide the pickle on the Christmas tree and te child that finds it gets an extra little gift. You can buy a holiday candy at the dollar store for this. You'd be giving a family new memories and a new tradition.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid8Ib5ByORJBNL92Oe6jBeXBmRsx6jC6kQgEeOT9zpb69zNriUG87XYxzKPDlH9v_ZfUzS5GzCgfN8dnBoiZyN-wKJhknSd6ONCmmd6OQZL63tKCOi8B3cnhx1kVhy9lr-YwZiRfATJrBJ/s640/blogger-image--1722470671.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid8Ib5ByORJBNL92Oe6jBeXBmRsx6jC6kQgEeOT9zpb69zNriUG87XYxzKPDlH9v_ZfUzS5GzCgfN8dnBoiZyN-wKJhknSd6ONCmmd6OQZL63tKCOi8B3cnhx1kVhy9lr-YwZiRfATJrBJ/s640/blogger-image--1722470671.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am not a fan of Justin Beiber but I know a lot of little girls who are and I also know that wrapping a gift for any man in my life in this paper would make for a fun and memorable gift exchange experience. Hahah. The dollar store is amazing for finding gift wrap, bags, tape and scissors to wrap up your gifts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If your still looking for gift ideas you could buy 4 wine glasses and a bottle of 5 buck chuck for a friend. Or a set of four martini glass and a bottle of vodka.</div><br></div><div>For children the $ store offers tons of toys and little things kids love. You can buy a stocking and fill it to the brim with crayons and coloring books, trucks, candy, craft kits & dolls and pretty much anything you can think of.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivn8zNhMu5dQv-RylJ4WScDnGPMsS_QS_lcWxNIJ_V7DoZHg0mF2gVBuQ2h2b1Bx5SgjrYCq2lZQP_MTXJsKuey8t7JXvNoaDjb_u44e9ZgvLCC-6tAyJu9wVOv86c6-xuUzQaFLnC9Xub/s640/blogger-image--1217854526.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivn8zNhMu5dQv-RylJ4WScDnGPMsS_QS_lcWxNIJ_V7DoZHg0mF2gVBuQ2h2b1Bx5SgjrYCq2lZQP_MTXJsKuey8t7JXvNoaDjb_u44e9ZgvLCC-6tAyJu9wVOv86c6-xuUzQaFLnC9Xub/s640/blogger-image--1217854526.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>This can also work for adults. There are many items to fill a stocking for adults too. </div><div><br></div><div>A cute gift idea for a friend at the office is this toy gum all machine and a few bags I bum balls.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmDhohTXx3F16vs5WfCl_4qzQqBt7m1lzf6XCuItcC7R7vQ3tqEzNIqTOjws48arctjiL3-bJbwIgThSFmAXgxdrHV9wvbc-jxH0aNrb8p0DdmGHSENrhtIWyEFj8Q3vNweS6VzTUmS20s/s640/blogger-image--1787849520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmDhohTXx3F16vs5WfCl_4qzQqBt7m1lzf6XCuItcC7R7vQ3tqEzNIqTOjws48arctjiL3-bJbwIgThSFmAXgxdrHV9wvbc-jxH0aNrb8p0DdmGHSENrhtIWyEFj8Q3vNweS6VzTUmS20s/s640/blogger-image--1787849520.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Alean Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180228912609245812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162872798782034948.post-90456034002826830302013-11-27T07:01:00.001-08:002013-11-27T08:08:44.580-08:00Trend alert: the spotted fur<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUgfKJl0uyB455ukBRZ1SwQlmWsM-7925BPv6ALrwV9YVjChXnSNVvK6rpsjt4XU8jh3rDGp6l4mSP8jwiaMmovWGggnYDrx4Qym1wwMxX8V2-vhCQ8R7kbijj8NO_nMIcsXTx0Bzi2AjM/s640/blogger-image--2073120368.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUgfKJl0uyB455ukBRZ1SwQlmWsM-7925BPv6ALrwV9YVjChXnSNVvK6rpsjt4XU8jh3rDGp6l4mSP8jwiaMmovWGggnYDrx4Qym1wwMxX8V2-vhCQ8R7kbijj8NO_nMIcsXTx0Bzi2AjM/s640/blogger-image--2073120368.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtOxz_H2FmGLxue548UGHAY3hY32Vy7H5D6mJPFrM1lKMxFFviNYHFOTgtIvjoAjHpujCis-EmnskIIoQ7wcIYufk85fAIana_iSAhVKUChGisJovzjPsFHDtSzY55EuCoHWHJDgmuaQzF/s640/blogger-image-586801894.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtOxz_H2FmGLxue548UGHAY3hY32Vy7H5D6mJPFrM1lKMxFFviNYHFOTgtIvjoAjHpujCis-EmnskIIoQ7wcIYufk85fAIana_iSAhVKUChGisJovzjPsFHDtSzY55EuCoHWHJDgmuaQzF/s640/blogger-image-586801894.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnId5HicBwEL8Z84rGffjQ0WFKAThh3WjFWp5T4fnFuHRGoq94MRhqyQfGrokd7Sh-Oq1YR1MjJN_fUW75Xnvax__OHtVXSoI4VpWHgzbaU9U0xHAHydmpoMudE6BEJOR9pRNrJy3Cx5tD/s640/blogger-image-1874483376.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtOxz_H2FmGLxue548UGHAY3hY32Vy7H5D6mJPFrM1lKMxFFviNYHFOTgtIvjoAjHpujCis-EmnskIIoQ7wcIYufk85fAIana_iSAhVKUChGisJovzjPsFHDtSzY55EuCoHWHJDgmuaQzF/s640/blogger-image-586801894.jpg"></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Fur is a big trend this winter. I support cruelty free fashion myself. I am thankful for the advancement in the quality of faux furs available. I hope they save lives. If you do choose to buy real fur I hope you purchase upcycled fur from vintage shops, etsy or e-bay. There are many beautiful fur stoles online, that people don't want anymore, you can save a life by giving a new life to an abandoned pelt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8E4M3QyKkGaOXm5acSKUvi9jPEjVqX3Xd5vXQGGfg2ugOZ_nl4QY3mNcvXpHbMlKl1IiVahndf164hPmjqlIBjSTX58W6nR7hXaL5b2K5GHEa2yzwzfd3bU0O7Iqv5l3RdGSsM49ZeqZy/s640/blogger-image-1072703604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8E4M3QyKkGaOXm5acSKUvi9jPEjVqX3Xd5vXQGGfg2ugOZ_nl4QY3mNcvXpHbMlKl1IiVahndf164hPmjqlIBjSTX58W6nR7hXaL5b2K5GHEa2yzwzfd3bU0O7Iqv5l3RdGSsM49ZeqZy/s640/blogger-image-1072703604.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am especially loving the spotted furs. There are many spotted cats cheetahs, jaguars and leapard are just a few. The spotted coat is as classic and timeless as it is edgy and new. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCb0LBoQ0Z3AVycrBlcZvbFWooRE8U1rimVA55eM8jFIG5VRc2j_Ndqe_KxwJL_QHSIxC6i2gyjhocS9ULR06vM34LEmu9wTZuTMTlsqJMnjVRMIKD7dKDYELgFRaqPLx6cdBfMk88ltHs/s640/blogger-image--1923346132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCb0LBoQ0Z3AVycrBlcZvbFWooRE8U1rimVA55eM8jFIG5VRc2j_Ndqe_KxwJL_QHSIxC6i2gyjhocS9ULR06vM34LEmu9wTZuTMTlsqJMnjVRMIKD7dKDYELgFRaqPLx6cdBfMk88ltHs/s640/blogger-image--1923346132.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You can't help but feel luxurious and vintage or feel scathingly sexy and on display when your wearing such a statement piece.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXsR0cLWOly0zW2kh8RHa7Sz2f4V_0AEcqfnIakSm5DS40yJ2sOl6VMnRfhWWcVemVpt36Q_jmEfnRe0KdqBV94a0TIlCP0S5hxbeZ6v_8VXzVKt0DYMV21kPdh-Pxxxm45PRlQSN9gNM4/s640/blogger-image--1941845724.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXsR0cLWOly0zW2kh8RHa7Sz2f4V_0AEcqfnIakSm5DS40yJ2sOl6VMnRfhWWcVemVpt36Q_jmEfnRe0KdqBV94a0TIlCP0S5hxbeZ6v_8VXzVKt0DYMV21kPdh-Pxxxm45PRlQSN9gNM4/s640/blogger-image--1941845724.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have combed vintage shops for years looking for a spotted fur coat. I found one once, but it had a cigarette smell to it I knew would never come out. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYgZ-jpGdhzXWHx_xiTVX5m_PYXCfkNxwVLFuWOBPMZ1QjKroKiUTl3czclcNEt8Kz3pw1FHYHrFQgAlnC8uoentRqKNKp67fRSD9m957ESVU6HFCNW60AaBFlW4hEtYGDGhnC4sqF25mf/s640/blogger-image-1195354623.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYgZ-jpGdhzXWHx_xiTVX5m_PYXCfkNxwVLFuWOBPMZ1QjKroKiUTl3czclcNEt8Kz3pw1FHYHrFQgAlnC8uoentRqKNKp67fRSD9m957ESVU6HFCNW60AaBFlW4hEtYGDGhnC4sqF25mf/s640/blogger-image-1195354623.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The past few years I've seen them in Bebe, Nordstrom, Nieman Markus. I've even seen them in children's sizes at target and boutiques. I have been waiting for lane Bryant or torrid to make one and finally they have.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQV9xTubx8hH9YE9IV4qF3VakjCDeoucEbA8eR8LXl60hDnVJGCmI4h_KpdLvDADWYps1oERwxPREAr3N_JUivDBsaBB3xI6DlMLj8GByqNPqnFvZnI9k5xo5z4Y_Q9lx-Y2fcTNAv4IBp/s640/blogger-image--702789010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQV9xTubx8hH9YE9IV4qF3VakjCDeoucEbA8eR8LXl60hDnVJGCmI4h_KpdLvDADWYps1oERwxPREAr3N_JUivDBsaBB3xI6DlMLj8GByqNPqnFvZnI9k5xo5z4Y_Q9lx-Y2fcTNAv4IBp/s640/blogger-image--702789010.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This sexy number was originally $108 it's in sale now for $75. At Torrid.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Khios also has two styles that run from xs-2x. These coats are between $100-$80 depending on sales in your area. They are available on Khols.com as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIVrqx_ygjvGY1OeS4zbEGcIpyqb0BKAbYSCJLarJJnxPEF6lCldIHko_YzRM-TIdU4Yd6OND7VEyV5qsvnp6M9mZvSKxqaA0eTVS_IXQisyHWstHK4uhGoLF-pQrWJdPnPc24EaTAamFo/s640/blogger-image--1981944850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIVrqx_ygjvGY1OeS4zbEGcIpyqb0BKAbYSCJLarJJnxPEF6lCldIHko_YzRM-TIdU4Yd6OND7VEyV5qsvnp6M9mZvSKxqaA0eTVS_IXQisyHWstHK4uhGoLF-pQrWJdPnPc24EaTAamFo/s640/blogger-image--1981944850.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTWsxunGAmCuEyonilYIdheTZFSI0MJsaYBxKrNcR5YbTm2j_HouZYHQHYQofy8GtLvtsAEiXqABL83Ya0NyUi92LA06jdgRBkiFiKp8tSTbHM9cZR5kqkWgcG1GUmumiPmZyXMQ1X32WM/s640/blogger-image-1540031111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTWsxunGAmCuEyonilYIdheTZFSI0MJsaYBxKrNcR5YbTm2j_HouZYHQHYQofy8GtLvtsAEiXqABL83Ya0NyUi92LA06jdgRBkiFiKp8tSTbHM9cZR5kqkWgcG1GUmumiPmZyXMQ1X32WM/s640/blogger-image-1540031111.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">These are the coats I've located, if you ind more please feel free to pass on the info so I can share it with my readers. Follow me on onstagram @aleansimone and find other posts at #aleansimone and #aleansimonestyle</div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">JUST FOR FUN</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Did you know there is a difference between the cheetah, the jaguar and the leapards spots? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQUJHsPsfJiOEAI0UhiV6WN0PI0GTHhFYRSuL34LEYxIRqWX_xtC1mCJw0vohMzTqCaG40qkY14aodu4JWQuvr1tPSIgVJ0Z3Wtup27RoR3bz_37CuEhNJoUBbIB4qDEpAxsPmjrH65WX-/s640/blogger-image--1983064614.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQUJHsPsfJiOEAI0UhiV6WN0PI0GTHhFYRSuL34LEYxIRqWX_xtC1mCJw0vohMzTqCaG40qkY14aodu4JWQuvr1tPSIgVJ0Z3Wtup27RoR3bz_37CuEhNJoUBbIB4qDEpAxsPmjrH65WX-/s640/blogger-image--1983064614.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We typically see these spots and call it cheetah print, but in actuality these are leapard spots. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8jYASp_Au_NLPDvU7kHFHuTerW5ZamS3koLiJbxfhUsq8wiwcmbY2AIAiAgcFAU-W6X4AQPq8m2jtRoahOIol0_CjBdzGoWow_qNjPWRQ7x9AjaVgIp1QL3QxKDsuTLrI19rVaXnpFnRP/s640/blogger-image--638422544.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8jYASp_Au_NLPDvU7kHFHuTerW5ZamS3koLiJbxfhUsq8wiwcmbY2AIAiAgcFAU-W6X4AQPq8m2jtRoahOIol0_CjBdzGoWow_qNjPWRQ7x9AjaVgIp1QL3QxKDsuTLrI19rVaXnpFnRP/s640/blogger-image--638422544.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Cheetah spots look like this</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Z4YC668N3AklXhsDKGKQjGyFwQmfsH3A-_4fXgGWv0ch0WLE4dujZIqBZnwbWxpt5r3cKnZaFjZADcnOmOP-jrAAd6aigxK8bqv-F3ox6HdNavnXIs7wZ4I7_1SAQ5z-aI_01vM8Qn_3/s640/blogger-image-1877657443.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Z4YC668N3AklXhsDKGKQjGyFwQmfsH3A-_4fXgGWv0ch0WLE4dujZIqBZnwbWxpt5r3cKnZaFjZADcnOmOP-jrAAd6aigxK8bqv-F3ox6HdNavnXIs7wZ4I7_1SAQ5z-aI_01vM8Qn_3/s640/blogger-image-1877657443.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Animal fact: did you know that cheetahs can't roar, it's true. In fact due to this inability they are not considered to be part of the big cat family and have their own genus category.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7tfhWyakmJhc4hzTLYYjuwdDxqj3W_bqs4sfjQQ8O__obDXPIkR3OwTBMEHbitYt5QyKdUmhRIefxrH-OVMy7TsANH7hojiK7kP0H5hxGL14rPu1N11gEYFVzu6ykJmwo_lnBFClIhYiZ/s640/blogger-image--1047823740.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7tfhWyakmJhc4hzTLYYjuwdDxqj3W_bqs4sfjQQ8O__obDXPIkR3OwTBMEHbitYt5QyKdUmhRIefxrH-OVMy7TsANH7hojiK7kP0H5hxGL14rPu1N11gEYFVzu6ykJmwo_lnBFClIhYiZ/s640/blogger-image--1047823740.jpg"></a></div>Above is a picture of a standard cheetah </div> And a rare King cheetah. Look at the beautiful variation on their pelts. Gorgeous.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Below is A Jaguar their spots are characterized by a wider more open rosette than the leapard. A jaguars spots tend to be bigger than a leapard spots as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyH7AXNpD-8gR1mu-xxptvTtaWHSSGrDqSqZdg1eX59F3oo69nRC4JbFVrg60daqIVLHUwngrsITIjEQKLcTe6BRiK1-si_rU0xzfboPnrQME1XAxFfDr0luoT1JnNcNPmg7AH3mhubk9-/s640/blogger-image--1007216961.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyH7AXNpD-8gR1mu-xxptvTtaWHSSGrDqSqZdg1eX59F3oo69nRC4JbFVrg60daqIVLHUwngrsITIjEQKLcTe6BRiK1-si_rU0xzfboPnrQME1XAxFfDr0luoT1JnNcNPmg7AH3mhubk9-/s640/blogger-image--1007216961.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">They are all beautiful. Which is your favorite?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Alean Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180228912609245812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162872798782034948.post-83302821363108938882013-11-27T06:23:00.001-08:002013-12-02T00:27:20.162-08:00Wrap it up<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDEVCDHos1h9jke0vQJPBm4ilqP1NP82tgJaC97NHzL9T20cSAaOrnb4PF1H7tUiVdQNMUmWJPaacnQIyd6zdNeLCbsAj-KPppiE89R-0rpsHp-BgV1PzpkAQoJf9EN8oz4tii4VsiNdnZ/s640/blogger-image-898349829.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDEVCDHos1h9jke0vQJPBm4ilqP1NP82tgJaC97NHzL9T20cSAaOrnb4PF1H7tUiVdQNMUmWJPaacnQIyd6zdNeLCbsAj-KPppiE89R-0rpsHp-BgV1PzpkAQoJf9EN8oz4tii4VsiNdnZ/s640/blogger-image-898349829.jpg"></a></div><br></div>When I receive a gift, I think a beautifully wrapped gift is more special than being handed the item unwrapped. There's something special about the presentation of a gift. You feel special, you wonder what's inside and you savor opening this treasure. It conjures up the memory of the mermaid in splash, when Tom Hanks hands her a beautiful box, and she doesn't open it at first , because it was so beautiful. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> I'm a sucker for pretty paper goods myself, I love to wrap gifts. </span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwBVnNLZ8QlVyC99e0Y0PTcaYMpaCjVNJFHKeCBzNpwFldt2cTT_dmh-pg4xHAagfmoQtE0m3M0sWCBgy5ziGCHXi-dSnI-qwshGtjIulX_nbFjGU-PuaWulU1smbzOnurnh8gTj4UQknu/s640/blogger-image-1515577923.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwBVnNLZ8QlVyC99e0Y0PTcaYMpaCjVNJFHKeCBzNpwFldt2cTT_dmh-pg4xHAagfmoQtE0m3M0sWCBgy5ziGCHXi-dSnI-qwshGtjIulX_nbFjGU-PuaWulU1smbzOnurnh8gTj4UQknu/s640/blogger-image-1515577923.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">At Washington square mall there is a kiosk called wrap pack.</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF2y9YlLhvLJJ_n3dlU7KVXWbS9p9Omi3b88Jybgci7MCDUGOjSiUW2YCDtqIvNoXmBwkmXzvqwGg4q9DKo-8tVrP3HhLVyQsv27EMIQBwunneIc_-_f2IbNQTZtv-JjsjDSUxfH72P7xM/s640/blogger-image--1886927825.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF2y9YlLhvLJJ_n3dlU7KVXWbS9p9Omi3b88Jybgci7MCDUGOjSiUW2YCDtqIvNoXmBwkmXzvqwGg4q9DKo-8tVrP3HhLVyQsv27EMIQBwunneIc_-_f2IbNQTZtv-JjsjDSUxfH72P7xM/s640/blogger-image--1886927825.jpg"></a></div><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">They have a vision for space saving, innovative wrapping paper pads with a low Eco foot print. </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Each pad is 60 sq feet which is equal to 3 rolls of wrapping paper. The pad includes paper ribbons and gift cards you can cut out. It comes with hooks to hang over the back of your door to save space and avoid clutter. Each pad has interchangeable patterns that mix and match well together. The pads cost 24.95. There are three pads to choose from. </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-PMTUhMxXlGc28qxGlDomjehwX9c80TSaOkFZUu7ad3XNIr8yRlrd-Jxh7OE0RAtqbk4kod5XMf3oqgYKdW7rlzdBgN8Qil8n45EPXKJ71BqDlDLGi5MmCuUE2EE3lidEtDlECINYC1T2/s640/blogger-image-944767052.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-PMTUhMxXlGc28qxGlDomjehwX9c80TSaOkFZUu7ad3XNIr8yRlrd-Jxh7OE0RAtqbk4kod5XMf3oqgYKdW7rlzdBgN8Qil8n45EPXKJ71BqDlDLGi5MmCuUE2EE3lidEtDlECINYC1T2/s640/blogger-image-944767052.jpg"></a></div><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">If you run out of gift tags there are free ones available for download on their website. At </font><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> pokey press.com</span></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0SLBv-Z7DYBy2sr2fBISCHB4AS3tQoXRGWtbkjFAiUvusOvLdK6IJ0xL9BWLA8wxA7sElqXkcNySRW2t4mjU2gd5CRkIDuYehqp-XqtBKb-YPZOMEM4yZEnWC2GCmO6SH_dAT5Qz2SsT-/s640/blogger-image-2140081187.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0SLBv-Z7DYBy2sr2fBISCHB4AS3tQoXRGWtbkjFAiUvusOvLdK6IJ0xL9BWLA8wxA7sElqXkcNySRW2t4mjU2gd5CRkIDuYehqp-XqtBKb-YPZOMEM4yZEnWC2GCmO6SH_dAT5Qz2SsT-/s640/blogger-image-2140081187.jpg"></a></div><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">This is a small local family business. This is the first launch of their product. I fell in love when I visited their kiosk, which is located at Washington square mall between Nordstrom and Santa. In front of bath and body works. </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCt1eEiQZfYlftGvEMKBe_GOSR1yG861B3rS7098v_SuNBW4DhJpSR1fcuSxagGYmPKcIBqB7pj9MTpyKBbHPIdOksJmamz8rNtVPsplU2tGPYxnxXd1sY1S4rJu2E1T0r3gVtk1lZHTnL/s640/blogger-image--17172267.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCt1eEiQZfYlftGvEMKBe_GOSR1yG861B3rS7098v_SuNBW4DhJpSR1fcuSxagGYmPKcIBqB7pj9MTpyKBbHPIdOksJmamz8rNtVPsplU2tGPYxnxXd1sY1S4rJu2E1T0r3gVtk1lZHTnL/s640/blogger-image--17172267.jpg"></a></div><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Also available is custom gift wrapping for small gifts and shirt box size gifts.</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjejX4YpUhwYO7bDiiwuKj1MMpgMoWGnvGUVh_c-mhPNNEKOsM5KHeN3mnvsVbYVd0mhfXsp39Vt0DnOF4XhJjUwGs_510FY_iJ_Qcy-FeZrPGwikEYV7MWxpxMWkUuMkITvCbFRPfwaU1Q/s640/blogger-image-2144803504.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"></a>This year macys has launched an incredible gift collection with Betsy Johnson. The time peice collection is amazing. I am dying for one of those. The array of gifts includes the beautiful jewelry and other accessories we have come to expect from Betsy Johnson. The collection also includes some unexpected suprised too, like bottle openers and penny banks. All of the products pictured here are available at macys. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7dbC2zvP89zAkaDcnU_DHJ-83_pPfnE1_xfd6ntz3YmfzYV3VgsRpQ-ljPJC6WFsBP7Lnjgy6U6w0XOd87L4oDj0ufqF1DEtOE0559JON0j7ehXAEUmQoQVJBfpwxd8P7GbNRSgQH5xvk/s640/blogger-image-205500584.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7dbC2zvP89zAkaDcnU_DHJ-83_pPfnE1_xfd6ntz3YmfzYV3VgsRpQ-ljPJC6WFsBP7Lnjgy6U6w0XOd87L4oDj0ufqF1DEtOE0559JON0j7ehXAEUmQoQVJBfpwxd8P7GbNRSgQH5xvk/s640/blogger-image-205500584.jpg"></a></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB2tJ3P1ClmuA-jHx-gXWz1coC1Ii7WtRuctfVkBFO2QJR9FhIEgLgDBHXfa6gPT2vhC74qgeLUxLBMp5vQ2KG6XiILkklhKVDI288JyFaqqfmXasyViI7B8VSnWxFugTARQH3d5LrxNgd/s640/blogger-image-760682156.jpg"></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVoAsXSyTakFk_St3BAldU9frFziFe_k-oiyu8MuaIUst4U2b5XK6blAOzdBU9uplqsDDER12vj5Ahts5oX213Fv_vgYCkRdrTQbJoH4PImnhTjYhUbSkH87Bm17WciFFV1kqgmRWsIfJT/s640/blogger-image--60512390.jpg"></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7iK9AdJle2uoKVbiMw_Lce7oDbb4fPqYRNgki_kalkq57jDMKajb1EAUpRda19ktb6FzI053QDqG7tblE9KYZeAcNHp-eUwUxq6T_VFYX0esPVug7RSMoH_vnE57B0hSsdeAhm9PDNiWw/s640/blogger-image--898843689.jpg"></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQgJwIna5wrINOiP6QNBX9GixLsK_cyjGWrFnTzXG4ovqSxRdmd04o4rUQZoeLTC0NiUzB-4LhtZBIb7qJm0zTlbXD0h4Cr1mU6RHIppXn-Bo-iF6x6_41X6p3JKkkbCzwrHM3rSOAtlKP/s640/blogger-image--75420787.jpg"></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy_j0yQ1BBy0Z47nM8gdtuh1TleeCAdbUo0HdjkHLAmiHbJg5qk7yHWLYrWmQEa85f_Tkp8EoSa3b_oOQkWPHHSWfBhdRpbPBnHUd-d-gNhtSipwtjql0-yMwX7xOKaUslbbodQjdKMQg3/s640/blogger-image--1267169573.jpg"></div>I<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ7Lv5upCB7hknOWeptvD9fqO-x5QQZ4307ibrZi2wM2L7LJkCRzrEGS14sstuNaXAAJ_SRul9eJRmsSMidTB1qaUSsU9E1aCbPIJQ_pCxYbS8ZK3eZqhyWpTLgN0Ou1t5pkdB-bFdTdmQ/s640/blogger-image-2043035172.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The array of designs is endless. She made a lot o fairy tale theme jewelry I also love like unicorns and castles and frog princes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC_iOxJwyqzyxiu5T8rcmIBQLeBkkYRND7izdx-pjiFp7fNoxApBMHtZQj_A0cpNgHT_CKedTHW6PwyTmVhkCS2q_8ymn0rRt6yrZycsbCWXkSzd0Y4kGDVzGp2QiDLI9hEBiXRy_BAuO_/s640/blogger-image-906332424.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC_iOxJwyqzyxiu5T8rcmIBQLeBkkYRND7izdx-pjiFp7fNoxApBMHtZQj_A0cpNgHT_CKedTHW6PwyTmVhkCS2q_8ymn0rRt6yrZycsbCWXkSzd0Y4kGDVzGp2QiDLI9hEBiXRy_BAuO_/s640/blogger-image-906332424.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMYLHXvfj-hhuZJkpct4eh_jF-0LxdgA-9kKhKjqyiB9xy5Lcuji_gx3FF6g0sj6PntHEKJpa2KWJJDspJA_9ygWIIXMNDpzG_P2JAU96oNMdshKW0LeVNCk9qnhMsrR8vkn4s0vvz33a9/s640/blogger-image-349973550.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMYLHXvfj-hhuZJkpct4eh_jF-0LxdgA-9kKhKjqyiB9xy5Lcuji_gx3FF6g0sj6PntHEKJpa2KWJJDspJA_9ygWIIXMNDpzG_P2JAU96oNMdshKW0LeVNCk9qnhMsrR8vkn4s0vvz33a9/s640/blogger-image-349973550.jpg"></a></div>These come in other styles as well. These are great gifts for the alchy's in the family or girl friends who like to have a few drinks after work.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOmVmnOphpgJINbCUl_LO9aaZAkxz6WITrL96ZKxlbuddciiX-bkBRv8uYRTsTDJszn9IeDqxHdTAh7LzvFg4l5AqLWFmAHxN62NTkrU8N_6CsAXIkfZ7ft9SY2UlHIq3KLNq-dk6UbOw6/s640/blogger-image--2139454062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOmVmnOphpgJINbCUl_LO9aaZAkxz6WITrL96ZKxlbuddciiX-bkBRv8uYRTsTDJszn9IeDqxHdTAh7LzvFg4l5AqLWFmAHxN62NTkrU8N_6CsAXIkfZ7ft9SY2UlHIq3KLNq-dk6UbOw6/s640/blogger-image--2139454062.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijLIbikcosRLuh54VbhDfSNphy4_AfszqSK7PIKx08WzIo6nry4VkipTnQtOGeoayiibqPdJA5Mjmz9z1nBVojUY8kjjJC8sQDHl-MMQKXzm9R5uZYYvnwFM83in5HbozH1nKl9I9ipMLE/s640/blogger-image--334392892.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijLIbikcosRLuh54VbhDfSNphy4_AfszqSK7PIKx08WzIo6nry4VkipTnQtOGeoayiibqPdJA5Mjmz9z1nBVojUY8kjjJC8sQDHl-MMQKXzm9R5uZYYvnwFM83in5HbozH1nKl9I9ipMLE/s640/blogger-image--334392892.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ9x0CtEvi31B_jp94YNWigR5rdvY0dBB9sr4pSFLeYACjP7a0HvNr5xRdoK88UboNSVT4zyyPmcylzK6zd6lDjnJh08JtvX5ptsYCJPBL-SJTMst0T8fSafndMNjhQxcFOFzF6qRy_mbA/s640/blogger-image-146916623.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ9x0CtEvi31B_jp94YNWigR5rdvY0dBB9sr4pSFLeYACjP7a0HvNr5xRdoK88UboNSVT4zyyPmcylzK6zd6lDjnJh08JtvX5ptsYCJPBL-SJTMst0T8fSafndMNjhQxcFOFzF6qRy_mbA/s640/blogger-image-146916623.jpg"></a></div>Every girl needs a compact to check her lipstick. I love this one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitcM7BDAcacQCrRYJ1k0nBaXz1GSWqr5mox_9qi9IlfysgNpu3HR70Tkrq_4Zn_5QMDTE6ukV_jEnE1T5ZCSDlJz-dy4IJJe3N7P0OT6dlXPeol8P3O_bdpx0Y69AWXdM6-SMbwE2oXSa1/s640/blogger-image-1615449321.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitcM7BDAcacQCrRYJ1k0nBaXz1GSWqr5mox_9qi9IlfysgNpu3HR70Tkrq_4Zn_5QMDTE6ukV_jEnE1T5ZCSDlJz-dy4IJJe3N7P0OT6dlXPeol8P3O_bdpx0Y69AWXdM6-SMbwE2oXSa1/s640/blogger-image-1615449321.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn7EYDm9L6zGSs8ELoGI4zOq-x3nW_AetjGdTfzUdfRy9vTh0fFM2EvcCp-oXjIvlVC8mLXu1Rv6cx7c2wNyriUHNTaW6TEGMdkyIuEFs1Gr7V4YIZwZJZuX0Sh981R_kTjO2cXQ9VBGg-/s640/blogger-image--219101905.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn7EYDm9L6zGSs8ELoGI4zOq-x3nW_AetjGdTfzUdfRy9vTh0fFM2EvcCp-oXjIvlVC8mLXu1Rv6cx7c2wNyriUHNTaW6TEGMdkyIuEFs1Gr7V4YIZwZJZuX0Sh981R_kTjO2cXQ9VBGg-/s640/blogger-image--219101905.jpg"></a></div><br></div>For the dog lover those are super cute ideas.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiALcyA4-QLAbNrBMbOzZT2Q8F4N5jLIHETWHxQSVE9ZxBUT_0MOzZPY2JxhE-87lwwKhNlf3r6w0eJRuGthdUe7DSRFAkmbUFABaIDl6vTa7wXwUN9KmyVRoMGPyZWVI8jvfDvtT1pHhtW/s640/blogger-image-1091373678.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiALcyA4-QLAbNrBMbOzZT2Q8F4N5jLIHETWHxQSVE9ZxBUT_0MOzZPY2JxhE-87lwwKhNlf3r6w0eJRuGthdUe7DSRFAkmbUFABaIDl6vTa7wXwUN9KmyVRoMGPyZWVI8jvfDvtT1pHhtW/s640/blogger-image-1091373678.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5VCGasUgSLyxDjmjqoEWSjasaU2JIVRM06Ort17o4fYGZKYfjV8hTVxRX0v1538esnvc-OPaIoad-AXkmaPqYl12fFZ-zRmixexbmXu2TAvvwECnK2Y9IIXWsKtHl1Em1hT6qIJ8pZ555/s640/blogger-image--847101971.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5VCGasUgSLyxDjmjqoEWSjasaU2JIVRM06Ort17o4fYGZKYfjV8hTVxRX0v1538esnvc-OPaIoad-AXkmaPqYl12fFZ-zRmixexbmXu2TAvvwECnK2Y9IIXWsKtHl1Em1hT6qIJ8pZ555/s640/blogger-image--847101971.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Betsy designed several Christmas ornaments this Christmas. In my family it is a tradition to get one ornament each year for all the children in the family. The ornament is supposed to symbolize some memorable event from the year. when the kids grow up and leave the nest and get married they will have enough ornaments to decorate their own Christmas trees. And they can tell their kids the stories about each ornament.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy9_grDJn6MUu-W0ASUQFCCmb-YuxXmyorp5JWyp82eUzY_yn5w1b4w-yhlG8E7msjluZWrX39_x7B-swNz4PfZ8ee6aNzI3N2JVFjtU_7zFkLonTrGmjVmZ5mCwDwNeMkzVQg_rB_3cJX/s640/blogger-image-1423628396.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy9_grDJn6MUu-W0ASUQFCCmb-YuxXmyorp5JWyp82eUzY_yn5w1b4w-yhlG8E7msjluZWrX39_x7B-swNz4PfZ8ee6aNzI3N2JVFjtU_7zFkLonTrGmjVmZ5mCwDwNeMkzVQg_rB_3cJX/s640/blogger-image-1423628396.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Alean Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180228912609245812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162872798782034948.post-18023084623845569992013-11-19T02:37:00.001-08:002013-11-19T02:37:16.390-08:00Trend alert - Graphic sweaters in every size<div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgye0EAKUO7eswoj4EWGWcKAM0J7BEeSR88gjoYioExcXIDUDizOAjDbEQNQvjbi5NWnrJ1z5twJdZP1nhoGxlq_tJz89hBub3T7OtuPyRiTTqhebXUB8DEJxt1t-kSsKvZdjYW_bdly8mU/s640/blogger-image--839168982.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgye0EAKUO7eswoj4EWGWcKAM0J7BEeSR88gjoYioExcXIDUDizOAjDbEQNQvjbi5NWnrJ1z5twJdZP1nhoGxlq_tJz89hBub3T7OtuPyRiTTqhebXUB8DEJxt1t-kSsKvZdjYW_bdly8mU/s640/blogger-image--839168982.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div>A huge trend right now is the graphic sweater. Now were seing more than your average stripes although those are still in. <div>You can rock this trend at any budget and I've looked around and found graphic sweaters in every size. </div><div><br></div><div>Basic women's sizes </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiScRMY2meXUEodHWUxDy-HtjBILfnR6zfEt7lQzAu-r1euQnXSfqxIUMtBxaXsCisJg1F26eXOrOP-NGe12B-46d5ClyYAPK4S1h7qz0Mo6na0FV_Tr4bt-DQpOuJVbAC1vw15X_4GzzVX/s640/blogger-image--2074133681.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiScRMY2meXUEodHWUxDy-HtjBILfnR6zfEt7lQzAu-r1euQnXSfqxIUMtBxaXsCisJg1F26eXOrOP-NGe12B-46d5ClyYAPK4S1h7qz0Mo6na0FV_Tr4bt-DQpOuJVbAC1vw15X_4GzzVX/s640/blogger-image--2074133681.jpg"></a></div>Forever 21</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEoYrD0zlEM1DUA9Qvr7gJkPWeYDjKrA2zbBqcBc-q3_GmEGPFXazReuOLqAwd7nwvSXPn7mzObWUJm8RxN_PW4NLdSsFGAPTETwQr_bp2faj9ddZ5HDlp5fRINaacDZJmGZiGfuNDpRmU/s640/blogger-image--1664633782.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These letters started as cardboard letters from Michaels. The moss was applied with hot glue.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For the rest of the bouquet decorations we used fine woven burlap as the table cloth. We utilized wooden slabs as stands for food items to bring depth and interest to the bouquet. The decorations on the lights were made from grapevine garland.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I always make custom food label cards for my parties its one of the added details that helps guests feel at ease.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The baby's nick name was BEAN since its conception, The parents did not do ultra sounds or want to know the sex prior to birth. The sign is made from onesies I tie dyed.</td></tr>
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For this wedding the bride wanted her color scheme to be purple and cream. She picked out everything she wanted and purchased it prior to the event. I set everything up and decorated the event. I also handled the reception coordination with the MC. If you are interested in hiring me for your wedding please send me a message at Aleansimone<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3162872798782034948">@hotmail.com</a>. I can customize a quote catered to your specific needs. I am available for event planning and all your pre-wedding preparations and shopping or you can just hire me for the wedding and reception decorations. </div>
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<br />Alean Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180228912609245812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162872798782034948.post-77883331412289373882013-10-24T17:41:00.001-07:002013-10-24T17:41:51.451-07:00Harvest Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is Manoah and his mom. This was his first birthday party. We rented a greenhouse at the Plumper Pumpkin patch in Aloah OR. His mom wanted a harvest theme. The colors she selected were orange, yellow, white, brown and gold. Very fall color scheme.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAjFyzZPIPXV2_gWa2MNo_bZRa9fdJX9THIw8FiyKHxSlVkLwWUAOcGhGJGK81nBb7qsrx8UOiLhIKc82wuGKxsb9RFJcVM2HKrDrxk7lZ8ezdrumTD3vwsdP7zgkZ-teUFRNAX2umU2GR/s640/blogger-image--894104224.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAjFyzZPIPXV2_gWa2MNo_bZRa9fdJX9THIw8FiyKHxSlVkLwWUAOcGhGJGK81nBb7qsrx8UOiLhIKc82wuGKxsb9RFJcVM2HKrDrxk7lZ8ezdrumTD3vwsdP7zgkZ-teUFRNAX2umU2GR/s640/blogger-image--894104224.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>I painted several chevrron pumpkins and spray painted metallic pumpkins. This is the reception and gift table.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicT3YWYpKEq9FpyQu4VmWynYxIvhlygYv_ML3JoRfVIfbxKFPuGKtIwQM_sEDdlB-DlATSnZ9paoDbaBhp8DEid1FMpbMgVzftZ7zrBGwgRO9NNvZVDsda-cXwf_1FLG9cXdyuWs39JGEx/s640/blogger-image-1000518841.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicT3YWYpKEq9FpyQu4VmWynYxIvhlygYv_ML3JoRfVIfbxKFPuGKtIwQM_sEDdlB-DlATSnZ9paoDbaBhp8DEid1FMpbMgVzftZ7zrBGwgRO9NNvZVDsda-cXwf_1FLG9cXdyuWs39JGEx/s640/blogger-image-1000518841.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">When guests arrived they were greeted by a chalk board that announced the event.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7BlKGny5c0IXI7Zx1P3j1SQByeWwApNsyLZa5KlUYDm05dUbpCDDlqZcCaJjLpqLtBNunIva8NQZusQpX1pNOMzj8s14o5juzXaqozMH6XZOOMlt3PidB7k93DNS9UTM_evfHNDlfpBmp/s640/blogger-image-409522255.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7BlKGny5c0IXI7Zx1P3j1SQByeWwApNsyLZa5KlUYDm05dUbpCDDlqZcCaJjLpqLtBNunIva8NQZusQpX1pNOMzj8s14o5juzXaqozMH6XZOOMlt3PidB7k93DNS9UTM_evfHNDlfpBmp/s640/blogger-image-409522255.jpg"></a></div>The flower arrangements were made from pumpkins and dried flowers. Hydrangea, lavender and poppy pods.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjREvsSP3fgcQrZE6IhTeBSF9qkRMOr_cbXbYIugeH6izKl8J5S1fc98ZdAw6X3xADpEF3SesPGFzuOaH6WMOg8mrumISANz4KSW2x2hAT7u6b6_iN4vdrNb2S5vQV1NBZISMBqMs2CMQ_x/s640/blogger-image--1571914132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjREvsSP3fgcQrZE6IhTeBSF9qkRMOr_cbXbYIugeH6izKl8J5S1fc98ZdAw6X3xADpEF3SesPGFzuOaH6WMOg8mrumISANz4KSW2x2hAT7u6b6_iN4vdrNb2S5vQV1NBZISMBqMs2CMQ_x/s640/blogger-image--1571914132.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Party favors were home made hot chocolate on a stick.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilVNoqfksiSA1hP4rKdzRwJdM73ZetuNa00LvwsyKgd3rybmT_RQyaOGJ4BgeHNqdEmErKhws6IfF9BgJTSz9ktae6GFyJi3TSYlNxR8haOfB02Z4zZtqyptE39z-8x_wvdv6nEM5MG8PP/s640/blogger-image-688206163.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilVNoqfksiSA1hP4rKdzRwJdM73ZetuNa00LvwsyKgd3rybmT_RQyaOGJ4BgeHNqdEmErKhws6IfF9BgJTSz9ktae6GFyJi3TSYlNxR8haOfB02Z4zZtqyptE39z-8x_wvdv6nEM5MG8PP/s640/blogger-image-688206163.jpg"></a></div>And these really cute lamb cookies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF3gMNaPs23YgjCt_5cBXJpUJ5L8bvQPVPrbULDlF2kkg5csm5XFpt9DQy1zPI334499PPaHCX1f5dBD67efHyexKneWQLHroFj5-sI-wPfNPpvkHaYqBB1dkYbW3h4HSQQxKpfNezCEI1/s640/blogger-image--729446634.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF3gMNaPs23YgjCt_5cBXJpUJ5L8bvQPVPrbULDlF2kkg5csm5XFpt9DQy1zPI334499PPaHCX1f5dBD67efHyexKneWQLHroFj5-sI-wPfNPpvkHaYqBB1dkYbW3h4HSQQxKpfNezCEI1/s640/blogger-image--729446634.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For the decorations in the rest I the space I made party flags from heavy duty scrapbook paper. I cut triangles out of solid papers in orange, brown and white. I accented with yellow and white chevrron, stripes and polka dot printed paper. I then glued them to twine. We strung them in a swag stay le throughout the space. They were very festive.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0jsbt5UB4APptcPUo-UNnvXO5O5s8awZkM7yTzRwaUg0qWqPkVtRewMCIBSAFLRUEu_hX8Cg3s4i59jCZqHiyXLv7HmBS3kn9Wpm0upYxdWPGo2AzwpG-lIlhqgJmjWWKyefGHDGD715d/s640/blogger-image-742465592.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0jsbt5UB4APptcPUo-UNnvXO5O5s8awZkM7yTzRwaUg0qWqPkVtRewMCIBSAFLRUEu_hX8Cg3s4i59jCZqHiyXLv7HmBS3kn9Wpm0upYxdWPGo2AzwpG-lIlhqgJmjWWKyefGHDGD715d/s640/blogger-image-742465592.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We also ordered chineese lanterns in the party colors several weeks in advance. They provided some colorful pops through out the greenhouse. I hung them with white zip-ties.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCxSj7F8lMRUN7g-_ZtV-4f1qC78pP97L-9P9XJI3xQcTYbKqFxMHRF9j3axMXSHXF0IDnt6xgYcsmZO6tQ2xI0idnWFl8FY_0ch10PIV-mloIuGg82iQCiBjMCuMxk6xfvh5TmbriLSSO/s640/blogger-image--1321619488.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCxSj7F8lMRUN7g-_ZtV-4f1qC78pP97L-9P9XJI3xQcTYbKqFxMHRF9j3axMXSHXF0IDnt6xgYcsmZO6tQ2xI0idnWFl8FY_0ch10PIV-mloIuGg82iQCiBjMCuMxk6xfvh5TmbriLSSO/s640/blogger-image--1321619488.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The mom wanted a photo booth so that she. Could have a scrap book of the party. I purchased this great damask printed burlap fabilric. And stacked hay bales in front of it for seating. The accents were this really cute owl and some pumpkins I painted. We also provided props for the guests to use in their photos. A pitchfork a shovel and a cowboy hat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaeO9mIaIkfiCbRAIXbv4BwNuG-eGJSdEZKJd3G5855DUPanjWr7AQZr9P0ELX-yNfeRm_ZhcAyPOwgt-bOm8vwsFeY1XEygjKu_32kwsWhI3eXAJfH85Qw5lbfO_yUFBYaDiqG8uqLDEA/s640/blogger-image-2036832545.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaeO9mIaIkfiCbRAIXbv4BwNuG-eGJSdEZKJd3G5855DUPanjWr7AQZr9P0ELX-yNfeRm_ZhcAyPOwgt-bOm8vwsFeY1XEygjKu_32kwsWhI3eXAJfH85Qw5lbfO_yUFBYaDiqG8uqLDEA/s640/blogger-image-2036832545.jpg"></a></div>The farm had a pumpkin patch complete with lots if activities ranging from hay rides and a petting zoo to a maze and a live band.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We also provided several activities for out guests. Including my favorite part of the party make your own candy apples. Yummm!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_O8HFVGoF4VyOZHueONaL8OeMF3-9iw-1-dEQuyaHotpAjPATcIvWSXrk1brtkI-Hp40YlAuhDFw0adPhQTfcp0-s1pM0WSSK5VLJmfzF9S7sxQXb-p-9MqjUxWAXR7oQYQJ8WkjoAgKt/s640/blogger-image-2016264756.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_O8HFVGoF4VyOZHueONaL8OeMF3-9iw-1-dEQuyaHotpAjPATcIvWSXrk1brtkI-Hp40YlAuhDFw0adPhQTfcp0-s1pM0WSSK5VLJmfzF9S7sxQXb-p-9MqjUxWAXR7oQYQJ8WkjoAgKt/s640/blogger-image-2016264756.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The food was a smorgus board of cookies and pies and cakes it was very cute. We also served chili and chicken wings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQjDJ2FAO4cM7i1t_b1L2H5D1Ti2YcD-zHMFElEyXbO0ZfatayzChadfDurWVlRKiMMaif2qpMrPu7b9wupxkXJzRqH35BlzMpZCu6ASgH7g8R1atNJfXcTwkYIidAYOLEiirdHOaSd0DL/s640/blogger-image--1289258833.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQjDJ2FAO4cM7i1t_b1L2H5D1Ti2YcD-zHMFElEyXbO0ZfatayzChadfDurWVlRKiMMaif2qpMrPu7b9wupxkXJzRqH35BlzMpZCu6ASgH7g8R1atNJfXcTwkYIidAYOLEiirdHOaSd0DL/s640/blogger-image--1289258833.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisvuk_apU4Gb1tALoMCY40zzvQ_ZlJLtzDoDkOY03nsxIAS2-1_UOfF_m79aYE3iO3J96R7p_xZVdBmcnTjnjBY0mJ-9uuZ92qJF3FiXxzjjDQ1_h1mwh8l2nS2_nPAeVkYDwEkwv3r1hf/s640/blogger-image-1050147651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisvuk_apU4Gb1tALoMCY40zzvQ_ZlJLtzDoDkOY03nsxIAS2-1_UOfF_m79aYE3iO3J96R7p_xZVdBmcnTjnjBY0mJ-9uuZ92qJF3FiXxzjjDQ1_h1mwh8l2nS2_nPAeVkYDwEkwv3r1hf/s640/blogger-image-1050147651.jpg"></a></div>Other activities for kids included a pumpkin painting and decorating station, a scrap booking station where guests could write a birthday message for Manoah and decorate a page for the crapbook using their photo from the booth. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWYK7U1ueHpa_panEKtB6-7rhwjNKPbhQ2Syx5-OlIEjsJS9rbJIlhBQM9bhLke7dt12jAZNSSRhH3vF-16pexoFX3US_K6msIytP1sj_dq11PAVNY3YWufeSltbZ7RMYqjeoTu3Uzd0qA/s640/blogger-image--1254689990.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWYK7U1ueHpa_panEKtB6-7rhwjNKPbhQ2Syx5-OlIEjsJS9rbJIlhBQM9bhLke7dt12jAZNSSRhH3vF-16pexoFX3US_K6msIytP1sj_dq11PAVNY3YWufeSltbZ7RMYqjeoTu3Uzd0qA/s640/blogger-image--1254689990.jpg"></a></div>We provided lots if iutdoor seating as well. It was such a nice day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY76ax0dt3MfPQ1F2A2rsnZo7YKXQSr4W8OIXvbGP05AZa5hxeBmBq_Tb3vAj9VLH7Sw4ceOIj4G8MsMHqIEmxvjx5x7-YG7cEkYaeJrV3N0v4AarFHlozUBUOHjAJxHdxs9d0fh70KRCn/s640/blogger-image-1884579464.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY76ax0dt3MfPQ1F2A2rsnZo7YKXQSr4W8OIXvbGP05AZa5hxeBmBq_Tb3vAj9VLH7Sw4ceOIj4G8MsMHqIEmxvjx5x7-YG7cEkYaeJrV3N0v4AarFHlozUBUOHjAJxHdxs9d0fh70KRCn/s640/blogger-image-1884579464.jpg"></a></div>Below a tractor bulls a barel train.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPJKwxKSDLWvCMRNHXOv8lSbCupvXEuik7B7Nff-D8CLcXuviDVcUJFJNavtWNmHXsIBOg8yqzFg7OOUC3yOQ_hfeyJLJ7sRsymA2BtgGZb9sdL3UXhvnSDSF7voMTgrn7ypIAfXENj5g9/s640/blogger-image--1057079127.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPJKwxKSDLWvCMRNHXOv8lSbCupvXEuik7B7Nff-D8CLcXuviDVcUJFJNavtWNmHXsIBOg8yqzFg7OOUC3yOQ_hfeyJLJ7sRsymA2BtgGZb9sdL3UXhvnSDSF7voMTgrn7ypIAfXENj5g9/s640/blogger-image--1057079127.jpg"></a></div>People selecting pumkins.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0b8g8Sm7w-bkCEDq2gZk-VYjuq-8xF6izzHBVAWLFFUPbM30Oml2BNO0tdMhl1efvMZSrGpXWeS3TYXIBviRKgM7_sq9Chko78jdusRTHGP0HuaKz0xcV5f7f2HdlttmFNrZD8WDZYSB-/s640/blogger-image-220835773.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0b8g8Sm7w-bkCEDq2gZk-VYjuq-8xF6izzHBVAWLFFUPbM30Oml2BNO0tdMhl1efvMZSrGpXWeS3TYXIBviRKgM7_sq9Chko78jdusRTHGP0HuaKz0xcV5f7f2HdlttmFNrZD8WDZYSB-/s640/blogger-image-220835773.jpg"></a></div>What a beautiful view.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaQswKI7_RaK4vAgAG0n5UQCc4IczXQ0f2vADHxx3Yl4ssVObQqfTB4yP4cHKuvzXmK7PT5OpTb7paC2MXl6FeH4HQqwcHxvsaJvtJsdzN2XMD1Kb2helWxT3bJYLAVzGAXeV8itchN-8U/s640/blogger-image-125285969.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaQswKI7_RaK4vAgAG0n5UQCc4IczXQ0f2vADHxx3Yl4ssVObQqfTB4yP4cHKuvzXmK7PT5OpTb7paC2MXl6FeH4HQqwcHxvsaJvtJsdzN2XMD1Kb2helWxT3bJYLAVzGAXeV8itchN-8U/s640/blogger-image-125285969.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">There were also pony rides.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqI533dppXQwcJMjq7lE-KVPUkZRNCtVnF5ADepAjL14Bha_EeS7SfRWcNSQiBOz5VEO4-ioA4BeTKxF0D_nNp49h3EFpvgPFshWL8fESankkbcF6IFovasVNpRdOt-6QEvIAQFq6XAKLf/s640/blogger-image--623773314.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqI533dppXQwcJMjq7lE-KVPUkZRNCtVnF5ADepAjL14Bha_EeS7SfRWcNSQiBOz5VEO4-ioA4BeTKxF0D_nNp49h3EFpvgPFshWL8fESankkbcF6IFovasVNpRdOt-6QEvIAQFq6XAKLf/s640/blogger-image--623773314.jpg"></a></div>Plumper pumpkin patch grows many varieties of pumpkins. This is one if their giant pumpkins. It was carved with sunflowers and a drawing if the owners antique truck.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOL8BArHJbraOQlqkoHiFnQ8ENz_HzVynfs6tIWiwzpFPpvYdvIzW8-AmunjFkPYql8QjHS_5OCdcF0dI2luR4oMnnwnnKKRRJImkzYFLWq4yaZrkLpT1sNYQbDRfIvZXIfq79tE_jFkcZ/s640/blogger-image--1250581904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOL8BArHJbraOQlqkoHiFnQ8ENz_HzVynfs6tIWiwzpFPpvYdvIzW8-AmunjFkPYql8QjHS_5OCdcF0dI2luR4oMnnwnnKKRRJImkzYFLWq4yaZrkLpT1sNYQbDRfIvZXIfq79tE_jFkcZ/s640/blogger-image--1250581904.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Alean Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180228912609245812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162872798782034948.post-20003445990047215222013-10-18T11:46:00.001-07:002013-10-18T12:43:52.485-07:00Festive fall decorations tutorial<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbY5g3CHx5N8DDgAgmrTBX_6p1zSrEBc6ffX51pnXPanzYRIzAd37UOsjFQGaGDD-HMrU0rAWeGJNehUWjFgWjDy8fVZBaNRVCEPpgiyDkSBGq0qG84ng72mH66jhK2Mc9qRLV3YvaJC26/s640/blogger-image-1164386191.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbY5g3CHx5N8DDgAgmrTBX_6p1zSrEBc6ffX51pnXPanzYRIzAd37UOsjFQGaGDD-HMrU0rAWeGJNehUWjFgWjDy8fVZBaNRVCEPpgiyDkSBGq0qG84ng72mH66jhK2Mc9qRLV3YvaJC26/s640/blogger-image-1164386191.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>It has been said "to be interested in the changing seasons is a much happier state than to be helplessly in love with spring." I am a spring and summer kind of girl, but I appreciate fall. The changing leaves, boots and scarves, hot apple cider. Halloween and thanksgiving are fun holidays. Each year I decorate my home for the changing holidays. This year I am decorating for a harvest themed birthday party for a precious little boy. I will post pictures after the event. But I thought I'd share a tutorial on making chevrron pumpkins and the floral arrangements I made for the party. These decorations will last through the season because they are not carved. I will be able to enjoy them until it is time to decorate for Christmas.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4AN7Uk3UN9gdDC3KQSOnGI4mFXgrpYs4IrdSTwAR_yLDHggF6-FH2AopxL7MolXDHd2NCTuKGh_vaFPt5ZAiZ03mtwuPiiRbY1ax2KtYanr4KSB9oIH4w9zjF109IErSN9M7ZEkXslJMd/s640/blogger-image--226313788.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4AN7Uk3UN9gdDC3KQSOnGI4mFXgrpYs4IrdSTwAR_yLDHggF6-FH2AopxL7MolXDHd2NCTuKGh_vaFPt5ZAiZ03mtwuPiiRbY1ax2KtYanr4KSB9oIH4w9zjF109IErSN9M7ZEkXslJMd/s640/blogger-image--226313788.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>CHEVERON PUMPKINS</div><div>For the chevron pumpkins you'll need spray paint and matching nail polish. (I used white spray paint so I used white nail polish.) You can also use hobby paint. You will also need painters tape, an exacto knife, goo gone, q tips, newspaper and a plastic tarp or drop cloth. If you don't have this just use several garbage bags.</div><div><br></div><div>First you will need to scrub your pumpkins and dry them off. let them sit for a few hours to make sure they are dry.</div><div><br></div><div>Next apply tape in a zig zag pattern around your pumpkin. Don't worry if the tape is overlapping or sticking out, you will fix this with the exacto knife after. Once you have placed all the tape for the chevron pattern. Clean it up with the exacto knife. Cut following the line of the pattern over the parts you don't want and peel away. The pumpkin may ooze just wipe the moisture away with a cloth. Press firmly over all the tape and rub to make the seal tight. Let the tape set for a while. See photos below.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnyvPsDI5dyGJoATcECka5TJJ1nZWZugAaM-RdphULJJfpGLtlPBgBVmzc_UeMx_UqIW_uzqVFdx5iJUX1CApTH9SCO0lsb9FbYw8eWStRwuwTRYBA1eUbrddEyWtzL1bN6AjKrbFesBGN/s640/blogger-image-1601101147.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnyvPsDI5dyGJoATcECka5TJJ1nZWZugAaM-RdphULJJfpGLtlPBgBVmzc_UeMx_UqIW_uzqVFdx5iJUX1CApTH9SCO0lsb9FbYw8eWStRwuwTRYBA1eUbrddEyWtzL1bN6AjKrbFesBGN/s640/blogger-image-1601101147.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Next take your plastic lay it down on the ground. Tape some to nearby walls for protection. Then lay your paper down. This absorbs drips and prevents pooling that would ruin the texture of your paint job. The paper also allows you to turn the pumpkin without touching it.</div><div><br></div><div>Bring your pumpkins outside. Place them in the center of the papers. Follow the directions on the spray can. Begin spraying your pumpkin with paint from too to bottom. Let the top dry then flip pumpkin over and paint the bottom and let dry. Spin the pumkin on the paper slowly as you give it a second coat.</div><div><br></div><div>Let dry over night or at least 8 hrs. Peel off the tape. Slowly at an angle. Hold down painted portion with your fingers as you pull off tape to keep paint from peeling or cracking.</div><div><br></div><div>If there are drips or smudges. Take a q tip and dip it in goo gone and rub it on smudges. Use your fingernail to get them off. To give the lines more definition or to fill in gaps or holes use the nail polish or hobby paint. </div><div><br></div><div>Let your pumpkin dry. If you plan to have it outside make sure it is covered by your porch or awning so it is protected from the rain. If you will have it out in the elements make sure to spay it with a weatherization sealent.</div><div><br></div><div>Display your pumkin proudly with candle votives to illuminate it. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhte4yK9dySC6ZA3zKqGlmPWYicECSaChI6ur7s3mE79Km82UqQ7luu62L0fwR1v6m2o1I1C_zgbsfspFYKRfJ0epufZNdSiDTWMu9P8OXet4VmnJNQAtAvfXaHLFemVxuD_d9iOHLF8oUZ/s640/blogger-image--1029721177.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhte4yK9dySC6ZA3zKqGlmPWYicECSaChI6ur7s3mE79Km82UqQ7luu62L0fwR1v6m2o1I1C_zgbsfspFYKRfJ0epufZNdSiDTWMu9P8OXet4VmnJNQAtAvfXaHLFemVxuD_d9iOHLF8oUZ/s640/blogger-image--1029721177.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWj1d55vRwyNNNtcZheTLU1tpYnai10lhuUV_-M1_KUUdCEu-TwqJKNj5ZdkPg9kfVFP175mRx3Q9Nc5FqVEMHenoizU1Kvy3NkmvIkwu85l-MdfZAhkVNtlmMuvvRH-wlP9z6moVUz4z-/s640/blogger-image-413430803.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWj1d55vRwyNNNtcZheTLU1tpYnai10lhuUV_-M1_KUUdCEu-TwqJKNj5ZdkPg9kfVFP175mRx3Q9Nc5FqVEMHenoizU1Kvy3NkmvIkwu85l-MdfZAhkVNtlmMuvvRH-wlP9z6moVUz4z-/s640/blogger-image-413430803.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>PUMPKIN FlOWER VASE</div><div>The pumpkin floral arrangements are easy you can use a plain pumpkin or paint a pumpkin any color you wish. Use a Philips screwdriver to poke holes into the top of the pumpkin place dried flowers in the holes. If you want to use fresh flowers simply carve off the top and scoop out the guts. Fill the pumpkin with water or place a small vase inside of the pumpkin and place flowers.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo4AaWOqRfSoCugD7ZdDxAAkpc0f3jtD65zND-aWdNEY-neDW-6EofncBzqw17HTcgeQPT_ZHcLHMyoszhN35ujHCg0dfOBpswETV4sZDpBOTGyd8isS4LfZX-orVWdwpTSlDbCyJLb160/s640/blogger-image--347210511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo4AaWOqRfSoCugD7ZdDxAAkpc0f3jtD65zND-aWdNEY-neDW-6EofncBzqw17HTcgeQPT_ZHcLHMyoszhN35ujHCg0dfOBpswETV4sZDpBOTGyd8isS4LfZX-orVWdwpTSlDbCyJLb160/s640/blogger-image--347210511.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Alean Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180228912609245812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162872798782034948.post-12748972613334438762013-10-10T13:26:00.001-07:002013-11-20T16:33:12.732-08:00The 10 commandments to clear skin<div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I have struggled with acne and breakouts my whole life. Over the years I've seen doctors that have prescribed pills and creams whose side effects have been worse than the spot they were targeted to treat. The thing is doctors are there to prescribe drugs. They deny that food had any affect on the skin and they deny that there are any homeopathic remedies to acne. That is simply not the case.</div><div><br></div><div>I have learned more from the make up artists and models I work with than western doctors about taking care if my skin. Here are the tricks I have used for years. I get many complements on my skin despite the fact that I had acne in the past. I know how hard it was for me to feel confident and beautiful when my break outs were out of control. I hope my story and my regimen helps someone to feel beautiful and begin to heal the emotional scars left by acne.</div><div><br></div><div>1. Drink lots of water. Your body uses the water you drink to hydrate and even clean itself to a certain degree if you are dehydrated it can't do its job. Your akin will be dry and tight and itchy making it more prone to breakouts.</div><div>2. Don't touch your face your hands are constantly touching objects that are covered in germs, dirt and oil. They are the dirtiest part of your body. I you need to touch your face go to the bathroom and wash your hands first or if that is not possible use a handkerchief or even a tissue as a barrier between your hands and your face to scratch your nose or sweep your hair from your forehead. if you wear lots of hair products or have oily hair keep your hair off of your face. If your breakouts are centralized around your forehead and you have bangs or on your chin and you have layers framing your face that is a good indication that your natural hair oils or your hair products are the cause.</div><div>3. Change your pillow cases often I have three pillows that gives me six surfaces to sleep on before I have to wash and change my bedding. Your hair like we discuses earlier is oily and those oils as well as the sweat from your neck and face collects in your pillowcase and as you sleep for 8 hrs or more those pore clogging contaminants are testing in your face. You can cut down on this by wearing your hair up while you sleep so that your hair is not testing on your face as you reposition yourself at night.</div><div>4. If there are foods you eat that you seem to notice you break out after ward take note of them. Doctors deny their is a coronation but if you have food allergies that are in diagnosed they can cause breakouts. There are forms of eccsama that look like acne, there are also deeper zits that are actually cysts that can also be caused by food allergies as well as hormone changes and stress. I tend to have breakouts around that time I the month I can't change my hormone levels but I can prepare my skin and my body by getting plenty of rest and drinking water so that I minimize the effects. I also broke out from food allergies to gluten. I gave up wheat and the small tiny bump stopped appearing. Another connection between food and break outs is if you eat greasy food like a hamburger or a taco where the oil touches your face simply wiping with a napkin won't get the oil off of your skin. You'll have to wash your face as soon as possible or at least wash your mouth area so that the oily residue isn't clogging your pores all day.</div><div>5. You probably wear make up everyday. As long as you use oil free non cogmegentic make up it should be fine. But take note that if you are still breaking out a lot you may be allergic. I have a friend who is allergic to talc she gets eccema. Another friend is allergic to many of the pigments they use in liquid makeup. You can look for makeuos that you aren't allergic to. I choose to only wear a full face of makeup for special occasions so that my pores can breath as much as possible. Another issue is bacteria. Your makeup I good for a certain amount of time if you keep it longer than that it can spoil and bacteria can grow in the bottle or vial. You also need to notice how you put in your make up. Do you use your fingers? Wash your hands before you apply your makeup. If you use a sponge is it a fresh new one each time. Sponges are a breeding ground for acne causing bacteria. Lastly you need to wash and clean your brushes regularly makeup, oil and bacteria builds up on them over time. You can use any antibiotic soap or dish soap but I like to use MAC® Brush cleanser.</div><div><br></div><div> So now that we have talked about positive habits that promote healthy skin and what life style changes need to be made I can give you a skin care regimen that works without gimmicks. I have personally tested this out and been doing it for the past 10 years the four step to healthy skin are to Wash, Exfoliate,</div><div>Moisturize and if you have acne treat.</div><div><br></div><div>6. First washing your face. There are many facial cleansers available most if them will probably do as long as they are for acne prone skin. Anti aging products may contain oils you do not want on your face because you have issues with oil as it is. Do not use bar soap unless it is specially formulated for the face. Many soaps leave a waxy residue that clogs your pores more. I use Murad® Clarifying Cleanser Acne face wash. It has an acne treatment product in it. I use a dab and lather it with hot water in the shower and I wash my face thou roily with my finger tips in small circles massaging it into my skin. Then I rinse thoroughly. I love this face wash because it washes clean there is no residue after. And it has a subtle mentholated effect that helps open pores to get the guck out. After you have rinsed your face splash it with cold water to help close your pores. So that they are not open when you put in your makeup.</div><div><br></div><div>7. Once a week or when ever I feel that my skin seems to be dull or has dry patches I exfoliate by adding baking soda to my face wash and washing the same way I do in the shower. There are many exfolient washes for sale out there. They are expensive. The main thing you want to watch out for is the shape of the granuals. They need to be smooth and round with no jagged edges. Because products like st Ives spoor it scrub use seeds they grind up. The jagged edges actually cause microscopic tears in your skin that become inflamed or become clogged with makeup and oil and cause more acne. Baking soda is great because it's cheap and each of the granuals are round and small soviet really works on the pores. </div><div><br></div><div>8. Moisturizing is extremely important. Many people with acne think that because their skin is already oily prone that the solution is to strip it and make it as dry as possible. The problem with that is that your skin drys out and begins to crack causing the same issue I explained above. Your skin is tight and uncomfortable and becomes itchy and as your scratch you cause more tears and put more bacteria on your face. It's an ugly cycle. In addition your body produces more oil to counteract the dryness. Moisturizing is important to keep your skin in balance. When you moisturizer your telling your skin I don't need to produce more oil. Also your skin will have a healthy glow and retain the flexibility it needs so you can make facial expressions without causing tears. There are many oil free non cognegenic moisturizers available. You don't want to put body lotion on your face it's to heavy and may have oils or fragrances that clog pores or cause irritation. The best moisturizer I have found is Garnier Nutritioniste® Moisture Rescue Gel-Cream. Clinique has a similar product but it's 3x the cost.</div><div><br></div><div>9. Finally if you do have a breakout you can treat it. Don't pick at it or pop it as that causes scaring and pok marks. There are many effective treatments . I use a combination. </div><div>Find a product with 1.5% salicylic acid. This is already in the face wash I recommended. You can also crush up an aspirin and add a little water to make a paste to treat large zits over night. Finally when you are putting on make up you can use a concealer that has salicylic acid in it like the TIGI® concealer stick, The second tool is Sulfer it takes out redness and lowers the inflammation around the zit. I use a white clay mask sulferbis naturally in clay. Both Murad® And Proactiv® Make a similar product that is affordable. You don't need to apply this to your whole face unless you want to. Just dab a little on all of your zits and they will reduce in size over night. And finally the Thor is Tea Tree Oil. You can get a vial at most grocery stores with a naturopathic or health food section. I buy mine at Fred Meyers. This stuff is great to have on hand it's a powerful antiseptic. I use it on cuts and anything that could get infected it prevents infection. Zits are basically miniature infections where bacteria has begun to grow and your antibodies are fighting off infection which is causing inflammation. In the beginning you'll need to dilute it with water. Put a drop on a wet cotton ball and dab it on the blemishes. It will help clear the zits and prevent new ones from forming. I use this when I know I'm going to break out from my cycle as a preventative agent. Since I often break out after wearing a full face if makeup I also use it after my face wash before I moisturizer as a precaution. It keeps me from breaking out. </div><div><br></div><div>10. Take time to distress. Live your life. Staying active and spending time with friends, laughing helps lower your stress level. And stress can cause breakouts. Take time out for yours do something you enjoy and get plenty of sleep.</div><div><br></div><div>I hope this helps someone out there. Feel free to share your story leave a comment.</div><div><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUap4_Oi0bOWA4F7D97Ti6w38OBOEAoEUczHUl2BIrjWjTiCFxEG-g3KciUDTH6RMAWLEKfMXwCyNaAyUO2cJZqA8yGnld3cveNXB9upPFeJ9Abi0QMDRK7whwBYYtQiN7sZbQ9HNIodeA/s640/blogger-image-898106494.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUap4_Oi0bOWA4F7D97Ti6w38OBOEAoEUczHUl2BIrjWjTiCFxEG-g3KciUDTH6RMAWLEKfMXwCyNaAyUO2cJZqA8yGnld3cveNXB9upPFeJ9Abi0QMDRK7whwBYYtQiN7sZbQ9HNIodeA/s640/blogger-image-898106494.jpg"></a></div>Alean Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180228912609245812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162872798782034948.post-53184271701311229022013-10-09T16:47:00.001-07:002013-10-09T23:58:35.583-07:00Clearing up the clutter<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjij8ypShaapeTtBPtYfm8WqW6nAUluvzPbKuvbzSqLxZExudpbNL6nXQqU523cWfiFMlUk00JSDiYLvUkvYxVAbSuJcbaRXNRNpiA6UXqSd0MRvYSWpWxIOM7J5v6s5WkAD0ASXRjfmG8b/s640/blogger-image-494035426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjij8ypShaapeTtBPtYfm8WqW6nAUluvzPbKuvbzSqLxZExudpbNL6nXQqU523cWfiFMlUk00JSDiYLvUkvYxVAbSuJcbaRXNRNpiA6UXqSd0MRvYSWpWxIOM7J5v6s5WkAD0ASXRjfmG8b/s640/blogger-image-494035426.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I always say that if you want a beautiful home you have to let go of the ugly. You have to let go of that ugly blanket with the moth holes and the broken vase that you glued back together, because it was sentimental. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">As a designer I can create a plan for your space. We can choose the paint for the walls and look for the perfect lamp for the entry way table, but if you insist on keeping the ugly parts of your current home I can't make the plan I've so painstakingly created come together. You can't keep all of the clutter that covered every surface of your home and expect the room to come together according to the plan. No one will notice that you have redesigned the space.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The same philosophy applies to fashion. You can't wear the "IT" dress of the season with a pair of crocs simply because they are the most comfortable things you've ever put on your feet. You miss out on the full design potential of the outfit.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">In my time with God over the past year He has been showing me that he is a designer. He created the whole universe. He has a master plan and a purpose for everything he created. He even wants to clothe us in the garments of righteousness. He wants to give us a beautiful life full of grace and joy and love. But we have grown accustomed to the clutter in our hearts. We are comfortable with the postmortem remains of broken hearts, broken families, lost dreams, bitterness and the false pearls of sin.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">My design philosophy was adopted from my own observations of the habits of people, but it applies to my spiritual life as well. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Beauty for Ashes comes out of the prophecy of Isaiah 61:3 "To all who mourn He will give a crown of beauty for ashes. A joyous blessing instead of mourning and festive praise insead of despair." God wants to trade your ashes for the beauty he has for you. He wants to give you a purpose and a hope, He wants to take your pain and bitterness and replace them with joy and love. It's a promise. It's a philosophy not just for the design of a room but for the heart. For a life lived beautifully.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I have struggled to reconcile my social justice heart with the passion I have for fashion and design. Over the years I have thought one to be frivolous. God has shown me that he created me to be a creative being who loves beauty. The two can be united by a common thread. With this blog I want to inspire beautiful homes not just for the eye, but also for the hearts of the families who live in them and for the friends they welcome. I want to make women look and feel beautiful not just on the outside, But I want them to feel beautiful on the inside so that they can bring beauty into the lives of others. </span></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">I encourage you to get out a bag go to your closet and ask yourself what can I part with? Look on your bookshelf do you really need all of those books? As you clear the physical clutter from your life ask God if there is any emotional clutter that is holding you back. And let it go so that you can enter into the full plan of what he has for you.</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Alean Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180228912609245812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162872798782034948.post-29066446941726266682013-10-07T16:57:00.001-07:002013-10-07T16:57:05.421-07:00An affair to remember<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-vX1ilqRI30rToiSZDJX46MJUrs4sjuX1HO2PuHXh8LTYEE32JAUmiWGvw8xoEKB12K8Hmo1BN0rLfgiC5fP3HuLPq96a9BKgCsXnLrA7PfqBPpgOQlmtPmwKVOd06x9m1jWhF9lkvTwb/s640/blogger-image-91938063.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-vX1ilqRI30rToiSZDJX46MJUrs4sjuX1HO2PuHXh8LTYEE32JAUmiWGvw8xoEKB12K8Hmo1BN0rLfgiC5fP3HuLPq96a9BKgCsXnLrA7PfqBPpgOQlmtPmwKVOd06x9m1jWhF9lkvTwb/s640/blogger-image-91938063.jpg"></div>This summer I had the pleasure if planning a 60th birthday party for twins. It was quite an event. No expense was spared. it took me a month to plan from top to bottom everything was coordinated and placed by the Alean Simone Events, Style and Design team.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2-9h1mMlBfiXS4u8U_W4wTCU-rEYVp-m8NkgZ4AN16Egecm3vtX7-9RSSNtrSeHG0GaXp6_OVEABC4QKBjHv_3MEh-Wv3ZIOp-oIyLLDupoVxoZMRlWEerKxyLmI_ASCfrRV64WY_3OpC/s640/blogger-image-1123464668.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2-9h1mMlBfiXS4u8U_W4wTCU-rEYVp-m8NkgZ4AN16Egecm3vtX7-9RSSNtrSeHG0GaXp6_OVEABC4QKBjHv_3MEh-Wv3ZIOp-oIyLLDupoVxoZMRlWEerKxyLmI_ASCfrRV64WY_3OpC/s640/blogger-image-1123464668.jpg"></a></div>This is the buffet table. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio4AElcE6uebgxxuVZL20Oar6hInb19Lg77d2Dh_lzfxyDa6xD0d7mPs_gs4VPQggi-8NKQOqZcEniXXN8we_AMqjxoEQDdz8n7k4RMiOVmFiEl3XQNvERphOaHIas10TsG7GpnQgzsSjh/s640/blogger-image--692249578.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The hostess has a beautiful garden.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGAjkjzMg1-9CA5j_b6mes6yMLwjSMN4SHARB0yyfH4JpsYfwvtLfDS4jB3PHBgPJBE1s2TJjPWft5j3YZ2GYSmJZ5-TSlW_Gcu5jNuN1MBdnW4k9PbOIrFNbUlcDGLsAuAA3TMsvfmrjS/s640/blogger-image-1678618560.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGAjkjzMg1-9CA5j_b6mes6yMLwjSMN4SHARB0yyfH4JpsYfwvtLfDS4jB3PHBgPJBE1s2TJjPWft5j3YZ2GYSmJZ5-TSlW_Gcu5jNuN1MBdnW4k9PbOIrFNbUlcDGLsAuAA3TMsvfmrjS/s640/blogger-image-1678618560.jpg"></a></div>Some of the other decorations around the yard included these Pom pins hanging from large yard umbrellas and canopies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKSMp2Ye0BYi6Vsc3FdG85gQazG0OoVUameg4uYz97UOuxwBNy5WUolRXVuuCBtlFt4F_v414JFoTiy8uZBIPQFaw3wObe46I1FqnFUiwsXAPASJxer-5bmlPzHeXLPye4Omce01P2lW5_/s640/blogger-image-2111664653.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKSMp2Ye0BYi6Vsc3FdG85gQazG0OoVUameg4uYz97UOuxwBNy5WUolRXVuuCBtlFt4F_v414JFoTiy8uZBIPQFaw3wObe46I1FqnFUiwsXAPASJxer-5bmlPzHeXLPye4Omce01P2lW5_/s640/blogger-image-2111664653.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For seating we rented large tables and lots of chairs. It was beautiful next tithe greenhouse that glowed with candle light in the evening.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcUS43ovbkqurz2e9Iuo3Jj-RrRfqv3G5IqfeR1E7eDVKhLejgTjieEKz2qWTj-l-vUIOZQdY93grdudign9cxFUAt1Q2duixmzg7POlJXB-xZ0UXNutNQTXn5b7Nzy8mFwUyRXV1VaEQS/s640/blogger-image-843774580.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcUS43ovbkqurz2e9Iuo3Jj-RrRfqv3G5IqfeR1E7eDVKhLejgTjieEKz2qWTj-l-vUIOZQdY93grdudign9cxFUAt1Q2duixmzg7POlJXB-xZ0UXNutNQTXn5b7Nzy8mFwUyRXV1VaEQS/s640/blogger-image-843774580.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We had the event catered. The food was beautifully displayed and delicious.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGf3eR848VOo1ZvsC8uTOAVyPzcleytCKIHkQ_eZg_HprEQsDzD9EnzgnkZ8JkuqgjUKJv931zJ-7i4KEkU9mzaOTrRsBexNOxQSvDAotQrygeUDRQlgFKCINusSHQIvbX8acxAG0yvNi5/s640/blogger-image-327213010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGf3eR848VOo1ZvsC8uTOAVyPzcleytCKIHkQ_eZg_HprEQsDzD9EnzgnkZ8JkuqgjUKJv931zJ-7i4KEkU9mzaOTrRsBexNOxQSvDAotQrygeUDRQlgFKCINusSHQIvbX8acxAG0yvNi5/s640/blogger-image-327213010.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAPMTNFTqSYvCIv5xv9kxFd9aNt-7WgbrXo_17jRojefgcBBOedes3z00mNS3dWLW0bcHR-dMWBp0EHfFsjjFljsVvaIbNAnn9Cxwyja9XAMIjkyPpR0DtDd-NgJ2siCWrnlz0VscOcESf/s640/blogger-image-1506409571.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAPMTNFTqSYvCIv5xv9kxFd9aNt-7WgbrXo_17jRojefgcBBOedes3z00mNS3dWLW0bcHR-dMWBp0EHfFsjjFljsVvaIbNAnn9Cxwyja9XAMIjkyPpR0DtDd-NgJ2siCWrnlz0VscOcESf/s640/blogger-image-1506409571.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijb06Bm9nta_Tm1TArdQZ9HD_5JZ7RSC4a28CWKM-jBMlcZFKW9LGbpOooSQ-y-QErT-7PJGLLKTR820gMEdL8pdYb8hBbgpFqa_AWQGsOLk1y1LbzyYihbLGfUL2xYYHew8XR7AKkGrNA/s640/blogger-image-1892128513.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijb06Bm9nta_Tm1TArdQZ9HD_5JZ7RSC4a28CWKM-jBMlcZFKW9LGbpOooSQ-y-QErT-7PJGLLKTR820gMEdL8pdYb8hBbgpFqa_AWQGsOLk1y1LbzyYihbLGfUL2xYYHew8XR7AKkGrNA/s640/blogger-image-1892128513.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The cupcakes were delicious and had a lovely assortment of flavors and fillings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thank you for stopping by my blog. If you are interested in having me plan an event for you leave a comment or contact me by email at aleansimone@hotmail.com for a consultation and quote.</div><br></div></div></div>Alean Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180228912609245812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162872798782034948.post-9537659658142171202013-10-07T15:36:00.001-07:002013-10-07T16:59:44.456-07:00Fall Trends 2013<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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Alean Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180228912609245812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162872798782034948.post-23325008516369321862013-10-07T14:54:00.001-07:002013-10-07T14:54:32.472-07:00Its a Jungle Out ThereJungle Theme Baby Shower.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The decorations were pretty fun. we tried to keep the budget pretty small. using only items that we could purchase at the dollar store. here you see our jungle vines and monkeys hanging from our balloon coconuts.</td></tr>
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This is the table where we put gifts. This monkey is waiting for them.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I met Joy at the Adorned in Grace fashion show I volunteered at. She had the winning bid for my silent auction item of styling and planning her wedding .</span></td></tr>
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When Joy first came to me she had these plain bird houses and said that she wanted her wedding to be vintage and rustic. I brainstormed for days looking for ways to make these two words come together. It occurred to me that she didn't want the traditional vintage lacy Victorian sense of the word, but the vintage as in old looking and country chic vintage you find at flea markets. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQFOZZd8aaIpqHhAAdU5VXvTIjGpg1YyNlCkwT3iE5TlKCd-73jTJYKUK272_FKXiOg8wXt1v8Jxrqheto0bf0hke0H0NTRyIgstQLbnYce3pMX8kcZxAoMFxWikEicvUBne8B6hmhU-jM/s1600/Lisa+639.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ca="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQFOZZd8aaIpqHhAAdU5VXvTIjGpg1YyNlCkwT3iE5TlKCd-73jTJYKUK272_FKXiOg8wXt1v8Jxrqheto0bf0hke0H0NTRyIgstQLbnYce3pMX8kcZxAoMFxWikEicvUBne8B6hmhU-jM/s320/Lisa+639.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
I had fun tromping through the woods looking for moss, lichen and bark to put on these bird houses. I stained them with watered down, olive green paint so that the grain of the wood would come through.<br />
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She didn't have a large budget so we focused on the tables. I found these really cute faux moss covered rocks at the dollar store and bought a whole case. I then rented several apothecary jars and filled them with the rocks. I also filled vases with moss and placed bird houses in them. For the flower arrangements we used blue mason Jars.</div>
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The setting was outdoors overlooking the Columbia River at the Oregon Gorge, the reception took place in a log cabin type tabernacle with an amazing ceiling. The beauty of the out doors was visible from every one of the 26 windows.
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of my favorite tricks to save money is to use the bride bouquets facing outward to the reception at the head table. This gives the appearance of centerpieces and utilizes the same flowers for the reception as well as the ceremony. cutting down on costs.</td></tr>
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The men wore suits with plaid ties and the woman wore olive green dresses with bronze necklaces with birds on them. The bride wore a dress that she bought from the fashion show I worked on last year. The proceeds went to rescue young people from sexual slavery. More pictures coming soon....<br />
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Baby showers are so important for helping the mom to be feel special and loved. Welcoming a new baby into the home is a stressful time. Its nice to kick back and have close family and friends pamper you and bring you lots of the things you'll need for the new arrival. I helped plan a Noahs ark baby shower for a friend. who's baby to be was going to be a boy. the best part about this theme was that they planned on naming him Noah. I was asked to handle the decorations. I painted a huge mural as the back drop for the photo booth. the animals were detachable so that they could be used to decorate the nursery. wall behind the crib.<br />
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We had a scrap booking station set up at the table next to the photo booth so guests could write well wishes and make a page for the scrap book. We supplied paper, pens and lots of animal stickers. We printed out the photos right there so at the end of the shower the mom to be had a scrap book to show her husband. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The food was an amazing multicultural experience. The mom to be was Filipino and from Hawaii so we enjoyed the mix plate. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is just the desert table.YUM</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Favorite part about this theme. The cake was gorgeous!! we added the animals to it after the baker decorated it. </td></tr>
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I turned this ugly utility table into a chic work station by following a youtube tutorial.<br />
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What did I do this weekend? I sorted and de-cluttered my closets. I mainly focused on creating an office space so that I can work on my goals for the New Year and have everything I need easily accessible. There is nothing worse than trying to do a craft and digging around in a dark closet, pulling our various tubs and bins filled with zip-lock bags of random items. Over the years I estimate I must have spent a fortune buying and re-buying the same pen or ribbon because I couldn’t locate what I was looking for in the moment I needed it. <br>
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My main interests are sewing, and jewelry design. I hope to get my Etsy store up and running this year and I need to rebuild my inventory for the 2013 season of Last Thursday. Last Thursday is a huge art festival where local artists sell their creations. The event is held the last Thursday of every month in the Alberta district.<br>
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My first step was to pull everything out and put it into categories. I then went through each pile and reduced the bulk by half. I made a donation box for SCRAP a local charity that sells recycled art supplies. I always say that you need to let go of the ugly before you can grasp the beautiful. This is so true. Your design will be compromised if you keep everything. It is so important to let things go.<br>
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After I de-cluttered. I sorted small items into mason and baby food jars. I banished my old system of zip lock baggies. Second I got some large jars for my ribbon collection and sewing notions. I even used old antique ball jars to hang on the outside of the rack to store scissors (which I use 20 times a day) and feathers I don’t want to hide because they are beautiful and this way they wont be crushed.<br>
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I hung up strands of beads with nails inside frames I had already hanging on my wall.<br>
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I made an inspiration board from one frame by tacking ribbon inside and using some clothes pins to hang items I admire. I also used binder rings to hand magazine pages of designs I like. I hold punched my favorite business cards and put a small binder ring on it and made a rolodex of sorts. Another idea to save space and personalize your space is to hang pictures and mementos on the wall behind your office supplies. I created this neat envelope ribbon by pinning a yard of satin blanket binding to the wall using upholstery nails (they are prettier than regular nail heads). The Blanket Binding comes folded in half and is pressed and flat this creates an envelope on your wall to poke pictures and cards into. I decorated mine with pom-pom trim which will also serve as a place to hang earrings and buttons after I make them.<br>
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Since I already had a collection of hobnail milk glass I utilized some of the pieces to store pens and paper clips for everyday office tasks. The result is a beautiful functional space that allows me to work on crafts or check e-mail. I hope this post inspires you to de-clutter and beautify your own space. Happy crafting!<br>
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