GS Lillian: Thursday Lately

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If you don't have a Target near you, you can pick up Candy Cane Lane tea here.

Stop by and send some love to Bex!

Enjoy your day!
xoShelly

November 10, 2011

Thursday Lately

Sorry, something happened with the recording and the sound and picture get messed up sometime in the middle and there is a pause at one point...but anyway here it is. It's Thursday Lately, and I'm linking up with Bex...a style diary to chat about all the wonderful things I have going on this week!

You can find more info about the Sephora App here. There are also tutorials that are a must if you are a makeup novice like myself. But really the try on nail polish is the best part.

The products I mentioned are

lipstick ("red Taboo" totally worth every cent...at 20% off, that is)

mascara

eye shadow (I got "The Top Self")

Clarasonic

nail stickers (from this awesome girl with another giveaway going on!)

planner

I couldn't find the post it notes, but I got them at Staples

October 20, 2011

Thursday Lately

Linking up with Bex...a style diary.

October 13, 2011

Thursday Lately

Calendar Swap

Etta Grace GS Lillian Cuff Giveaway...ends tonight!!

As always, linking up with the lovely girls over at Bex...A Style Diary.

September 15, 2011

Thursday Lately

Hi! Happy Thursday!!

Here are a few links...

nail stickers

green loafers

Oh, and I forgot to tell you about the amazing seaweed salad I had at the Japanese restaurant...

I loved it so much, I found this recipe and made it again Saturday night. It was super easy and nutritious.

Give it a try!

Love to BEX...go say Hi!

August 25, 2011

Thursday Lately

Linking up with everyone at Bex...a style diary.

My goodies from Ulta:

Eye Shadow

Mascara - after using this mascara a few more days, I decided that I LOVE it.

Seriously, give it a shot...or two.

Here are all the nail polishes I got on clearance, and as you can see, I showed complete restraint...

these were free!!

August 18, 2011

Thursday Lately

August 11, 2011

Thursday Lately

Hello my friends!

It's Thursday! Even before Thursday Latelies, I loved Thursday. I still do.

I've had the best week ever full of presents! Yay for presents when it's not even your birthday!!

I mentioned a few blogs in my video, here they are

Megan at Chasing Davies ~ Hosted an awesome friendship bracelet swap. Thanks Megan! Can we do it again??? Pretty Please???

Lulu at A Candid Life ~ Made my lovely bracelets. Thanks Lulu!!! I LOVE them. I promise not to lose them again at Target. Want to see the bracelet I made?? Here is is!

And my package of goodies came from Chris at Chubbette Tales...Life after Spanx. Seriously go check out her blog, she is so sweet. Make friends with her, she sends you presents!!! Just kidding, make friends with her because she is truly dear. Just don't try to be her BFF...I already got the job!

I kid you not, friends. While reviewing my video I already ate one package of dried mangos and half of the egg cookies. When I say I have 0 self control, make that like negative 22 self control.

Have the best weekend ever!

xoShelly
&

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Oh sheesh, don't forget to go see another of my BBF's BEX!!! Her videos are the best! And she's gorg, just watch them to see her!

PS I've had a super busy week, I've read all your lovely comments and emails and I am going to get back to you this weekend. I'm not ignoring you, I will get back to you!! xoxoxo

August 4, 2011

Thursday Lately ~ Delicious

I might have said delicious 80 times in this video...yup, lots of food going on.

Thanks for stopping by, check back with Bex to see everyone else's deliciousness...

July 21, 2011

so OVERWHELMED...with LOVE

...that I need a SECOND Thursday Lately!!
this CANNOT wait until next Thursday

You guys, I CANNOT express enough gratitude for all your sweet comments, following, and heck...just reading this dear little blog of mine!

Really, I am truly overwhelmed. Thank you from the bottom of my great big heart...there is room for ALL of you.

GS Lillian is popping up all over the place, and I really can't believe it. Have you been over to see Bex? There are 138 entries to win this!! (Yup, I just checked...AGAIN)

Oh my...good luck everyone.
I can't wait to see who wins!!!!
When I win the lottery, I'll send everyone a necklace.

I also got an email from Deb from Dress my Room and Ephemeral Evidence, and she has a GS Lillian feature on BOTH sites! I especially loved Dress my Room, but please go visit both.
Thank you Deb...a million xo's.

Much, much LOVE everyone.
Shelly

Thursday Lately

Hiya, Happy Thursday.

Every week I have to fight the urge to redo my video, clearly this week I was able to.

I think the only link neccessary is my non creepy jeans.

Don't forget to check out Bex and all the other lovely videos!!!
And don't forget to enter to win this GS Lillian necklace!

July 14, 2011

thursday lately

Yea! I'm so excited to be back!!!

I missed you, did you miss me?

Links:
groupon
shoes
lip liner
hair pins

Want more joy, head over to Bex...a style diary.

SWAN UPDATE: I keep forgetting to update you guys on the swans...they, unfortunately did not hatch. I was sad that I wasn't able to save them, but on the other hand, I wasn't quite sure what I was going to do with them until they were old enough to be on their own.
A blessing in disguise? Possibly.

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June 23, 2011

Thursday Lately

Hi All!

It's Thursday, and I don't have a video, but I can't stand to miss a week of Thursday Latelies with Bex.

Soo...I'm going to write about what I wanted to tell you. And honestly, if I had to do this on camera, I might get all choked up and not be able to spit it out.

I have been thinking quite a bit about what I really wanted to share on TL. I get a little weirded out not knowing who I'm sharing with, so I am a little cautious about what I say. While I love free stuff and great products, they aren't really what makes my world go 'round.

What I am TRULY, TRULY thankful for each and everyday are all the people in my life who have embraced me with the most loving arms you could imagine. I really don't know what I have done to be so fortunate in this area, but I am sure that I wouldn't be where I am without them. I literally could go on and on listing people, but I'm just going to pick one for today.

Carmen

She is pictured above in the blue dress. You can see how beautiful she is on the inside and out from the picture. She positively glows, and just shines her special love on everyone she meets.

I can't even explain how much I love this woman. She literally found me crying on the street in the Philippines one day. She and her sister (also pictured), literally picked me (a complete stranger) up off the ground and took me in. From that day on she was family.

She loves animals as much as I do, and she is the first person I call when I don't know what to do. At 85 years old, she has a lot more experience at this life thing than me, and always has the wisest and kindest advice delivered with a smile and a laugh. She has an amazing way of making me see the bigger picture and that whatever my troubles are...they will work themselves out, and I will be not only okay, but better than I could have imagined.

Thank you so much for reading today and I hope you have many someones like Carmen in your life that you were reminded of today.

PS You can blame this terrible trio for the lack of video.

The plan was to record from the beach (I refuse to give up), but these guys decided to pick fights, eat an old pizza they found on the beach, and refuse to walk this morning. The video would have been of us yelling and chasing our dogs like maniacs on the beach. While I'm sure it would have been hilarious for all of you...I wasn't feeling all Thursday Lately about the situation.

Maybe next week...

xoShelly

June 16, 2011

Thursday Lately

Super short TL this week....

You can't have my free hot pink watch, but you can get your "seltzer maker" here

Happy Thursday, and don't forget to stop by Bex...a style diary!

June 15, 2011

Dear Sprinkled Doughnuts for Dinner

June 14, 2011

Dear Sprinkled Doughnuts for Dinner,

First of all, I am an adult (I have a college degree to prove it). Full grown adults do not eat doughnuts for dinner. In no way, shape, or form are you an acceptable dinner selection. I don't care if you were forgotten in the car this morning, and intended for breakfast...that only further proves my point, you are not wanted.

Second of all, let's talk about why you even came home with me. I know you were hanging out in the bakery with all your friends mocking me like you do every.single.time I come to the grocery store. There is nothing I need in the bakery. Yet I can hear you screaming my name every time. Must you tempt me with your holiday inspired sprinkles? (thank you for reminding me it was Flag Day BTW) It's bad enough that you are a doughnut, but do you have to go practically throwing your icing-ed, sprinkled self at me??

Now, let's discuss how you became my dinner. Even if you are on a fancy Pottery Barn place mat, alongside a knife, regular fork, AND salad fork (it doesn't count if don't actually eat a salad), it is not okay for an adult (see above) to eat you for dinner.

The wine was a nice touch, but doesn't make this scenario any better...in fact, I'm pretty sure it makes it worse.

I do appreciate the fact that you made me want to throw up a little bit after eating you. If all goes well, this won't happen again.

Love, Shelly

Note to Self: Under no uncertain terms are you to go to the grocery store after spin class ever again. Do I make myself clear?

PS (note to self): I still love you even if you don't always make the best choices for dinner, and I am very proud of the restraint you exhibited in eating only 1 (and a half) sprinkled doughnuts for dinner. You could have been a total pig, and eaten two (and possibly thrown up for real). Way to go!

PPS You might find some more nutritious things to eat here: