Random Loves

September Random Loves

Hello, hello!

Are you new to my blog? First off, a gigantic hello! Recently I’ve seen an abundance of new faces, names and higher numbers and I’m so thrilled you found your way here! I hope you’ll stay a while and join the amazing community of friends here at Pretty Pink Posh. If you ever have questions about a post, or would like to send me a note, feel free to contact me- click here for the info. If you enjoy my blog, your friends might too! I would love for you to share my blog with your family and friends- the more the merrier.

As we are nearing the end of September, I wanted to make sure I got in my monthly Random Loves feature. These posts are filled with random items I’m loving that month. It’s been so much fun to see YOUR lists over the months and check out the items you are listing. I’ve been introduced to many new things thanks to your suggestions!

Let’s dive into today’s post….Many of you know I’m a fan of movies and tv shows. In fact, whenever I’m crafting, I’m watching something. I had cancelled Netflix quite a while ago and just recently started it up. I currently have Amazon Prime and didn’t think I needed Netflix, but recently they added more things to their internet streaming (which is what I have) and I’ve been catching up. For less than $9 a month, it’s a win in my book AND I love that I can watch things on my phone through their app, too! Once I watch everything on my list, I’ll cancel it again and then wait a few months….gotta save those pennies for craft supplies down the road!

Recently, my doctor had me cut out chocolate and since my stomach can’t handle ice cream anymore, I NEEDED to find a new sweet treat. A few weeks back I had a light night run to the store with the girls and decided to give raspberry sorbet a try. While it’s nowhere near ice cream (oh how I miss chocolate, dairy and nuts!), it still qualifies as a sweet treat and helps when I’m in need of something cold.

I recently made a trip to Bath and Body Works to stock up on soaps and couldn’t resist picking up this candle. If you’re a fan of pumpkin scents, this one is AMAZING. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever burned through a whole candle, but I did burn through this small one in a few days. Every time I went to my studio, I had to light it since it smelled so delicious! In fact, I need to get a big one of this scene (or rather several….) so I can enjoy the aroma again!

With my health issues and the super limited items my body is able to handle, I’ve been eating as many organic items as possible (since my body is very weak and can’t handle toxins). The grocery stores are so outrageous in their organic prices and my friend suggested I check out the farmer’s market. Why didn’t I think of this?! I’ve been two weeks in a row and I plan on going every Saturday until it closes for the season. We have picked up fresh fruit and veggies, fresh cut flowers (at GREAT prices) and also some honey from the area. You just can’t beat supporting local small business/ families and how fresh their items are!

Fall is officially here and I’ve already broken out some scarves and boots. I was looking for a new pair of brown boots (since I wore through my other pair) at Target and while I didn’t find what I was looking for, I spotted these cute shoes. After a quick test walk, I found them to be comfortable, easy to walk in AND stylish. You can be sure I added them to my cart! I’ve been wearing them almost every single time I go out and I know they’ll be a staple in my wardrobe this season.

What are a few of YOUR random loves at the moment? It can be drinks, shows, clothing, movies, etc…. whatever products you’re loving, or have on your wish list, I’d love to read about them!

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August Random Loves

Hello and Happy Monday!

In the past month I’ve had lots of new readers stop by, so I’ll introduce this feature a little bit. Just about every month, I post a few of my favorite items from the month and do a little write-up about each product. The items can vary from beauty products, household items, specific foods, occasionally a craft product and there are sometimes surprises along the way. Before I continue, I will note that I don’t just post anything in this feature- an item has to be pretty fantastic to make it into one of these features.

I truly am a sucker for lip products and I found a good one! Recently I’ve seen these neon colored Maybelline Baby Lips lip balms quite a bit on YouTube and I decided to give into the hype. I purchased the purple one and I love how it adds slight color and moisturizes like crazy. Going to keep my eyes out for the other shades when I go out to the store next!

nail polish can be found HERE

I’m infatuated with the color coral and I was beyond thrilled when I found the Cute As A Button color a few months back. I don’t often purchase polishes, but I knew I had to have this one. I’ve already had my nails done countless times in this color {in fact, my nail person says “You’re doing this color again?!” every time} and I’m far from tired of this pretty shade.

The Summer here in Seattle has been absolutely gorgeous and sunny. I’ve always been a sucker for wearing flip-flips and sandals and couldn’t resist getting a pair of these. I got the tan ones last year and wore them almost everyday and I’ll admit, I’ve been doing the same with the black ones this year. I find them to be fairly comfortable and they’re so easy to dress up or down. Plus, it allows my coral toes to be shown off. ;)

stamp set can be found HERE/ dies can be found HERE

If you watch my videos, you know that I recently got this stamp set and the matching dies. I hadn’t gotten to play with it much {yet}, but I think I may have fallen in love. Wow, this set is just gorgeous! And while it does take some time to layer the different images, I’ve found it to be so therapeutic and I love seeing which new color combos I can create! Stay tuned for some cards with this set soon!

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I make a conscious effort to never list an item twice in this feature, but I think Pinterest deserves this exception. I simply adore the Pinterest app for my iPhone and the countless hours of insomnia are a tad bit more bearable when I can browse the app. I’ve been adding lots of pins to my current boards and I even started a few new ones! So many creative ideas and eye candy in the beautiful world of Pinterest.

What are a few of YOUR random loves at the moment? It can be drinks, shows, clothing, movies, etc…. whatever products you’re loving, or have on your wish list, I’d love to read about them!

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May Random Loves

I wasn’t sure if it was going to happen, but I was able to sneak in a Random Loves post this month! A week of no posts and vacation threw me off and I can’t believe we are just days away from June. Eeeek!

I’ll be honest, there are some months I struggle with what to share in this feature, but this month, I had no difficulties. I feel like I’m loving so many things- that’s a problem in itself! Don’t worry, all but one of the things I’m featuring today are inexpensive. It was hard to resist posting crafting loves this month. If y’all are interested in a post on items that have caught my eye, let me know and I may be able to work a post in. :)

cart can be found here

I’ll be honest, I don’t own this cart…..yet. I’ve been eying this for months and months and hopefully down the road, I can add this beauty to my craft studio. Imagine all the pretty items you can fill it with and have right next to you while you craft! I’m thinking washi tape, twine and other assorted goodies would look perfect inside.

bracelet can be found here

While I was in San Francisco, I went to the store, Brandy Melville, for the first time. I’ve heard a lot about this trendy store and was pleasantly surprised at how inexpensive their accessories were! While I’m usually a silver girl, lately I’ve been really into all things gold. This bracelet is the perfect addition to my ever growing jewelry collection.

mascara can be found here

Some are blessed with lush and long eyelashes, but alas, I’m not one of them. Thanks to mascara I’m able to get fuller lashes with just a few easy strokes. I’ve tried dozens of mascaras over the years and this one is my favorite, thus far. I’m curious, which brand/ line is your favorite?

straws can be found here

You’ve seen these straws in some of my projects in the past, but I haven’t given them their own spot on a Random Loves post yet. There is something about these bright and cheery straws that make me want to host a party! I’m currently in the process of creating something fun with my latest straw purchase- stay tuned for that!

It’s not a secret that I like coffee and chocolate. Recently I saw one bottle of this on clearance at the grocery store {since it was going to expire soon} and I bought it. OH MY WORD. This drink is so creamy, rich and delicious! The best part? It’s cheaper than coffee at Starbucks and it’s the perfect pick-me-up in the mornings. Also, my local grocery store is having them for BOGO this week. You can’t beat less than $2 a bottle!

What are a few of YOUR random loves at the moment? It can be drinks, shows, clothing, movies, etc…. whatever products you’re loving, or have on your wish list, I’d love to read about them!

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April Random Loves

Oh goodness, this week has been so rough. I debated on whether I wanted to do a post about everything that’s been going on, but I decided to refrain and keep with my scheduled Random Loves post. However, I will let you all know that I had to go to urgent care and my health hasn’t been doing very well lately. I’ve been a little slower in responding to emails, comments and may not be able to schedule as many posts in advance as usual, but I’m going to try my best to keep things running as smoothly as possible. Just a little heads up.

If you have followed my blog for some time, you know that each month I host a Random Loves feature. I always enjoy getting to share what I’ve been using and the new products I’m eying. It’s been so much fun to see YOUR lists over these months and check out the items you are listing. I’ve been introduced to many new things thanks to your suggestions!

Let’s get started on this month’s feature….

plate can be found here

You all know I’m a huge fan of the items in the Re.Served Etsy shop. Each month it seems like Victoria comes out with even cuter items {which I’m not sure is even possible} and this new plate is one of my absolute favorites. It highlights a few of the iconic Seattle locations and who could resist those adorable colors?!

sequins can be found here

Can you believe that I haven’t spotlighted sequins in a Random Loves feature yet? There really aren’t any words to describe how happy these small sparkly embellishments make me. I will admit that I have pulled out all of my sequin packets and spent hours playing with the color combos and different ideas on multiple occasions. Speaking of which, there just might be another sequin card coming to the blog later this week. *wink*

paper pack can be found here

I try hard not to feature more than one craft product in a feature, but I couldn’t resist on this one. I am IN LOVE with this Echo Park Dots & Stripes paper pack. I ordered this one a few weeks back and have been carefully rationing out the sheets. The colors in this pack are divine and definitely can be used outside of baby cards.

I fell in love with this nail polish color the moment I saw it online. The sad thing? Every store that I have gone to has sold out of this color! It’s such a pretty shade of aqua/ seafoam green and all of the photos I have seen on Pinterest with people wearing it has made me in desperate need of owning this color. Hoping I can somehow track one down before it’s out of season!

What are a few of YOUR random loves at the moment? It can be drinks, shows, clothing, movies, etc…. whatever products you’re loving, or have on your wish list, I’d love to read about them!

I’ll see you all tomorrow for the 10 Minute Craft Dash #16 Highlights and info on how you can get an exclusive peek at the upcoming challenge!

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March Random Loves

It’s time for my March Random Loves blog post. For those of you new to my blog, every month I put together a post of some of the things I’ve been loving that month. You’ll want to take note, these are very random- I may feature jewelry, food items, entertainment items and things in between. You just never know what might appear in this feature, hence the name!

bracelet can be found here

If you follow me on Instagram, you know I’m in love with my new bracelet. I love the turquoise color, how it’s a “big” bracelet but not bulky, and the fact that it’s comfortable. Another plus, it goes with so many of my outfits!

Sharpie pencils can be found here

I’m a huge fan of Sharpie products. I have every single color of their fine tip pens, many of their ultra fine permanent markers and now these liquid pencils. I keep a blog calendar, but there are times when I move a post to another day and needed something erasable. Imagine my surprise when I saw these! They work like a charm and definitely live up to the Sharpie brand.

nail polish can be found here

If you’ve seen my latest videos, you may have noticed my nails. I’ve always been a fan of glitter nail polish, but recently I have been doing a “fade out” technique and LOVE the look. It’s glitzy without being too much.

Recently I stumbled across Amazon Prime and boy, was I disappointed to have not found out about it sooner! The library of different shows/ movies that you can stream is impressive, not to mention you also get free two days shipping with your Amazon orders.

Lately, with my recent diet changes, I’ve been eating TONS of vegetables and fruit. When the store had a sale on asparagus, I bought a bundle {since I hadn’t had any in a while}. OHMYGOODNESS. I forgot how delicious this veggie was! Since then, I think I’ve bought at least seven bundles. If you aren’t a fan of eating them plain, try it in an omelet- it’s so delicious!

CLICK HERE to view previous Random Loves posts

What are a few of YOUR favorite things at the moment? It can be drinks, shows, clothing, movies, etc…. these posts have introduced my readers to new things, and your lists have introduced me to new things as well. It’s so fun to see what everyone else is enjoying!

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February Random Loves

Whew, I barely was able to fit this post in this month! It’s amazing how packed my blog calendar can fill up these days. It’s time for my monthly Random Loves post and this one definitely lives up to its name, on all levels. Each of these products are things I’m loving at the moment and well, they’re pretty random.

If you have followed my blog, you know that each month I host a Random Loves post here on the blog. These posts are filled with random items I’m loving that month. It’s been so much fun to see YOUR lists over these months and check out the items you are listing. I’ve been introduced to many new things thanks to your suggestions!

I’m excited to show you what I have listed, so let’s jump right into the post.

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lip balm can be found here

It’s a guarantee that I’ll have some sort of lip product in my purse at any given time. If I’m being honest, it’s not uncommon for there to be 4-7 different products that can be used on my lips shuffling around in my purse. With the cold weather, my current favorite are the eos lip balms. They are so cute and they smell divine, too!

mug can be found here

It’s no secret that my love of mugs is continuing to grow, thanks to my friend Victoria at Re.Served. She just listed this new design {as of yesterday} and I am in mug love! How pretty is this color, the adorable trees and those birds? This design is definitely one of my favorites of hers and I can’t wait to get one for myself soon!

The Becoming can be found here

Back in November, I was so blessed to have the amazing Jenny Simmons as my Featured Blogger. You all got a peek at her heart, her passions and some of you were able to even win her single! Her very first solo cd released at the beginning of the month and I am loving it to pieces. {I’ll do a post on a particular song that stuck out to me soon} If you’re looking for a powerful Christian cd, this one is a great one.

Lucky Charm paper pack found here

I’ve always enjoyed stamping my own patterned papers, but recently, I have been obsessed with paper packs. Specifically 6 x 6 paper packs. There are so many new ones coming out- I just ordered three more {this being one of them}. The colors, patterns and unique style on these papers grabbed me instantly and I can’t wait to receive it!

foundation can be found here

I’ve been a MAC girl for as long as I can remember. Recently, I decided to try a drug store foundation, since my make-up costs weren’t something I was proud of. After contemplating all of the different brands {goodness, there are so many}, I decided to go with the Revlon Photoready foundation. I must say, the color, look and feel is amazing. In fact, I think I like the coverage even more than my old MAC one! On top of that, it’s only 1/3 the cost!

What are a few of YOUR favorite things at the moment? It can be drinks, shows, clothing, movies, etc…. it just might introduce me (and others) to some new things! I can’t wait to see your lists!

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Random Loves for January

I hope you all are having a great weekend so far. After a long doctors visit yesterday, I’m ready to rest up and hopefully get lots of crafting done. All of these ideas are flowing in this brain of mine and I’m hoping they turn out like I envision. I suppose I’ll need to actually TRY them and see if they do!

Let’s get started on this month’s feature….

washi tape can be found here

How have I not mentioned this in a previous Random Loves post?! I am utterly in love with washi tape. I have been using it on all sorts of projects and can’t seem to get enough. Dozens of designs and colors and I’m still adding some to my collection! If you haven’t purchased your first roll, you must. Stat.

bowl can be found here

In my effort to organize my bedroom, I got some new shelving and some new decor. This pretty bowl was one of my recent finds at Target and I absolutely love it. I love how it’s modern, artistic and most of all, it’s a pretty place to store things.

lotion can be found here

I have loved the Victoria’s Secret Love Spell scent even since I was 16. Not matter how many years pass, I don’t seem to get tired of this scene. Recently while I was doing some cleaning, I stumbled across more items I had and couldn’t help but spray some on myself. Love this stuff!

necklace can be found here

It’s no secret that I enjoy sparkly jewelry pieces. On a recent trip to Nordstrom I saw this beautiful necklace and was eying it with my sister. Since I was supposed to be buying gifts, I passed on it and didn’t think anything of it. Imagine my surprise when my sister gave it to me for Christmas. I absolutely love it! The color is so pretty and I’m surprised at how many outfits it works with.

savings chart can be found here

I did a blog post earlier this week on the 2013 savings chart I’m following. It makes me so excited to hear that many of you will be doing it with me! I have already put extra money into my jar and love seeing it add up already! If you want to have an extra $1300 at the end of the year, I’d highly suggest following this chart! Be sure to leave a comment on my earlier post and let me know you’ll be doing it, too! :)

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Random Loves for December

Announcement: Christmas is seven days away. Yikes! I am far from done with shopping and don’t even get me started on wrapping the presents and then wanting to do some holiday baking. Where has the time gone? I really dislike being behind on anything- deadlines, late to appointments and meetings– being behind in Christmas shopping falls in this category too. The whole not driving thing (temporary) on top of feeling under the weather really puts a wrench into things!

Since I haven’t had much time to craft and the Craft Dash Highlights post is tomorrow, I thought I would take today to share my Random Loves for this month. Hope you don’t mind!

I’m obsessed with Christmas music right now. I play it at work, on my phone and light up whenever it plays in stores. I’m a sucker for pop music, so I enjoy hearing the various artists takes on the classics. However, if you play me Amy Grant, Jim Brickman or Nat King Cole Christmas songs, I will never reject them.

Mug (and other beautiful goodness) can be found here

You may remember in last months Random Loves post, I posted a Starbucks mug I was eying. I actually never purchased it. Instead I stumbled across this mug and guys, it’s the BEST. It’s a nice big mug and the quality is fantastic. Not to mention that it’s from a local Etsy seller who is super sweet. If I could afford it, I would buy one for every single one of you- that’s how much I love mine.

I’m not sure how these didn’t make it into my first Random Loves post. I am OBSESSED with these pens. I have them at work, in my purse, at home…. and yes, I own every single color that has been released. They are great for journaling, writing in cards, for gift tags and everything in between. (My favorite are the black, fine tip ones)

pants can be found here

Oh my goodness, I cannot rave about these pants enough. I love the look of leggings with longer shirts, but never found any that were thick enough to be considered pants AND slimming. A recent trip to Nordstom had me stumbling across these. They are BEYOND comfortable, they are slimming and are thick enough to wear without always wearing a tunic shirt. They’re a little pricey, but I worth it (in my opinion).

I saw this featured in a YouTube video (go ahead and laugh) and have been looking everywhere for them. I was so excited when I found them at the store– I’m fairly certain my sister thought I was crazy when I excitedly showed her what I was getting. If you like peppermint and lollipops, you will love these!

I always love seeing what others are enjoying. What are a few of YOUR favorite things at the moment? It can be drinks, shows, movies, etc…. it just might introduce me (and others) to some new things!

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Random Loves for November

Are you new to my blog? First off, a gigantic hello! Recently I’ve seen an abundance of new faces and names and I’m so thrilled you found your way here! I hope you’ll stay a while and join the amazing community of friends here at Pretty Pink Posh. If you ever have questions about a post, or would like to send me a note, feel free to contact me- click here for the info. If you enjoy my blog, your friends might too! I would love for you to share my blog with your family and friends- the more the merrier.

We’re closing in on the last part of November and I wanted to be sure I got in my Random Loves post this month. I seriously LOVED seeing what you all were enjoying last month {post found here} and I’m hoping this month, you all will list more items! I was introduced to so many new things and getting to “know” you all through the things you like is SO much fun!

Let’s get started, shall we?

view the cosmetics here

Recently, I went to Target and I perused the cosmetic area- one of my favorites. I just discovered the brand e.l.f. and wow, I am so impressed. Not only do they have an amazing variety of products {nail polish, eye shadows, bronzers, make-up brushes…..}, they are a great quality AND they are super inexpensive! Above is the eyeshadow palette I got- love these warm colors. The best part? It was only $3.00!

boots can be found here

After my doctor appointment on Friday, we stopped into Payless Shoes. I hadn’t been to this store for a long time and now I know I’ve been missing out! They had a ton of cute shoes for this season {I picked up some moccasins}, but now I’m regretting not getting the pair above. They look so cute with jeans and I’m already thinking of all the cute outfits I could use it with. Thinking I’ll need to make a stop there again SOON!

Are any of my readers fans of reality tv shows? One of my current favorites: Giuliana & Bill. They seem like such a sweet couple {on and off the screen} and “walking” with them through their difficulty of having a baby and her having cancer has been inspiring. It seems like most guys would just give up when faced with these trials, but Bill has stood by her all the way. This is one couple I’m rooting for and hope they are able to withstand the pressures of having a life in the public.

mug can be found here

You all know I have a slight addiction to Starbucks. I honestly love walking into their stores around the holidays, it’s so festive and all the holiday drinks smell divine! Now I’m usually able to resist walking out without buying anything but my hot drink, but recently this mug caught my eye. It’s simple and yet perfect! I haven’t received a mug since I graduated {seven years ago}, so I’m thinking this beauty will be the one I replace it with.

My love of Pinterest has recently skyrocketed. They FINALLY made secret boards available! You know those times when you want to pin something, but you don’t want everyone to see it? Whether it’s for a future announcement {weddings, baby showers….} or possibly to pin items you want to gift to people, this option was long overdue. I use Pinterest for work and this feature is definitely something I’m using already. You can follow my boards here.

I always love seeing what others are enjoying. What are a few of YOUR favorite things at the moment? It can be drinks, shows, movies, etc…. it just might introduce me {and others} to some new things!

I will be back tomorrow with the 10 Minute Craft Dash Highlights and also info on how to get sneak peeks of the upcoming challenge. It’s going to be a fun challenge AND there’s a new sponsor, along with a special opportunity for the winner!

Hope your Monday is fabulous, thanks for stopping by! ♥

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Random Loves for October

Oh boy, I almost didn’t get this posted for the month of October! It is mind boggling how quickly this month has gone by. In between work, doctors appointments and health issues, then trying to find time to craft, this month has breezed on by. I can’t believe there’s less than two months until Christmas!

If you’re new to my blog, every so often {I try for once a month}, I do a feature where I post some of the things I’m loving at the moment. I figure if I’m loving something, chances are some of you might enjoy them as well.

It is no secret I enjoy reality tv shows. Add cooking to the mix and it’s almost a guarantee that I’ll like it. I enjoy Top Chef and I was so excited when I heard that Life After Top Chef was coming to air. I really like Richard Blais and Fabio is just too funny. I love seeing what goes in their real life and how their restaurants are started and the things that go behind-the-scenes.

boots can be found here

It was bound to happen……I have officially purchased my first pair of rain boots. You would think since I live in Seattle, I would have gotten some years ago. I’ll be honest, I have never been a fan of them, but recently with the cute styles and the CRAZY rain, I just couldn’t resist any longer. This turquoise color is so happy, I can’t help but smile everytime I look down.

Winter Candy Apple, Japanese Cherry Blossom and Vanilla Bean Noel.

With the sickness bug floating about, I’m all about anti-bacterial soaps. I simply love the smells at Bath & Body Works- they are goodness in a bottle! While I was looking these up, I noticed that they have a BUNCH of new scents in. I can’t wait to go and smell them! I particularly want to smell Creamy Pumpkin, Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin, Winter Cranberry & Iced Gingerbread. Yay for yummy seasonal scents!

Since the health bills have been coming in steadily, I’ve been doing my best to cut back on Starbucks. Recently I’ve gone to a new alternative- making my own chai drinks at home! It’s great for the colder weather, but you can also have it iced. It’s easily accessible at the stores {in the tea section} and is fairly inexpensive.