OUR WINNER is CHRISTINE of The Belletrist!
“you seem like someone who makes ordinary things seem extra ordinary”.
Happy Friday, my friends!
It’s August and I’ve never been so hot. I think my brain might be boiling. Is that normal for New Orleans? Today we’re backing away from our stovetop and shunning the oven. It’s time for an August Getaway… GIVEAWAY style!!
Here are a few of my recent favorites for you to pack up, snack on, primp up, doodle down, and read through. I want you to have them!
GIVEAWAY! Booyakah!
1. I’m the first person to tell you that you don’t need a dang blanket in the middle of August! It is not chilly! I can’t even remember the last time I was cold! But I can remember the last time I needed a blanket to sit out for a Summer picnic! This West Elm Perfect Throw makes for a lovely picnic situation and transitions very well into the more cozy winter months.
2. Meet the Everlane Weekender Bag! It’s the perfect carry-on bag. It’s the perfect bag to toss in the back seat of the car for a weekend road trip. Classic stylings. No frills. Just right. I love this bag!
3. I want you to have my very favorite nail polish! Super easy to apply, long wear, modern colors, lots of gloss and extra sass. These Revlon Colorstay Gels are Summer weekend colors!
4. Beach reading. Mountain cabin reading. Air-conditioned hotel reading. I hope you get away, put down the Instagram, and read a good book on this Kindle Reader. I’m reading The Invention of Wings.
5. I’m an avid doodler. Swirls, blocks, faces, flowers, and eyes are my go-to doodles. Doodling helps us pay attention! Doodle in style in this classic Moleskine.
6. Lips to match our nails. I mean… why not get-away with a little flair? Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain.
7. Pens for our doodle! I love these colorful felt tip pens! They’re like grown-up markers. Totally acceptable for scribbles, doodles, notes, and writing boss-lady checks.
8. Snacks! Forever with the snacks! These barkTHINS satisfy all cravings. They’re thin chocolate bites packed with almond, coconut, pretzels, or little bits of peppermint. Chocolate, sweet, crunch, and salt! I’m sooooo into these! Of course you’ll have to eat them fast enough so they don’t melt, but that shouldn’t be a problem.
9. ALOHA!!! These super supreme green juice powder packs are an amazing way to jumpstart a drowsy morning. I mix mine into a glass of orange juice and I’ve got some pep in my step!
10. There’s nothing wrong with being prepared just in case getaways go awry. These UrgentRx medicine packs are incredible because they’re flat packs of fruit flavored powder medicine. No water required. I have a few of these in my purse for emergencies. Super helpful!
11. Always be ready for wine. Always! This Bottle Stock painted corkscrew and leather pouch is perfect to throw in your new weekend bag. Open your wine in style! If you can’t wait for your pretty corkscrew and pouch, snag it now for 15% off! Discount code: WINEJOY. Offer good until Sunday August 10th.
To Enter:
This is an old-school blog giveaway. I’m not trying to trick you into following me on Twitter or liking me on Facebook. You can if you’d like… but it’s no biggie. I simply want you to have these rad things because it’s August and if I melt before September, I want you to think of me fondly.
Leave a comment on this post sharing the best compliment you have ever received. Then… think about how great that compliment made you feel and go out into the world and compliment a stranger! “I like your hair today!” “You have a really pretty smile!” “I feel like you really went the extra mile for me and I appreciate it!” Pass the good onward and outward. It feels great!
>> One comment per person. Be cool.
>> Contest open to one and all, wherever you may live.
>> Comments close Sunday August 10, 2014 at 8pm cst.
>> Winner will be chosen randomly and announced above on Monday August 11th.
I love you, byeeeee!
SLG
I once told a mentor about a job I was applying to and she said I would be wonderful a the position because I was “unflappable.” At a moment when I felt like everything in my life was a stressful mess it was so nice to hear that–I was so glad I didn’t come off as chaotic as I felt!
alison b
You’re a good Mom was the best compliment I have recently received. I know, stereo typical but it’s so easy to judge myself constantly.
This prize is the much needed pick me up-we are in the middle of renovating our newly purchased home with two small children while living there! Talk about chaos!
Summer
When someone I like a lot but with whom I’m not very close friends told me, she thinks that she finds it impressive how I always stay true to myself and that she thinks I’m cool. It was so good to hear that, since I recently had quite a hard time finding friends and became very selfconscious.
ashley
I have been told that I’m a great friend, which is the best thing I think someone can be!
Cassie
I can’t help but smile when someone compliments my blue eyes. It makes me feel beautiful!
JustBec
A friend told me I sang well. I don’t normally sing much b/c I am always feeling self-concious, so this kind of unlocked something for me and let me sing out loud more often. :)
Demitria Raynor
The other day one of my friends said that my husband and I are the best parent’s they have known. It made me feel so great to know that all our hard work does not go unnoticed. All I can do is do my best and hope it pays off in the end!
Heather @ Sugar Dish Me
The best compliment I ever received? Probably every time a reader tells me they looove a recipe that they tried. Totally makes my whole day.
Meg
When my fiance tells me how lucky he is to have me
Diane
You are so organized!
Donna K
Best compliment was that all the younger people in my life are so giving and caring and it is becuase they learned it from me.
Bianca
when someone told me that i would be a great doctor (i’m in med school)
Lilybett
“Oh, Mummy, that’s very beautiful eyes today” – not sure what I did differently that morning (I don’t wear makeup), but my two-year old melts my heart every day. Love seeing the world anew through his eyes – I should share that love with others more often.
Kris
Fantastic giveaway! My dad telling me he was proud of me!
Hilary
I probably missed the cutoff. Sadface.
BUT.. some girl I just met the other day told me my haircut made her happy. Which made me happy! Especially since it’s been being a major pain in the butt to control these days. :)