tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75973702694157102662024-03-05T15:12:40.125-08:00Kristen Joykristen joyKristen Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15900949533219963456noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597370269415710266.post-84124414472204124412013-10-22T13:07:00.003-07:002013-10-22T23:54:21.379-07:00It's a Great Day for DIYs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Pull tape the entire length to the belt buckle so the majority of the belt will be wrapped with one consistent piece of tape. </li>
<li>Lay belt on top with the front side down toward sticky part of tape. </li>
<li>Next tear tape into custom pieces to fill remainder empty spots. </li>
<li>Use an ice pick or large needle to puncture hole in tape after you wrap belt. </li>
<li>* punch hole from the front to back so the tap will go inward to back of belt. </li>
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<li>Cut 1' strips (that look like a big ole loop) stretch it out like you are shooting an arrow. </li>
<li>Then wrap around your hand 4x to create circles. </li>
<li>Make at least 14 circles. </li>
<li>Take two circles and tie them with an extra small strip of fabric. </li>
<li>Continue to you have attached all circles, on the last circle attach it to the first circle you started with. And Voila' you have a rad scarf perfect pairing with an awesome outfit. </li>
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<b>Re-purposing a Bill Cosby dad sweater </b></h3>
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I was bummed when I realized I didn't have an old dad sweater but then I thought I love thrift shopping, i'm sure to find the perfect sweater at the goodwill for cheap and there it was... my Bill Cosby looking sweater. SCORE!!!! I got it and one more sweater to create a fabulous looking sweater vest for the fall. And this is how to achieve it...<br />
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<li>Create a pattern on top with a thick marker, draw across the collar, along the armpits, down the side and across the bottom.</li>
<li>Grab your (sharp) scissors and start cutting along your pattern</li>
<li>When you're finished, it's all about how you put it on -- put both arms through the circle and let it fall like a vest!</li>
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*to create a longer vest get a bigger size sweater than you normally would wear. to do a cute cropped vest cut try using a larger sized kid sweater. Thrift stores are perfect for this DIY one you can find tons and too they're cheap without the emotional attachment so if you mess up no biggie. </div>
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<a href="http://livewellnetwork.com/Mirror-Mirror/episodes/Makeover-an-Old-T-Shirt/8747459" target="_blank">Click here for my mirror mirror segment where I do the same technique with a t-shirt! </a><br />
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*Taping ends of threads together will help you weave through the chains a lot quicker after you knot it off at one end. <br />
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<li>Grab a paperclip and shape into a triangle or any shape you like. Its sturdy enough to manipulate to a shape you desire. </li>
<li>Next apply glue on paperclip this will allow the thread to stay in one place and not slip around. </li>
<li>Tie off end of threads (I would have at least 3 strands to help process go faster.) </li>
<li>Wrap the outer edge of triangle and then go across to create a solid space. You could also to random zig zags across triangle to shake things up. Don't limit yourself to one color mix it up and make it yours. </li>
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Had a great time with Debra as always!</h3>
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Kristen Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15900949533219963456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597370269415710266.post-23162587798687574202013-09-17T09:25:00.000-07:002013-09-17T09:27:24.882-07:00the penny series<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pennyfight. pennyfree. pennyfly.</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">the back story.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">For the past 6 years, I've been making random jewelry pieces for myself and others. I've always wanted a jewelry line but never could find a concept I could stand behind. Then an opportunity came up through my church! I was praying, trying to figure out an idea for pieces to sell and that's when I started thinking about the penny. Through my personal journey of accepting and loving myself, and remembering my value, I thought of the penny and how a penny never loses it's value no matter where it's been. It's still worth something. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I've always had a connection to the words “fly” and “free” and thought of “fight” to bridge the concept together; that sometimes you have to fight to be free in order to fly. Putting these two ideas together, I wanted to create meaningful jewelry. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold;"> penny<span style="color: #999999;">fight.</span> penny<span style="color: #999999;">free.</span> penny<span style="color: #999999;">fly.</span></span></div>
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fight: you have to fight to be free.</div>
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free: you have to be free to fly. </div>
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fly: now it's time to fly.</div>
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My hope is that in whatever part of your journey you are in, you would fight to be free and fly, through loving yourself and others. That the pennies would be a constant (and cool) reminder where you've been, where you are and where you are going. How it speaks to you is uniquely yours and tells a beautiful story and I can't wait to hear them all!!! :)</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Portion of the proceeds will go to women who have been rescued from human trafficking and hopefully one day I can employ stay at home moms. (You know my sis Stace was my inspiration for that <span style="background-image: url(https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/rsrc.php/v2/yw/r/svhh826BLKd.png); background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: inline-block; min-height: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 16px;" title=":)">:) </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I'm launching <b>the penny series</b> this week at the Lakewood Woman's Fall event and within the next week should have the pennies and some other pieces from my new company 33 on etsy. I will most definitely post a link once its up. </span> </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Just a quick shout out, there is no way i could have done this without my friend Ari, thanks girl for everything and i mean everything.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; white-space: pre-wrap;">ps because i've had this question alot, it is not illegal to stamp or repurpose pennies but you cant use them to try and buy something. (but why would you bc they're so awesome :)</span><br />
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Kristen Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15900949533219963456noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597370269415710266.post-41010791415017392342013-07-30T23:03:00.001-07:002013-08-16T10:47:46.842-07:00I'll put a Hex Nut on You.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love trending jewelry but dear lord it can be crazy expensive. Check out my latest Mirror Mirror segment where I turn hardware hex nuts into crazy awesome jewelry. I promise it won't disappoint!<br />
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<a href="http://livewellnetwork.com/Mirror-Mirror/episodes/Hex-Nut-Jewelry/9175185" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">>>> HEX NUT JEWELRY...YES PLEASE <<<</span></a></h2>
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<li>Create your design with any color of hex nuts. You can paint them to change it up with nail polish.</li>
<li>Glue the sides of your hex nuts together into the shape you want. I totally love E3600 glue, it allows you to mold design but it also works to keep pieces of metal together. Let it dry.</li>
<li>Attach a large jump ring to sides of your design and attach a chain to the jump rings. The length of chain depends on if you are making a necklace or bracelet. Attach a clasp and you got yourself a fancy pancy piece of jewelry. </li>
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<li>Cut three very long pieces of twine, thin rope, or thick string and tie it off and wrap with tape so it doesn't unravel when you start to braid.</li>
<li>Before you start to braid attach the end of strings to a pillow or tablecloth to stabilize it. Now let the braiding begin.</li>
<li>Braid the strings half-way down.</li>
<li>Lace one hex nut on center string then cross over like you would braid regularly then lace another hex nut on the center and cross over. Keep adding until you desired length. I did 16 nuts on my bracelets.</li>
<li>Continue to braid without nuts and tie off at the end.</li>
<li>Cut off any frayed strings from ends and put that bad boy on and work it. :)</li>
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Kristen Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15900949533219963456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597370269415710266.post-86990419789586612972013-06-22T20:15:00.000-07:002013-06-22T20:15:25.401-07:00link chain washer love<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">Ok I'm in love with these chain gang layering necklaces...perfect pairing for any outfit. Watch my latest segment by clicking on link below. You'll see how easy it is to throw down and look freaking awesome. Side note the flower necklace DIY would be a perfect craft for any little lovebug girls in your life...next time I see my Maddie Joy (my 5 yr old niece) it going to be a DIY par-tay. :)</span></span></div>
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<li>1 large washer</li>
<li>8 medium washers</li>
<li>8 small washers</li>
<li>Jump Rings</li>
<li>Jewelry Pliers</li>
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<li>Grab a large washer-open a jump ring-attach it to the washer- then lock it up.</li>
<li>Grab the smallest washer-open jump ring-attach smaller washer-link small washer to the jump ring on the large washer you just locked up.</li>
<li>Do the same with medium washer- repeat pattern until you get four small and four medium washers on the largest washer.</li>
<li>And the pattern goes... Jump ring - jump ring - small washer - jump ring - jump ring - medium washer - jump ring - jump ring - small washer.</li>
<li>Repeat steps on the other side of largest washer.</li>
<li>When you are done with all the meticulous steps...whew! Attach chain (any length you choose) with jump rings to create your fantastic looking layering necklace.</li>
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Kristen Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15900949533219963456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597370269415710266.post-25328689199067374472013-05-24T19:22:00.001-07:002013-05-24T19:24:48.385-07:00Hardware Gone Awesome<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This DIY has to be my absolute favorite...seriously. I wear these gems almost everyday and the best part about it, its so easy to make. Check out my latest mirror mirror segment via the link below.<br />
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<li>cut two three-inch pieces of chains possibly shorter if you have thinner wrist. lucky you. :)</li>
<li>attach the end of chain to the side of one hinge using one jump ring and attach the other end of that chain to the other side of hinge. Repeat on other side.</li>
<li>in the center of the chain on one side, attach a jump ring to the center link, repeat on other side.</li>
<li>on one end attach your clasp to the jump ring.</li>
<li>now you are ready to clasp and go. </li>
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<li>grab your brackets and determine length of chain between both. make sure they are the exact same in length on both sides so it doesn't go lopsided on you. </li>
<li>connecting the brackets to chain using jump rings.</li>
<li>attach a jump ring to the end of the chain and attach the top bracket, repeat on other side.</li>
<li>cut chain at the center and attach a jump ring to each cut side of the chain.</li>
<li>attach a clasp to one of the sides and you're done and doner!</li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal;">You know that old sweater you're yawning over or how about those also pants that are looking rather dull??? are you thinking of throwing them out well hold your horses and check out link below to resuscitate your dead wardrobe back to life back to reality! </span></span></h3>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal;">Click on the link below for my latest <a href="http://livewellnetwork.com/Mirror-Mirror/episodes/Designer-Detail-DIY/9085842" target="_blank">Mirror Mirror </a>segment, we'll repurpose and spruce up those almost Salvation Army worthy pieces.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: georgia; font-weight: normal;">What you're going to bring to the Leather DIY party:</span></h4>
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<li>An old cardigan or t-shirt</li>
<li>Faux leather fabric for the cheap route, real leather if you bringing your big guns. If you get an eighth of a yard on sale its like a buck and you only use a wee bit...so cheap.</li>
<li>Scissors</li>
<li>Thick Needle (i love working with thick needles because the eye of it is so easy to thread)</li>
<li>Upholstery Thread- you can either match thread to the fabric or use some funky cool colored thread to add interesting detail.</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">garment in need of love</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">supplies: faux leather, thread, large needle and scissors</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">you don't have to stick to threads that match the leather, branch out with color to add funk and interesting detail</td></tr>
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<li>Cut the appropriate size and shape of leather depending on what you are going to leather up. ie elbow patches, shoulder patches, pocket squares, ect.</li>
<li>Thread your needle and tie a knot in the end.</li>
<li>Start sewing your fabric onto your old clothing piece. Start on the inside of the clothing item. If you are covering a pocket work in a U shape.</li>
<li>After you're finished sewing, tie off the thread on the inside of the garment.</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">stitching doesn't have to perfect its like a monet, up close its a mess but from a distance its beautiful</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">finished look is too cute</td></tr>
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<li>Old pair of pants in any color, shape or size. (or another article of clothing)</li>
<li>Fabric "Paint" Pens </li>
<li>Ruler</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">supplies: old pants, ruler and a fabric paint pen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">this is what the pens and paint look like...you're welcome. </td></tr>
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<li style="color: #333333; font-family: georgia; font-size: 14px;">Lay your pants or clothing item on a flat surface and smooth out the wrinkles.</li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: georgia; font-size: 14px;">Lay your ruler across the garment where you'd like your dots to be. </li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: georgia; font-size: 14px;">Make dots an inch apart all the way across, this is going to be your starter line that you will use to make the dots consistent throughout the garment.</li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: georgia; font-size: 14px;">Move the yard stick down about an inch and make dots and inch apart again, BUT this time make sure the new dots are IN BETWEEN the dot you just made. Its super duper simple. You got this!</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">Finish the front and let it dry and then do the same steps to the back side.</span></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">finished look i've seen everywhere...the gap, khols, nordstrom oh yeah</td></tr>
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Now aren't you glad you did give the ole heave ho to those dulled down pieces? I mean you wouldn't have gotten the chance to work that leather & polka dance those pants off! <br /><br />Happy DIYing. <div>
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The Slater family recently left a huge home in the country of 17 years to downsize to a more manageable home in old town Katy. Sometimes coming into a new place with a bunch of old things can seem overwhelming but a little thinking outside the box can transfer standard boxed room into something truly unique.</div>
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So here's the break down of what i did with things they already owned in their house. All they would need to buy now is bedding. thats a total win.</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Found this boat baskets in storage, we were going to use for bread, and decided they'd be better on the wall. Carbs will kill you. :) </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">The more interesting non-matching lamps the better. Using lamps instead of over head lights literally will change the feel of the room. It will bring a glow to one's face rather than beating down on one's head. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Lastly I grabbed a live plant to tie up the room. I'm a totally advocate for adding live plants to rooms to reminds us that we are among the living not the dead. It also brings color and freshness to a dull or an older home. </li>
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<br />Kristen Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15900949533219963456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597370269415710266.post-41817327855434559682013-04-18T22:56:00.003-07:002013-04-18T22:56:47.785-07:00welcome baby jonahA couple months back some friends and I were waiting for our dear friends, Jonathan and Lauren Camey's, arrival of their baby boy Jonah.<br />
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So the best way to wait is to have a party!!! We set the theme for baby boy and bow ties, keeping it fun loving yet classy because have you met his <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZkTLpUFEQo" target="_blank">mother Lauren</a>?<br />
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Keeping the front simple with non-complicated entertainment is great. Guest sign in with space for addy and gift. Diapers to write message on for late night changing encouragement. And a blessing for the sweet baby to come. </div>
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Kristen Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15900949533219963456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597370269415710266.post-4377304901739433292013-04-12T15:35:00.002-07:002013-04-13T12:42:53.057-07:00shrinky dink a dink <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Pearls for jewelry (with holes punched)<br />
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Jewelry Supplies (bracelet chain, necklace chain, jump rings, clasps)</div>
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Preheat iron on wool setting, no steam (dry).<br />
Cut bubble wrap into eight large equal pieces.<br />
Layer two pieces of bubble wrap on top of each other, inside two pieces of parchment paper (or folded piece).<br />
Iron both sides of the parchment paper until the bubble wrap melts together into a thin sheet.<br />
Put two more pieces of bubble wrap around the piece you just ironed, put back in between the parchment paper and iron on both sides again.<br />
Repeat with the rest of your bubble wrap (two more times).<br />
Cut circles out of the flattened bubble wrap sheet.<br />
Punch holes at the top of each piece with a thick needle.<br />
Attach pearls and bubble wrap charms to your bracelet or necklace in any pattern you choose!</div>
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I love lightboxes. I wish i could have them for every occasion and in every room. They remind me of the carnivals I never went to growing up. To me they convey whimsy and warmth.</div>
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When my dear friend <a href="http://www.muchomuchobuenobueno.com/" target="_blank">Brandi Lisenbe</a> asked me to inspire bloggers for the <a href="http://Houstonbloggersymposium.com/" target="_blank">Houston Blogger Symposium</a> Holiday party, I thought what a great opportunity to build my own lightbox.</div>
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<li>First get a foam board and cut to size of whatever you are going to frame it out with, I cut mine to fit this awesome antique frame. Also, I have found that foam boards run between $4-6 at most places but if you hit up the Dollar store you can score by paying only....you guessed it $1.00. </li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Next you want to wrap your board in wrapping paper, I choose a gold foil for the holidays. Then write out what you are wanting to display. My personal choice was Kristenjoy.com but the options are endless...Congrats, Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas...you get the drift. I added circles within the letters where I would wanted to see the lights shine through. </li>
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<li>From the back it might look like a hot mess but when you turn it around its a masterpiece in the making. Kristenjoy.com took 200 lights, which means you will probably use tons of lights depending on how long your words are, so choose wisely. </li>
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1. <b>The Foundation.</b><br />
Using wrapping paper as your tablecloth for your event is not only great bc of the diverse variety but also its an easy clean up at the end of the night...we'll call that a huge WIN!<br />
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2. <b>Reflection.</b><br />
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3. <b>Let there be light.</b><br />
Incorporating Christmas lights as your light source for your table and turning off all overhead light will not only bring a festive feel but also add some texture to your table. Throw a mesh ribbon on top of the lights to hide wire and soften the light for a heavenly glow.<br />
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Anything you can add to your table that makes it uniquely yours and shows how you put a personal touch to it will make it a royal hit. I love using mason jars adding a swipe of chalkboard paint on them and allowing guest to write their names on it so no one gets cooties... I mean who wants cooties? Also, you can use the chalkboard paint on mirrors, vases, platters, ect. as your personal party label maker. Its easy cleanup up with soapy water and a plastic scraper.<br />
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Thank you <a href="http://livewellnetwork.com/Mirror-Mirror/7624630" target="_blank">Rebecca, Sabrina</a>, and the <a href="http://livewellnetwork.com/index" target="_blank">LiveWell Network</a> for having me on and thanks for continued education on bettering oneself.<br />
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The little pink box of love called <a href="https://www.birchbox.com/?raf=319zx" style="color: magenta; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">BIRCHBOX</a> ...</div>
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I think if I asked any woman if they would love to get box full of beauty samples the answer would most definitely be yes... I mean doesn't everyone love samples from the ones at Sam's on a weekend or packets at the makeup counter?! Well there is a great company out there that is meeting our love/ needs called <a href="https://www.birchbox.com/?raf=319zx" target="_blank">BIRCHBOX</a> . Once a month for $10<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> bucks</span> you can get a box full of samples of new products that are out on the market, some of which are full sized products. How rad is that?!<br />
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So I finally got the arrival of my first box and it was truly a lovely moment. I was all smiles as I laid my eyes on that pretty pink box. Let the fun begin...<br />
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First product I got was Benefit's Refined Finish and Foaming Clean face wash. The face wash has a silky feel and a delightful scent; it cleansed my face pretty decently. I still don't look like Angelina Jolie. whatevs. The Refined Finish was equal in a pleasant smells as the face wash but had a light scrub to exfoliate dead skin. Didn't feel much different and I remain a fan of my <u><a href="http://www.sallybeauty.com/Natural-Facial-Scrubs/SBS-675134,default,pd.html" target="_blank">Sally's Queen Helene's Apricot Scrub</a></u>. :) But it was fun to branch out of my norm.<br />
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Next I received Caudalie Vinexpert Firming Serum. I really like this product, I wish it was a larger sample. I think time will tell if it truly will effect my face but so far so good. People have waxed poetic about this brand and I was so happy to finally have a go at it myself.<br />
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The color club nail polish was legit..."status update" was the title and slate grey was the color. The photo doesn't do it justice. It's really a rad fall 2012 color...that quite possibly will last for years to come.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Color Club "status update"polish</td></tr>
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Ok so I have totally bought into the whole glorified tinted moisturizer "BB" cream. I like to think that its making a diffence and my face is glowing but truth is in the states we do not create a true BB cream its more like a tinted moisterizer. True BB creams do not come as dark as the ones here, Dr.Jart+ cream came to me in such light form that it could have passed off as a real one. I ended up giving it to my mom because I looked like a ghost with it on. If you are wanting a BB cream/ tinted moisturizer I suggested Laura Mercier's tinted moisturizer or Dior BB cream or Too Faced beauty balm. Just sayin'.<br />
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And now for the Twistband hair tie...I'm not gonna lie somebody is making bank on these things. Seriously, it's a glorified colored piece of elastic. The upside is when you use in hair, though it doesn't have a tight hold on a ponytail, it won't leave a crease in your mane.<br />
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Lastly, I got a plastic bag from a brand called Tili. Very hip on design but its literally a overpriced Zippy lock bag, sandwich size.<br />
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I really enjoyed getting this extremely girly box full of goods & I am way looking forward to next month's surprises. And fellas you are so in luck, they totally have a box just for the male gender...now you can join in on the fun. Lucky. </div>
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Kristen Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15900949533219963456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597370269415710266.post-89750084845614372872012-07-26T01:30:00.009-07:002012-07-26T11:50:18.968-07:00T-Shirt Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Who doesn't have an old t-shirt that they either neglect or are thinking about tossing... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> ...We all do. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So instead of forgoing them any longer how about re-purposing them . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Check out my latest segment on <a href="http://livewellnetwork.com/Mirror-Mirror/7624630" target="_blank">Mirror Mirror</a> with the ever so lovely Ms. Rebecca Speara. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #45818e;">---> <a href="http://livewellnetwork.com/Mirror-Mirror/episodes/T-Shirt-It-Yourself/8747459?pid=8747523" target="_blank">Click Here To Watch My DIY Re-Purposing T-Shirts on Mirror Mirror</a> <---</span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: georgia; font-size: inherit;"><b>VEST</b></div><ul style="color: #333333; font-family: georgia; font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXBtG3zH6CFuPkgQCJOum2QibLKxVGGZsCYiK1HWNiD3G_GJdFfPB8w0Z0BVkjzBSOZRJTQ3xV04RCXd8evkGlEfGIB3Y3AkjbSE3c3-CS-AHWevhtm3LQtGVpfvm180URBQapqVe7oRM/s1600/grey+vest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXBtG3zH6CFuPkgQCJOum2QibLKxVGGZsCYiK1HWNiD3G_GJdFfPB8w0Z0BVkjzBSOZRJTQ3xV04RCXd8evkGlEfGIB3Y3AkjbSE3c3-CS-AHWevhtm3LQtGVpfvm180URBQapqVe7oRM/s320/grey+vest.jpg" width="301" /></a>
<li>Spread an old t-shirt flat on a table</li>
<li>To create a pattern on top with a thick marker, draw across the collar, along the armpits, down the side and across the bottom</li>
<li>Grab your (sharp) scissors and start cutting along your pattern</li>
<li>When you're finished, it's all about how you put it on -- put both arms through the circle and let it fall like a vest!</li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: georgia; font-size: 14px;"><b>RACERBACK</b></span><br />
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<li>Lay your t-shirt flat on a table</li>
<li>Grab a marker and create a one-inch border around the collar, pressing hard with your marker so it bleeds through to the other side</li>
<li>Draw another dotted line about one inch from the bottom hem of the shirt</li>
<li>Then draw another dotted line about an inch above that line</li>
<li>Flip the shirt over and follow the same pattern on the sleeves</li>
<li>Create a V along the neckline</li>
<li>Cut out your pattern</li>
<li>To make the racerback part, take the extra piece that you cut from the bottom and stretch it out</li>
<li>Cut it open to make one long strip</li>
<li>Gather the sleeves about two inches from the top and knot the strip around the sleeves</li>
<li>Then wrap the strip around and around, pulling tight and knotting it at the end</li>
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<li>Fold a t-shirt in half, then quarters, then eighths</li>
<li>Cut one inch wide strips</li>
<li>Snip the pieces into long strips and pull to stretch out</li>
<li>Next, do a five strand braid...</li>
<li>Gather the ends of five stands together, knot them, and lay the strands out straight on the table</li>
<li>Starting at the right, take the end stand and cross it over the one next to it</li>
<li>Then take the middle strand and cross it over the one next to it in the same direction</li>
<li>Take the leftover stand and cross it over the stand next to it heading back in the other direction</li>
<li>Keep crossing the strands the same way, back and forth</li>
<li>Knot both ends and make a bracelet or necklace or headband!</li>
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<b> WATERMARK</b><br />
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<li> Grab an old t-shirt and lay it flat. </li>
<li>Write out lyrics, poems or favorite quotes with Elmer's Gel Glue.</li>
<li>Allow the glue to completely dry, may take 45 min. </li>
<li>Create your dye bath, instructions are <a href="http://www.ritdye.com/dyeing-techniques/sink-or-bucket" target="_blank">HERE</a></li>
<li>Dunk shirt in for 5-15 min. in dye bath depending on desired. Make sure to wear gloves so your pretty nails do not find themselves dyed. </li>
<li>Remove shirt from bath and let it dry. </li>
<li>Wash in cold water and dry normally.</li>
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<b>BLEACH OUT</b><br />
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<li>Create your pattern and draw on contact paper, sticky side down.</li>
<li>Razor cut your image on contact paper.</li>
<li>Take your dark t-shirt and lay it flat.</li>
<li>Make sure to put a thick piece of cardboard imbetween shirt. </li>
<li>Peel off back side paper from contact sheet and place sticky side down on t-shirt. </li>
<li>Scrub Clorax Bleach Pen over pattern. </li>
<li>Allow bleach to completely dry. </li>
<li>Peel of contact paper.</li>
<li>Wash in cold water seperately and dry normally.</li>
<li>Enjoy your cute "T'.</li>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Behind the scenes with Rebecca where great memories were made.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif8ZlKNWlxUOmi-p9FMOvYyPEXq5NlZcpBOwZooi2CTg-iWbssgXsHP7-eV4pcm3ZB_56wLgij8DrcQmk8BOrwtCORESaYurL8CoAJMhmjtwLgnvg4ihEEQBfUiQE24__GyXCK1OmVDaQ/s1600/rebeccatalking.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif8ZlKNWlxUOmi-p9FMOvYyPEXq5NlZcpBOwZooi2CTg-iWbssgXsHP7-eV4pcm3ZB_56wLgij8DrcQmk8BOrwtCORESaYurL8CoAJMhmjtwLgnvg4ihEEQBfUiQE24__GyXCK1OmVDaQ/s320/rebeccatalking.png" width="320" /></a></div>Trying something new and getting creative empowers you on so many levels. So grab your favorite friends, a bottle of wine, a great music playlist and have a ball empowering your creativity.</ul><ul> Get crackin'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Bq6HPVaR7AYkmNPBFOP9dlEwBtDrHJHUiPhWwXpgqFc8quaBaD82349KwqA4ddD5RBcaQ-6he6pZ0HEAbkytJqaa3if_h28aFWaDKtVN4J_jkb6TckY8Y8q24moaHxFQKMgpdLdb-m0/s1600/heart-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Bq6HPVaR7AYkmNPBFOP9dlEwBtDrHJHUiPhWwXpgqFc8quaBaD82349KwqA4ddD5RBcaQ-6he6pZ0HEAbkytJqaa3if_h28aFWaDKtVN4J_jkb6TckY8Y8q24moaHxFQKMgpdLdb-m0/s1600/heart-2.png" /></a></div>kjoy</ul><ul>Ps Big thanks to Rebecca and the Mirror Mirror crew! </ul>Kristen Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15900949533219963456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597370269415710266.post-37750703537813022672012-07-04T22:00:00.001-07:002012-07-04T22:00:33.005-07:00FRIENDS FOR LIFELove the sax guy that plays the classic "it's getting hot in here". This random dance off after a `stros game is a standard when lizzie poo and I get together...<br />
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LOVE MY FRIENDS...they make me...me.<br />
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Choose wisely who you hang with, they are keys to your destiny...just sayin'.<br />
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<object height="460" width="576"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="movie" value="http://www.facebook.com/v/89905199873" /><embed src="http://www.facebook.com/v/89905199873" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="576" height="460"></embed></object>Kristen Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15900949533219963456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597370269415710266.post-18906384424494195442012-02-25T15:13:00.002-08:002012-02-25T15:16:49.228-08:00Head 'em up, move 'em out...It's that time a year round these parts...its rodeo season. Oh yes, here in Texas there is a whole season for the rodeo. Like Christmas its one or the most wonderful times of the year! However living in the BIG city like Houston (because we know nothin' is small in Texas) it can be quite the adventure getting to the <a href="http://www.hlsr.com/">Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo</a> with all that stinkin traffic, but in the end...well worth it!<br />
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So if the timing or the traffic detour you away from the spirit of the rodeo how about throwing a party in its honor... as my mom would say its better than a stick in your eye.<br />
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<b>SETTING THE STAGE</b> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">succulants, bandanas used as flag banners or napkins, rope tied around cans or laid out on tables and old vintage jugs perfectly placed.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">homemade bbq competitions, chili cook-offs, and roast corn in husk. delish.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Off to the races...have kids make their own horse on stick! Great tutorial at <a href="http://lightbluegrey.blogspot.com/2011/01/lets-diy.html">lightbluegrey</a> <a href="http://lightbluegrey.blogspot.com/2011/01/lets-diy.html"></a></td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>ENTERTAINMENT</b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">clint eastwood...nuff said. get a projector, throw blankets on the lawn and watch old western classics. good times.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I'll leave you with my Fox segment and the ever so funny <a href="http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/about_us/Tom_Zizka">Tom Zizka</a> to inspire you to throw down one fantastic rodeo shindig.<br />
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Giddy up y'all...<br />
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kjoyKristen Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15900949533219963456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597370269415710266.post-54151957447346175692011-06-30T18:54:00.003-07:002012-02-25T15:14:34.835-08:00fears vs dreams<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">i fight the fear of rejection, imperfection, and not fulfilling my destiny.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I dream of becoming a talk show host. I dream that I'll inspire lives through asking the right questions, encouraging, and sharing creativity and love. I dream I'll have enough love and resources to be able to attend to other's needs. </div> <br />
So the past couple of days I've been following my dear and talented friend <a href="http://www.caitlincrosby.com/">Caitlin Crosby</a> and creative genius <a href="http://www.jeremycowart.com/">Jeremy Cowart</a> on twitter. They have teamed up with some amazing folks and are road trippin' across the country inspiring hearts, challenging fears, and encouraging people to remember their dreams. Cowart, Crosby and gang are not just asking the questions, but they're putting to use their gifts of photography & music to encourage people to live the life they were destined to live. Can you even begin to imagine the ripple effect of change that will happen when people live out their purpose??!! <br />
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I couldn't let an opportunity to voice my thoughts on this subject go by, could i?...so they are as follows....lucky. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Fear vs Dreams...who wins? that my friend is up to you. </div><br />
We are all faced with fear...<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">fear of heights, failure, not being loved, poverty, death, travel, opinions of man, ect.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">...and i pity the fool who never acknowledges them. um hello the first step is admitting you have a problem and let me tell you fear is most definitely a problem. DO NOT make fear your friend, DO NOT go have coffee with it, DO NOT allow your mind to accept it as "oh well, this it the deck i've been dealt". Make the choice, and love yourself enough to do the work to let it go so it no longer has the power to paralyze you from who you are and what you've been destined to do. In the words of Joyce Meyer..."do it afraid"! </div><br />
I think one of the best things to "hiyah"ing fear is to DREAM, never stop dreaming and to dream even BIGGER than the dreams you've dreamed before. You see if you do not have a dream than you do not have a vision. Without a vision, you lose sight of purpose and you begin to drown in a pool of apathy and discontent; which will ultimately be the demise of your destiny. Don't do it come back into the light, step away from the ledge.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">DREAMING IS AN ANTIDOTE TO FEAR.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Now that you have your dream, you must BELIEVE it, PROTECT it, and FIGHT for it! I love the quote by John Osteen,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Great it is to dream the dream, as you stand in youth by the starry stream</div><div style="text-align: center;"> but a greater thing is to fight life through, and say at the end the dream is true.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>When fear of rejection, imperfection, and not fulfilling my destiny comes into my mind, I remind myself that I have a dream and my dream is my destiny and if its destined it will come to pass. Therefore I see my dream not as my fantasy, its my reality.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div>So in the honor of dreaming the dream and "hiyah"ing my fears, i finished my reel. I'm sure along the way I'll make many adjustments but woohoo I'm one step closer in making my dream come true. Just to disclaim: I'm no <a href="http://jeremycowart.com/">Jeremy Cowart</a>, <a href="http://www.donaldkilgore.com/">Donald Kilgore</a>, <a href="http://vimeo.com/danrubottom">Dan Rubottom</a>, <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2205243">Micah Bickham</a>, <a href="http://www.taylorgahm.com/">Taylor Gahm</a> and <a href="http://www.fastparticiple.com/">Tim Schaaf</a> but I gave it a good ole college try. I'd love to hear your thoughts and suggestions. <br />
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So guys recognize fear and fight it, dream bigger than ever before.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Live full, die empty.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1wYX7SvoHvrjmCGQEzuUrYRgnPb7ijyczhJOsmt6iUYOxOT5piLjRdEZMWY074bnPsvG_AtiP5zI3JZoHtQPH6wTaaBHNiwgQnTudbcQF_m4s8juwNJEPKDgocxxBxmKfwFR7LpZPOXI/s1600/heart-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1wYX7SvoHvrjmCGQEzuUrYRgnPb7ijyczhJOsmt6iUYOxOT5piLjRdEZMWY074bnPsvG_AtiP5zI3JZoHtQPH6wTaaBHNiwgQnTudbcQF_m4s8juwNJEPKDgocxxBxmKfwFR7LpZPOXI/s1600/heart-2.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">kjoy </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">p.s. Follow the fear vs dream journey on twitter #fearvsdreams</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Kristen Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15900949533219963456noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597370269415710266.post-15131312699448675492011-06-02T01:15:00.000-07:002011-07-02T14:50:25.985-07:00i love summer!<div style="text-align: center;">Someone needs some love...my blog sure did. so how about summer love? </div><div style="text-align: center;">best summer loves.</div><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Head to toe...here we go!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Nars has come out with an easy trio compact with all my favorites: Orgasm/Albatross/Laguna. Light and easy for a fresh summer face.</span><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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Love your lips...bring on the BAM!<br />
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Bad hair day?...beach hair to the rescue, messy hair means awesome hair. <a href="http://muchomuchobuenobueno.blogspot.com/2009/11/sunchild-salon.html">Sunchild Salon</a> turned me onto this amazing product, while <a href="http://www.blondesalontx.com/">Blonde Salon</a> constantly creates my beachy blonde locks. Love them both!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">i love my kevin murphy hair.resort.</td></tr>
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Summer time means bathing suit season but nothing says swimsuit like JCrew. I don't even like swimsuits but dang, I'd own at least half of the ones from JCrew. Feminine and classy. i say yes!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">JCrew swimsuits have my heart<br />
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Love me some flipflops, especially when they are worn in. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rainbow flops are legit. classic really.</td></tr>
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I love sundresses, all kinds make me happy. Long, short, sweetheart neckline, strapless, white, patterned, you name it I love it. Anthropologie has a plethora of sundress love, i wish it had more love for my pocketbook. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">i feel so pretty...in my head. thank you anthropologie.</td></tr>
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If you are going to accessorize You, try and keep it simple, especially in the south. Find a staple necklace that will draw good attention not your sweat from the hot southern air. (assuming you live in the south) The key necklaces below are my favorite. i love to wear them when i'm dressed up or dressed down. Its my signature piece that you can customize to make your own. Check them out at <a href="http://muchomuchobuenobueno.blogspot.com/2011/03/bueno-bueno-key-necklaces-new-designs.html">Mucho Mucho Bueno Bueno</a> online shop!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">i love keys.</td></tr>
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End your summer look with a fabulous bag, keep light in color, texture or size. Most importantly, love your bag! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chloe I love you even if you cost me my first born. </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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happy times with summer loves. <br />
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kjoyKristen Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15900949533219963456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597370269415710266.post-5486855796123569782011-02-26T13:55:00.000-08:002011-07-02T14:52:16.631-07:006 Men Vs 1 WomanRecently I found myself looking through a bunch of Men's Journal Magazines at my sister's house. At the back of each issue they interview different men of different ages, cultures and professions. Some questions are the same, some are different. I pulled out a few Q & A's responses with 6 different men and decided that I would like to contribute my lady-like answers to the same questions. You're welcome.<br />
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So here are the players...<br />
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<b>On the boys side. </b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bear Grylls, 36, the Man vs Wild host and a really fine human specimen.</td></tr>
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<tr style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Kris Kristofferson- 73, songwriter, singer, and actor</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David Mamet, 62, American Playwright and Director</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div class="MsoNormal">Michael Douglas, 65, the Oscar winner actor best known for getting the catch of a lifetime, Catherine Zeta Jones. </div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;">Don Rickles, 84, A long time comedian and actor. Reprises his role as Mr. Potato Head in Toy Story 3. </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;">Ray Lewis, 35, The 11-time Pro Bowl linebacker, was the most dominant defensive player of the last decade. </span></span></td></tr>
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<b>On the girl side.</b><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><b>LET THE QUESTIONS BEGIN...</b></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><b><i>On woman…</i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"> <b>What should every man know about woman? </b></div><br />
· They don’t care about how much you know. All they want to know is how much you care. BG<br />
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· If God made anything better than women, he kept it for himself. KK<br />
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· They don’t play fair. That’s a learned survival skill, though, because its not as if women have had a whole lot of choices through the generations. …They have a lot of power, those girls. MD<br />
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· They cost money. That’s a joke. DR<br />
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· We don’t do indifference, we want a man of character and conviction over a fat pocketbook. we love your attention whether a smile, hug, flowers, or a kind word; from you it means everything. KH<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b>What’s the best way to impress a woman?</b></div><br />
· Courtesy. DM <br />
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· By ignoring her. MD <br />
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· By not trying too hard. DR <br />
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·Being generous. KH<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b>Best cure for heartache?</b></div><br />
· Write a song. KK <br />
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· Girlfriends and a glass of wine, we just need to talk it out… and time. KH<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><i>On money… </i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>What should every man know about money?</b></div><br />
· As the old Yiddish proverb had it, “ Rich or poor, rich is better.” DM<br />
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· Line from Wallstreet “Money is a (bleep) who never sleeps, and if you don’t keep an eye on her, than you wake up in the morning and she’s gone. MD<br />
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· To enjoy it. DR<br />
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· Money doesn’t make a man, his character does. However, its just as easy to marry a rich man as it is a poor man. KH<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><i>On Life…</i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i> </i><b>How should a man best face his fears? </b></div><br />
· Understand that fear is an emotion that’s there to give you an edge for what you need to do. It’s your instinct talking. If I’m honest, I get scared most days, but I try to use that. BG <br />
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· By doing things afraid. And maybe investing in a pair of depends. KH<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>What one thing should every man experience? </b></div><br />
· Get up early and watch the sun come up at least once a year. It gives you a great perspective on life. And, sorry, sunsets are too easy. BG <br />
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· The presence of God and being pregnant. (For now men, you and I are only going to get the first.) KH<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><i>On skillz…</i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b> What is the best survival skill you know?</b></div><br />
· Keep your eyes and ears open and your mouth shut. KK <br />
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· Sit down and take a deep breath. DM <br />
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· Clean house, makeover a room or laugh as much as possible. KH<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b>What skill should every man possess?</b></div><br />
· You’ve got to be able to sell yourself. DR <br />
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· A work ethic. RL <br />
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· How to carve meat and open doors. KH <br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b><i>On men…</i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i> </i><b>What’s the best way to intimidate other men?</b></div><br />
· By pure force. As a linebacker he wants people to say, “That joker didn’t slow down, he didn’t flinch, he didn’t brace just before the hit, he just came after me with everything he had.” That creates intimidation. RL <br />
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· A great pair of heels I mean shoes. A man that is comfortable in his own shoes literally and figuratively has power. KH<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b>What’s the best way to motivate other men?</b></div><br />
· As men we are built a certain way – to not share our feelings. Most of these guys I play with have pain they won’t share with nobody, so what I do is share mine first. I tell them a little bit of what I’ve been through. That kind of breaks them down. And once you’ve discussed these things it opens up a world of trust. Then when you step on the field, it creates a bond so strong. We’re on mind, one spirit. RL <br />
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· Patting them on the assets? or talking out crazy visions together and/or skydiving. KH<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><i>On getting older…</i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i> </i><b>How should a man handle getting older?</b></div><br />
· Just keep getting as old as you can as long as you can. KK <br />
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· The body changes, so you have to adapt. DM <br />
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· With a giggle, hopefully. You’ve got to find a passion, even if it shocks you and breaks your normal patterns of watching football all weekend. MD <br />
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· By keeping busy, as busy as you can. DR <br />
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· Moisturize. Forgive yourself and others. Love and laugh at yourself. KH<br />
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<b>And the winner is???</b><br />
no one, cause the beauty of it all is everyone has an opinion and their own experience to back it up...but thanks for playing.<br />
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Speaking of playing I'd love to hear your answers to these questions. bring on the opinions and bring on the love.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">* </div>Kristen Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15900949533219963456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597370269415710266.post-15210077516483140152011-02-11T01:20:00.000-08:002011-07-02T14:56:19.998-07:007 tips to make this love day off the charts & ridiculously awesome<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Change it up this valentines, get creative and be you. </b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">1. Instead of fighting the crowds at restaurants make it more intimate and have a picnic at home. If you don't want to cook order in.<br />
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2. Instead of spending too much on a gift, make your own. Both of you write down on pink and purple hearts (purple for him and pink for her) 14 things that you love about your partner. Take turns picking from the jar and reading them out loud to one another. Its thoughtful and a great way to hear how much your partner likes being with you. <br />
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3. Choose an outfit that's cute and comfy. Better yet grab a shirt from his closet, pair it up with skinny jeans, go light on the makeup and you will come out looking easy, breezy and beautiful.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">4. Tie blankets from the ceiling and throw pillows on the floor; create a romantic getaway right next to the fireplace. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. Candles are the easiest way to illuminate the room and bring a heavenly glow to your night. oh and its super cheap. Do it, it makes everything better. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">6. Bake together. Cooking together brings connection, and the best part is, when its all said and done you get to enjoy the hard work together. Dessert anyone?</div><br />
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7. The most important thing to make your valentines night a success is being confident with who you are and what you bring to the relationship. Someone that likes who they are and can laugh at themselves is the most attractive quality that one can possess. The one you love choose to be with you on this designated love day, remember that...you are the one they love. <br />
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Now to all the single ladies, like myself, I'd say bring on the picnic, just throw out the boyfriend shirt because its probably an ex's and well that just depressing.<br />
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Love is the greatest gift ya'll...<br />
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kjoyKristen Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15900949533219963456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597370269415710266.post-88151000433362896282011-01-10T14:30:00.000-08:002011-07-02T15:16:49.043-07:00I like the way you type that...I love typography, from the swirls to the ink blot that create their beautiful individual styles. Here are a few of my recent find favorites.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">it reminds my of an 80's romance novel</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">i feel like going to a carnival</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">i love the mix of handwritten type</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ink blot. imperfection. mystery. = beautiful</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">perfect quirky formal type</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">perfect ambiguous type plus i love color choice </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Branch out and find your own style, don't stick to a generic one and be bored.<br />
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kjoyKristen Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15900949533219963456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597370269415710266.post-568314936031197582011-01-03T01:28:00.000-08:002011-07-02T15:11:11.388-07:005 makeup loves for 2011I believe in natural beauty, however I also believe in enhancing the natural beauty that you have. Here are my top five favorite makeup products.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">don't leave cap off liner, es muy bad</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Lining the top inner eyelid is a great way to define the eye and make your eye look larger. Check out my Fox segment below where I show you how to apply the liner to your eye.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">NARS blush Orgasm</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">i apologize for the name, but its the best color ever!</td></tr>
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Horrible name just horrible, but a beautiful color. Get that youthful glow your face with this lovely blush. Apply directly on cheek bone.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">NARS blush Exhibit A</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">WATCH OUT: when apply it can be this bright</td></tr>
</tbody></table>My dear friend Erin, who does makeup for such stars as Lucy Lu and Ellen Pompeo recommend this color to give the face a fresh look. She also advises to use a light hand when applying it to the apples of the cheek. This is not an all over color.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">NARS Albatross Highlight Color</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">highlighter of my year scratch that life</td></tr>
</tbody></table>This is a great highlight color to apply not only to your your lid at the inner corner of eyes (this will make your eyes appear larger) and the brow bone, this color is also great to apply right above the cheekbones.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Revlon's Super Lustrous lipgloss</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">nude luster 3rd from left</td></tr>
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A perfect shine & lasting lipgloss. Similar in consistency to Chanel's lipglosses but for a quarter of the price. I LOVE Nude luster, a great neutral color for all skin tones. <br />
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I highly recommend going to <a href="http://www.makeupalley.com/">www.makeupalley.com</a>, a great resource where you can read reviews or find out more information about a plethora of beauty products.<br />
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Watch video for helpful makeup tips.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Enjoy the tips and know that the best beauty comes from confidence in one's self. You loving you will make the most beautiful you.</b></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Kristen Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15900949533219963456noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597370269415710266.post-36480912358429052972011-01-03T01:24:00.000-08:002012-12-05T22:49:04.534-08:00New Years 2011I cannot believe we are entering into another decade, here are some ideas to go out with a BANG BAM BOOM! <br />
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<ul><li>Champagne Mixer Bar with Vintage Glasses</li>
<li>6 Month Resolution Reminder Photo</li>
<li>Handmade Balloon drop</li>
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For more ideas, check out last year's New Year's segment
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<b>Take time to celebrate a whole new year to be a whole new you. Forgive others and yourself, Love BIG, Fight for your dreams, & get creative. I'm believing for my dreams to come to pass this year, believe for yourself and we can have a tag team victory dance.</b><br />
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Happy New Years Folks, make it the best year yet! <br />
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kjoyKristen Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15900949533219963456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597370269415710266.post-18569395633124424802010-12-28T23:51:00.000-08:002011-07-02T15:13:10.965-07:00Champagne & Cheese<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_4MhPalv-pSehKVdS9RzjchKEn_M2jSwntjDF4kdds5udnjVxMBKjcV1kpZ2zRlK1IUYlQpZe1Ynr-n22XdLGHwKcX1Oc03zJgDyefnEGKO8XdQFKgqY9aShxeq6fJDOTyEGYFQqhQaA/s1600/proseccos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_4MhPalv-pSehKVdS9RzjchKEn_M2jSwntjDF4kdds5udnjVxMBKjcV1kpZ2zRlK1IUYlQpZe1Ynr-n22XdLGHwKcX1Oc03zJgDyefnEGKO8XdQFKgqY9aShxeq6fJDOTyEGYFQqhQaA/s1600/proseccos.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Who knew you could pair cheese with champagne?...ummm my dear friend Chef and Winemaker Gia Passalacqua, she's legit. Gia was written up in the December issue of Wine Enthusiast Magazine, <a href="http://www.winemag.com/Wine-Enthusiast-Magazine/Web-2010/A-California-Holiday-Feast/">A California Holiday Feast - Wine Enthusiast Magazine - Web 2010</a>, because of her mad skills in the kitchen and her wine-making expertise. Lucky for you, she's sharing the love. Below Gia has listed out her choices for Sparklings (Proseccos, a wonderful substitute for champagne, they're dry and sweeter to the palette. I love Proseccos!) and the perfect cheese to pair with it. <br />
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Gia's Bubbly Suggestions:<br />
<ul><li>Ruggeri Proseccos, a brut, which will be fairly dry to dry</li>
<li>Nino Franco "Rustico" Prosecco Brut</li>
<li>Spanish Cava, a sparkling, its easy to drink and gaining in popularity</li>
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Gia's Choice for Cheeses:<br />
<ul><li>Cave aged Gruyere</li>
<li>Truffle Cheeses, Truffle Tremor</li>
<li>Triple Creme Cheses, Mt. Tam</li>
<li>Stinky Washed Rind, Red Hawk or Epoisse</li>
<li>Beautiful Fiscalini Cheddar, 24 Months if possible </li>
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Gia, thank you thank you thank you. The world has so much to learn from your wealth of knowledge in food and wine but also how to live a loving, generous, beautiful life. <br />
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If you would like to get a bottle of Gia's amazing 100 year old vine zinfindel go to <a href="http://www.dancingladywines.com/">www.dancingladywines.com</a>. (2007 scored 91 in wine spectator) I have to say it is my favorite wine of all times, each vintage different yet so beautiful.<br />
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Happy New Years folks, enjoy the bubbly and cheese! <br />
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kjoyKristen Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15900949533219963456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597370269415710266.post-41754848188889390032010-12-27T00:16:00.000-08:002012-12-05T22:52:27.498-08:00Merry ChristmasI love Christmas. I love red and green. I love all the warm fuzzy feelings you get from the season. I hope your holiday was blessed, bright and full of laughter. Enjoy the segment. <br />
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Merry Christmas!Kristen Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15900949533219963456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597370269415710266.post-56443469929666874572010-11-28T01:11:00.000-08:002012-12-05T22:46:06.871-08:00I'm so thankful...I sit here as one thankful woman. I have clean water, a family who are alive and love me, and friends that are beyond amazing, they are heaven sent. I also had the best turkey dinner ever...from dressing, squash casserole, broccoli salad to apple pie, sweet potato & pecan casserole, and homemade yeast rolls. I'm still full.<br />
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But one of my favorite things is creating a festive atmosphere to enjoy this holiday full of thanks...ck out my latest segment on Fox for festive ideas.<br />
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P.s. My Christmas tree is already up...yes it is.<br />
Happy of all happy thanksgiving to you. <br />
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