the evolution of my curl...

Like most women I have done much experimenting with my hair...from a short bob to drastic color changes & bangs, you name it, I've tried it.  As I near my late 20's I've grown to love the tried and true.  Call me a creature of habit, but waking up for work each morning I am very much a woman on a mission and it definitely helps to have a plan.  In 2012, after two years of growing out my locks and bringing them back to their natural deep brown color I begged the question, "What do I do with it now?"  Well, thank goodness for Lauren Conrad, her fabulous hairstylist Kristen Ess and her make-up artist Amy Nadine on the creation of The Beauty Department.  These beautiful ladies saw a great need; a need for the everyday woman to know the tricks of the trade, to be up on the latest trends and they not only share this knowledge, but they also show you how to make it happen.  They are the big sisters I never had :)  I've learned a lot from these ladies, but my pride and joy comes from their "Everyday Wave Tutorial".  Not only have I learned how to manage my hair, but I've been able to teach others too.  It is the gift that keeps on giving; I love it and I love how easy it is!  In the past three years I've also paid more attention to how my hair works and picked up small tricks along the way to help it cooperate for every occasion.  All of that said practice makes perfect and you have to find what works for you.  Have fun experimenting and remember that YOU are beautiful.  Be you.

2012

2013

2014

Three years of fabulous curls all thanks to the lovely Kristen Ess of The Beauty Department.  Below is a pic of her and I when I was chosen for a beauty makeover in December of 2013.  Not only is she unbelievably talented, but she is beautiful inside and out.  I absolutely love & adore her, such an inspiration! 

I hope you like! 

XOXO,

Boo

Green Thumb Insecurities

There are certain things in my life I just never thought I would be good at.  Don't ask me why, I know it's silly, but simply put there are certain things I question.  I listen to insecurities and let them get the best of me.  BUT, this summer marks year two of the transformation into green thumb success.  Never in my life did I think I would have a green thumb, but while I have yet to have a backyard I've slowly been taking over my patio with plants galore.  I have loved every moment of the process; from numerous conversations with my Mama regarding technique, a few educational videos, digging in the dirt, pruning the plants, picking my first harvest, seeds become baby plants and watching beautiful buds turn into delicious edibles.  It is all so spectacular.

Here are a few pictures of my #firstharvest and and my growing babies...

More pictures to come...

My advice...just do it!  Whatever it may be, know that you are capable and don't let yourself stand in the way!  

I hope you like!  Have a super crafty day!

XOXO,

Boo

Chalkboard Love

Easy as one, two, three...

The other day I picked up two serving trays on clearance at Target (If you don't shop Target clearance I suggest making it a routine.  Whether I'm stopping in for toothpaste or I'm in need of a new notebook, I never miss the opportunity to browse their clearance.).  The trays were very basic and I believe only $2 each, so I decided to spice them up a bit.  I'm obsessed with gourmet cheeses (I mean I do live in the dairy state) and have always wanted personalized cheese boards.  A few swipes of chalkboard paint and voilà, cheese board success.

I hope you like!  Have a super crafty day!

XOXO,

Boo