How cool are these zodiac temporary tattoos from Tattly? They’d be a fun accessory for the summer — and the perfect conversation starter!
What’s your sign? Leos, unite! xoxo
P.S. Friday links are coming your way shortly! :)
Today’s giveaway is from Thursday Friday, the amazing Los Angeles-based line of bright, lively and functional canvas totes. Launched in 2010, Thursday Friday bills itself as a fashion and accessories brand, with everything from cosmetics to accessories to their signature totes. These one-of-a-kind totes are functional, fashion-forward and most importantly, affordable — everything is under $100. And, I love how you can also browse by category; I’m pretty obsessed with their nautical and floral sections!
Plus, each bag is limited edition. “Once we started getting into grocery shopping bags, we realized how useful it is to have super lightweight, easy totes,” they say. “The first step was using the bags for all types of shopping: the drugstore, Target, office supplies, anything. They’re so handy at the newsstand when feeding a magazine habit.”
They’re giving this Zippy Something Watercolor Floral bag ($70) to one lucky reader. A modern take on the everyday bag, it features three inner pockets and is 100% cotton. And the floral pattern would make you feel like you’re carrying summer with you wherever you go! Isn’t it gorgeous?
For your chance to win, simply visit Thursday Friday, and leave a comment below, telling us what you’d tote around in the bag. You can also LIKE Thursday Friday on Facebook, FOLLOW on Twitter, FOLLOW on Instagram and GET INSPIRED on Pinterest for extra entries — just make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry and include @melissablake in your tweet. A winner will be chosen at random next Wednesday, July 16th, so you’ve got a whole week to enter! Good luck, friends! xoxo
Update: Congrats to winner Annette! Thanks so much! :)
I must confess: I’ve sort of been lacking on the Pinterest front lately. Sad, I know, but what better time to get back in the habit than the most patriotic of holidays? We “ooohed” and “ahhhed” over red, white and blue pins last year, so I thought it only appropriate that we continue the tradition, starting with this beautiful barn…
Happy 238th birthday, America! The Friday links are coming up this afternoon! xoxo
Summer, it seems, is popping up everywhere I look these days. No sooner had spring blown in then I began seeing glorious green grass and blues skies! And if you lived in the Midwest this winter, you know just what a beautiful sight this is. I thought it would be fun to share a few photos this afternoon to spread the summer lovin’…you know I had to kick things off with one of my classic polo shirts. I also took my first walk of the season last week. I’m the summer’s answer to Punxsutawney Phil. Translation: If I’m out tooling about, you know it must be warm…
Even Harry and Stella are loving this weather…
My mom and sister took a leisurely stroll through a local forest preserve a couple weeks ago. Isn’t my mom an awesome photographer?
I figure our “Midwest Cred” just skyrocketed with our latest purchase: A classic screen door.* We’re not the only ones who like it…look who’s peeking out on the bottom left. If Harry approves, you know you’re on to something.
Again, how amazing is my mom’s photography skills?
And of course, what burgeoning summer day would be complete without a pretty yellow flower and some lilacs?
Ahhh, yes, summer is almost here! Are you excited, friends? xoxo
*FYI: Am I the only one who automatically starts singing Bruce Springsteen‘s Thunder Road any time someone mentions a “screen door”? And if you don’t get what I’m talking about, shame on you…
Sally Hansen’s Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear is quickly becoming my go-to polish. I love that it’s both affordable (only $2.89 per bottle!) and long lasting (obviously, from the title!). Plus, they come in a rainbow of colors, and I spent a good 20 minutes checking each one out in Walgreens over the weekend. My two favorite picks for the lazy summer days ahead: Coral Reef and Breezy Blue.
They just scream summer, don’t you think? What are your favorite colors of the season, friends? I’d love to hear!! xoxo