It's been a really great week! Here are five highlights from the last seven days:
Clockwise from top left:
1.) I now use my Peter Pan (circa 1994) mug at work, and it brightens my day. Big girl office, big girl suit, Peter Pan mug. I'm forever a Disney kid (even though my adult brain disagrees with some of the ideals those movies teach, but that's neither here nor there right now).
2.) Mr. TBS surprised me when he stole a kiss in the hallway at work! (We work in the same building but for different companies.) I got butterflies!
3.) I've realized that I must be allergic to mosquitoes. When I get bitten (which is often here in Texas), I get golf ball-sized welts. That is not fun, or attractive. However, I looked up natural bug repellent recipes, and although I didn't have all of the ingredients, I did have one. Vanilla extract. I read that bugs dislike the scent of vanilla. I dabbed some straight onto my arms, and guess what? I never got bitten over the weekend. Thank, Buddha! I now love the scent of vanilla even more!
4.) I had wonderful phone dates with my friends Erin and Caitlin and with my dad! It was so great to hear their voices and catch up.
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Surprise!
My last highlight is actually for YOU, my lovely readers!
It's a giveaway day, y'all! Now is your chance to win a...
$75 SHABBY APPLE GIFT CARD!
Shabby Apple is an online boutique specializing in gorgeous women's clothing and fun accessories. I love their dresses! But let's be honest, I usually leave their site wanting 20 things. Here are a few things I've had my eye on:
So what are you waiting for?
Enter the giveaway and snag the gift card all for your beautiful self!
And in the spirit of spreading the love,
use promo code TRIALBYSAPPHIRE10OFF until 7/20/2012
for a 10% discount. How kind of them!
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GOOD LUCK, and happy weekend!
As always, I'm linking up with Lauren for High Five For Friday!
This post is sponsored by Shabby Apple.
51 comments:
I always get bitten by mosquitos! I will try Vanilla extract when Summer rolls around here in Aus.
Happy Weekend (almost!)
I love the Maple dress!
My husband is allergic to mosquito bites also!! Thanks for the tip. He will be smelling wonderful! :) Also, I am loving those flats! I need some simple silver ones.
Did not know vanilla helped repelled bugs. Definitely remembering that one.
I loveeeee wearing vanilla!! I didn't know it helped with those stupid peskey bugs!! Sooooo gonna try it!!!
And yeah I love ya even more for your peter pan mug!!
And YAY for giveaways!!
XO
love it! happy friday!!! and oh my goodness - i have been dying to get the A+ dress from shabby apple forever!
Love the malt shop dress you have featured. And vanilla? Thanks for the tip!
I love the new Lighthouse collection Tees
I love that mug!
When you posted in on Instagram I texted Adam and told him that I needed to watch Peter Pan. I have never seen the original! AH WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?
I love you a whole lot and I hope that you get some QT with your man this weekend :)
WHOOOOPPPP!
xo
I didn't know that about vanilla! That's going to be my new perfume for the summer haha. I LOVE the Hyannis skirt (plus everything else Shabby Apple sells).. adorable!
I love that forbidden city dress! I've never seen that one before! Plus, basically ALL of their bathing suits!
I had no idea about vanilla and mosquitoes! Thanks for sharing that tip!
What a great giveaway! I love all of their vintage swimsuits right now!
Girl, you need to make your own vanilla extract! It's easy as pie- get a bottle of vodka (I use Absolut but that's personal preference- you do want better quality, though), slice 10-15 vanilla beans (or more if you like strong flavor) lengthwise, drop them in. Agitate it every now and then (I had mine in a North-facing window over my sink, and just gave it a shake whenever I washed dishes) and in about 6 weeks you'll have vanilla extract. As you use it, you can keep adding vodka to the top with no additional wait time, unless you're using it super-fast. You can make flavored vanilla extract with flavored vodka, as well. It's cheaper in the long run and better tasting!
Also- love the giveaway- you've made it in the big leagues now :)
Oh, and the Martha's Vineyard dress is fantastic... but really I wouldn't turn down anything from Shabby Apple!
$75?! Woo! Love the alice dress!
Thanks for the vanilla tip! The mosquitoes are awful right now! Wishing you a great weekend!
xo Kayla
I loveee shabby apple! Their swimsuits are adorable, and I love the alice theme. :))
Yay for finding relief for those pesky mosquitos!
I love the look of shappy apple. My favorite by far is the francine skirt.
I'm so in love with their white dresses... any of them! So classic and gorgeous. I totally wanna hear your opinions on Disney movies! You definitely peaked my interest with that one.
I have never heard of vanilla, but I always put clear nail polish (or Chigarid) over my bites and that helps tremendously!
As for Shabby Apple, the serenade dress is my favorite!
I love their desert maxi dress!
Love that ahoy dress.
I get ginormous welts too! I'm going to try the vanilla...that's genius! I swear mosquitos are attracted to me. I still love that story of you and your husband. I wish I worked in the same building as mine!
honestly? I love their workout gear! i can't pick a specific piece. i would have SO MUCH fun with this giftcard.
I love the Lake Titicaca Dress - so classic!
Hailey W - Wall0635@gmail.com
I love the Champs Elysees dress!
i love the elizabeth islands dress!! (and i'm allergic to mosquitos too! and how fun that you and your husband work in the same building!) Happy weekend!!
the carnival dress!
i want the HYANNIS SKIRT!
I love the overboard dress. I would probably live in it. What a fun giveaway!Also vanilla,genious, I have to try that. Have a wonderful weekend!
Those silver flats are adorable! Happy Friday, Lindsay!
I love the Summer Wind dress.
Tara
Penniless Socialite
the bacaami dress
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thanks
Too many pretty frocks to choose one favorite...5th Ave, Ingrid, Primavera, Bellissima, Cayenne, Freshwater Pearl...I can't choose, I'm sorry! Thanks for all the wonderful insight, tips, suggestions :)
The Overboard dress!
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Their skirts! It's so hard to choose from!!
And I am IN LOVE with that Peter Pan mug! If you only knew I am a big huge coffee mug collector HAHA
What a great High Five! I love the simple things like using a great mug at work and a sweet kiss in the hall! How bout an award to add to the list! You have been awarded the Versatile Blogger Award by lil ol me! Enjoy and congrats!
http://busyasahoneybee.blogspot.com/2012/06/wowie-zowie.html
-Simone
I like the Andes skirt :)
I love all the cute retro swim suits.
LINDSEY: I feel like I have to shout through all the giveaway comments! Are you serious that the vanilla really worked?? You didn't use anything else? I'm going to have to try that. I'm constantly fighting the Battle of the Mosquito here.
Ok, and I would also like to enter the contest.. I could use ALL of the dresses because I will prob be going back to work soon.
I love the malt shop dress!
KB @ kisslaughanddream.blogspot.com
I have a wedding to go to in September and I have my eye on that beautiful Casablance dress! Ooh la la!
i adore the alice dress;) gina at hiyaluv dot com
picnic ready shoes!
I love necklaces (hence the name of my blog being laughter, love and necklaces!) so any of the necklaces would be welcome in my jewelery box.
That mug is super cute! I'm not a huge Disney fan, but I love the 'classics'.
Love the Puca Pucara dress too!
I love the SHOES!!! Especially the new A Preppy Lady! Also I love using essential oils to keep bugs away~ It works awesome! amylynnbee22 at gmail dot com
You know how indecisive I am! How can I pick just one favorite. But I will. for you. I love the rosso dress :)
That is so cool Vanilla keeps bugs away! I had no idea~ plus I have it in the house:)
I love the Ahoy Dress and * HIGH FIVE* back at 'cha Lindsay ;)
I love the twin palms dress!
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