Monday, January 11, 2016

Loving: Recent Finds {+ Blog Sponsorships}

Happy monday everyone! We welcomed the weekend with open arms after slowly making it through the first week back.  A mexican date night, home errands kicked off the weekend and and then Derek's parents came to visit to celebrate Christmas - we tried a new place for lunch with them and then had appetizers and pizza with both families.  Yesterday was a total lazy day - we were both in pj's until the afternoon when we switched into gym clothes for a long walk (then it was back to pj's).

Loving: Recent Gifts
Now, onto a new "Loving" series I'm starting up (I forgot how much I enjoyed making the gift guides each holiday season and it inspired me to continue sharing my favorites).  "Santa" (Derek and my family - all the "santas") did amazing this year - I couldn't have asked for more.  Sharing some of my favorite items from the holiday, with more to come in the future…

I love borrowing Derek's beats and how great music sounds through them so when I saw these headphones I had to have them for the price they are perfect and the pattern couldn't be more my style.

Pajamas are usually reached for no less than ten minutes after walking into the house and this set is right up my alley.

Kendra Scott pieces have to be my favorite and go to jewelry pieces.  I was eying the hot in the necklace for spring/summer and am very matchy matchy so went with the whole set. {necklace / earrings / bracelet}

With travel and hopefully a quick winter and an early spring, a new pair of sunglasses is always a great choice.  Plus Ray Ban's look great on anyone.

Vera Bradley is really making a comeback for me - especially with some of their solid color items.  This overnight bag is perfect to carry around a laptop and office work, gym clothes or to throw some things in for a night out.

These snow boots are perfect for the snow that we will eventually get this season.  Also for outdoors, the north face is perfect for dog walking on these mild days we keep periodically having.

A wooden cutting board is a must have for a kitchen (and something we were lacking) and with a monogram it's even better.

Sponsorships: 
Additionally, I wanted to share some new happenings around here.  With a new year comes new adventures and I'm happy to share that Christina Lea Loves is offering 2016 sponsorship opportunities.  When I opened this blog up to the public (one year ago this month!) after taking a year to see if it was something I really enjoyed or not, I had a couple sponsorships that helped me get started.  In addition to having my blog reach a wider audience, just from chatting with the ladies who I sponsored I learned much more about blogging in's and out's.  Not to mention, I've found a lot of great blogs through clicking around when they are sponsors.

This is something I want to offer because with my own personal experiences, I believe it's a great investment to begin or continue growing a blog.  I also know it's not for everyone, but if you are a blog looking to grow then click on over to the "Sponsor" tab above for more information.

Last thing for today, if you haven't entered all ready, make sure to enter here for a chance to win all the goodies below.  The giveaway runs through Wednesday and remember, every link is one step closer to winning! 



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Linking up with Biana & Meghan this lovely Monday.

30 comments:

  1. Sounds like a super fun, relaxing weekend! I am in need of some more cutting boards and I love how that one has a monogram. Those boots are awesome, too. We got our first snow this weekend and I could have used something like that!

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  2. I'm also loving Vera Bradley's solid prints--much more grown up! Love everything you put together on this list!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

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  3. Loving those fun headphones and you're right they are totally you!! We have a small monogrammed wooden cutting board and it's a fun thing to have displayed! happy Monday! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  4. Those headphones are awesome! I have always hated the ones that come with the apple ones. I'd going to have to look into those. You always pick out and share the best things. Love the boots but don't need them much here. :) Have a great week!

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  5. I totally agree with you about Vera! I actually got a solid navy backpack for Christmas that I'm going to use as a diaper bag once the baby is here. I really never thought I'd use one again after high school! Love the one you got too! How exciting that you are opening the blog up for sponsorships!!

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  6. How pretty are those headphones! And of course loving all those KS pieces, Santa was good to you this year! Cheers to a fabulous week gurlie <3

    Green Fashionista

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  7. I would never have guessed that bag was Vera! I still have an overnight bag from junior high (ha!) and Brandon calls it my "diaper bag" because the print looks so babyish. But I love it! And I got those earrings and necklace in iridescent and I absolutely LOVE them! Those sunglasses are the best; those are seriously the ONLY sunglasses I will wear that look good on this heart-shaped face of mine! :)

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  8. Yup, I totally need those headphones! And you can't beat the price! Love that cutting board too! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  9. Loving those pajama bottoms--so bright and cheery!!

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  10. I got a Kendra Scott Rayne necklace for Christmas and I am loving it. I want to get the Elle earrings, but just can't decide on which color...the pink is amazing though! Hope you have a great week!

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  11. ah this is great! i do a series like this on fridays (current obsessions) and it's one of my fav posts too :) those headphones are def so you! and those pjs - so cute!

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  12. That cutting board is too cute!! And I'm on a hunt for a new pair of sunnies myself... must-have for the honeymoon in a few months :)

    xo, Kristina
    Medicine & Manicures

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  13. Love everything that you got - they did do really well!! The cutting board is such a great idea and something that you'll keep for many years!

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  14. Love those head phones!! I have some floral print ones too and really love them!
    www.amemoryofus.com

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  15. Santa definitely was good to you this year! Happy Monday, lady!

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  16. I'm so excited about visiting a Kendra Scott store in a few weeks in Baton Rouge! You must have been on Santa's good list this year! Great gifts!

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  17. Sounds like a great weekend! I'm just like you, pajamas as soon as I'm in the door!

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  18. Love that KS jewelry and that Vera Bradley bag!!! I used to have a ton of Vera bags when I was in college too. :-) I'm glad that you had a nice weekend and I hope that you have a great day!

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  19. I've been going back and forth about getting a pair of Ray Ban aviator sunglasses, and I think that I might have to ask for them for my birthday in March! You seriously can't go wrong Kendra Scott jewelry! Her stuff is just so cute and goes with so many different outfits! That's so exciting that you're going to be offering up sponsorships on your blog now! I always love following your blog, and will love following along with some of your sponsors too!

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  20. Oh my how did I not know Lilly had PJs!!!!

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  21. Those headphones are so cute! Glad you guys had a restful weekend... Enjoy your week! XO

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  22. So many goodies!! Loving all of the Kendra Scott and I need those Ugg boots - too cute!

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  23. Those headphones are seriously so adorable! I think I need them for upcoming trips. ;)

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  24. Sounds like an amazing weekend!! Love all your picks - I just got some Ray Ban Aviators for Christmas and love them!

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  25. Sounds like a nice weekend! Loving that North Face jacket and bag!

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  26. What a fun weekend with both sets of parents. I love the PJ's and KS jewellery. So Pretty!

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  27. Those earrings on next on my wishlist! And those boots would be perfect for our northern winters!

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  28. I want KS everything!! I got 2 new KS necklaces for Christmas and I'm in love! So excited about your new sponsorship opportunities! Once I get my boards behind me I'm interested in possibly reaching out to you about one :)

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  29. I love your Kendra picks! And those headphones are adorable! xo, Champagne&Suburbs

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