Friday, January 22, 2016

Friday's Feature {1/22}

Case App:
Have I ever mentioned I'm a sucker for something personalized?  Well, I am.  When the people at Case App reached out to me just before the holidays, the timing was perfect - we'd just taken our family photos for our Christmas cards so I wasted about two seconds decided what my case would look like AND they offered to throw in one for Derek for his Christmas stocking - perfect stocking stuffer!


I'm no good at technology but their site was super user friendly and I had both cases designed in a matter of minutes.  Like I said, I like personalized but you don't have to use a photo.  A quote, a graphic from the internet, a monogram (was my second choice!), etc. you can pick anything! I had Derek's design picked out almost as fast as my own.  I had just had fun the weekend before playing around with the panoramic options on my phone and had taken some cool shots of Beaver Stadium and knew that's what I wanted to use!


Another huge plus for me is that I still have an iPhone 5s and most of the designer and nicer cases that are sold right now are just for the iPhone 6 so it's a great option for any size phone.  I'm also not a fan of bulky cases so I love that it hugs right around the edge of the phone and is nice and slim.  (For reference, Derek's case is for a 6).  He was so impressed with the case in his stocking and actually never uses a case but said "Wow, I think I'll actually use this." Win!


Both cases turned out with nice clear imaged and I was so impressed with our new items.  You can also create laptop and iPad skins - the options are endless if you browse the site for a bit.


Now, Christmas is over but Valentine's Day is right around the corner and this could be the perfect accessory to include as part of your gift! You can scoop up one of your own for a 20% discount with the code "CHRISTINADEREK20."  The code will be valid until next Friday, 1/29.  You can find their website right here or check out their instagram @caseapp too.

Other Happenings:

Who is ready for this blizzard? I said last night you know you're growing up when your excited for a weekend snow.  We'll both be home with nowhere to go so bring on all the snow (if we would have had some like we usually do before now, I might not be saying the same!)  We were suppose to head out of town Saturday to see a friend but now that we're home with nothing to do - I'm ready for the snow party!  This graphic cracks me up…

+ Makeup brush cleaning.  I shouldn't share how long it's been since I've done so (the fact that I can't even remember what I used last time should say something) but definitely share if you have easy ways with items that can be found around home!

+ I was always hoping that the twins on The Bachelor would get the two-on-one date but didn't think it would actually happen.  Last night I saw the first (to my seeing) commercial with the fact that it is both of them on it.  Very interested to see how that will play out!

+ I'm sure I'm not the only one still obsessed with the pineapple trend even though it's winter and these earrings are too cute and now on sale! 

+ If you missed yesterday's post, make sure to check out a new sponsor Sarah and get to know her a bit as well as check out her great giveaway!


If you're getting snow, enjoy it and stay warm! If you're not, enjoy your weekends out and about!

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36 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh that graphic is too much - and pretty accurate too! Love your new case and hope you have a great weekend! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  2. I hope y'all stay warm! I'm definitely jealous of the snow (and low-key weekend) you're getting! I embarrassingly forget to clean my make-up brushes, too, and then finally do it on a random Sunday morning when we're all running out the door to church because they're so gross I can't take it anymore. (Didn't happen last Sunday or anything… ;) ) Anyway, I just use warm water and Dawn liquid soap. I just run the water hot, then rinse my brushes off, then turn it to warm and squirt a dot of the soap in my hand and rub the brushes all through my hand to get the make-up off. It's so gross how much comes off! Then I just let them dry laying flat on a towel on my counter and rotate them every so often. :)

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  3. Love the phone cases! So cute! I never have luck with a phot case unless it's an Ottorbox. I'm too rough on it, err my kids are too rough on it. Ha ha

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  4. My bff just posted about makeup brush cleaning on her blog, check it out: http://danielledavisstyle.com/2016/01/15/makeup-brush-cleaning/

    Those phone cases are so unique!! Stay safe this weekend… it's sleeting right now in eastern NC. I want snow!!

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  5. I loooooove your cases! They look amazing! Good luck with the Storm this weekend! Stay safe!!

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  6. Those cases are so cute! As far as makeup brushes go, I usually just use liquid hand soap or even like dish soap. It works great and I feel like I am getting them really clean and bacteria free. I love the pineapple earrings! Hope you have a great weekend!

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  7. Those cases are perfect!! I love the slim ones too!! Stay warm and safe this weekend girlie!!

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  8. LOVE those cases! i mean case app is a great one - so fast and easy. love anything personalized of course! stay warm this weekend! have a great one!

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  9. Cute phone cases! Stay warm and safe this weekend :) So excited for the twins 2:1 date. I buy the Sonia Kashuk brush cleaner from Target & love it!
    Kelsey
    www.thepeacockroost.com

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  10. Love the cases you designed! Stay warm this weekend and take lots of pics so this Floridan can see haha!

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  11. Super cute case, lady! Love the images, they are so clear!

    I use baby shampoo to clean my makeup brushes and it is super easy. If you don't have that at home, I hear a lil bit of shampoo works great too. Here is a post I did awhile ago about cleaning brushes.
    http://pinkypersistence.blogspot.com/2013/01/makeup-brush-cleanup.html

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  12. I am absolutely dreading the snow.. But thankfully stocked up on my wine also!!

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  13. Those phone cases are awesome! I haven't cleaned my makeup brushes in a while either, so don't feel bad haha. I hope that you guys survive the snow and have a wonderful weekend! :-)

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  14. What cool cases! I would love to have one with a picture on it.. maybe form our honeymoon or something!
    www.amemoryofus.com

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  15. I really need to go over and check out CaseApp! So many bloggers have talked about how wonderful their cases are! Stay safe during the huge snow storm, and enjoy being able to stay in the house! That really is too funny about how much wine you'll need based on where you're located!

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  16. How fun to design your own case. Enjoy the snow, and the wine! ;)

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  17. I just got my caseapp case too! Yours look great and the stadium picture is perfect for Derek! Those pineapple earrings are amazing! Hope y'all stay warm and enjoy the snow!!

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  18. Those cases are awesome! Very cute designs. I'm stalking your comments for brush cleaning tips, I'm overdue too!

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  19. That wine graphic cracks me up! Love the phone case, so unique!

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  20. I'm glad I'm not the only one with an iPhone 5s anymore! Even my students all have the 6 or the plus. Love your phone case--cute family picture!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

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  21. Haha I found myself nodding in agreement to everything you just said (or, um, posted) minus the snow. My part of Texas gets snow about once a year and I'm pretty sure New Years was our only chance. Enjoy it! I was thinking about my makeup brushes this morning as I was doing my makeup. It's slightly embarrassing. Have a great weekend!

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  22. Raising my hand that I'm still obsessed with the pineapple trend! Good luck with all the snow. I love the horizontal phone case of the stadium - came out so well!

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  23. Love my case from CaseApp! anything personalized is such a win in my book!! enjoy it! :)

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  24. Loving both of your cases you designed, and how awesome that they threw in another one for Derek too! I get so many compliments on the case I designed, and people are so intrigued to hear about Caseapp. Stay safe and warm this weekend, and enjoy all the Netflix binges and wine. Love that map - so true <3
    Green Fashionista

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  25. I'm so jealous of all of you people and your blizzard! We *might* get a few flurries out of it, but that's it. Bummer. Enjoy your weekend! I can't wait to see everyone's pictures of playing in the snow!

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  26. Oh man, I love pineapples all year long. Those earrings are adorable.

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  27. Those cases turned out really well! Love the personalization. I haven't cleaned my make up brushes in a LONG time, too, but last time I used baby shampoo. It seemed to work really well, but I have also used dish soap and that did just as good! Enjoy your snowy weekend, I wish we were getting a bit here!

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  28. Your cases turned out so cute!! I drop my phone on the reg so my case is super durable but not super cute haha :)

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  29. How perfect! Love the photos you picked out. My husband would like that stadium case too since he's a huge football fan. I would probably be like you a chose a photo with my dog in it;-)

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  30. Stay safe with the all the snow! And enjoy the downtime.

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  31. Love the cases that you designed! I can't believe the twins will be on the two-on-one date - let the drama begin! Stay safe and cozy this weekend, friend!

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  32. Be safe!!!

    I love caseapp too! I would get another case with them, but I can’t get one that’s a tough case with the size of my phone.

    liz @ j for joiner

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  33. Stumbled upon your blog via Borrowed Heaven! We are waiting for the storm to arrive in Rhode Island. Love the phone cases!! :) When did you get married? My husband and I got married May 26 of 2013!

    mybeautifulrescuexx.blogspot.com

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  34. OMG, the twins on the two-on-one date is kind of amazing. So mean but it will be so great to watch, haha! Hope you guys are staying warm/safe over there!!

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  35. I love that graphic! I guess it is a one bottle storm for me. Stay safe this weekend! Jess at Just Jess

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  36. I love the football stadium case! Great idea for a stocking stuffer. :) Stay safe and warm this weekend!

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