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.

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