The Bloomin' Boutique

Im soooo bad at blogging

2011-03-25T14:15:00.000-07:00

Im just so bad at blogging. In the past week, I am trying to be more "intentional" at doing what I need to do. So what that means to me, is following thru with the things I "need" to do, and just trying to stay away from the things that I dont "need" to do. So first on my list of things to do was:

Spin Class..... ugh!!!!

I have committed to myself... (once again) to try to loose a few pounds before summer comes. Where I live, the weather gets to be, well down right HOT and not being that "cute" in a suit is just not gonna fly anymore. So there you have it. My first priority. Second, is my business. I really want to get into Indie Class, and the course and stop putting it off. It cost a heck of a lot of money. I need to use it. And then with that said, blogging... learning to blog better. So, Im going to take this weekend and let my sore muscles heal, and take some time to jot down some blog topics. And hopefully give you something to read!!

Hope to see you next week!!

Indie Biz 3.0

2011-03-04T19:12:00.000-08:00

My wonderful FRIEND and I were chatting a week or two ago, and I brought her attention to Indy Biz 3.0 after having seen it advertised over and over on various blogs. I knew that she would greatly benefit from it, as she was wanting to grow her business a step further. She registered for it, and then convinced me I needed to be a part of it too! So I took the step and registered. So much useful information and so much to take it, but I know it will be worth it in the end. So many friendly people have already sent me "tweets" or messages saying hello ~~ So excited and ready to learn!!

What a Great Review!!

2011-02-16T10:49:00.000-08:00

Ashley, From the Hasty Life Was so sweet to do this review of my products! She did an excellent job!! Follow her blog. She is sweet as can be!

Lovely Sponsor + Giveaway

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 | Labels: Giveaways, Sponsors

{Tell me something interesting about yourself}

I used to work "full time" with my husband doing the accounting for our business. We decided that having me home when the kids got home from school and during the summer months (because our business really picks up during the summer months) would be much more beneificial to our kids!

{What inspired you to start your shop?}

Since my kids are a bit older, and in school until 3pm, five days a week, I needed something to do between the grocery shopping and laundry to keep my "active" mind going. I have a group of friends who are so talented and sew lots of pretty things. I wanted to join in the club and so I started making these cute Bloomin Flowers!

{Where do you find inspiration?}

Inspiration comes from my 8 year old! She is crafty and talented and everything looks so darn cute in her hair! I always have her in mind as I am picking out fabric.

{What is your idea of a romantic date?}

I have to confess I am not much of a romantic myself.... BOO HOO... I know, but, romantic to me would be my husband actually planning a night out including the babysitting and totally surprising me! I dont think that has every happened before!

{What is your favorite thing about February?}

My favorite thing about February is that it means Spring is right around the corner! I love spring, and all of its blossoms on the trees. It is stunning in California.

{Product Review}
I am a HUGE fan of The Bloomin' Boutique. I won my first bloom on a giveaway and I've been hooked ever since. I was honored with the artist behind The Bloomin' Boutique sent me two more blooms for a product review. I was so thrilled I wore one of the blooms the day I got it in the mail!

A few of my favorite things about The Bloomin' Boutique:
1. The size is perfect for short hair and long hair. I recently got my hair cut short and I love them just as much (maybe more) with my short bob than I did with my longer hair.
2. I love how they lay on my head and don't stick out in odd places. Sometimes hair bows and headbands are taller than I'm comfortable with, but these are perfect.
3. The weight: they aren't too heavy or too light. They don't give me a headache because they are too heavy or bulky but they also don't blow around in the wind because they are too light.
4. Speaking of pain, you know how sometimes headbands can give you headaches and hair clips can stag your hair? These do neither!! The artist used a super nice clip and has cleverly covered the clip with ribbon so it isn't painful!
5. Last, but not least, my favorite thing about The Bloomin' Boutique is the variety and uniqueness of the designs. She has a fabulous mix of fabric that she uses, there is a bloom for every outfit and every occasion!

{What could you win?}

The fun, colorful Medium Bloom valued at $10.50!

{To Enter This Giveaway}

Leave a separate comment for each entry!
Please include a valid email address so I can contact you if you won!

1. MANDATORY: You must be a follower of A Hasty Life through GFC and leave a comment letting me know you are a follower.

2. Become a follower of A Hasty Life on Twitter.

3. Become a follower of The Bloomin' Boutique Blog.

4. Follow The Bloomin' Boutique on Twitter.

5. Tweet about this giveaway.

Feel free to use this tweet:

@AHastyLife is hosting a fabulous GIVEAWAY sponsored by @bloominboutique! Enter to win a pretty hair clip here: http://www.ahastylife.com

That's 5 chances to win this fun hair clip!

This Giveaway closes on February 22nd at Midnight.

{The winner of the Yes, Teacher Crafts "hello" card set is...

Leesh from The Blarkness Chronicles!}

Im being Featured over at Who Married Mr Rogers!!

2011-02-02T07:50:00.000-08:00

Sweet Kim.... she's the best! She fell in love with Hearts Abound and decided to blog about it!

Head on over to Kim's Blog I Married Mr Rogers and read all about her favorite "Etsy HEART finds from shops she HEARTS!"

Ive been gone for so long....

2011-01-29T15:52:00.000-08:00

I hit a wall after Christmas time, I was on burn out from all the boutiques I participated in, along with having Christmas Shopping & my sweet boy has a birthday on Jan 2. All of this and my fingers ached!! My head hurt and I was in need of some downtime! But I am back! And I have a cute new brooch to show you!

New to the shop!! A Brooch with endless possibilities. You can find it HERE, so go on now, head over and get it before they are GONE!!

I dont usually model in the pictures myself, I usually have a sweet little blonde I take pictures of, but here I am! I am wearing the new brooch on a Cowl made by Sew What By Saira

Here i am with the Brooch on my scarf purchased at Target.

And last, just pinned on my shirt ! So many possibilities! They are endless.

So Go On, get yourself a Chocolate & Teal Blossoming Bloom ~~ They will add a little SASS to your life!

Im Participating in a Giveaway today!

2010-12-08T06:51:00.000-08:00

You can find me over at Swell Swag for a giveaway today! Swell Swag is a great blog that is always helping out the Homemade Community. Head on over there and enter the giveaway! You have a chance at winning both The Cookies & Cream & The Christmas Mix Up.

New Blooms in the Shop!!

2010-11-26T14:17:00.000-08:00

Isnt this the cutest Bloom? I just added it to the shop today! You can find it here.

How about this one?

On another note, while we havent yet celebrated Thanksgiving, (yes we had nothing to do yesterday and it was kinda sad, we will be celebrating tomorrow), I already have my Christmas Tree up!! Yes, im that insane that the tree is up and the Christmas Cards are just awaiting stamps!

Have a great weekend!

Black Friday Sale!!!!

2010-11-25T13:05:00.000-08:00

Beginning Friday and running through Monday, use the code blackfriday15 and you’ll receive 15% off your purchase.

Wouldnt this sweet cookies and cream flower look great on your little girl? How about you? I have one that I wear in my own hair! So go get yourself and your favorite girl YOUR favorite flower in the shop today and dont forget to convo me if you dont see the size you need!!

Watch out for the crazies on Black Friday!!!

General Thanksgiving

2010-11-25T12:44:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

General Thanksgiving

By the PRESIDENT of the United States Of America

A PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favour; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me "to recommend to the people of the United States a DAY OF PUBLICK THANKSGIVING and PRAYER, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness:"

NOW THEREFORE, I do recommend and assign THURSDAY, the TWENTY-SIXTH DAY of NOVEMBER next, to be devoted by the people of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and manifold mercies and the favorable interpositions of His providence in the course and conclusion of the late war; for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty which we have since enjoyed;-- for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enable to establish Constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national one now lately instituted;-- for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge;-- and, in general, for all the great and various favours which He has been pleased to confer upon us.
And also, that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions;-- to enable us all, whether in publick or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually; to render our National Government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed; to protect and guide all sovereigns and nations (especially such as have shewn kindness unto us); and to bless them with good governments, peace, and concord; to promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and us; and, generally to grant unto all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best.

GIVEN under my hand, at the city of New-York, the third day of October, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine.

(signed) G. Washington

Source

Not sure how to even start.....

2010-11-12T08:40:00.000-08:00

I follow so many blogs each and every morning. I have a routine. I wake up, get my kids going and as they are eating, brushing their teeth, making their beds, you can find me, still in my pj's with a cup of joe, snuggled up next to my computer monitor. Going thru my huge list of blogs on my Google Reader. I love to read about each and everyone I follow on there. But now, here I am, trying to make one for myself, not really sure how to convince someone to follow me!!! So here is my first post. I dont know that they will be too often, but for now I am going to use it as an advertisement! Check out my new and improved etsy shop at www.etsy.com/thebloominboutique and let me know what your faborite item is or what you think I should put in my shop!

Thanks for stopping by!

The Bloomin' Boutique

~~Im soooo bad at blogging~~

Indie Biz 3.0

What a Great Review!!

Lovely Sponsor + Giveaway

Im being Featured over at Who Married Mr Rogers!!

Ive been gone for so long....

Im Participating in a Giveaway today!

New Blooms in the Shop!!

Black Friday Sale!!!!

General Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

General Thanksgiving

By the PRESIDENT of the United States Of America

A PROCLAMATION

Not sure how to even start.....

Im soooo bad at blogging