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SunshineISSUE NUMBER SEVEN
OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2014
ON THE COVER
PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEFANI THOM
PSON
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unshineS MAGAZINEISSUE NUMBER SEVEN OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2014
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7in this issueOCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2014
Behind the sceneswith designer and artist
Laura Eckerman.Learn the story behind
her beautiful kidsclothing collection.
A gulit-free dessertoption that you can addto the big Thanksgiving
Day menu.
Looking for a simplecostume idea for your
little friends? You'veprobably got everythingyou need sitting aruond
your house!
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IN EVERY ISSUE:Editor's Note
Celebs With Style
What to Wear
Current Obsession
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CHOCOLATE PIE
THE STRAWBERRY PATCH
THE OPPOSITE OF FAR
CELEBSwithSTYLEKate Hudson has big
style! It's no secret that welove anyone with effortlesshair and big statement jewelry.Kate's style is light enough forSeptember and warm enoughto take her all the way to
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PLAYDRESS UP!
Need a costume idea for a fallparty? Make a bold statement bygoing simple. Paint on an eyelinermustache, throw on a top hat, andbuckle up your suspenders for aquirky and cool broadway look.
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FOUNDER, EDITOR-IN
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MELISSA TURNE
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NEUTRALS
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OFCOLOR
A GOLD WATCH with a thin strap
will go with everything. Wear it
alone or stack it with an armful of
bracelets. Either way, it's gorgeous.
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FANCY SERVING BOWLS are
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night by filling it with popcorn!
INDUSTRIAL PENDANT LIGHTS say,"I'm fancy and fun." And isn't thatwhat we all want to say? Yes it is.
TOMS FLATS are more thanjust a pretty face. They'recomfortable enough to wearall day with a dress or jeans.
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elveteenCHILDREN'S CLOTHINGA CHATWITH THE DESIGNER BEHIND AHIGH END BRAND FOR SMALL FASHIONISTAS
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Designer, Laura Eckerman, tells us,"Velveteen is more than just a clothingcollection to me, it’s a little universewhere I try to encourage children to feelfree and inspired by sounds, colors andtextures. I want to inspire them to bebrave enough to meet the world with asense of curiosity."
DESCRIBE YOUR BRANDVelveteen is about timeless style. It isgrounded in a vision of a childhood spentexploring hidden pathways with friends,sharing secrets, and building fondmemories. From a design perspective, I’mpassionate about the magical balancebetween beautiful fabrics that arecomfortable and soft, colors that arestrong and sophisticated, and classicsilhouettes that bring everythingtogether.
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED?After graduating from school, I went tothe Fashion Institute of Technology inNew York to study textile technology anddesign. Then I went back to Los Angelesto finish a business degree. Fashion hasalways been a key career focus for me.When the opportunity arose to find ourown production for Velveteen, I jumped atit (despite being 8 months pregnant withmy second child at the time).Opportunities don’t often come at themost convenient moment in life, but Ifirmly believe that you need to take themwhen they present themselves.
WHAT'S BEHIND THE NAME?The name was something that I had in
mind long before I ever actually knew thatI’d be able to pull off starting the brand. I
wanted something that conveyed thewhimsical and imaginative aspect of
childhood without sounding childish. TheVelveteen Rabbit was one of my favorite
illustrated books as a child,and the imagery and memories
of my father reading it to meat bedtime has always
stayed with me. I stillhave my father’s copy
of the tattered old booksitting on my shelf. The
fact that velveteen isalso a type of velvet
fabric was alsointeresting because
it represented theimportant role that textiles
play in the line. I also just thoughtthe name had a beautiful ring to it.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITEPART OF YOUR WORK?It’s so hard to say, because I'm busyworking on literally every aspect of thebusiness. Of course, I love the designprocess. I love to really build the story ofa collection, and then watch it cometogether. The process of creatingsomething can be truly humbling. I’d alsohave to say that meeting andcollaborating with some of the amazingcreative minds we work with is also oneof the most fun aspects of what I do. Tosit amongst peers and discuss the manycommon challenges and inspirations weshare creates a strong sense ofcamaraderie within children’s design thatmight not be so prevalent inwomenswear.
WHAT ARE YOUR GREATEST CHALLENGES?I think being an entrepreneur in anyindustry is challenging. Buildingsomething from scratch often means thatyou’re wearing multiple hats, and that youmight not have all the critical skill setsyour business needs to succeed. I mustgive credit to my parents for insistingthat I return to school and finish abusiness degree after my design studies.
The business experience was a hugevalue as Velveteen has grown. It’s helpedme stay focused on doing what is neededto ensure that we continue to grow.
WHAT KEEPS YOU INSPIRED?Everything! My brain is ridiculouslyoverflowing with ideas and inspirations!My only problem is that there aren’tenough hours in the day to do everything!From browsing my favorite design blogsor illustration artists to watching howchildren interact with the worldaround them.
DESCRIBE YOUR WORKSPACE/OFFICE.It’s a bit of a construction site at themoment because we’re shifting our studiointo our first official space this week.Until now, I was fortunate enough to havea small space in the front of our flatwhere my team and I could work whilst Ikept a close eye on the children’s dailyactivities. Now that they’re both in schooland Velveteen has officially outgrownour little space, I’m really lookingforward to having a separatestudio so my brain canstay focused onVelveteen insteadof wondering whenthe next studio raidwill be led by my 2-year-old!
DO YOU LISTEN TO MUSIC WHILE YOU WORK?Music is such an important part of my life.It is a means of managing stress, and asource of inspiration. Most of mycollections begin with a certain mood orfeeling inspired by the music I’m into atthe moment. I’m constantly runningthrough a little mock catwalk in my headfor each collection, and the music reallyplays into the mood I want for thecollection. We’ve done a few behind thescenes videos that are up on the websitenow and I was so pleased with how the
music really pulled it all together. It’s theicing on the cake that can either make orbreak my vision! I go through very distinctphases but some of my “go-to” artists forthe studio include Mayer Hawthorne, MinaTindle, Thomas Dybdhal, Feist and alwaysa little Morcheeba. It’s a very eclectic mixbut they’re all really inspiring for differentreasons.
WHAT'S THE BEST PIECE OFADVICE YOU'VE EVER BEEN GIVEN?
To take the opportunities that arepresented and never to worry about
success, just worry about growing fromyour experiences and doing the absolute
best job you can do. To me, this reallyboils down to a little mantra that I say
every morning with my daughter on theway to school, “Today we’re going to be
strong, smart and kind." I truly believethat it’s the job of the adults in this world
to encourage all children to be stronger,smarter and more compassionate than
the generation before them.
WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FORFUTURE DESIGNERS
AND ENTREPRENEURS?My advice is a bit
contradictory in that Iwould say you have to be
both the ridiculously optimisticdreamer who reaches only for the stars
and refuses to think small (you must leadby inspiring those around you to dream
and be bigger than they are), but you alsohave to ground yourself in the realities of
what is achievable at each stage ofgrowth. The only real key to success is
hard work and perseverance.
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WHATtoWear
Family Dress up Party!
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A comfortable brown
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Plain white shirt from Target.
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CUT AN OLD TSHIRT INTO STRIPS, THENGATHER FEATHERS AND BEADS TO CREATE A
PERFECT (AND FREE) HEADBAND.
MAKE IT AT HOME
This family costume idea issimple and perfect for any fallfestivities on your calendar.Leann made her headband,baby Fin's headband, and babyFin's vest all out of the same t-shirt. She added beads andfeathers from her craft stashfor embellishment. She boughta plain white onesie andpainted arrows on it for babyFin's shirt, and printed asheriff's badge on cardstock forher hubby's shirt.Take off the accessories andyou're ready for a visit to thepumpkin patch or a little BlackFriday shopping.
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ROCKTOBERHappy
Rock your October with a little extra bling.Big jewelry and warm colors will add the
right amount of sparkle to your fall look.And please wear cat ears.
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INGREDIENTS:
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FOR THE FILLING:1 cup half and half¼ cup unsalted butter8 ounces bittersweet chocolate-chopped1½ cups sugar¾ cup cocoa powder¼ cup all-purpose flour¼ teaspoon salt2 eggs3 egg yolks
TO MAKE THE CRUST:In a large bowl whisk together flour, sugar and salt.
Add butter and mix with a fork until it startsto look like a coarse meal.
Add 1 tablespoon of water at a time and continuemixing until a dough forms.
Wrap the dough with the plastic wrap andrefrigerate for 2 hours.
Lightly grease 9-inch pie plate and preheat oven to 350 F.
Take the dough from refrigerator and roll out on a lightlyfloured work surface into a circle about 1 inch thick.
Transfer the dough to a pie plate and trim excess of a doughfrom edges.
TO MAKE THE FILLING:In a bowl whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
Combine in a sauce pan: half and half, butter, and chocolate. Stirover a medium-low heat until it smooth. Let it cool a few minutesbefore you add it over dry ingredients and eggs.
Add eggs, egg yolks, and chocolate mixture into dry ingredientsand stir until well combined
Transfer filling to pie crust in pan.
Bake 45 to 50 minutes (until the center is set and the edges startto crack)
Cool 10-15 minutes before serving.
FOR THE CRUST:1¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sugar
½ cup unsalted butter (cold andcut into half inch cubes)
2-4 tablespoons cold water
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Sunshine's Editor-in-Chief, Melissa,packed her bags and traveled toAtlanta for the Rodan + Fields
National Convention. She works as aconsultant for this cutting edgecompany to give real people thebest skin of their lives. She was
there there for the launch of AcuteCare, and saw first-hand why WallStreet Journal calls R+F consultants"The darlings of direct sales."
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he Strawberry Patch is anoutdoor marketplace filled to thebrim with handmade, vintage, andindie craft goods. You'll findeverything from soaps and potteryto antiques, chippy furniture, customlighting, clothing, jewelry, and awide variety of eclectic vintagefinds. The Strawberry Patch takesgreat pride in bringing the BarnSale trend to Tennessee. It allstarted in 2009 in a tiny back yardin Lafayette, TN. In 2011, after afew growing pains, the event wasmoved to Starlite Farm. Starlite is afamily owned farm nestled on theCumberland River.
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED?In 2003, after quitting my full timejob as an Internal AffairsInvestigator in the State PrisonSystem to be a stay-at-home mom, Istarted The Strawberry Patch. It wasa creative way to free my mind fromthe demands of a newborn and 18month old. I began makingchildren’s clothing, diaper bags,baby blankets, and appliquédgoods. My handmade goods weresold in several stores across MiddleTennessee. Six years later, I wasitching to try something new. I knewI did not want the demands of abrick and mortar with three babiesat home, but I yearned to sell things.After some research, I found someinformation about the "Barn Sale"trend in the Northwest. I visited theCountry Living Fair in Ohio where I
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met Gina Bishop. Gina encouraged me topress on with my dream, and that'sexactly what I did. I went home andhosted my first Barn Sale in a tinybuilding/barn in my back yard. I think Ihad 7 vendors and 50 shoppers at my firstevent. We were tickled pink! In thebeginning, I had a hard time teachingpeople what Barn Sales were all about.Slowly, the concept began to catch onand the shoppers were hooked.
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED?After my divorce in 2011, I had to sell myhome. I had not worked outside the homein eight years, so I found myself strugglingto find a way to support myself and my 3children. What is so obvious now, wasn’tso obvious then. I moved the event toStarlite Farm, and tripled my number ofvendors. I was afraid that if I grew toofast, I might fail. However, the first sale atthe farm proved to be extremely successful
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and suggested that I would get to proceedon with my dream job of creating andhosting Barn Sales.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOUR WORK?My favorite thing about hosting TheStrawberry Patch Barn Sale is themagic that happens during theweekend of the event…The combinedefforst of the artisans, stylists, musicians,and food vendors create a dreamy farm-
style wonderland, full ofinspiration and laughter.
WHAT ARE YOUR GREATEST CHALLENGES?The most challenging thing about hostingThe Strawberry Patch is trying to setmyself apart from all the others. When Ifirst started hosting barn sales, there wasno competition, so I was inherentlydifferent. Within the past year, Tennesseehas become a mecca for barn sales.
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Finding a unique set of vendors thatcarefully select the shows theyparticipate in (and also that haven’tsaturated themselves in this area)has become more and morechallenging. My inner desire to bedifferent, stand alone, and be aninspiration to others has become adaily battle. I'll do something oneway, and when I see someone elsedoing it I'll move on to somethingelse. This can be exhausting, but itkeeps me on my toes and keeps thecompetitiveness alive. My events aresmaller than most because I wouldrather be tiny and mighty than bigand typical.
ANY INTERESTING STORIESFROM THE STRAWBERRY PATCH?At our Spring Sale 2013, a blowingmonsoon came through and literallydestroyed tons of merchandise.Some of the vendors' booths werefloating, about 10 shoppers gotstuck in the field, and it wasfreezing. I went into the shed andjust cried (which is funny now). Ididn’t know what to do. MarkGalant, a wonderful musician,saved the day by playing all daylong. It made us forget how nasty itwas. Despite all this, we had over400 shoppers!
ARTIST SPJESSICANEARIMAGINATION AND WHIMSY FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES
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Jessica Near is the owner and artistbehind Opposite of Far, an Indiana basedhandmade business that creates unique andhigh quality open-ended toys. Specifically,Opposite of Far makes felt animal masks andtails for the imaginative child! At Opposite ofFar, we believe in encouraging play +expanding imaginations of ALL ages!
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED?This all started out as a dream, as allhandmade businesses do. After undergoingemergency back surgery in 2010, I wasforced to stop working for several months, Asecond surgery kept me home and out ofwork even longer, I struggled with myidentity and dwindling work possibilities. Itbecame clear that going back to my previousprofession as a preschool teacher or evenworking part-time as a nanny would beimpossible with the high levels of pain in myback. I spent those months in bed sketchingand dreaming big. It didn't take long before Istarted thinking seriously about making myhandmade business dream a reality. I tookthe leap by opening my Etsy shop in Januaryof 2011. I also applied for a few local craftshows. Before I knew it, Opposite of Far wasreal and prosperous thing! I was living mydream!
What started out as a business based onhandmade plush dolls and animals quicklyturned into a busy mask making business! Inthe Fall of 2011, I created a fox and owl maskas accessories for the dolls I was making. Ithen added child sized masks to match thedoll masks. Three days after posting the child
sized masks, I realized they were going to bea huge hit! Since then, I have expanded mydesigns from 2 (the fox and owl) to over 50different designs! The plush dolls andanimals have stepped out of the spotlightand my true passion really is creating animalmasks. An unexpected surprise! I lovedesigning new masks, and take pride insewing every single animal mask myself! Butmy absolute favorite thing about this job isseeing photos of kids using Opposite of FarMasks + Tails to engage their littleimaginations. It's truly magic!
WHAT'S BEHIND THE NAME?"Opposite of Far" is something my husbandwould say when people misunderstood hislast name. "Near, You know, like 'the oppositeof far.'" Once I took his name, I found ithilarious how often I actually had to use thisphrase to "spell" my name to people! When Iwas thinking about what to call my newbusiness, I knew Opposite of Far was theperfect fit. I love witnessing the "ah-ha"moment when people "get" my businessname for the first time. Sometimes LONGafter we've been acquainted!
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR WORK?I love designing new masks! The choices fornew animals are endless, so I always havepages and pages of new masks sketched outjust waiting to be pieced together in felt!
Working with other makers has been asurprising perk to starting Opposite of Far. Ihave loved collaborating with other artists.it's really humbling to learn I've inspiredsomeone to create something new!
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WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGINGPART OF YOUR WORK?The most challenging part of my job/workhas been trying to do it all and feelingcompletely overwhelmed and stressed. I'vebeen trying to practice the mantra "I can doanything, but not everything." In doing so, Ihave had to learn to let go and delegate.Hiring help has been by far the hardestdecision, but also the smartest decision I'vemade for my business.
DESCRIBE YOUR WORKSPACE/OFFICE.I moved out of my home office/studio andinto a larger, brighter studio in November of2013. I made the move after realizing everysingle room in my small home was holdingsome part of Opposite of Far. There wereproducts, printed orders, stock, and supplieseverywhere. I had hired my friend to helppart time, but I had no place for her to sit! Mynew studio is only 5 minutes from homelocated in an old school building. It's largeand bright and most of all, functional!
When I signed the lease, the whole room waspainted a light purple shade. The first thingwe did was paint everything white. The roomlooked twice as big! I wanted a clean andbright backdrop for all the colors I would beadding with my bolts of felt, photos, propsand of course the masks and tails that wouldeventually pile up everywhere!
WHAT KEEPS YOU INSPIRED?Animals, children, books, color, other artists,trends, and seasons. I feel inspiredconstantly! I love my customers and seeingtheir happy, masked kiddos in photos
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reminds me daily why I do this!I love Sharon Montrose and NationalGeographic for animal photography. I alwaysuse real animals when creating a new mask.I want my masks to be friendly to children,but also recognizable and represent to whatthe animal actually looks like (rather than acartoon version of the animal). I want toeducate children about animals by piquingtheir interest so they want to learn more
about each animal they pretend to be whenthey slip on a mask!
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POPULAR PRODUCTS?The Fox was #1 for the first 3 years I wasmaking masks with the Owl and Raccooncoming in close behind. Now my mostpopular masks & tails are the Cat, Wolf,Unicorn, Lion, and Tiger. It's fun to see whatis trending and what people love the most!
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HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR DAYS OFF?I'm usually ALWAYS working, especially thistime of year! When I do get a chance to takea break, I spend my time with my husband &pets at home. We enjoy the company of ourclose friends whenever we can. We'll gettogether with friends and out to eat, see amovie, or play board games. At least once amonth, I visit my mom, sister, niece andextended family in Cincinnati. I love to read,but it's been too long since I finished a book!
WHAT'S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICEYOU'VE EVER BEEN GIVEN?The best advice I've been given (I sharedabove) You can do anything, but noteverything. I have those words printed andhanging above my desk in my studio toremind me daily. I want to do everything! Ihave a hard time saying no and settingboundaries for myself when it comes towork, so this is a great message to keepclose by!
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LIGHT DESSERT OPTIONSTHANKSGIVING DAY
Feeling guilty after the big feast? A lightdessert option will ease your feelings ofremorse and calm your bellly. If youmust have a slice of pie (it isThanksgiving after all), makeit a small one. After a cup ofhot tea and an exciting gameof corn hole, you should befeeling satisfied and energizedfor a cozy night of laughingaround the fire.
AN APPLE WILL FILL YOU UP ANDSATISFY YOUR SWEET TOOTH!
FOR ENERGY, DRINK CHAI TEA.TO CALM DOWN AND REFRESH,
DRINK PEPPERMINT.
GET A SMALL SLICE OF PIE ORSHARE A BIG SLICE WITH YOUR
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LIGHTDESSERTOPTIONS
COSTUMEIDEAS
FOR KIDSOUTSIDE THE BOX OPTIONS FOR THE KIDS WHO REFUSE WEAR A FULL COSTUME
HIP HOP FRESH
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BEDAZZLED CAT TIGER LILLY
SOME KIDS ARE NOT INTO GOING ALLOUT WHEN IT COMES TO DRESSING UP.
No need to run out to your localparty shop and buy an expensivecostume. You most likely haveeverything you need at home! Pullout your hats, costume jewelry,sequins, feathers, and paint for aneasy, at home costume that can beworn with every day clothing. Anddressing up is not just for October!Play pretend year round with thesesimple ideas.
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PARAPALLA DESIGN SHOPPE FOR SUNSHINE MAGAZINE, 2014
I've really gotten into calligraphy the past year. So much so, that friends frequently ask me to letter something for them on the spot . . . so I keep calligraphy and chalk markers in
my bag at all times! I found these at Paper Source.
the Original Chalk Ink pen -- extra fine tip
Faber-Castell black, PITT artist pen in Superfine
(BTW) -- check out Hilliary’s Etsy shop if you’re looking for attractive, affordable, hand-lettered prints . . .Designs by Hilliary.
Bobbi Brown has THE best, long-lasting lip colors. This is Pot Rouge for Lips & Cheeks in Raspberry.
This was a fun find. A refillable, $5
travel perfume tube from Nordstrom
Rack. Perfect for a quick,
on-the-go spritz of
your favorite perfume!
If you’re looking for some extra eyelash lush, try Bad Gal Lash from Benefit.
Another awesome TJ Maxx find! I love having a notebook on hand to jot down quick thoughts and ideas!
I used to hate painting my nails, because it would
chip after just one day! Now, I've learned to just keep polish in my purse for quick touch-ups!
This keychain is special to me, because it's from Haiti, where I've gotten to know 200 incredible children over the past couple of years. Life Is Hope, our non-profit based in Jasper, AL, brings love, shelter, food, and hope to six orphanages in Haiti.
I found this fun Ivanka Trump purse at my favorite store -- TJ Maxx! The color is perfect for fall, and I'm now calling it my "big girl bag" because every college grad needs a nice, leather satchel!
I always try to keep some
stationary on hand for encouragements or
thank-yous, and this set from Target
was a great find for fall!
With the changing leaves also comes changing temperatures, so I try to keep
these mini Kleenex packs on hand; I found this fun pattern at Walgreens.
With the changing leaves also comes changing temperatures, so I try to keep
these mini Kleenex packs on hand; I found this fun pattern at Walgreens.
Another awesome TJ Maxx find! I love having a notebook on hand to jot down quick thoughts and ideas!
If you’re looking for some extra eyelash lush, try Bad Gal Lash from Benefit.
This was a fun find. A refillable, $5
travel perfume tube from Nordstrom
Rack. Perfect for a quick,
on-the-go spritz of
your favorite perfume!
Bobbi Brown has THE best, long-lasting lip colors. This is Pot Rouge for Lips & Cheeks in Raspberry.
Faber-Castell black, PITT artist pen in Superfine
the Original Chalk Ink pen -- extra fine tip
I've really gotten into calligraphy the past year. So much so, that friends frequently ask me to letter something for them on the spot . . . so I keep calligraphy and chalk markers in
my bag at all times! I found these at Paper Source.
(BTW) -- check out Hilliary’s Etsy shop if you’re looking for attractive, affordable, hand-lettered prints . . .Designs by Hilliary.
I found this fun Ivanka Trump purse at my favorite store -- TJ Maxx! The color is perfect for fall, and I'm now calling it my "big girl bag" because every college grad needs a nice, leather satchel!
from Etsy shop owner and one-year out-of-college grad
Hil l iary Hallman
PARAPALLA DESIGN SHOPPE FOR SUNSHINE MAGAZINE, 2014
I've really gotten into calligraphy the past year. So much so, that friends frequently ask me to letter something for them on the spot . . . so I keep calligraphy and chalk markers in
my bag at all times! I found these at Paper Source.
the Original Chalk Ink pen -- extra fine tip
Faber-Castell black, PITT artist pen in Superfine
(BTW) -- check out Hilliary’s Etsy shop if you’re looking for attractive, affordable, hand-lettered prints . . .Designs by Hilliary.
Bobbi Brown has THE best, long-lasting lip colors. This is Pot Rouge for Lips & Cheeks in Raspberry.
This was a fun find. A refillable, $5
travel perfume tube from Nordstrom
Rack. Perfect for a quick,
on-the-go spritz of
your favorite perfume!
If you’re looking for some extra eyelash lush, try Bad Gal Lash from Benefit.
Another awesome TJ Maxx find! I love having a notebook on hand to jot down quick thoughts and ideas!
I used to hate painting my nails, because it would
chip after just one day! Now, I've learned to just keep polish in my purse for quick touch-ups!
This keychain is special to me, because it's from Haiti, where I've gotten to know 200 incredible children over the past couple of years. Life Is Hope, our non-profit based in Jasper, AL, brings love, shelter, food, and hope to six orphanages in Haiti.
I found this fun Ivanka Trump purse at my favorite store -- TJ Maxx! The color is perfect for fall, and I'm now calling it my "big girl bag" because every college grad needs a nice, leather satchel!
I always try to keep some
stationary on hand for encouragements or
thank-yous, and this set from Target
was a great find for fall!
With the changing leaves also comes changing temperatures, so I try to keep
these mini Kleenex packs on hand; I found this fun pattern at Walgreens.
With the changing leaves also comes changing temperatures, so I try to keep
these mini Kleenex packs on hand; I found this fun pattern at Walgreens.
Another awesome TJ Maxx find! I love having a notebook on hand to jot down quick thoughts and ideas!
If you’re looking for some extra eyelash lush, try Bad Gal Lash from Benefit.
This was a fun find. A refillable, $5
travel perfume tube from Nordstrom
Rack. Perfect for a quick,
on-the-go spritz of
your favorite perfume!
Bobbi Brown has THE best, long-lasting lip colors. This is Pot Rouge for Lips & Cheeks in Raspberry.
Faber-Castell black, PITT artist pen in Superfine
the Original Chalk Ink pen -- extra fine tip
I've really gotten into calligraphy the past year. So much so, that friends frequently ask me to letter something for them on the spot . . . so I keep calligraphy and chalk markers in
my bag at all times! I found these at Paper Source.
(BTW) -- check out Hilliary’s Etsy shop if you’re looking for attractive, affordable, hand-lettered prints . . .Designs by Hilliary.
I found this fun Ivanka Trump purse at my favorite store -- TJ Maxx! The color is perfect for fall, and I'm now calling it my "big girl bag" because every college grad needs a nice, leather satchel!
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