Pinterest Success Story: TV Mounting & Hiding the Cords

I always get so excited when I successfully master a pin-spired project, because let's get real-you can fail miserably veeeeery quickly. Nothing makes me laugh more than pin fails--'nailed it'. 

I have had a few successes in my day, mainly crafting seasonal wreaths, but I decided to branch out recently and go for a big one. 

Voila. No cords friends. 

It is odd how happy this makes me. Clean lines. no mess...I even have the DVR box hidden under the dresser so you can't see it!  Bestill my heart--It's glorious. 

I just followed this super easy tutorial, except instead of using a drywall saw and cutting a hole, my friend Chrissy's fiancé just used his fancy drill to make about a 1 inch wide circle hole. Worked much better. And he and the boyfriend also mounted the TV... I wasn't about to mess with that. BUT--I did fish the cords through the wall all  by myself. So there you have it, I was useful. ;)

Don't say I didn't warn ya--Apparently, this little tutorial isn't exactly "to code", but those are just details right? Because it looks beautiful! Haha. 

I am still working on the decor in my bedroom, things are just kinda thrown together right now. For my birthday, I want Hannah Maple to come do my entire house. LOL. A girl can dream? {Topiary's are from Garden Ridge!}

I'm feeling frisky, like I can take on another pin-spired project...pergola and market lights perhaps? ;)

In need of a little Valentines Day gift for yourself?

The sweet owner of Crave Jewels and I worked together awhile ago on some things and we had so much fun we decided to do it again. I love supporting lady-owned small businesses! Erin sent me the following pieces, that I absolutely adore! Are they not so me?

{champagne wishes statement necklace}

{cushion cut crystal earrings in champagne}

Is it coincidence they both have champagne in their name? hmm... anyway...

You can see the necklace and earrings fit perfectly displayed on my little jewelry holder in my closet (the one on top is a gift from my sis! I think from TJ Maxx or Marshalls? and the one on the bottom is from the PLL Design Studio!) 

I wore the earrings out this weekend and got so many compliments, they are simple but sparkly enough to get noticed. I would have taken some more pics... but we had a camera casualty. YIKES.

I adore all the pieces Erin has at Crave Jewels. They are all so colorful and pretty! Here are some of my recent favorites that I picked out. 

 

Because she loves you so much (and so do I) Erin is giving away the champagne necklace that I have above to one of you ladies! All you need to do is like her instagram or facebook page, and leave me a note saying you did! Will pick the winner next week! 

AND, because it is (almost) Valentines Day, She is offering $10 off any order over $48! Use the coupon code below to grab a little pretty something for yourself, you deserve it!!

You can check out all of her collections here!
Enjoy, and have a Happy Valentines Day! 

I had another post planned for today, but it didn't feel right. I have been really sad all day, ever since this morning when my sister told me that a UK ADPi was killed in a tragic car accident last night. Her name was Meredith, and she is the same age as my baby sister. I never met her, but this has shaken me, and I just wanted to write. 

I am so sad for Meredith, for her family and for her sisters at ADPi. I know you active girls don't know any of us old ladies anymore, but we are praying for you-we are ADPi for life. 

I remember when I was living in the Pi house, one of our sisters brothers was tragically killed defending our country. I remember how we rallied around her, and how much it effected each and every one of us. I know that you girls in the house are doing just that, loving on each other, and Meredith's family. 

Hug each other a little tighter, and be there for each other. I am just so sad for everyone involved, and for Meredith's friends and family. 

I will be praying. 

Suave Professionals® + a Chance to Win a $1000 Gift Card

Hello ladies!

We are talking body skin care today! I don’t know about you but the absolute first thing I do after I hop out of the shower is put on lotion. I cannot STAND to not have lotion on! Luckily, I have recently been using this fabulous Moroccan Infusion lotion from the Suave Professionals® line, that they so kindly sent me to try out! It smells divine, I kinda wish they would bottle it as a body spray!

Suave has launched the Suave Professionals® line, offering women everywhere access to premium products with the finest skincare ingredients. Suave Professionals® Moroccan Infusion features authentic argan oil from Morocco, a lightweight miracle oil known to be rich in nutrients and antioxidants. This new premium range leaves skin looking and feeling beautiful, and it is proven to moisturize as well as Moroccanoil^®!

I have been trying out the body lotion, as well as the dry oil body spray, and I must say I love them both. I use the lotion daily (it seriously smells so good!) and then use the dry oil spray when I need an extra sheen to my legs, a la our dear friend Miss Carrie Underwood. Who doesn’t love some gorgeously glowing legs, am I right?  The Body Lotion absorbs quickly, but also lasts 24 hours. The Dry Body Oil Spray is still non-greasy, and it absorbs quickly leaving you with ultra soft and moisturized skin. You will love them all, trust me. And it is so cute and tiny you can throw it in your bag to keep with you, just in case you need a little glam gam spritz on the go. ;)

You can find out more about the Suave Professionals® line by visiting their Facebook page here! www.facebook.com.SuaveBeauty While you are there visiting the page, you can get tips for radiant skin, style advice from celebrity stylist Brad Goreski, and enter the “Radiant Wishes” sweepstakes for a chance to win Suave Professionals® Moroccan Infusion products, a spa day, OR a trip to Los Angeles!! And for the record, I would absolutely LOVE a spa day (much needed friends).

Make sure you check out the Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion line, you won’t be disappointed! And, of course, there is a little giveaway involved just for you lovely readers! Just leave me a comment about which Suave Professionals product you would most like to try. The winner will receive a $1,000 gift card!

Thanks for reading, and don’t forget to enter the giveaway!

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No duplicate comments.

You may receive (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry methods:

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This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older. Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.

The Official Rules are available here.

This sweepstakes runs from 2/7/2014-2/28/2014.

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Just an update...

Popping in to say hello! Between the 500 things I have been juggling (no seriously, can't even begin to tell you) I just wanted to take a second and share some pics from this past week! 

Dana and I hosted a little "Thank You" Happy Hour for our 2013 clients, and also invited our 2014 clients to come and have a cocktail as well! It was so fun getting to see everyone, and meet some new faces as well! Thank you to all of you ladies who came, we love you so much! 

I spy a Claire Marie rocking her new headband! (coming to the website VERY soon, just need to find a second to update them!)

I also wanted to share some of the hair I did this past weekend, I loved these girls!! I would give anything for hair like Lauren, so so beautiful!

And Miss Julie here was one of our brides from earlier in the fall! I love getting repeat girls, makes it so much more fun! 

Also, how cute are those robes?? I believe they came from etsy?

Anyways, have a great week!
xo

Photographers are my friends!!

I LOVE love love nothing more than when my clients professional pics come in and I get to see how gorgeous they are! I seriously couldn't do my job without their awesome work. They take my work,  and capture it so much better than I ever could. These pics mean so much to me!! I not only love these clients, but love these beautiful pictures they have let me use! 

A big big BIG thank you to all of my photographer friends for letting me use your pics to show off my work, I really wouldn't be half as successful without your awesome pictures! 

How beautiful is Crista? And how adorable is this pic?? {Photos by my little Claire Bear, Claire Marie Photo}

I am pretty obsessed with this next bride, Carolyn. She is the cutest little thing I ever did see. I want to put her in my pocket and just carry her around, HA!! {Photos by Todd Pellowe Photography}

I love these pictures that my sweet friend Alicia sent me! We have gotten to work together at a bunch of weddings, she is so talented!! Thank you Alicia for sending these cutie pics, I love little Jenny laughing! So so cute. {Photos by Aesthetiica Phoptography}

  

I love my clients, and I love my photographer friends! I love working with such great people! 

Just wanted to share these pretty pics with you all! Excited for wedding season 2014!! 

Libby James Albums!

Hey ladies! I wanted to share my brand new Libby James album with you all! Libby James is a company that allows DIY brides to design professional photo albums on their own! It is so easy! Wedding albums, baby books, anything you want to preserve for years to come! I actually did an album with some of my beautiful bridal clients from this past year, and it turnout out SO adorable!! I love it. 

I chose to do a 5 inch diamond album, with the soft touch matte finish. I liked the option of having an image as the cover. It sits in my closet for brides and their guests to take a look at during their trial! 

I just love it!

{A HUGE thanks to my photographer friends, and bridal client friends, for always letting me use your amazingly beautiful pictures for promotional things! I am actually working up another post about this exact topic! Gotta share the love!}

 {photo Claire Marie Photo}

 {Veronica on the left is by Claire Marie Photo, Ellen on the right is by Aesthetiica Photography}

 {Claire Marie Photo pics of Ellen and Chrissy}

And I also did a spread on some of the iphone hair pics that I have snapped along the way! 

I was so impressed with how well the book was made, and I am obsessed with the way it feels. So soft and silky, it looks SO nice!! I just cherish it, it is a sweet summary of this past year of all the things I have accomplished, and all the amazing people I get to work with. I feel so blessed! 

Libby James has so graciously decided to give one of you lovely PLL readers a $150 gift certificate to the store! That is incredible people!! All you have to do is like Libby James on Facebook, and then let me know that you did, and also tell me which album you like best in the comments section! 

(You can see all album collections here!)

AND, that is not all, you can also use coupon code PINKLOULOU20 through March 15, 2014 for 20% off your order! How awesome is that? 

You can see more of Libby James on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest! Don't forget to enter the giveaway by liking their facebook, and commenting below! 

xoxo

How Charming Bridal Event!

Well it has been a week, oh wait...longer?? I have no time for anything anymore, HA, but I wanted to give you gals an update on Kentucky Bride Magazine's How Charming bridal show we were a part of last weekend! Thank you to everyone who asked about how it went, your support means everything! 

 It was such an awesome opportunity and such a success! We met so many lovely brides, and awesome vendors as well. Here are some pics of our booth space! It was so much fun putting it all together. 

Here are the promo cards I whipped up for us to use for the show. Pic by our fab photog friend Claire!

 and here is the back, a BIG thanks to Claire Marie Photography and Aesthetiica Photography for always letting us use your gorgeous pics of ladies we have beautified! We couldn't do it without you! (No but seriously)

(ps-feel free to use the bridal code listed above for order any little goodies you have been eyeing on our shop site, here!)

I thought the cards turned out so cute!

We were also asked to do hair and makeup for the fashion show portion of the event, which was so flattering and so exciting! We loved our sweet little college girl models!! 

They were beautiful!!

Oh hey, there we are! My headband is from Jane.com! (my favorite store ever)

We had such a fun day :) 

In other PinkLouLou Design Studio news, Dana and I were up until way past our bedtimes on Friday night having a strategic planning sesh. She used that finance degree to work on our five year financial forecast while I ensured the success of our business by practicing some hair stylings. We all have our strengths... HA! 

I also updated this little table in my closet with some of our recent press pieces, I love it! How cute is that little book sitting there...cute huh? Details on where it came from to come later this week! 

Apologies the bogs have been so few and far between. Sometimes life gets in the way, and that is ok! But I do miss it, and plan to get back on the blogging train! 

Thanks for all your support always. I am so excited for all of the happenings over here...and excited to see what happens in 2014! 

  

xoxo