Every year I like to change my flower box to new flowers and love having bright colors in my window. I decided on purple this summer to brighten up my porch. I went to the Dollar Store to grab my flowers and chose ones with different hues, height and added in some greenery. I like the contrast because it gives it more dimension so the flowers look real!! From a distance, you can't tell them are faux! Here is my super quick and easy way to add in flowers to a flower box. It's low material and takes less than 20 minutes to do! Supplies You Need: A lot of the supplies you can get from the Dollar Store such as the flowers, greenery, foam noodle and string. I had left over Twine from another project so it worked great. From a hardware store you will need 1 piece of 2x4 wood to measure and fit inside your flower box (or larger rocks) I would make it about 2 inches shorter than the ...
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Sophisticated Style with G-SHOCK
This post is Sponsored by G-SHOCK. All opinions remain my own! Lately, when I’m online shopping or browsing through my wardrobe I’ve noticed a trend- I have a strong love for neutrals! My sister teases me that my favorite color is beige but she’s not wrong! I love that neutrals go with so much and can constantly be reinvented. When I’m shopping for new accessories to add to my wardrobe I am conscious about how they will fit in with my current style. I recently came across the G-SHOCK G-MS women’s timepiece line and I love that I can wear this watch to the office and also wear it more street style and add it to my brunch outfit. It’s also perfect for those work from home days and being able to quickly look down and see the time and know when I need to be ready for my next meeting. Whether you’re working from home or at the office, this watch will be perfect to keep you on ...
Holiday Brunch Featuring the Home Depot Fireplace
This post is Sponsored by The Home Depot. All opinions and ideas remain my own! I am very excited to be partnering with Home Depot to share a new addition to my household that’s perfect for the holiday season and my family brunch! It is a Freestanding Electric Fireplace My favorite time of year is the holiday season because it’s very cozy and you spend most of your time at home, cuddled up by a warm fire. In my family’s household the kitchen and dining room are where we do most of our hosting with friends and family, so a lot of time is spent creating memories and enjoying one another’s company. My sister and I are hosting a small family brunch for the holidays and are excited to create a space that feels welcoming and festive for the holidays! My Dad has been an extraordinary hard worker this past year. He has been working hard with renovations on my sister’s place ...
Small Mid-Century Bathroom Renovation
Home Depot Blog Post- Mid Century Bathroom Renovation Small Mid-Century Bathroom Renovation https://youtu.be/O82u62sA168 I am thrilled to be partnering on my bathroom renovation with a store that my Dad and I love to go to for all of our projects, Home Depot! We love going to Home Depot because they have a great selection in stores and online for all of our project needs. Their online selection has a broad range of products to choose from, which I definitely took advantage of! (P.S. they have a great indoor houseplant section too!) We got everything we needed from tools to supplies to start and finish our bathroom renovation project thanks to Home Depot! I’m an avid DIY-ER and now I can add renovater to my resume! ;-) It’s been so much fun to get my hands dirty and learn more about the renovation process. One of my hobbies that I really ...
My First Time Visiting Palm Springs
Hello Palm Springs! Dress: Hadley Dress Endless sunshine, pool side lounging and picture perfect scenery are all wrapped up into Palm Springs! It was my first time visiting and I had the pleasure of working with Ramy Brook and it was such a fun trip and experience. The drive into Palm Springs is beautiful with the rolling mountains and the wild flowers in full bloom. During the trip I stayed at the V Hotel and enjoyed perfectly curated cocktails, warm poolside fire pits and relaxing sun bathing by the pool. Dress: Paris Sleeveless Cover Up: Katana Cover Up Spent time wandering around to find cute spots for photos. There are so many "Instagramable" spots throughout Palm Springs. Every corner is picture worthy! While hanging poolside at the V Hotel Palm Springs we snapped some cute photos of the apparel! After a long day of shooting throughout Palm Springs and ...
TJ Maxx Modern Mid Century Home Decor
Affordable Home Decor Pieces If you follow me on Pinterest, then you know I am home decor obsessed!! Especially, when it comes to the modern mid century aesthetic. I think it has a cozy and comfy vibe to it with a touch of bohemian and modern feel. I go to TJ Maxx a lot for all my home decor needs because they are so affordable and always have the cutest new arrivals. I instantly turn into the heart eyed emoji when walking through the aisles. I chose a few of my favorites from rugs and accent furniture to home decor pieces. For my next apartment I can't wait to decor it like this and add more of these pieces!! I love that all the pieces are so affordable and don't break the bank, because shopping for home decor can be expensive and add up. Luckily, TJ Maxx can help you stay within budget and still have a super cute place! If you want more home decor ideas and love the Modern Mid ...
One Year In LA LA Land! What I’ve Learned! (+ Special Giveaway)
I can't believe that one year, 365 days have flown by!! That I have officially been in LA for one year now. Los Angeles has its up's and so many fun moments and also it's downs, but that is like every city you live in. There will always be things you love and the not so enjoyable moments. It's when you have to think, are the good outweighing the bad? I am excited to share a few things I've learned along the way since making my journey from Houston, Texas to La La Land. Nerves struck me to the core of my body and my emotions were overflowing, but I was ready for a new change in my life's direction, to see where a new path may lead me. They say everything happens for a reason and my paths I have chosen have lead me to Los Angeles, California. I learned that I can be a strong, independent and successful woman. That I can achieve the things I want if I put in the time ...
How To Start A Blog: For Beginners
Steps To Take To Start A Blog How do I start a blog? Where do I begin? What should I know before starting? These are all great questions and the same questions I once asked myself. Starting a blog can seem overwhelming and stressful, but luckily there are so many platforms and avenues to help you make your idea come to life! I've created this post on How To Start A Blog For Beginners. I have been asked on how I started and where to begin and I wanted to share my experience and what I learned. Whether you are ready to start your own or your curious about the world of blogging I am here to help guide you through. I'm grateful for the community I started and I love collaborating and helping others achieve their dreams. I am excited to share my step by step tutorial that helped me start my blog. 1.) Why This is the most important question and greatest place to start. As you ...
Authentic Thai Food in LA
Image source: Emporium Thai When my taste buds are craving something spicy, my favorite meal to eat is Thai food. One of my favorite dishes is Chicken Pad Thai-extra spicy! My boyfriend Ricky and I love trying new spots around LA to indulge in authentic Thai food. We are so happy we came across Emporium Thai food in Westwood, CA. You are instantly greeted by a cheerful hostess and can hear the soothing noise of a waterfall. The dim lighting atmosphere is very relaxing and the perfect date night spot. Image Source: Emporium Thai Once we were seated we could not wait to look over the menu. As we searched through the menu there were so many great choices to choose from! The appetizers included veggie rolls, Thai dumplings, chicken lettuce wraps and a few other that sounds mouth watering! We decided to go with the Thai Buffalo Wings. The Thai Buffalo Wings arrived at our table ...
How To Balance A Blog + Full-Time Job
How To Balance A Blog + Full-Time Job The morning was crisp and bright and my creative juices were flowing. I gathered my thoughts and swiftly started writing my ideas into my journal. I quickly realized that a passion of mine has been growing and evolving over the years and I wanted an outlet to express it. After much contemplation, I created an outlet that was a little corner where I can express my passions and interests, and most of all my be in my happy place. My blog, Christine Marie was born. I feel so passionately about my blog because it is a platform that I created and I love that it's my opinions and aspirations. You get a glimpse into my life and personality. I also love connecting with like minded people who share the same interests as me. Collaborating and not competing with similar people who are all inspired by one another is a great community to be apart ...
