{ 5 favorite blogs right now }

Here are my top 5 favorite blogs right now (in no particular order).  Perfect reads on a rainy Oregon day!

#1
The Heart Shaped Truth :

 

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my super stylish best friend in San Diego just started a blog . I love it already & you will too . Starting with the name of the blog paired with her amazing heart & mad thrifting skills I already know we're in for a treat.

She did this diy tutorial on how to make an adorable, custom, chevron mat.

Check out her blog & her adorable daughter Ruth!

#2
urban nester :

 

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 This girl is SO creative, so stylish, &&& loves the Lord. What better combination?! Her blog, her life, and her beauty are truly inspiring....
Her blog is a daily MUST-READ.  + I love all of her adorable outfits.  Seriously, check it out.

#3

rockstar diaries :

 

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This cute little pregnant mama has a ridiculously popular blog [over 14,000 followers!] and as soon as you check it out you'll see why.  I love the posts about her adorable little girl Eleanor - how cute is that name?!   She dresses that baby girl so stinkin' cute.

#4

rustic bliss :

 

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these cute girls [+ dear friends!] SERIOUSLY know how to make an awesome craft.  Aside from being seriously talented with God given gifts, they're both b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l from the inside out and I love, love, love their blog!

#5

 pearls on a string :

 

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how adorable are these diy letters she made?! I can't wait to try making these!  I've known this girl since we were little and she's always had great taste - you can definitely tell that from her blog!  she recently broke into the blogging world & it instantly became a favorite of mine.

enjoy !

 

{ haute hair }

I recently found { & fell in LOVE with } this blog,

Atlantic-Pacific . 

This girl is so adorable [reminds me of Sienna Miller a bit] and I'm not positive, but I think she might be living the dream.  What's the dream?  Getting PAID to blog about different fashion trends and getting PAID to model, by designers, for her blog . How fun does that sound? 

One thing I've noticed about her is that her hair always looks SO cute.  I'm a bit hair-challenged [huge understatement].  So, I like looking for "haute hairstyles" for some inspiration.  Enjoy this cute & couture fashionista's style, and check out her blog here .



drooling yet ?

Aside from her hair, her cute outfits are not hard to look at either !

I think she could pull off any look and make it look cute & polished.

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{ girls night out : good company + great music }

A couple weeks ago I went with my Sister Beth & friend Kristen to sushi & a concert.  We went to listen to Beth's friend & neighbor, Joy, perform at the Ike Box downtown.  This girl has an amazing voice & we had so much fun. 

You have to listen to this song, here. 

This is the type of song that gets stuck in your head & you are suddenly addicted to it, listening to it on repeat, singing it in the shower, etc.  She reminds me a lot of Regina Spektor...only better.  AND she writes her own lyrics. 
Need I say more? 

Here are a couple pics of our girls night.



 { Joy is the one singing, in the middle }



 { Kristen & Beth }



Here's the link again in case you missed it:

"Yours" by joy quarles

Listen to it!  You'll be glad you did.  Turns out, she's also hilarious, & a great writer.

Check out her blog here & prepare for a gut wrenching good laugh.

There's no cd to purchase (hoping this changes!) but you can be sure I'll update you all if she does come out with a cd.

 { Also until then, you can enjoy my not-so-good-singing Joy's songs in the shower, honey ;) }