Link Bytes 1.27.12

01 // Some great industry tips from one of my favorite designers.

02 // Kinsey always comes up with the best DIY's.

03 // I'm definitely guilty of texting while walking. Are you?

04 // A lovely, colorful alternative to bleaching/dying your hair.

05 // Oh my. Red wine lollipops. I think I've died & gone to heaven! {via}


Offline Love; benefit's girl meets pearl; imessage with some of my favorite blogging ladies; hot shower after a long day; getting smart and buying multiple pairs of my favorite leggings; quiet alone time; pink lemonade emergen-c; sparkly cocktail rings; vodka pineapples; country music sing-a-longs in the car with glenn & looking forward to the weekend<3

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Hillary Hopper

I discovered Hillary through Dribbble and we quickly became Twitter pals soon thereafter. I knew as soon as I read her bio of, "West coast designer & synesthete, who loves fashion and can fire a rifle" we were destined to be friends :)

Hill is a hyper-talented designer and is a huge inspiration for me. All of her work is just gorgeous and her personality is always so shiny & fun. She resides in San Francisco which is close to me, so we're planning to meet up one of these days, really soon! Sometimes I have a love|hate relationship with the Internet, but its times like these when it allows me to form relationships with like-minded people that I am really grateful for it.

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Bedroom Makeover

I have a confession: I'm not really a fan of Pinterest. Well, let me rephrase, I wasn't a fan for a long, long time. For me, it was decidedly overwhelming and my account laid dormant and neglected. Until today.

I'm in the process of redesigning our bedroom and decided creating a board for collecting all of my inspiration would help me stay more organized. Check it out. I've already got the lovely pillowcase and next on my list is that pintucked duvet from Target. How gorgeous is that? I originally had my eye on this one from West Elm but being able to drive to a Target store and not have to pay shipping equals a win, in my book.

The theme I'm going for is a simple, clean feel with woodsy accents and a muted yellow + gray color palette. I love decorating, and I'm looking forward to creating a fresh, new space for my love & I. Don't forget to add me on Pinterest!

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You’ve Got Your Hands Up, You’re Rockin’ in My Truck

I don't know about you, but I had quite the weekend. Friday night, Shawni & I had a little dinner date at the fancy restaurant where her boyfriend works. I adore dinner dates with my best friend, they're the best. Plus, the food was so delicious, and I definitely ate too much. I think the banana bread pudding dessert is what did me in {I couldn't say no}! Also? I tried a super yummy cocktail--a honey ginger lemon drop. It's my new favorite.

On Saturday I woke up early to run some errands and get ready for my friend Christina's baby shower. She is one cute pregnant lady {pictured above}. It was good to see some familiar faces, sip on strawberry mimosas, play games {I won a prize!} and see my pretty friend open gifts excitedly. I can't wait to meet baby Adelyn, soon. After I came home and had a much needed nap with my mister, we went out to Roseville and had dinner with his parents to celebrate some birthdays. Afterward, we all went out to a Stoney Inn, a local country bar and had a blast. I love that place and I love having an excuse to get dressed up in my cowboy boots! I'm not kidding when I say its a country bar, either. There's line dancing and a mechanical bull. Towards the end of the night Glenn's stepmom and I were wrestling {don't ask} and I ended up spraining my ankle LOL. I'm a total klutz.

Some of our very best friends live across the street and we went over there to watch the Niner game. I've been a 49er fan all my life and its been such an amazing season for the team. The game kept me on the edge of my seat {just ask Lauren} and I was stress-eating throughout, so that afterward when they lost I was left with a sad face and a tummy ache. I hate Tom Brady and obviously the Giants now too, so I am boycotting the Super Bowl. Humph.

Phew! That's the most eventful weekend I've had in quite awhile. It was fun but today I'm pretty exhausted. Tonight I'll be laying low and most likely picking up the house since we sort of neglected it this weekend.


Also, I still have a few sponsor spaces available for the month of February if anyone is interested. As I mentioned before, the advertising format will be a bit different, and I'm really glad to be going back to basics in that regard and excited to share some fabulous new faces with you. Email me, if you'd like to join the party: liz AT srslyliz DOT com.

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Link Bytes 1.20.12

01 // In an effort to quit procrastinating on my bedroom makeover, I purchased this perfect pillow case from Kara's shop. Grab one before they're all gone!

02 // Check out this mouthwatering recipe by Sara. Holy yum.

03 // I don't know how many guys would actually sign up for this service but nonetheless, introducing: Pinterest for dudes.

04 // Great tips on opening your own online shop. {via}

05 // I keep finding ways to use these free, pretty wallpapers. Anything floral has my immediate attention.


Offline Love; red lace up vans from the mister as a late christmas gift; red finger-less gloves; {really loving the color red this week}; mixed berry chapstick; pink lemonade emergen-c; homemade sirloin steak salad; grey's anatomy; being snuggled up under the covers with the rain pattering outside; baking cookies & finally kicking this cold in the butt <3

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