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Life can be going just swimmingly for just about anybody - and then bam! Things come flying out from left field or from who knows where and you feel down in the dumps, or maybe lower than the dumps. But then a friend lets you cry on her shoulder or maybe you vent to the coffee barista - and they look at you, smile sympathetically and say, I totally get it. You then dry your tears and exhale and feel a little bit better, just knowing someone else understands.
Now I promise you, I do have friends. I have a good husband who has a great listening ear and a shoulder to cry on. But there have been moments that I have scrolled through Pinterest or Instagram and had a-ha moments where a quotes seem to give me a shoulder or a kleenex and say back at me, I totally get it.
So I don't know where you may be today but it never hurts to hear a good word. Here are some of my recent favorite quotes and prints to stumble upon:
via Pinterest
via Pinterest
(for the two prints that do not have a source other than Pinterest, if you know what they are, please let me know and I would be more than happy to update that information - thanks!)
Hope some of these made you want to roll up your sleeves and walk out the door with a smile on your face!
Which quote was your favorite? Or what are some of your favorite quotes or prints? Please share!
Much Love, Ilene (aka illy)
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Hello lovlies, Shayna here & I'm back with another DIY! Planning a cute dinner party and need that extra oomph for your table settings? Well I've got a quick, easy & cheap solution for you, utensil holders!
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As we all know yesterday was Mother's Day. A day to celebrate the amazing women that brought us all into this world. A day to let them know how much they mean to us. Mother's Day for me is a little different than some; my mom lives 2,899 miles away (yes, I googled it). I can't just give my Mom a hug and cook her breakfast in bed like I did when I was a kid. This year I sent my Mom a pair of the Gazelle sandals for her Mothers Day gift (and she just loves them). They are the 'most comfortable sandals, ever', she says.
I spaced on sending a card (I am the world's worst pen pal) - so I improvised with a really nice text message- which she told me was 'the best Mother's Day gift ever'. Who would have thought?
I sent her this picture of her that I keep in my bathroom:
And said this:
I look at this picture and I smile every time before I step outside to face the world. I see your beauty inside of me. I smile and I see you. You give me courage. I just hope you know how much you mean to me, how much you're a part of me, every day. I love you. Happy Mother's Day- to the strongest, most beautiful, loving woman I know. Thank you for making me and helping me become the person I am so proud to be. I love you.
(I'd say we look a little similar... ;)
I even teared up a bit when I wrote it. Mostly because in that moment, I realized how much I missed my Mom. I have lived far from home for nearly a decade now, only seeing my family a couple of times a year. It's hard. But in the end, it makes the time we do have together so special. And it makes me thankful for email, skype & text messaging. This digital age we live in, can be overwhelming, but it can also be incredibly convenient. We are all connected, all the time, and that is pretty incredible.
I spent yesterday feeling full of love. I focused on feeling thankful & open. So when I saw & smelled these lovely flowers at Trader Joes- I said, 'Don't mind if I do...'. 
I hope you all had a Happy Mother's Day and showed your mamas lots of love!
Share your Mother's Day stories & comment below!
xo,
Lindsey
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Hello, friends! It's me, Ilene (aka illy) from Much Love, illy. And I am here today to scream my love from the rooftops for the adorable wedge, the Cricket, which is a part of Blowfish Shoes' Spring 2013 shoe-line. When I first laid eyes on these lovelies, I was smitten - but when I put them on my feet, I was in loooove. They are comfortable, yet still so sassy (especially with the ankle-straps!) and can be paired with just about anything. They also come in two colors, Bark or Black Street Denim!
In the above outfit, I paired it with one of my favorite dresses, but i have also paired it with a pair of denim short and an over-sized shirt. And since I love these shoes so much, I thought it would be fun to re-create another outfit for them!
what about you? how would you style a pair of Crickets?
as usual, thanks for having me Blowfish Shoes! much love, ilene (aka illy)
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Hey Friends!
If you haven't heard, a couple weeks ago Blowfish took the plunge and moved offices from Santa Monica to Marina del Rey. We had been in the old space for over four years, so it was sad to let it go, but our new space is amazing. The E-commerce department (that's us!) got hooked with windows- so we hardly miss our cave. The new space is also closer to home for most of us and close to lots of fun shops and restaurants in the Marina del Rey/Venice area. Last week, I was able to go straight from work to First Friday and even found parking! (First Friday takes place the First Friday of every month, and in Venice, it means lots of storefront festivities and streets lined with food trucks.) Our old office didn't have much within walking distance, so it wasn't easy to go out for a quick drink or bite after work. This week we are thinking of going out for happy hour on Friday with everyone- so that's something to look forward to!
Ok, ok, here are the pics! Take a peek:
(That's my desk! Yes- I sit on a bouncy ball, because it's more fun than a chair.)
What do you think of our new space? Comment below!
xo,
Lindsey
Sharon OMalley
Please bring back the peep
Please bring back the peep toe Sherbet in all the old and new colors such as teal, coral, lilac These are the most comfortable and cutest flats I have ever owned and my pink and green ones are worn completely out!
Laurie Kaye
Please bring back the Valora
Please bring back the Valora bootie - so flattering, especially the black faux leather. I loved it because it had edge, but wasn't an over-the-top ridiculous platform/heel. Plus they look awesome with everything, are extremely comfortable, and everyone always asks me where they can buy a pair! I think they're the best designed boot or bootie Blowfish has ever produced.
Please bring them back!
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