All Tied Up

These new elastic hair ties are everywhere! And I love them! They don't leave your hair broken like traditional ties, and they just make a cuter fashion accessory. What's not to love!?

red, yellow, key lime, peachy orange, hot pink, teal, purple

Well, maybe the price. These can be pretty pricey when found in boutiques, but I offer them for only $1 each! This is over half off of local prices I've seen.

gray, black, white, brown, navy

I've even got Pantone's color of the year for 2013 - Emerald!

And a little something to add some sparkle to your life!

silver, black, gold, teal, magenta (2/$3)

Ask me how to get free shipping on hair tie orders!

My New Year Resolution

So I've made a New Year Resolution. It's not your typical "eat better"  -  "work out more"  -  "appreciate friends and family"...

I really want to become a normal grown-up human being who fixes my hair everyday.

I'm not going to lie, I've been blessed with some pretty good hair days in my life. I LOVE those days when I wake up and think to myself "Whoa! Lookin' good, hair!".

I considered this a "good hair day".

But, even on those days when I wake up and just say plain "Whoa!", I find myself walking out the door anyway. Best case scenario - my hair goes up in a pony tail. Worst case? I pretend it looks normal.

Ideally, this would be my hair everyday:

but I have to be realistic. I know that I'm not going to straighten my perfectly everyday like the lady who cuts my hair, but I can do better than this:

Ignore the tiger - what is my hair?!

I've thought of a few things that will hopefully help me achieve my goal of being a normal person. I generally shower at night because I hate waking up any earlier than I have to. The plan is "Oh, I'll shower at like 9 giving my hair plenty of time to dry before going to bed". The reality is "Oh, it's 11:30. I was supposed to shower". And then I go to bed with soaking wet hair. Those are the days I wake up and I just look insane. So if I want to continue showering at night, I need to give my hair time to dry before going to bed, or I could join the 21st century and use my hair dryer for something other than craft projects. I think I need to learn how to braid my own hair, because that always looks cuter than a ponytail (for those inevitable days when I fail at taking an early shower). And I think I just always need to straighten the weird bumps I have at the top of my head.

Any tips for quick, cute hair styles? Do I need to just put on my big girl panties and wake up 20 minutes earlier every day? What are some of your New Year Resolutions?

Here's to making it until Lent!

Looking for 10

The last time I blogged was July...I wish I had some really awesome excuse like I've been abroad or joined the Peace Corps. No, I've just been working and sitting around. I've decided to bring back the blog while I sit around...can I get a "woot woot!"?

Anyway, somehow 190 of you are stilling following my blog after this long absence. Y'all are awesome! (Although, I'm sure you just forgot my blog even existed.)

So, I'm looking for 10 more followers to have a "Welcome Back, I have 200 Followers Giveaway". Here's a hint at what one lucky winner will win!

Giveaway!!

Hello Lovely Followers! I want to fill you in a new giveaway over at Everything Emily. I know a lot of you will remember when I had my giveaway for "Design your own Rosette Headband". Well, that idea has been expanded. You can choose one of three fabric flower styles and one of eight fabric choices!

In addition to the headband, you're also entering to win a $10 Starbucks card!

There are several ways to enter, and I've even given her followers a special coupon code for my Etsy shop. :) Head on over, and tell her Bracey sent you!

Which style and fabric would you choose if you won?

These are also available for custom orders, if you're not the lucky winner.

Monogram Necklaces

Monogram Necklaces are the biggest things right now, and Hand Made and Lovely has finally jumped on the bandwagon.

I have just added these new pieces to my Etsy shop (along with other new lovelies) for your to customize for yourself and friends. These make great gifts (including bridesmaid gifts)!! If you're interested in orders of multiples, please contact me, and I will make you a custom listing.

Choose between Monogram or Initial necklaces.

All letters are in a script font and very light weight. Initial necklaces feature all lower case initials in order. Monogram necklaces feature lower case first and middle initials with an upper case letter representing the last name in the middle.

 Allow 2-3 days for orders to be made and shipped (4-5 days for larger orders). Get your custom Monogram or Initial Necklace today!

Shelving Project - Finished!!

Today, with the help of my awesome dad, I finished my bookshelf project.

I'm not sure the pictures do it justice.

I love the new molding. I love the color. I love the contact paper. I just love everything about it, and I can't wait to fill it up with my tv, books, and accessories in my new apartment!

Shelving Project - Progress

I'm still working on my bookcase project from my last post. I have primed the areas that will painted, removed one of the shelves, scraped off the corkboard, and added a decorate crown molding to the top.

I cannot wait to get this thing painted and the contact paper in place. The next post should be my finished product!!