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Casual & Glam Floral Sashes Eight Tree Street

Hi! I'm Maribel, mommy to four kiddos and wife to a wonderful guy. When I'm not busy with the family, I design florals and wedding accessories at EightTreeStreet, and write for my blog.

Today I am sharing with you my new found love: casual and glam floral, ribbon and fabric sashes. Ribbon belt sashes are a popular accents today in weddings, but they also make a fabulous and colorful fashion statement in everyday wear.

Ribbon sashes dress up your look from office to playground to a night out on the town, and they are very inexpensive and super easy to make. You can accessorize with sashes for a glam time at a wedding, they make the most gorgeous additions to a wedding dress. Wedding sashes can include ribbon, millinery flowers, brooches and a little bling for sparkling decor as well as handmade touches with fabric flowers, just divine!

Source: marthastewartweddings.com

For a casual yet chic playground attire, tie a favorite ribbon or a handmade flower sash around your waist over a simple T-shirt t for a perfect look. Here's a casual design fit for mommy or little gal. I love this Amy Buttler fabric sash, they will look amazing paired with a casual shirt and a pair of jeans.

Source: flickr.com via EightTree on Pinterestt

You can make a sash to enhance pillows, chair backs for a party or event, or use as a curtain tiebacks.

Source: stylemepretty.com via EightTree on Pinterest

Curtain floral sash tieback and flower girl blue sash via Pinterest,
Chevron chair back sash from EightTreeStreet

 Here's one of my designs, I love it's simplicity and fun decorations, hope you do too. Simple and elegant accessories for everyday wear!

 I would love to connect with you via on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Hope you stop by to say hello! In the meantime, a lucky reader will be getting one of my cute and casual ribbon belt sashes! 

Thanks Courtney for the opportunity to visit you today, let me know how you are accessorizing with sashes for home, weddings or a casual look! Make a fun, colorful and glam fashion statement!

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Leave a comment below telling us what you think of these gorgeous sashes!

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Ends 7/26 at 11:59pm

Twips for my Tweeties Meet & Tweet Twitter Hop

Lovelies - It is time that I convince you of why

you MUST simply get a twitter account.

Why Twitter?  Well, I must first say that Facebook is going to become obsolete.  Yes, I just said that (gasp!)  I know this because almost every conversation I have with people about Facebook now inevitably includes a groan or two or three.

However; TWITTER, is going to stay.  And you should get in on Twitter now for several reasons:

#1  Twitter offers bite size information:  Think about how most people tend to read newspapers - headlines that catch their eye or maybe a single image - if those two things don't get me, I'm probably not going to read the article.  Twitter is like a plethora of headline/tagline browsing without the clutter or investment.  I strongly suggest attaching images to your tweets!

#2  Twitter offers measurable results: Using certain platforms you can now track clicks on your tweets, schedule your tweets for greater visibility and interact/engage with your audience more easily than ever.  Even if you have no time to get on twitter and interact - you can still get your blog posts, instagrams and check-ins to post directly/automatically to twitter which is great for your brand and exposure.

#3 Klout - okay, so Klout does still take into account Facebook, but honestly - no matter what you are thinking about it at this point, it is the first and most successful tool to measure true online influence.  I have read articles of people with high Klout scores getting free travel perks, upgrades, vip event access, etc. just for being an influencer.  But not only that, Brands and PR Firms are going to look to your Klout score more and more to evaluate your true influence.  A big part of your Klout score comes from your Twitter activity.  Why?  Because Twitter=Boss.

Have I convinced you yet?  Go sign-up for your twitter account now, and then let's chat about it - send me a message @baxtronlife and I can walk you through it.  Make sure you link-up your shiny new account below for an instant boost in followers! <3

I heart Thursdays! I love the opportunity to meet so many new friends.

Last week we had a record breaking turnout with over 200 link up's! AMAZING!

This week I'm raising the bar just a little more....

If we can get to 300 link up's, one lucky person is going to win 

250 custom business cards for their blog. How cool is that?!

Now let's get this PAR-TAY started! 

Ready to make new Twitter friends?
Sweetness, just follow the rules.


RULES:
Link up your Twitter account, not your blog.
Follow your host and co-hosts. {The first 8 in the linky.}

Thanks so much to my amazing co-hosts:
Neely from A Complete Waste of Makeup
Courtney from Baxtron Life
Emily from Anna Delores Photo
Lauren from Talk of the Trains
Jelli from Jellibean Journals
Lauren from Hippie Dog Company
Hilary from Measure One Cut Twice

 

Loving this hop? Shout it out to all your friends!

The more the merrier.

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Co-Host spots for August are now available. Interested?

Email me for details at momsgonnasnap@gmail.com.

Thanks so much for linking up today!

Hope you've had fun and made some amazing new friends.

Save the Date! Next Hop: 7/26

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Watermelon Pink Charlie says "Winning", We Say "Pinning!"

"Pinning!" is a Weekly Pinterest Link-Up

(Share pins, meet others who love "Pinning", get inspired!)

First Time?  It's simple just follow these rules:

 Please follow your hosts: Courtney & Kimberly

& Special Guest Host:  

Kristina from From City Corporate to Suburb Mama

then

 Link up your Pinterest Post & Profile below

and

Make sure you link back to the party!

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Each week a winner will be chosen to flaunt the title of "Pinning-est" for successfully wowing us with the best Pinterest find.  The winner will be featured/announced in the following week's post!

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Luscious mouth-watering watermelon pink.  I'm loving it this week.  I've seen it paired with different shades of gray, minty greens, and I think it is the perfect pink for summer.  Its a juicy kind of pink.

 

1. Dress  2. Watermelon  3. Tutu  4. Pumps  5. Crochet Bow  6. Cocktail 

7. Collection  8. Polish  9. Earrings  10. Pops 

11. Skinnies  12. Shorts  13. Dress

Doesn't this just make you want to eat wear some watermelon?

THANK YOU to all who linked up last week!

This week's "Pinning-est" is:
Holly Noel from "The Artist Who Never Starved"

Source: s3.amazonaws.com via Holly on Pinterest

WANT TO BE A GUEST JUDGE or HOST? 

Email us!

Holly! Feel free to grab the button, and flaunt it!

Are you "Pinning"?  

Come on, everyone is doing it.  

Join us MONDAYS for weekly sharing of Pinterest finds.  

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Link up your PINTEREST INSPIRED POST below:

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Link up your PINTEREST PROFILE below:

Also linking up with Danielle & Lish!

This post sponsored by:

Just Words

It's been an awfully long week.  It seems like the past week was such a grueling test in the life of this mama.  My week was filled with stubborn and willful boundary testing by my two year old; hormonal highs and lows; long, deep and sometimes challenging conversations with the mister; emotional and spiritual exhaustion from lack of time spent with my Father; sleep deprivation; etc. etc. etc.

But,

In the midst of all the challenge, there has been wonder - and awe - and moments of refreshment.  Truly, the Lord has not left me with more than I can bear.  I've been blessed with many beautiful friendships.  A home in a crazy - ridiculous city that is feeling more home like every day.  There have been a few breakthroughs in my healing this week.

I'm tired as I write, this - not feeling 100% well, but I'm looking out at the horizon of my life - and I see beautiful things coming my way.  I feel hopeful.  I feel that despite my physical and emotional exhaustion, very much alive.  Very much fulfilled.  Indeed very grateful.

And now,

I'm going to go make a big batch of popcorn - hippy popcorn as we call it (recipe needs to be shared) - and sit down for a little quiet time with my love, before we start this week's grind.

Thank You+Winner Red,White&YOU!

What an amazing event Red, White & You turned out to be!!  We had over 300 blogs link-up!!  I have been meeting some amazing ladies - and I'm still going through each and every link (as promised) to visit each person who came to party with us.

I just wanted to give a very special thank-you to the lovely co-hosts: Kristina, Laura & Kimberly!

And now, the moment you've been waiting for!  

Our winner of the Red,White&YOU Giveaway is:

Kristine of The Foley Fam Unedited

Black & Gold + GiveawayCurrent Crush Thursdays with Framed Frosting

It's Thursday and you know what that means...Current Crush time!  I am so grateful to be co-hosting this week with Danielle from Framed Frosting!  I adore her - she is an amazing and talented lady!

Feel free to write up a post and share what you have been "crushing" on for the week. 

Then, just link up your post below! 

This week I am donating a FABULOUS giveaway prize!! 

You MUST be linked up in order to win. 

Danielle will be using Random.org to pick a # in the Linky and that will be the winner for the week!

{If you'd like to donate a giveaway prize or be a future co-host, please e-mail her!}

 Follow your host:

Danielle from Framed Frosting

This week's co-host is:

Courtney from Baxtron Life

The Rules

1. Follow your hosts

{They are the first 3 in the Linky and they WILL return the favor.}

2. Say Hi to at least 3 new people

{Or more! Introduce yourself... Its a great way to make new friends!}

3. Spread the word!

{The more the merrier! Grab a button and add it to your blog, 

Also, feel free to Tweet or Facebook about the link up.}

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Congrats to Torie at Lattes and Love! You were #28 to link up and the winner from last week's Current Crush post! Please e-mail Danielle within the next 48 hours to claim your blogger PDF's!

This week we're giving away...

put together by YOURS TRULY!

Includes: Essie Penny talk, Essie Shine of the Times from the LuxeEffects line, Wet n' Wild Eyecolor Collection in Comfort zone, Shea butter massage bar, and it's all wrapped up in a rugged burlap sack! Shipping included to US residents ONLY. International shipping must be paid by the winner. Package valued at $30!

I'm currently obsessing over black and gold together.  I just bought a cute pair of Fioni wedges for $10 at Payless (score!) that are black with gold threads, and before that I snatched up these gorgeous earrings from Jackie & Val:

via Jackie & Val

I'm thinking Black & Gold is going to be huge this Fall/Winter.  What do you think?  Can't wait to see what you are crushing on this week! <3

Giveaway Winners Announced

Hey friends!! Before I announce a couple of winners, (one of my favorite activities ever), I have to just say thank-you so much to all of you who responded to my "Hello God, Are You There? It's me, Courtney" post.  Your words have touched my heart - and really have made me feel loved, understood and genuinely embraced despite my fears.  I am so grateful for each of you - and for the opportunity to share my life amongst such a supportive and inspiring community of women (and a few men too - I know you are out there!)  Please know I care about you too - and I love connecting with you and learning about your lives too.

And now, onto the winners!! <3 <3 <3

Congrats to Brandi of Pigtails & Pacifiers!!

You won:

Awesome Baby Blogs - Blogger In Your Inbox Feature!!

An email has been sent to you and you have 48 hours to claim your prize!!

Congrats to Chelsea of Sunny with a Chance of Sprinkles!!

You won:

A Box of Limited Edition candy bars delivered to your door!

You've already claimed your prize! :)

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And coming tomorrow - 

THE BIG WINNER of the Red, White & YOU Follow-Fest Giveaway

PLUS

An exciting NEW giveaway that you won't want to miss! 

So stop by tomorrow!

REMEMBER to enter my other great giveaways:
Gardner and the Gang | Cool+Cute Kids Fashion Giveaway
Beau-Coup.com | $50 Credit for Party Supplies/Favors

Dreaming Forward + Giveaway Party Planning with Beau-Coup.com

If you follow me on Twitter, then you know I have a serious case of "baby fever."  While I always wanted to have at least two years between each children, I didn't imagine that (even if I was pregnant this moment) they'd be three years apart.  Still, I know everything works out for a reason.  Of course it feels like everyone around me is pregnant, or just had a baby, so I've been looking for ideas for baby shower gifts.

Owl Snuggle Sack

And that has also had me dreaming up future baby shower and party ideas.  I was recently introduced to Beau-Coup.com, and I'm just in love with all of their themed party kits, baby shower favors and wide variety of other party supplies.  Their Jungle Safari themed party supplies (shown above) are just adorable and perfect for a gender-neutral party!

I've also fallen in love with this collection of Chic Paris themed party supplies and hope to use them at an upcoming ladies soiree or brunch.  There is  a huge variety of modern and chic party supplies for every occasion at Beau-Coup.com.

Are you currently planning a party or looking for a great gift idea?  Good news!  Beau-Coup.com and Baxtron{Life} have partnered to bring one lucky reader a $50 Gift Voucher to use on their site!  Enter the giveaway below!

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