Spring Excitement!!

I am SO excited for spring and summer! They are my favorite seasons!

I am Super excited about the fashion! I cant wait to pull out all of my summer dresses and skirts and to wear some summery heals :)

This dress from Forever 21 is super cute!



Oh these wedges from Target... Swoon




These two items are right now on my wish list! What would you like to add to your wardrobe this spring?

Have a great week!

xo,
Beatrice

Photo a Week - Selfie

I dont know why, but I like taking Selfies :) I think it is fun to try out different face expressions and see how they come out!

Right now I am wishing my face looked that smooth because of all of my chicken pox... then I keep reminding myself "only a few more days and they should be all cleared up"\

Hope you all are having a great Monday! I am busy with classes and teaching sewing lessons today!

xo,
Beatrice

The Paper Kites - Bloom

I am LOVING this song and I thought I would share it with you on this Beautiful Sunday!



I am spending this day getting ready for a busy week! What are you up to this Sunday?

xo,
Beatrice

OH the Drama!!

I would of had a hair post up today, but because of the dreadful chicken pox that wont be happening :) Next week, next week!

Today I thought I would talk about nails! Yup, you got that.... I am talking about those things at the end of you finger!

I have just started painting my nails.. never use to paint them because I thought it was too hard, but with a bit of practise I have got it down pretty well if I do say my self ;)

So now I am just buying up all the nail polish in the world. (I wish)

I thought I would list a few of my favorites for you so you can try them out :)



This is a perfect fall/winter color.. It is one of my favorites and I have been wearing it a lot!



I LOVE this color! I wear it all the time and it is awesome!



This one is my favorite by far! I wear it all the time, and it is perfect :)

What is your favorite color nail polish color?? Now I need to get some pastel spring colors!

Have a great Saturday,
xo
Beatrice

I am Back!! After the Chicken Pox epidemic

I  have been absent for too long, but I promise you it wasn't because I wanted to be absent :)

I caught the dreadful chicken pox and they are starting to away today!! Let me tell you, they are dreadful!

I literally wanted someone to kill me and just put me out of misery! A couple nights of lost sleep was enough for me!

Thank God, yesterday I was less itchy and actually cleaned, dusted and vacuumed my room and changed my sheets. Yes, you can say I am better :) Today is filled with catching up on some emails, writing blog posts, a little school, and getting ready for class on Monday!

I cant believe I am saying this, but.. I am ready to get back to school and class :)

I missed you all!! Happy First Day of March, this means spring is on it's way!! With all of this happy news, I am happy to say that I feel revived with new Ideas for this blog and everything else that is happening!

Have a great day,
Beatrice

Walmart Vlogging....

Yup! I have been crazy busy... that is why I have kinda sorta slacked off with blogging just a bit, but I promise that after this weekend all will be back to normal :)

I thought you might enjoy this little vlog from my vlogging channel! Check out my channel for more videos like these...

Have a great Thursday,

xo
Beatrice

Hanging Out, and Hanging Out

That is pretty much what I have been doing :)

On Saturday my parents went out for their anniversary and I babysat the kids... While they watched some kid movie, I watched The Notebook!

It is AMAZING! I cried my eyes out through some of the parts but it was totally worth it :)

After watching I felt like I was on some little romantic cloud... it was great!

There were face masks and nail painting involved... yup totally awesome!

Then Sunday comes along.. and I started the 30 Day Shred... and that romantic cloud I was on... BURST!
Yesterday I had to read a poem in front of our whole public speaking class... it kinda sucked :)

BUT.. after class I went riding with one of my guy friends... and that was pretty a.w.e.s.o.m.e

So today and tomorrow I am doing TONS of school and lazying around.... and eating healthy and exercising.. because that is just what I do!

Hope you are having a great week... I cant wait till FRIDAY!!

xo,
Beatrice

Photo a Week - Filtered

I took this picture one day right before the Sun went down.. and I just love it :)

I used a couple filters on it just to add a little flare!!

Hope you are having a great Monday! I am going to my public speaking class and after riding with one of my guy friends :)

xo,

Beatrice

Oh My Crazy Hair! Vol 2. {Link Up}

So I have decided to actually take Saturday off and not blog on that day.. So I am moving this link up to Sunday :)

Here is the rules for the link up:

- Please only link the post that has to do with your hair (lets not get some random post from ya)

- The link up will be open from The Sunday to the Saturday (then you get ready for the next week's post)

That is Pretty Much it!! If you have any questions just email me :)

So without further ado...

This week... I twisted my bangs up and left some of my hair down! My bangs were being funky that day so I just twisted them up!

Have a great Sunday,

See you tomorrow with my photo for the week :)

xo,
Beatrice

Vlog a Week - Being You!!

Hello Weekend, I am SO glad you are here!!

I have had a crazy, busy week and I am just hoping that I can rest this weekend :)

I am going to finish the rest of my school now and go off and ride my horse on this beautiful day!!

Have a great weekend,

Remember to subscribe to my YouTube channels!
xo,
Beatrice

I am on YouTube!!

Here I sit with a BAD headache (hoping I wont get chicken pox).... and I figured I better blog today!

I just wanted to shout out to you... that I have Two YouTube channels... and it would really make my day if you went and checked my channels and Subscribed!!

This is my regular YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/sewbea

This is my Vlog Channel: http://www.youtube.com/beateavlogs

I just started making videos and have been enjoying it!
I am going to go and finish off some school before I have to leave for a Quilt Show Meeting...

Check back tomorrow to watch my weekly Vlog...

xo,
Beatrice

I got a Job.. well.. kinda :)

Yup.. You read the title above ^^^ right... I have a job!

I have always LOVED accounting and booking keeping, and I just started working for my grandmother and have been busy accounting :)

Seriously... I LOVE it! If I could I would file and book keep every day!

It is a great experience... Tuesday I worked almost all day :)

Did you ever done work experience for school??

Have a great Wednesday,

xo
Beatrice

Chicken Pox.... AKA an Epidemic

Ok.. SO maybe I am over exaggerating about an epidemic... but it is true... My younger Brother has Chicken Pox!!
I am crazy freaking out... because.. I havnt gotten them ever! So I am kinda hoping I might not get it :)

I guess we will see... right now all of us have been quarantined to our house.


I did go riding with a friend who has them before.. and I can still use the Internet.. So I am not quiet cut off from the outside world :)

We actually have people coming over wanting to get chicken pox from us.. crazy, crazy!
I will keep you guys updated,

xo,
Beatrice

Picture a Week - Week 4

Picture a week!! I just LOVE this picture that I took when it snowed... so I thought I would post it :)

Hope you have a great Monday!!

xo,
Beatrice

I want Your Input... Yup that is right... YOU!

That is right! I want YOUR input on Something!!

What is it you want to see more on this blog??

Do you like the "photo a week", "vlog a week", and "Oh my crazy Hair" features??

What more do you want to see on this blog??

Your input means SO much too me! This blog is my pride and joy, I talk about my readers ALL the time to my friends!!

Leave me a comment or email me with suggestions... and I will try them out :)

ALSO... if you want to Sponsor swap or you want to Guest post... Email me! I am totally interested!

Have a great Sunday,

xo,
Beatrice

Oh My Crazy Hair, Vol 1. (New Feature!)

I have crazy hair yall.... and sometimes I find myself just putting my hair up in the same style every day. Now while that is practical it can get kinda boring!

I am going to *try* once a week on Saturday to show yall some pictures of a different way I did my hair!

I LOVE up - do's and they are a great way to hide greasy hair! I usually wash my hair every 3 days just because If I washed it more often I would probably have an Afro! Usually on the last day before I wash my hair... my bangs start to look greasy. This look allows me to twist my bangs up and put the rest of my hair into an up - do!

I have gotten SO many compliments on this look and it is super easy to do! Win, Win... right?

What is your favorite way to put your hair up?

Hope you are having a great weekend!

xo,
Beatrice

Vlog a Week - Health and Fitness .... I am Back!

Hello Everyone,

I am SO sorry that I have been crazy busy and have neglected this blog here just a bit :)

School and Life is CRAZY! Crazy I tell you, just Crazy! I did something every day this week!

I like being busy.. but when I don't even have time to read my favorite book or write a quick blog post then I am a little too busy!

I decided to write a schedule and just stick to it! When I don't blog my comments and stats are pathetic... So here is to more blogging!

Hope you enjoy this Vlog where I update you on what I am doing health wise and give you some helpful tips :)

Stay Tuned for Tomorrow... I am starting a new feature on my blog :)

What are you doing for the weekend?

I am going to relax and write some blog posts,

xo,
Beatrice

Budweiser Super Bowl Commercial 2013

This was seriously my favorite commercial in Super Bowl 2013!! I looked forward to this commercial since Thanksgiving!

There were a bunch of great commercials this Super Bowl... which one was your favorite??

Sorry I have been a bit quiet these past couple days... I am really having to focus on school :)

Have a great Tuesday,

xo,
Beatrice

Super Bowl Sunday!!

Sorry I was a bit Mia yesterday.. I went to the memorial service of my friend's mom...I cried my eyes out for the last time and said a little speech.... My heart has finally stopped breaking and I can move on.

That being said... I am super excited about today!!

The day we have been waiting for.... (Or at least my brothers have)

Who will win?? Personally I am going for the 49ers... Wanna see what I am wearing to feel kinda festive??

Heck Ya you do :)



I got some red and gold going on :)

Hope you have a great Super Bowl!!

My family is going over to my grandparents to stuff our faces and watch the 49ers kick butt!!

Stay tuned for tomorrow where we have our photo a week link up!!

*hint* the theme for tomorrow is: something red

Have a great Sunday,
Beatrice

P.S after today I am going to start a super strict diet.. I have been feeling like crap and I just feel like a good cleanse is what I need :)

Vlog a Week - My January Favorites

Happy February!! I cant believe January went by SO fast... but at the same time, I am kinda glad to see January go just because so much stuff happened in January that I would like to forget :)

Here is my weekly "vlog" where I list some of my favorite things for January!!



If you wouldnt mind and you like this video.. Please give it a Thumbs Up :)

Have a great weekend,

xo,
Beatrice

Recipe Box. Vol 2. Quinoa and Kale Crustless Quiche

This is a tasty and easy recipe that you can make for lunch or dinner!

Here is what you need:

Makes about 8 slices

1/2cup Quinoa
1cup water
2tablespoons Olive Oil
1 bunch Kale, stems removed and cut into ribbons
1 Vidalia Onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2cup white cheddar cheese
3ounces cream cheese, cubed
4 eggs
 salt and pepper to taste
1. Preheat the oven to 350 and prepare a 9" pie dish (either butter the dish thoroughly or spray with baking spray). Rinse the quinoa. Combine the quinoa and water in a pan. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat and then reduce to a simmer. This will take about twenty minutes. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile, start to caramelize the onions. Heat the olive oil in a large saute on medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the onions. Slowly cook until the onions are soft and browned.
3. Remove the onions from the pan, and place them in a large mixing bowl. Add the kale into the hot onion pan. On medium heat, cook until the kale is wilted and bright green, about two minutes.
4. Allow the greens to cool. Squeeze out any extra liquid using a sieve or a clean dish towel.
5. Add the kale, quinoa, garlic, cream cheese and cheddar to the mixing bowl. Stir the ingredients so that they are evenly distributed.
6. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs so that they are well combined. Pour over the quinoa/kale mixture. Stir until the egg clings to the greens. Add salt and pepper.
7. Pour the mixture in the prepared pie dish. Bake for about 45 minutes, until the top is golden and the pie has started to pull away from the edge of the baking dish. This dish is delightful hot, but even better at room temperature.

Hope you enjoy! Let me know if you make it!


Stay Tuned for another vlog tomorrow!

xo,
Beatrice

Healthy Living. Vol 1

I am all about health, and I think eating healthy is AMAZING for our bodies! Here is a little overview on how I think I did eating healthy this month.

I started off the New Year by eating WAY to much unhealthy junk, but I think I made up for it :)

Good Health:

- I ran a couple times a week (1 to 2 miles every time)

- I limited myself to only eating a little sweets on the weekend (usually stuff sweetened with xylitol)

- I stayed off of most gluten (I did once or twice have to eat gluten because that was all there was)

- I ate a salad a day (most days, I think a couple times I didnt)

- I started most of my mornings with a healthy smoothie

- when I wanted a snack, I grabbed a fruit or vegetable


Overall I think I did pretty good :) Now for some of the unhealthy choices I made....

Bad Health:

- went out and ate doughnuts with friends (once)

- ate sweets at the quilt guild meeting last week (what, these southern ladies know how to cook!)

- Ordered a sandwich instead of a salad when I went out for lunch yesterday

- snuck into the chocolate stash once or twice when I was feeling a bit down a couple days ago

Ok I wasn't terrible, but I could of been a little bit more diligent :)

Eating Healthy definitely makes me feel WAY better, and I enjoy it for the most part :)

What are some of the healthy choices you have made this past month?

xo,
Beatrice

My Favorite YouTube Channels!!

I have been seriously LOVING YouTube lately! Most evenings I will just sit down read blogs and watch my favorite YouTube Channels!!
Here are one of each of my favorite YouTube Channel's Videos.. Be Sure to check them out!




I have am still numb after hearing the news about my friend's mom.. but I am getting through it slowly!

Today I am going to have a good day and hang out at my grandma's after school :)
Have a great day, Stay tuned for tomorrow where I talk about healthy choices I have made this past month.

xo, Beatrice

Week 3 - Picture a Week - Something Small

Picture a Week, Week 3 - Something Small.

Leaves are small :)

Sadly my link up thing was not working this week :( BUT if you still want to join in on the fun.. just leave a comment below with the link for you blog post :)

I have been having a hard week so far... my best friend's mom passed away yesterday and I have been staying around at her house trying to comfort her and her family.

Hope you have an AMAZING Monday!

xo,
Beatrice

Guest Post - Jennifer from Grits and Moxie

Hello all!  My name is Jennifer and I'm the lady behind the quirky lifestyle blog Grits And Moxie.  I was so happy when Beatrice asked me to stop by and guest post, and I knew just what I would write about...the wonders of baking soda!  Not only is baking soda inexpensive but it also helps whiten teeth and clothes, helps cookies and cake to rise, makes your skin glow and even helps keep your lovely locks o' hair squeaky clean.  Yep, even my thick, coarse hair benefits from baking soda!

In January I decided to start pampering my skin and hair to the best of my abilities.  My best = finding only simple and natural products.  Baking soda, of course, was at the top of my list but I still had a few questions about how it would best fit into my hair care routine.  After some research I found what I consider the best baking soda hair treatment around!

Grab a mason jar or other airtight container (use plastic if you plan to keep your hair treatment in the bath/shower...broken glass + naked you = not good situation) combine 1/3 baking soda with 2/3 warm water and then add generous dollop or two of honey.  Stir and shake until all ingredients are well mixed.  Wet hair in the shower and then add several small scoops of the baking soda mix directly to the scalp.  Message gently towards the middle-to-ends of hair.  Leave on for 2-3 minutes and then rinse well with warm water.  At the last moment be sure to spray cold water on hair to 'seal' the hair strands or you could do a quick vinegar rinse (1/2 vinegar to 1/2 cold water).  Both will make hair nice and shiny!

There are no bubble with this treatment so it may feel weird at first but it won't seem unnatural after a few times.  I've gotten used to a squeaky clean head of hair without the all fake chemicals weighing it down!

You can use this treatment in place of your shampoo (every 2-4 days) or you can use it occasionally to strip the chemicals from your hair and help restore natural balance/oils to the scalp.  I suggest starting out doing it 1-2 times a month and then slowly increasing to a few times a week...but be sure to do what you think works best for your hair!

Thanks to Beatrice for letting me stop by and share my idea with you all!  Stop by m'blog Grits And Moxie to learn more about my crafty ideas, vegan cooking, fun adventures, critter antics and life in Athens, GA...

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Thanks Jen for Guest Post!! Yall be sure and check out Jen's blog... It is awesome!!

Hope you are having a great Sunday, I will be back tomorrow with my Photo a Week Post...

 

*Hint* this weeks photo 'theme" is: Something Small

 

Have fun,

 

xo

Beatrice

Guest Post - Grace from Grace Loves The Beatles

Hey lovely people! I'm Grace & I blog at Grace Loves the Beatles. I have been playing around with Lightroom a lot lately so when Beatrice asked me to guest post on her blog I knew that I wanted to do something about Lightroom! I decided to do my favorite Lightroom presets. I absolutely adore presets. They speed up the whole process so quickly, especially with weddings. And to this day, I have never paid anything for a LR preset. I get them all from Presets Heaven, which is my favorite free place.

Here is a recent SOOC from a wedding I shot last week. (You can see the rest of my shots here!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

♥ Who is Wolf set ♥

♥ Vintage set ♥

♥ PH 003 ♥

♥ S-Curve set ♥

I hope you found this helpful! The last one is definitely my go to black and white, and one of my favorites, if not my favorite preset ever. It's pretty much the only Black and White I use (although I do love the ones in the Who is wolf set.)

So there you have it! If you're a fellow Lightroom-er, let me know what your favorite presets are. :) And make sure to check out my blog if you want to hear more of my random words/pictures.

XOXO

grace ♥

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Thanks Grace for Guest Posting!! Be Sure to check out grace's blog!

 

Have a great Saturday,

xo

Beatrice

 



Vlog a Week, Vol 2. My Night Skincare Routine!

Here is a little video I made sharing with you my night skincare routine :)



Hope you enjoy :)

Have a great Friday,
xo
Beatrice

Snow!!

Last Thursday night we got 4 inches of snow!! It was beautiful and I had a good time taking pictures of it :)

It lasted till Sunday.... it was a perfect little cheer up :)

I ended up sledding on Saturday with some friends and we had a great time!
Do you like snow?

Have a great Thursday!

xo,
Beatrice

My Silly Self :)

This has seriously been a crazy week! yet it has been amazing too!! Does that make sense??

Any way... I have been having WAY too many late nights with friends and I need my sleep :)

I was being silly in the kitchen and I thought I would show you a picture I took!



I PROMISE I have some great posts coming up tomorrow!

Hope you are having a great week so far!

xo,
Beatrice

I suck.....

Ok, In case you are wondering where the heck I have been...

I will tell you!

I am in an spaceship on the way to mars   ok. I had such an AMAZING weekend that I could blog!

This is the truth, my weekend kinda went like this:

Friday Morning, Clean the house and get ready for friends from KY to come visit. Friday afternoon, Hang out with friends from KY and go get doughnuts, Friday Night go to other friends house and eat dinner and hang out till 12:45pm.

Saturday Morning, Take care of my horses, Saturday Afternoon and Night go to a sleepover at my friends house and PARTAY!!

Sunday Morning, Still at friends house Partaying, Sunday Afternoon, Train my horsey because she needs it, Sunday Night.... Making dinner, having a HUGE headache and writing my essay that is due today. Going to Bed.

Now today I am going to be busy with school, a friend coming riding, and more friends coming over tonight!!!

I AM NOT COMPLAINING... I LOVE being with people!!
I PROMISE that tomorrow after my school I will schedule blog posts and not suck :)

OK, Deal??

And sorry to all of you who need guest posts from me!! I will have them to you tomorrow night :)

xo,
Beatrice

What is in my Purse - A Vlog

I have decided to start vlogging once a week on Friday!! Here is the first video.. What is in my Purse!



If you have any questions leave them in the comments bellow!!

Have a great weekend,

xo
Beatrice

Real Life - Being Real

sometimes Ok most of the time... I wish life was like a fairytale, but sadly it really isn't!

I think this is the biggest thing I struggle with! and I HATE it.. guess I will have to work on it!

I have been struggling a TON this week... most nights I just go to bed and cry for a while.. then I wake up refreshed but by mid morning I am back in my funk mood!
I catch myself all the time during the day fight my gloomy thoughts... I just need to remember ONE thing!

Life does get easier... as soon as I can remember to rely on one thing... God!

Without him I am nothing (I have never talked strongly about my religion, but I am a Christian)..

One of my best friend's mom has been fighting with cancer for 5 years.. and has been going down hill very quickly.. I have been really struggling with it!

Also my family is going to have to move our horses from the farm they are on right now, and we really dont know where we are going to move them! It has totally been stressing me out!

I just have to BREATHE!!
This has all been kinda all jumbled but I just had to get my thoughts out!

What do you do when you are stressed??

xo,
Beatrice

Recipe Box: Gluten Free Carrot Cake

How to make Carrot Cake!!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

•2 cups sugar  ( I use xylitol)
•4 eggs
•1 1/2 cups light olive oil OR your favorite vegetable oil
•2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour mix (see notes)
•2 teaspoons baking soda
•2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
•2 teaspoons cinnamon
•1 teaspoon salt
•2 teaspoons vanilla extract
•1 cup chopped nuts
•3 cups freshly grated carrots
•4 tablespoons unsalted butter
•3 ounces cream cheese
•1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•2 1/2 cups gluten-free powdered sugar (See note)

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350° F / 176° C
 Use two round 9-inch cake pans, one 9x13 pan or 36 muffin cups for this recipe. If using round cake pans, lightly grease and place a circle of parchment in the bottom of the pan for easy removal. Use paper lining cups if making cupcakes.

1.Cream sugar and eggs in a large mixing bowl with an electric beater or stand mixer. Add oil and vanilla and beat just until smooth.

2.In a separate bowl combine gluten-free flour mix, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Whisk to combine. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat until blended.

3. Stir in grated carrots and nuts. Pour the batter into prepared pans.

4. Bake in preheated oven for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean. For muffins, reduce baking time to 30-35 minutes or until they pass the toothpick test. Cool on a wire rack.

5.While cake or muffins are cooling place butter, cream cheese and vanilla in a large mixing bowl and beat on high until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth and creamy.

6.When cake is cool frost.

 Notes:

•Most powdered sugar products are made with granular sugar processed with cornstarch or tapioca starch. However, when buying powdered sugar, read labels carefully to be sure that the product you are considering is not made with wheat starch. Manufacturers can change product formulations without notice.
 • I used Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free Pizza Crust Mix in this recipe with good results. It contains xanthan gum, eliminating the need to add more gum to this recipe. Use your favorite gluten-free flour mix in this recipe and add 1 teaspoon xanthan or guar gum to the recipe IF the mix you are using does not contain one of these baking gums.

Hope you enjoy this recipe!! I made it and it was a BIG hit :)

xo,
Beatrice

p.s I was going to have a vlog posted today but since I couldn't get it to upload hopefully I will have it tomorrow or the next day! sorry :)

Favorite Book! Vol. 1

I just decided to start doing a book review on ONE book I have read in the past two weeks every other week!


via google

The Dirty Life by Kristin Kimball - One of my favorite by far!!

This book is a story about Kristin and her Husband and how they start an AMAZING farm.. and all the fun stories that come with farming!

There is a love story, hard times, and good times. It is very well written and kept me wanting to find out what happened next.

Since I own animals and we garden and live partially self sufficient I can relate to some of the things that happen in this book.. But I think anyone who wants a good read would find much enjoyment reading this book!

Hope you all are having a great week! I am have an OK week, right now I have been struggling a little because one of my best friend's mom is battling with cancer and for right now it looks like she might lose.. I have always had a soft heart and I have been having to fight back tears during this whole week!

Let me know if you read or have read this book!!

Stay Tuned for tomorrow when I post a Vlog!
xo,
Beatrice

Photo a Week - Week 1. Something in Nature that is Brown

Week 1. Something in Nature that is Brown

This a piece of wood from our wood pile.

This heavy piece is still so intricately made! Every splinter, every grain.. I think it is Beautiful!

to see full list of rules for the link up click here

DON'T forget to put this button in your post!!



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Cant wait to see all of your beautiful pictures!!

Next weeks "theme" will be: Black and White (details on that on Sunday)

Have an amazing week,
xo Beatrice

A Picture a Week! {Link Up Details}

Here are the details for the Picture A Week Link Up that will start Tomorrow and will go on every Monday!
- Every week I will post a picture according to the "theme"

- You will have till the Saturday to Link Up

- Each week I will give you a theme for your pictures

- You can choose to edit or not edit your pictures

- This is just so we all use our cameras more often

- Each week post this button on you Picture A Week Post!

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CLUE: This week's theme is "Something in Nature that is Brown" .. I could be a leaf, a piece of wood, a tree branch, a rock.. etc.

Have fun with it, and I hope some of you will join in on the fun!

Cant wait till tomorrow!
xo,
Beatrice

p.s I got the beginning of this idea from Jen

I Won an Award!! and I MAY have Nominatted You!!

The Lovely Brooke from Wide Open Spaces just nominated me for the Liebster Award!! Brook is an amazing person, she always leaves the sweetest comments that make me feel Oh So Amazing! Thank You Brook for nominating me... Everyone be sure to check out her blog!


The Liebster Blog Award is an award that is given by the blogging community to new up and coming bloggers with less than 200 followers. It is a fabulous way to increase your number of readers and allow bloggers to meet new and interesting bloggers.

**Here are the details**

 1. List 11 facts about yourself.

2. Answer the 11 questions given to you.

3. Create 11 new questions for the bloggers you nominate for the award.

4. Choose 11 bloggers with 200 or less followers to nominate.

5. Go to each bloggers page and let them know about the award.

6. Thank the person who nominated you and link back to their blog.

**Random Facts About Me**

1. I was born in Tasmania, Australia and moved to the USA when I was Three... I sadly dont have an Australian accent :)

2. I am happiest while riding on a horse, cooking makes me smile, and sewing makes me enjoy life even more!

3. I have never dyed my hair... and I probably wont till I go grey.

4. I have a love/hate relationship with shopping.

5. I can talk a lot.

6. I have "processed" a bunch of chickens in my life and I am not vegetarian... yet

7. I am a very caring person and it hurts me when someone I know is hurting

8. I am CRAZY about cheese.. my dad was born in Holland and I guess some of his dutch genes rubbed off :)

9. I can be brave... but there are just some things I wont do: skydiving and go on roller coasters

10. I cant write cursive... I was taught but always hated it

11. I am more of a fan of savory foods over sweet ones... but I always can eat dessert :)


**My answers to Brook's questions**

1. Where did you grow up? All over the place.. till I was 9 my family traveled. I was born in Australia.

2. How would you describe yourself in one sentence? I am happy, caring, creative, and very strong willed.

3.  Do you believe in happily ever afters? umm.. not the kind in the movies. I believe happiness is what you make of it!

4. Do you like your job? I dont really have a job... running a home business like I plan on in the spring is AWESOME!

5. What is your favorite recipe? That is a hard one.... Probably Lasagna.

6. What would be your #1 tip for bloggers? Be yourself... dont try fake it!

7. If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be? The way I stress about things I am unsure of.

8. Why do you blog? Because it allows me to meet new people and express myself.

9. What are you most afraid of? Snakes.

10.  What's one thing most people don't know about you? My second toe is longer than my first toe.. and I have a size 10 shoe.

11.  Favorite makeup item? Mascara! If I put on one thing in the morning... it is Mascara!

**Tagged Blog Picks Questions**

1. Do you like rainy days or sunny?

2. Have you ever dyed your hair?

3. Favorite Food?

4. Cats or Dogs?

5. Dark or Bright Colors?

6. Where were you born?

7. Favorite Makeup Item?

8. One thing you have done in your life that you are REALLY proud of?

9. Favorite Drink?

10. Do you like chocolate?

11. Flats or Heals?


**My Blog Picks**
Kelly @ Casual Friday

Kristyn @ Chits and Giggles

Mo @ Fleur De Moi

Samantha @ Heart Shaped Leaves

Rachel @ Her Threaded Needle

Kati @ Incorporating Color

Carlee @ Life Smith

Taylor @ Mandi and Me

Becca @ Making Room

Julie @ Wrongway Peachfuzz  

Jen @ http://www.jenposford.com/


Thank you Brooke for Nominating me.. You are SO awesome!!

xo,
Beatrice

Seriously Adicted...

I seriously could watch this movie every day! I actually have been to both sights in Italy where most of the scenes took place!

Beatrice is Beautiful, Benedict is Amazingly Funny, and Claudio is So handsome!

Have you watched Much Ado About Nothing?? What do you think of it? Who is your favorite Character?

xo,
Beatrice

Dearly....

Dear Self,
Remember to LOVE unconditionally and not hold a grudge against those who do you wrong. Live life knowing that for everything there is a season! A time to Laugh, A time to Cry, A time to Live, and a Time to Die!


Dear YouTube,
Please stop tempting me with all of the amazing videos you have to offer!

Dear Dr Quinn Medicine Woman,
I LOVE your shows! I am thankful to own all of Season 3... I now have to figure out some way to obtain the rest of the seasons!

Dear Much Ado About Nothing,
You truly make my heart happy :)

Dear Shakespeare,
Thank you for writing what you did! At first I did not like your style, but I have learned to LOVE you!

Dear Blog Followers,
I LOVE reading your sweet comments! Keep them coming...

Dear Heart,
Remember that life is not always terrible.. things will get brighter!

Dear Business,
Please grow! You are my pride and joy! I cant wait for you to meet the whole world :)


I hope it doesn't seem like I am always writing so heartfelt blog posts! I have been going through a very hard time in my life (I will get into details at some point)

Thank You for Being Here,
xo
Beatrice

What to Expecet...

Since I just changed my Blog name and Design.. I just want to inform you about some of the GREAT things that I have to share with you!!

I have decided to start some Features on my Blog!
Here is what I have planned:

- share two recipes a month ( probably at the beginning of the month and the end)

- at the end of the month list some healthy decisions that I made during the month

- Once a week post a picture with a theme! (I am planning on having a linkup for that one)

- twice a month talk about my favorite book I have read in the past 2 weeks

- post 2 new hairstyles a month. I feel like I only wear my hair in a couple simple hair styles, I would like to play around a bit :)

Starting next week you will see a couple of these posts!!

I am VERY excited on what 2013 has in store!!

Thank You all for supporting me! If you have any questions, PLEASE don't hesitate to ask!

xo,
Beatrice

New Name, New Blog Look... Same person!

I Promise!! This is the last time I will do this to you! I have a very good reason to change my Blog name!

I am starting a NEW BUSINESS!! Called LaNella Designs.

Whats in the Name you might ask?

My grandmother's name was Antonella (Italian) she was a very creative inspiring lady.. so I took the Nella part from there and the "La" means "the" in Italian :)

I haven't got all of the wrinkles ironed out for my business, but I hope to have it up and running by the spring!!

Please check out my new FaceBook Page and "like" it!!

I love all of you sweet readers! Thank You for sticking with me!!

xo,
Beatrice

P.S. Nothing has changed except for my blog name and my facebook page! My blog address and everything is still the same!

If you need a new blog button from me, let me know!

Win an Ipad Mini from The Freckled Fox!!

Go on over to The Freckled Fox to win an Ipad Mini!!

http://www.freckled-fox.com/2013/01/its-my-birthday-and-ipad-mini-giveaway.html#comment-form

your welcome,
beatrice

My Last New Years Eve post for the Year!

Here are the pictures and the video from New Year's Eve 2013!!
















This was our second dessert at 3AM... Tasty!!

How did you spend your New Year's Eve?

xo,
Beatrice

a Little Break....

I am going to take  little break from the office...

I will be back on Monday !! Have a great weekend!

xo,
Beatrice

A Little Outfit for Winter...

A Relaxing Day in the City... by beateakamp featuring cowgirl boots

I put together this little board for you... I think this outfit would be perfect for a little stroll in the country or a relaxing day in the city!

I want everything in this outfit :)

What has been your go to fashion accessory so far this winter?

xo,
Beatrice