tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19732787793086608072024-03-18T21:41:45.594-07:00Pocket Full of LaceTaylor Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628666163956434005noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973278779308660807.post-10091460157427768342012-11-21T08:30:00.000-08:002012-11-21T08:30:01.932-08:00Rebirth<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm so excited to announce this blog is going through big changes! I'll be changing the url to <b><i>taylorrachellemccord.blogspot.com</i></b> within the next week so be sure to bookmark the new address! Also, if you haven't noticed already, I redesigned the layout and blog banner for a cleaner, more streamlined look. I need more simplicity in my life. Lately, life has been throwing a lot at me from all directions. I think that's what they call becoming an adult. Despite many moments of frustration, I'd say I'm handling it well. Although I've been wishing for a vacation to never never land, I'll settle for some good live music and a glass of wine.<br />
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Spring is the time of new beginnings, but I think the transition to winter can bring many of those too. With the cold weather and rain comes more time to blog, DIY, and discover new music and art. Since I spend my free time immersed in music, I decided I should make that more of a focus here on the blog. I need an outlet to share the playlists constantly running through my head and the amazing concerts I experience here in LA.<br />
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This is what I'll be listening to as I travel home for Thanksgiving. A quick one hour flight, but the right music is essential. Can't wait to stuff myself with food and then burn off all the calories in the Black Friday shopping rush. Onward and homeward. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!<br />
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<a href="http://blog.freepeople.com/">Image 1</a>. <a href="http://www.thestillimagewithcrashtaylor.com/">Image 2</a>.Taylor Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628666163956434005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973278779308660807.post-31377976329674696822012-11-14T21:27:00.000-08:002012-11-14T21:27:14.068-08:00Etsy Shop Announcement!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Friends, this is a big moment for me! My <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TaylorRachelleMcCord">Etsy shop</a> is officially open!<br /><br />
I've been trying to make this happen for years, but the timing never seemed to be right. Maybe it's also due to the fact that I was a marketing major and it's hard to plunge head first into a business venture without weighing all the consequences and work involved. Well, I finally threw my responsibility aside and took the risk. Putting yourself out there creatively is <u>scary</u>, but this has been a passion of mine since since I was old enough to make my first craft project. In the past, my customers mostly consisted of friends and family and I never made them pay, so I'm proud to make this dream a reality. Push myself to grow and learn.<br />
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I hope you enjoy! Bows and old keys are two of my favorite things! :)<br />
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Thanks to all my friends and family for their support, encouragement, and technical expertise. I couldn't have opened my store without you!<br />
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Taylor Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628666163956434005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973278779308660807.post-67806848379011246842012-09-24T08:00:00.000-07:002012-09-24T08:00:06.278-07:00Everything's PeachyOver the past year and a half, my life has been filled with transitions. School to unemployment to full time work. Relationships forming and breaking down. Happy to dejected to hopeful to lonely to busy to fulfilled. There's no end to the changes and the ways we must adapt. Right now, I'm absorbing the art, music, and friendships. The sunny days, delicious food, and steady paychecks. So much to feel blessed by. It doesn't mean that everything is perfect, as easy as that is to say. It means I have more to share.<br />
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Do you ever look around and feel shocked by way we spend our time? On our computers or our phones and filling our minds and hands with luxuries. Let's be more than consumers. Sometimes I forget how privileged I am to be able to put on a bright pink dress and heels and play around in front of a camera. It's so silly, but it's a little joy. Yet, shouldn't we be investing our extra time in more changes, outside of just our selves? Helping others with their transitions? It's easy to forget about community when living in a city. Passing by an endless stream of faceless people. Lately, I've been struck by the beauty in every person. Competition is a common theme in this city, but I hope little by little we can redefine community. Even if everything is peachy for me or you, it's not for every person. As cheesy as it sounds, we all have the power to make a change, though it might start as a tiny ripple.<br />
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Shoes: <a href="http://www.shoedazzle.com/">Shoedazzle</a><br />
Earrings: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/christijay">Christi Jay</a><br />
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*Photo credit to my beautiful friend, <a href="http://brittansalisbury.com/">Brittan</a>.<br />
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Taylor Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628666163956434005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973278779308660807.post-16443209133512918952012-09-18T08:00:00.000-07:002012-09-18T08:00:07.696-07:00Suburban SunlightSometimes it's nice to leave the city and relax a little in suburbia. That's not a thought I express too often, but there's definitely a sense of relief when I find myself in an area where the whole street is available for parking.<br />
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I'll admit, I'm a true city girl at heart. Through thick and thin. I'll defend LA, even when I could string off a list of complaints and criticisms at a moment's notice. But who can't find negatives about anything if they try hard enough? It's much easier to dwell in the positive. Thinking about the opportunities and culture a city offers gives me butterflies. But suburbia provides the perfect refuge to slow down. Rent a movie and stay inside. Or have a photoshoot in the street, because the cars are that scarce!<br />
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Amidst the city lights, my frenzied brain needs a reminder: It's ok to relax. It's ok if I don't do everything. It's ok if I stay in on a Friday night. The world is constantly speeding around us, through us, but let's not lose sight of the value in breathing and resting in the moment.<br />
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Taylor Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628666163956434005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973278779308660807.post-25144273406671771582012-09-13T08:00:00.000-07:002012-09-13T08:00:01.358-07:00Color Me BrightSo much to tell and so much to be thankful for, I could burst. Amidst my crazy, hectic schedule, I managed to find some time to be productive and work on a couple very exciting projects. The second I'll announce later, but it's been near to my heart for a while now. The other project is this mini series of outfit posts one of my dear friends, <a href="http://brittansalisbury.com/">Brittan</a>, photographed around her new little home in Whittier.<br />
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Let me just say, being a model is much harder than it looks. I truly understand the concept of taking 50 photos to get that one perfect shot now. How do all the bloggers and models out there do it?? I think I'll go pop a giant bag of popcorn and watch a marathon of America's Next Top Model, so I can learn insider secrets for next time. Maybe even start a daily facial expression exercise regimen. That might be a little dramatic, but a girl has got to do something to keep up with the best of them, right?<br />
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The material on this top is gorgeous, straight from the jungles (ok maybe not, that's just what I like to imagine) of South America. Sometimes you need a litte exotic in your wardrobe and this piece is perfect.<br />
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Anyway, have the best Thursday! I love Thursdays, because you can treat them like a Friday, but then you realize you still have the whole weekend ahead. At least that's what I like to do to speed up a long week. Maybe I'm the only one, but either way, go celebrate with an Autumn-y treat! I'm starting to rekindle my romance with pumpkin. It's going to be a good season, I can tell.<br />
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Taylor Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628666163956434005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973278779308660807.post-41588270774685831832012-09-03T21:19:00.000-07:002012-09-03T21:19:06.702-07:00Take A Walk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Go for a walk. Really, I'm not kidding. It has become such an underrated activity, but it opens the world. It is catching snip-its of people's lives. Gathering observations. Soaking in the elements.<br />
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Every moment and every decision is so fragile. So volatile. One step. One decision to stay or go. It can all drastically affect our journey. That's what makes life beautiful. The walks. The twists and the turns. The paths we choose to invest our time along.</div>
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I've always been fascinated with the stars. When I was a kid, I would walk around my neighborhood at night with my head thrown back, staring at the stars. They made me feel very small, but in the best way possible. Not much has changed as I've grown up. I'm still drawn to the those far away balls of light. Funny that I now live in a place where they're mostly hidden. But those moments they do peak through are like falling in love. They remind me that all my worries are so insignificant, that we are a part of a universe bigger than we could ever fathom.<br />
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I recently discovered the artist, <a href="http://summerheart.bandcamp.com/album/about-a-feeling">Summer Heart</a>, and his music would be the perfect soundtrack to laying under under the stars, imagining the future and dreaming in the present.<br />
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And if I could wear the galaxies, I would only be the happiest! I believe opals are little bits of space in tangible form. It's only natural they are also my birth stone. My connection to the stars began early and continues to entwine itself beautifully throughout my life.<br />
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Picture 1&2: <a href="http://www.romwe.com/">Romwe</a><br />
Picture 3: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CreepyCreationz?ga_search_query=opal&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade&ref=sr_gallery_25">Etsy</a><br />
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Taylor Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628666163956434005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973278779308660807.post-50723393204708196512012-08-01T21:20:00.000-07:002012-08-01T21:21:17.162-07:00Life In Color<br />
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I've been itching to write another blog post for weeks, but the month of July demanded my undivided attention. All my ideas and thoughts are dying to spill out now!<br />
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I thought after I finished school summer might lose a little of it's magic, but it is just as sunny and full of possibilities. Days spent with friends and family in the company of art, music, movies, and the gorgeous outdoors. It's a beautiful time. I've missed staying indoors crafting, although I've found time for a few small projects I can't wait to share soon. My August must incude more arts and crafts for the soul, you know?<br />
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Living in a place where the actual seasons are so mildly different, you could blink and miss the change, has caused me to appreciate the seasons of self. They aren't defined by a calendar or weather pattern. For the past year, I've been in what I would define as "winter". A little icy, a little fragile, maybe even a little treacherous, yet allowing for perseverance and cleansing. Full of spring's seedlings peaking out. But now is my time to appreciate life's color. Now is my summer. Not just in the temporal, emotional sense, but deep in my heart. The kind of feeling that comes from the inside out, where I am giving rather than receiving. Every season is one of beauty, and with this change I appreciate my new season even more profoundly. What season are you in?<br />
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<3 TaylorTaylor Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628666163956434005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973278779308660807.post-42760588863176950092012-07-01T18:23:00.001-07:002012-07-01T20:16:48.621-07:00Life Through Frosted GlassesIt's been pretty quiet here on the blog, but I've missed sharing my creative thoughts. Trust me, they haven't stopped. I've just been busy investing in friends and family and exercising my concert junkie tendencies.<br />
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I've also been learning hard lessons about love. Like, sometimes the person you choose to love, doesn't choose to love you back. And that's all it is, choices that don't align. If anything, the person who lost is the person who did not accept being loved. This world is caught up in temporary emotions and desires, but love is an eternal action. So let's never stop choosing to love.<br />
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Through all this, I've come to realize the value of perseverance. Especially when crafting on a regular basis, this has become a common word in my vocabulary. Projects don't quite turn out how imagined. In fact, I would dare to say none of mine have ever gone as planned. Part of this could be due to my impatience and inclination to jump into projects headfirst. Oops! <span style="background-color: white;">I originally intended this DIY for frosted wine glasses (to drink from), but food-safe glass sealants are not readily available. This is exactly where </span><span style="background-color: white;">perseverance</span><span style="background-color: white;"> came into play. I wasn't ready to ditch these pretty glasses, so I brainstormed an alternative use... mini succulent garden! Perfect for my Mom's birthday present. So here's how to turn something gone wrong into something gone right.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">6. Unless you mark off space around the lip of the glass, these wine glasses won't be food-safe. I used them as planters for succulents. You could also turn them into candle holders or vases. Wherever your imagination takes you!</span></div>
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Do you ever have that hour, that day, that weekend you need a little help figuring out what to do? I'm constantly taking note of activities I want to try later, but when later comes, suddenly all those ideas fly out of my mind. Anyone else have this problem? Or is it just me? Well, I hope you can relate, so you can be as excited about this DIY as I am!<br />
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<li>Paint (craft paint or spray paint)</li>
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<li>Popsicle sticks</li>
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<li>Twine</li>
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<li>Ideas and creativity**</li>
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1. Pick your idea categories and color coordinate. I chose red (costly/24 hour+ activity), purple (arts&culture), green (outdoor activity), yellow (inexpensive/no planning needed), and blue (food&drink).<br />
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2. Paint those popsicle sticks! It might help to make a list of your ideas first so you know how many of each color you need... or improvise!<br />
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3. Pick a fabric to wrap your jar in and cut it down to fit your jar. I folded the edges, wrapped the fabric around the jar, and tied the twine around it. If you want it to be more solid, you could put a few stitches around the edges and/or at the back. If your jar has a label, you might want to take it off. I just covered it to save time.<br />
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I promise to treat myself with kindness and respect.<br />
I promise to hold myself to realistic expectations and forgive myself if I fail.<br />
I promise to be honest with myself and with others.<br />
I promise to feel my emotions with all their intensity but not to dwell on the negative.<br />
I promise to stay true to my heart and my soul.<br />
I promise to challenge myself even when I don't want to be challenged.<br />
I promise to stop holding back when I need to let go.<br />
I promise to stop trying to control what only God can.<br />
I promise to trust that God has my best interests at heart.<br />
I promise to give the Lord my past, present, and future.<br />
I promise to never stop asking questions.<br />
I promise to never judge.<br />
I promise to always create, imagine, and dream.<br />
I promise to never stop trying new things.<br />
I promise to always have an open heart.<br />
I promise to love others the way Jesus loved and love with my whole heart.<br />
I promise to never cease praying or forget its power.<br />
I promise to never live in a bubble and to never stop exploring.<br />
I promise to never settle for the ordinary.<br />
I promise to stop being scared.<br />
I promise to be content in the present.<br />
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What have you promised yourself?<br />
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<br />Taylor Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628666163956434005noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973278779308660807.post-21429725230688977912012-05-13T20:27:00.000-07:002012-05-13T20:27:06.683-07:00Happy Mother's Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Happy Mother's Day! If there's one thing in the world I know, it is how special mothers are. There's no one else on this earth who knows you from the very moment you were created. I'm very blessed to have a mom who loves me so unconditionally. I have never felt more accepted, supported, and encouraged than by the words and actions of my mom. I've been through some rough times in this past year and I would never have survived without my phone and a mom who is willing to talk to me whenever I need her, however long I need her. Hope your Sunday was filled with beauty and appreciation of the love in your life.</div>
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<br />Taylor Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628666163956434005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973278779308660807.post-25626545728586107672012-04-29T21:45:00.000-07:002012-04-29T21:45:54.063-07:00DIY: Bleached ShirtThis weekend was beautifully sunny and I finally had the opportunity to try out a project that's been stuck in my head for a long time. Inspired by a couple different blogs, I knew exactly how I wanted to personalize the idea when I heard the phrase, "I could sail the world", at a Honey Trees concert a couple weeks ago. I have a terrible case of wanderlust, always planning the next city to explore. This is the perfect little tank to wear at the beginning of any adventure. The routine of life can become so oppressive, but that's why we have dreams. Don't ever let them go.<br />
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1. Sketch out your design/words with the chalk or skip to step 2 if you're free-handing it.<br />
2. Dip your paintbrush in the bleach, making sure to wipe any extra drops off on the side of the container.<br />
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5. I flicked a few drops of bleach over the whole thing with my paintbrush to finish it off (the more bleach on your brush, the bigger the spots), but go for the look that suits your design best!<br />
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I know I'm really far behind the times, but I <i>finally</i> have an Instagram account! I can <i>finally</i> indulge in this hipster pleasure and it feels wonderful! I guess they sold out to Facebook, but I'm still enjoying this new (to me) form of media sharing. It's fun to have images to look back on documenting where you've been and what you've been doing and see the same things in other people's lives. So please make my day and follow me at taylorachelle.<br />
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Love and sweet dreams.<br />
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<br />Taylor Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628666163956434005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973278779308660807.post-18089832296094882712012-04-16T18:57:00.001-07:002012-04-16T18:57:27.417-07:00Little Obsessions: ColorColor is such a beautiful part of life. It lights up the world and wraps us in its depths. Although I love a good black and white film or LBD, color adds a vibrancy I could never live without. It's always been hard for me to pick a favorite color because each shade creates a unique impression on the soul. They elicit feelings and emotions just as a song or smell conjures an old memory. I never want to stop playing with color because I think at that moment, I stop imagining.<br />
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I know this is music but it adds color to my life and the cover of the album is gorgeous. Listen <a href="http://hellogiggles.com/music-exclusive-sweet-sucre-symphonies">here</a>.<br />
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Credit: <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/m/1806780/439730296/b/1806780/aHR0cCUzQSUyRiUyRmZlZWRwcm94eS5nb29nbGUuY29tJTJGJTdFciUyRmhvbmVzdGx5d3RmJTJGJTdFMyUyRnMzYUxTZXo3N1hNJTJG">Video</a>. <a href="http://sundayinbed.tumblr.com/page/3">Image 1</a>. <a href="http://seablanket.blogspot.com/2012/02/mirrors.html">Image 2</a>.Taylor Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628666163956434005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973278779308660807.post-36840476335833129722012-04-12T08:00:00.000-07:002012-04-12T08:00:16.580-07:00Creative Process<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Recently, I've been wrapped up in researching and collecting different craft project ideas. The only problem is that somewhere along the creative process I lost inspiration. Does anyone ever feel that way? Like it's not the right timing. Sometimes you have to wait for the idea to grow, to manifest in the physical what is abstract in your mind. Instead of pushing too hard or allowing myself to become overwhelmed, I went back to the basics. I <u>love</u> collaging. Putting pretty and unique pieces together to create something meaningful. It's like a puzzle, but with endless outcomes. I've been working on this collage for the past few days and already it looks different than these pictures. It reminds me that this life is ever in process. That sometimes there is more than one right answer. That you can end with a beautiful picture in multiple ways. Sometimes simple is best and the answer is right before our eyes.<br />
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<br />Taylor Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628666163956434005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973278779308660807.post-5993775570222269742012-04-03T07:30:00.000-07:002012-04-03T18:18:51.556-07:00Guest Blog: DIY Studded Flats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My sweet friend, Brittan, asked me to guest blog over at her site, <a href="http://brittansalisbury.wordpress.com/2012/04/03/diy-studded-flats/">What She Would Have Worn</a>. I'm so excited to share this tutorial with you! Enjoy!Taylor Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628666163956434005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973278779308660807.post-91792446507192611252012-03-22T20:09:00.001-07:002012-03-22T20:09:39.374-07:00DIY Chalkboard To-Do List<br />
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I hope you are having a lovely week. The sun has decided to show it's lovely, warm face, so I'm pretty content. I'm also so thankful for longer days and the opportunity to take pictures in the sunlight still lingering after work! It's the little things.<br />
I want to share a little DIY I've had in process and finally finished yesterday. I love to make lists, mostly To-Do lists, but really for anything. There's something therapeutic about the process, even if I never look at the list again. Anyone with me?<br />
Well, I wanted to stop using up so much paper with all these lists, and I've always wanted to make my own chalkboard paint, so my craft project was born. I followed <a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/02/how-to-mix-chalkboard-paint-in-any-color.html">this tutorial</a> for my base chalkboard paint. I painted on an extra 8" x 10" canvas I had laying around, but something more sturdy might work better (also maybe something bigger, haha).<br />
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Recently, I've become obsessed with triangles. All the ideas floating around in my mind come out involving this shape, and I'm going along with it. I wanted to add a little detail to my chalkboard so I gathered a bunch of different materials and paper and cut... you guessed it...<i> triangles</i>!<br />
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Then I centered the first triangle and placed the others alternating up and down until I reached the edges. My triangles didn't all quite fit so I just trimmed the edges so they were flush with the canvas. Next, I glued them all on using a bit of Elmer's glue. It was a simple process and I wanted to continue all the way around as a border, but decided I needed that space for my all the items on my lists.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">And the finished product turned out perfectly cute and practical! Just the way I like it. It would be perfect to write dinner menues on for kitchen display or parties. Maybe even a sweet note to the roomie or significant other. Have fun creating your own, personalized chalkboard!</span></div>
<br />Taylor Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628666163956434005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973278779308660807.post-83304840045128720902012-03-11T19:54:00.001-07:002012-03-11T19:54:50.695-07:00Little Obsessions #4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1. <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/skirts/life-s-beam-good-skirt">Geometric Skirt</a> 2. <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes-wedges/stylista-strut-wedge">Bow Wedges</a> 3. <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/fan-your-fame-dress">Feather Dress</a> 4. <a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/02/how-to-mix-chalkboard-paint-in-any-color.html">Chalkboard DIY</a> 5. <a href="http://www.lushusa.com/Cynthia-Sylvia-Stout/00802,en_US,pd.html">Lush Beer Shampoo</a> 6. <a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/yasutomo-fabricmate-dye-ink-markers/#photos">Fabric Markers</a><br />
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Craft projects coming soon! I've had a lot of ideas rolling around in my head lately. I think it's even more important to spend time in creativity when most of my day is now spent at my desk job. Never let a day become dull!Taylor Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628666163956434005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973278779308660807.post-71661553309639393532012-03-05T18:00:00.000-08:002012-03-05T18:00:00.602-08:00Wedge WishI've been eyeing these gorgeous wedges from <a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/us/en/zara-us-S2012/189510/631119/LINED%2BWEDGE">Zara</a> for the last couple months. I can't seem to get them out of my head. Can you see why? First order of business when I get my first paycheck from my new job: these shoes. Now to decide which color to buy...<br />
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<br />Taylor Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628666163956434005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973278779308660807.post-86607249250673770322012-03-02T16:30:00.000-08:002012-03-02T16:30:00.777-08:00Oh, The Places We GoIt's been awhile since I've had a chance to post on here, but I haven't forgotten! Life became a little crazy with a trip to see my parents and friends up north, a job interview, and a visit from a friend I lived with in Roma. It's been a whirlwind, but now I remember how much I love being busy. It makes lazy days like today so beautiful! Especially because the crazy is only going to continue. I finally found a full time job, which means less sleep and freedom, but the opportunity to learn more about my passion for marketing. Happiness all around.<br />
I'm thinking some work style posts are in the future. Financial based companies might not be known for their color and wardrobe creativity, but I like to break stereotypes! This is my secret mission as I start work Monday. Wish me luck!<br />
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Here's little peak into my last week:<br />
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Tomorrow is the national day of love, otherwise known as Valentine's Day. While I'm not so into the consumerism that backs this holiday, I whole-heartedly support time to recognize those people who bless my life (although this should happen more than once a year). I will also admit my love for hearts and it is the perfect excuse to overindulge my need to put this shape on everything!<br />
For me, Valentine's day isn't about pointing out singleness or even gushing over a crush. I believe it is simply appreciating the love you have in your life. It's so easy to get caught up in what we don't have or what we need to accomplish, life's day-to-day anxieties. But I have such beautiful hearted people in my life, and I never want to take that for granted. I'm a very lucky girl, so here's a little love note to you all:<br />
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<i>I care about you. About who you are and who you will become. I appreciate your quirks. I appreciate the little, as well as the big, things you do for me. Thank you for listening. Thank you for investing in my life. Thank you for laughs and adventures. And most of all, thanks for being you! I hope you feel extra love coming your way, because you deserve every bit of it!</i><br />
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<i><br /></i>Taylor Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628666163956434005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973278779308660807.post-90810648595452078392012-02-12T10:00:00.000-08:002012-02-12T10:00:04.832-08:00Food Crush<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This post might be a little biased toward L.A., but indulge me for a minute. I've never been quite so obsessed with one particular restaurant before. It's a first, which is saying a lot, because I <u>love</u> food! Double hearts and underlined. Every time I've been downtown with time to spare, I've found an excuse to pop over to <a href="http://www.bottegalouie.com/">Bottega Louie</a>'s. And, yes, I follow them on <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/BottegaLouie">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BottegaLouie?ref=ts">Facebook</a>. If they had a blog, I'd probably follow that too. Their food is as gorgeous to look at as it is delicious to eat. </div>
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If you live anywhere near the L.A., I'd recommend you find an excuse to indulge your inner foodie here. I'm usually content with a coffee or tea and macaroon, but once you taste their food, the real obsession begins. I recommend the pizza and arancini (delicious balls of rice and cheese). Oh, and definitely try the green tea mojito (it's nonalcoholic, so you can have as many as you want). It's the perfect Euro-getaway in the middle of downtown.<br />
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*Pictures from Bottega Louie's <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BottegaLouie?ref=ts">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://slice.seriouseats.com/archives/2010/02/los-angeles-bottega-louie.html">here</a>.Taylor Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628666163956434005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973278779308660807.post-21055710236277169602012-02-10T19:17:00.000-08:002012-02-10T19:18:15.487-08:00Girl CrushFelicity Jones. She comes from the UK. She starred in Like Crazy. She is the new face of Dolce & Gabbana's beauty campaign. And she has impeccable taste in fashion. What's not to crush on?<br />
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I especially love this quote from Felicity during an <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/17/fashion/felicity-jones-actress-and-fashion-star.html?pagewanted=all">interview</a> in the New York Times: <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;">“Fashion choices are never arbitrary,” she said. “Even if you say you don’t care, that’s a decision. There’s something you’re trying to say.”</span><br />
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Just maybe she inspires me enough to cut bangs again...<br />
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<a href="http://www.rachelgoodwin.com/category/celebrity/">Picture 1</a>. <a href="http://pinkswag.com/2012/01/03/felicity-jones-x-dolce-gabbana/">Picture 2</a>. <a href="http://fashionistabarbieuk.com/?tag=dolce-gabbana">Picture 3</a>.<br />
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<span id="goog_39963505"></span><span id="goog_39963506"></span>Taylor Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628666163956434005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973278779308660807.post-37517024353175594002012-02-09T19:50:00.000-08:002012-02-09T19:51:51.203-08:00Color Crush<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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According to <a href="http://pantone.com/">pantone.com</a>, one of the colors for spring is Cockatoo. Think seafoam and mint green. It is so gorgeous! I can't get enough of this color. So begins the search to add this color to my closet and my life...<br />
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<a href="http://pantone.com/">Picture 1</a>. <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/blouses/fondant-flowers-top">Picture 2</a>. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/90623600/seafoam-green-floor-length-scoop-neck?ref=v1_other_2">Picture 3</a>. <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/quatrefoil_pattern_case-179424033697902727">Picture 4</a>. <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/spring_summer_pantone_color_forecast/thing?id=47991751">Picture 5</a>. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/90849620/tangerine-and-cockatoo-gemstone-vermeil">Picture 6</a>.<br />
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