Painting The Town Pink

Do you ever have one of those days where you don't want to get out of your pajamas?!?? Well... today is NOT one of those. It's a perfectly pink day in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness month.

{Saks Fifth Avenue heels. Ralph Lauren dress. Roxy flannel. Michele watch}

Help turn the internet pink this October.

Eye Of The Tiger

On a quest for a healthier, active lifestyle i am. So, what better way to start then to challenge myself with a hike. Not just any hike... the Aiea Loop Trail.

A five mile walk through beautiful forest, with some of the most amazing views of Halawa Valley & the majestic Koolau mountains.

Hawaii is like heaven for hikers!!! :)

 

"Thoughts come clearly while one walks." - Thomas Mann

How Beautiful A Day Can Be

Everyday is like a blank canvas...
You know you can paint it anyway you want it.
You can draw black clouds, you can make the sun shine...
Color in a rainbow, or use black & white.

 

Open up your eyes & your imagination.
 

{top Saks. pants Charlotte Russe. boots Sam Edelman}

Come on let's write a song, a little poetry...
Take a photograph, let's make some memories.
You can make it anything that you want it to be...
If you follow your heart, life is a work of art.

{via Demi Lovato}

 

"Life is a work of art, you got to paint it colorful."

Back In The Saddle Again

 

Like an old book on a shelf...

Sometimes you gotta pick yourself up & dust off.

 

 

Time to start reading again... I'm back for good y'all :))

 

Paint A Rainbow Inside Of You

We talk about happiness, zen & soul searching....

But where does this all lead?!??

 

L - I - F - E .... it's not a game!!!

{may a rainbow run beside you in a sky that's always blue}

I believe the key to all these things is action!

We must dare to experience that which we haven't before.

It requires GUTS, some risk taking & for you to get off your butt...

Start doing something & not just thinking about it!

 

NEW IS NECESSARY!!!

P.S. The winner of the Shabby Apple giveaway is....

#10 - Arra Abella of Princess On The Brink. :)

"When we strive to become better than we are,

everything around us becomes better too."

- Paulo Coelho

The Big Apple

Ever wake up & dread getting dressed in the morning?

Well...i have many a times...

And not because i don't have clothes...(i have too many i think)

But simply because i just don't know what to wear.

{what a strange power there is in clothing}

Well...today friends you're in luck...

As Shabby Apple contacted me & wants to help out.

They would like to put a new dress into someone's closet!!!

 

One lucky reader will win this L'Artiste dress as shown .

{via Shabby Apple}

Shabby Apple dresses are feminine & beautiful...

Not much accessories needed as the outfit speaks for itself.

{there will be no exchanges for the winning dress}

How to enter you ask?!??

* Must like Shabby Apple on FACEBOOK

* Must be following MY blog

 

Please let me know in your comment....

* When each task is complete or if already following

* Your email address so i have a way of contacting the winner

And as an added BONUS you can also get 10% off any purchase...

Through Shabby Apple by entering "madeyoublush10off" at checkout.

This code will expire within 30 days so hurry & get your discount!

{winner to be announced Thursday March 1st}

"Without a smile your attire is incomplete." -Anon

Let Your Heart Guide You

I've been struggling with how to put this post into words...

As LOVE is such an open subject & means so many different things.

So what is love - real, lasting love?!??

To me...love is the result of appreciating another's goodness....
{their values, morals, etc.}
For what we value most in ourselves, we value most in others.

 {a memory is a photograph taken by the heart to make a special moment last forever}

Love is a choice...love is a behavior!!!
Don't just say "I LOVE YOU"....show it.

"Love is just a word until someone comes along & gives it meaning."

- Anon

If You're Not Sandy...You're Doing It Wrong

There are so many words to describe PARADISE...

And yet one phrase constantly comes to mind...."home sweet home".

{life's a beach}

I'm still in shock....have to pinch myself....

Splash water on my face to believe i actually live here now.

{would you believe i'm jealous of myself?!?? It's true!}

{there is nothing like a sister's love}

Our homes no matter where they be is where our heart is!

"If my world were to cave in tomorrow, i would look back on

all the pleasures, excitements & worthwhilenesses I have been

lucky enough to have had." - Audrey Hepburn