On Wednesdays We Confess

Hi Peachies! I hope you are all snuggled in and cozy today. I'm all about being cozy this time of year. Give me a fuzzy blanket, a warm mug of coffee, Etsy shopping on my laptop, and Gilmore Girls on Netflix or Christmas music playing through the Christmas tree and i'm all set.
I love that snuggle life.

While you're all cozy, I have today's On Wednesdays We Confess with my sweet friend Mistle from Sweet Tea and Hydrangeas for your enjoyment.

This week I'm confessing...

I Confess I can't take anymore of this rain. It needs to stop.
We needed it and i'm happy that we've been blessed with it but it's been pouring for at least four days now and it's putting me into a sad mood.
I need a little sunshine in my life.

I Confess my poor Willow girl hasn't been feeling well and it makes my doggie mama heart sad.
Hopefully it's just something she ate. Bless her.

I Confess the music box that plays music through our Christmas tree is quiet possibly my favorite thing ever.
It even does a lights show that dances along to the music.
FB won't allow me to post a video because I don't technically own the music.
Head over to snapchat-georgiapeachy82 to sneak a peak though.

I Confess my hubby helped me make the prettiest Christmas wreath.
I think i'm going to make a bigger bow though.
P.S.-Hubby points-He did make the actual wreath by hand, I just decorated it.

I Confess Etsy is this girl's BFF this holiday shopping season.
I have ZERO interest in getting out in the crowds this year so shopping from the comfort of my couch is the answer to my prayers.

I Confess I had never watched Gilmore Girls until last Friday. Now I can't stop. #obsessed.

I Confess Laundry is still going to be the death of me.
If you read last week's post then you remember my battle. It's still raging on.
I even posed the question on Instagram yesterday, if it would be okay to ask my family to wear the same outfit all week so I can catch up?

I Confess I just saw this Instagram update and am in heaven!

I Confess I love Darlene Love's Marshmallow World. It's one of my favorite holiday songs!

I Confess I finally have a few Christmas gifts bought. Thanks to Etsy!

I Confess I was featured on my sweet friend, Kayla's Polished and Bubbly blog. Friday Feature.

I Confess I'm obsessed with The Lady Gang podcast.

I Confess I'm a little jealous of Helene from Helene in Between.
When you see her Christmas Wonderland post you'll understand why.

I Confess my Mac is getting hot so it's time to shut it down but I want to hear your confessions in the comments.

Christmas Shop Small {LuLaRoe}

Hi Peachies. Happy Tuesday. Our Christmas Shop Small feature is about to come to a close and I'm a little bittersweet about it. I've enjoyed featuring all of these lovely ladies and their small businesses over the last month. I've had nine of the sweetest ladies selling everything from skin care to baked sweets to make up, jewelry, and the prettiest printables ever. I'll be doing a round up post when the feature closes so stay tuned for that.

Today's featured lady is one of the sweetest ladies you'll ever meet. I consider her part of my tribe in the blogging community. In fact, she has two blogs of her own Simply Love (lifestyle) and
Fawn + Linen (style for mommas and babies). When you visit her blogs you'll fall in love her her style and her genuine personality. She's all about simplicity and love and that speaks to my heart.

So let's get comfy and welcome Janelle.

Hello Janelle. Welcome to my blog sweet blog. Can you tell us a little about yourself?
I am a wife, a new mom, a creative soul, and blogger. I live in Charlotte, North Carolina and taught school for nine years but have recently launched my own LulaRoe boutique and am loving it! I also love the beauty in life and am inspired by people, books, scandanavian decor, cafes, florals, photos, color, and living the most healthy life possible. I thrive in the thick of love and understanding the massive human impact each one of us most definitely has on one another. I light up and live in my truest passion when surrounded by people or when on i am on my yoga mat. I often feel like i was born in the wrong era (the 1940's are always calling my name! + add blogging!) and am attracted to anything - vintage. simply love.

What inspired you to become a part of the LuLaRoe community and become fabulous sales lady for the company?
I followed a few girls on the west coast for about a year and LOVED what I saw... it's creative, the clothes are cute/so comfortable, and I wanted to get business experience for future adventures. But most of all, I wanted something that allowed me to be with my son. It's been perfect for our family.


What does the LuLaRoe company stand for and what does it mean to you?
LulaRoe; where through fashion we create freedom, serve others and strengthen families. A place where lives are blessed and dreams achieved through love, confidence, purpose, and growth. And I have seen so much of this already. It means everything to me that family is so important to them.

What makes you most excited about sellingLuLaRoe?
Honestly, seeing people's eyes light up when they try on clothes and feel beautiful! Or the messages I receive about how happy and confident they feel when they wear the clothes- it's the best!!

If you could only wear one piece of clothing from LuLaRoe for the rest of your life, which product would it be? Why?
I adore the Amelia dress! It's comfortable, cute and perfect for everyday or for dressing up.
The pockets and zipper make it my absolute favorite.

What is your best selling item?
Our super soft leggings, Irma tunic, and Carly dress.


What is your favorite thing about the LuLaRoe, as a whole?
The community of people! The customers are fun and loyal and the other consultants are all about collaborating and need competing- I love this. They are there to help, inspire, and build you up.

How can all our readers see all the LuLaRoe products?
I have a VIP page on Facebook where I post giveaways, style ideas, and host online Pop-Up Shops.
VIP Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lularoejanellemonaco/

Are there any special LuLaRoe promotions currently?
I do giveaways all the time and offer free shipping on outfits regularly.

Do you host parties? If so can you tell our readers about how those work?
Yes! You can earn free clothes just by being a hostess. I offer you a pair of leggings for hosting (both online or in your home/my home) and then you earn 10% towards clothes for everything that is sold during your pop-up.

Lastly, how can my readers get in touch with you about ordering or booking a party?
You can always email me at janellemonaco.lularoe@gmail.com for anything at all!

Life Lately

Hi Peachies! I hope you are all doing well today. Life has been so busy lately and i've had such amazing things going on so I thought i'd do a little Life Lately post. So grab a cup of coffee and get cozy with me today. Let's share some girl time and chat about life.


+Life Lately+

-We had an amazing Thanksgiving complete with two meals and enough leftovers to last all week. And Im pretty proud of myself because, after cooking all week before, I managed to pull myself together and cook some amazing meals last week, too!

-We continued the tradition of buying our Christmas tree from our local Farmer's Table/Market/Cafe on Black Friday then we spent all weekend decorating the house and tree.

-We celebrated my Dad's birthday last Wednesday with a very low key dinner at my parent's house. We gave my daddy a pair of wireless bluetooth earbuds that I think he loves.

-We also celebrated our Willow pup's 1st birthday on Wednesday, too. She got a new sweater, a Happy Birthday bone and a new duck toy that she destroyed the next day.

- We had our first Christmas party yesterday. It was filled with great food, great company, lots of laughs and an ornament exchange.

- Peaches and Willow got a new affiliate. Mieroglyphs apparel.

A photo posted by {Leslie Soto} (@georgiapeachy31) on Nov 30, 2016 at 12:26pm PST

-I learned how to make a button that links to my affiliates website.

-I participated in a Mug Swap with some of my blogger friends and got an amazing box filled with incredible Christmas goodies from my partner.

A photo posted by {Leslie Soto} (@georgiapeachy31) on Nov 21, 2016 at 11:54am PST

+Currently+

-Enjoying...the glow of all the Christmas lights everywhere.
-Wishing For...my Simple Addiction leggings and my druzy stud earrings from Etsy to get here.
-Loving...quiet mornings snuggled on my couch watching Christmas movies with the glow of the Christmas tree lights.
-Looking Forward To...possible snow this week.
-Smelling...Peppermint oil on my neck.
-Wearing...owl pajama pants and gray/white baseball tee.
-Feeling...joyful, cheerful, blessed.
-Bookmarking...Hawaiian Chicken Recipe, Pecan Phyllo Tarts, #BlogFuel Announcement, Pinterest Showcase Announcement.
-Reading...Boss Girl by Sophia Amoruso & You and Me Forever by Francis & Lisa Chan.
-Watching...Miracle on 34th Street.
-Listening (to)...tv.
-Eating...Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin.
-Cooking...nothing yet. It's not even 8 a.m.
-Drinking...Cinnamon Bun Coffee.
-Texting...No one right now.
-Pinning...

-Instagramming...

-Snapchatting...Cozy Outfits and Christmas Lights.
-Tweeting...blog posts.
-Starting...Christmas shopping.
-Finishing...decorating for Christmas.
-Loving these purchases...my Perfectly Posh beauty products.

-Using these essential oils...Peppermint.
-This Is My Jam...Just Another Day by Lady Gaga.

+Coffee & Blog Posts+

-Showered With Design
-Younique
-Monday Coffee Talk
-Sonday Morning
-Rodan+Fields
-What I've Learned As A Newly Wed
-Ladies Stocking Stuffers
-Thirty-One
-November Guys Behind the Blog
-Perfectly Posh
-Mobsession
-Mama Designed


So, that's a lot of life lately y'all but what can I say? Life has been pretty amazing. I've really been enjoying the Christmas Shop Small feature on the blog. If you're new here then several of the posts above are part of that. Shopping small and featuring small businesses are a passion of mine, combined with my favorite holiday this just felt right. If you need make up, jewelry, lovely prints, skin care or sweets for someone on your list then these lovely ladies have you covered. Be sure to check their shops and businesses out and support them this holiday season.

I hope you're having a life as full as I am right now and enjoying the holiday season with lots of cheer.

Christmas Shop Small {Mama Designed}

Hi Peachies! Happy Thursday! Is it me or is this the longest week ever? I have zero motivation after Thanksgiving week.
All I want to do is snuggle up and sleep. I have zero energy. Of course the rainy weather hasn't helped but we sure have needed it so i'm actually enjoying it with the windows open, candles lit, CMT music on the tv and only the soft glow of the lights from the Christmas tree.
I've been giving myself so much grace this week because i've needed it. The house is decorated for Christmas but there are are still six Christmas boxes in my kitchen, living room, and on the front porch that need to be put away. Usually this would make me a crazy person but right now I'm honestly too tired to care. I'm enjoying days like these and evenings snuggled in watching tv with my loves.

Do you know what else i'm enjoying? The Christmas Shop Small feature i've been hosting.
It has been so much fun for me to combine my passions of Christmas and shopping small to show off some of my fabulous friend's talents and small businesses. Today's featured lady is my sweet friend, Ashley from Mama Designed. She has the cutest printable signs ever! I'm obsessed and have quiet a few on my wish list.

So get cozy and let's chat with Ashley.

Hello Ashley. Welcome to my blog sweet blog.

Can you tell us a little about yourself?
I'm new into the field of childcare and going to school on line. In addition to being mom to two adorable little girls named Kenzie and Mina.
Over a year ago, I decided to open up my own digital/printables shop – MamaDesigned. You will find a lot of coffee related printables as well as Gilmore Girls and Bible verses!

How did you pick your Etsy name?
Well, my blog was That Southern Mama and then Mama’s Blessed… so when it came to my Etsy shop it just made sense. MamaDesigned

What inspired you to open your Etsy shop?
Making blogging buttons, images, and other blog related digital stuff! I have made a few invitations in the past as well.
I knew creating and offering digital printables would be fun as well as cheap and easy for my customers.

What makes you most excited about owning your shop?
Having people want and love what I create! And of course, having an extra source of income to suport my littles.

What inspires you to create new products?
Bible verses I love, COFFEE, favorite tv shows, and PINTEREST! 😛 I make things I like.
I know there are a lot of Jesus and coffee lovin’ people out there that will enjoy what I create!

What is your favorite item in your shop?
Right now I would say all my Gilmore Girls inspired art. I am pretty obsessed!

What is your best selling item in your shop?
The best-selling – Hello Gorgeous printable

What is your most popular selling item?
The Vicious Trollop print.

Can you share any sneak peaks of items coming soon?
I having a list of printable ideas that just keeps growing. So I plan to work on that but I do want to design recipe cards and bible study related printables. #GOALS

Do you have any special promotions currently?
For the month of December you can use the code – Christmas10 for 10 percent off your order.
Also, I will post discounts, any giveaways, and product info on my Facebook and Instagram.
Facebook.com/mamadesigned & Instagram.com/mamadesigned

Y'all, aren't Ashley's designs the best? I love that they are bright and happy and so pretty. The best part is you can instantly download them.
Do you have a teen/tween in your life? Your best friend? A Co-worker? You could easily print these designs out and add them into a pretty frame for a sweet gift so run over to Mama Designed and get your shopping on.