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Gratitude.

Happy Thanksgiving.
This morning I woke up to this meditation;

“Sometimes in life, things happen too fast. We barely solve one problem when two new problems surface. We’re feeling great in the morning, but we’re submerged in misery by nightfall.

Every day we face interruptions, delays, changes, and challenges. We face personality conflicts and disappointments. Often when we’re feeling overwhelmed, we can’t see the lessons in these experiences.

One simple concept can get us through the most stressful of times. It’s called gratitude. We learn to say thank you for these problems and feelings. Thank you for the way things are. I don’t like this experience, but thank you anyway.

Force gratitude until it becomes habitual. Gratitude helps us stop trying to control outcomes. It is the key that unlocks positive energy in our life. It is the alchemy that turns problems into blessings, and the unexpected into gifts.

Today, I will be grateful. I will start the process of turning today’s pain into tomorrow’s joy.”

I’m lucky enough to know how very fortunate I am. I’m grateful every day for lifes experiences, and the extraordinary people I get to share them with.

{live by these small principles and your bound to be happy, joyous, and free}

What are you giving thanks to on this day?

-C.

oh i love that.

Things im loving…

{New opi burlesque edition.}

{China Glaze ‘Recycle’}

{I used the ‘Recycle’ as my base color, and used a coat of ‘Sparkle-licios’ on top.}

{Anything turquoise, especially big rings.}

{This feminine studded side bag or clutch}

{My new Vera Wang Lavender line ‘riding’ boots with jeweled accents}

{My All Saint boots. I cant wear these enough}

{This tutu-esque top, purchased at wrv.}

{To prepare for the brisk winter, This Northface Nuptse coat}

What are a few things you are loving?

-Chanity.

PS. Ive received lots of amazing feedback and tons of questions about things ive posted, instead of writing me on facebook please comment on the blog, ill answer back on here too. xxxo.

with everything.

{i keep my promises}

Clean cut.

Interesting story, When i started cutting hair, i was mortified at the thought of having to cut men’s hair. I just couldn’t understand it. I always took the clippers way above the occipital bone, i had no idea how to achieve a faux hawk, i always walked away feeling defeated. I was determined to not get that gut wrenching feeling anymore when Billy, Bob, Tommy, or He showed up on my book. I took many American crew, Redken, and Bed head cutting classes, I closely watched the other seasoned stylists and asked plenty of questions. Now, I have an abundant male clientele. And i feel most creative and comfortable cutting men’s hair. I love it. I seek inspiration all the time, and with the inspiration, I’m also lucky enough to have clients who trust in my opinion and talent.. they let me work my magic.

{what inspires me…}

{what i do with the inspiration}

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Its better than you think.

Dream bigger than your dreams.

‘The best stories take time. -Joe Riddle, Wed night Pastor @ Wave Church

‘Tis the season.

With the holidays rapidly approaching (i have a holiday party this Friday and another on Sunday), its time to start thinking about what to wear! Im loving all the sequins, faux fur, and lace ive been seeing around stores. All i know is i’ll be including these into my holiday wardrope and look..

{a faux fur coat. the ivory one found at coco, will be perfect!}

{firey red lips}

{soft simple hair}

{a flirty textured skirt}

What makes you sparkle at your Holiday parties?
-Chanity.

It was not your fault but mine.

Im obsessed. I cant imagine you wont be too. So of course i had to share.
-Chanity.

Rise and Grind.

Its the busiest time of year for me, with everyone gearing up for thanksgiving dinners with their families and holiday parties with friends and co-workers, everyone is trying to look the part and feel their best. I’m thankful I get to help with that process.
-Chanity.

A walk in the park.

Yesterday, Todd and I drove up to Colonial Williamsburg (Virginia) to take in in the brisk fall weather, enjoy the changing of the leaves and just appreciate the restored town.

During the eighteenth century, Williamsburg became a major capital city, and played a role in the events leading to the American Revolution. On 30 May 1765, Patrick Henry spoke his famous words, “if this be treason, make the most of it” in denouncing the Stamp Act.
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The idea of re-creating the town of Williamsburg originated with W. A. R. Goodwin, a local minister, who requested assistance from Henry Ford, boldly asking Ford to underwrite the cost of restoring the town where George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry had lived and worked. When Ford did not respond, Goodwin approached John D. Rockefeller, who authorized Goodwin to purchase property in the town anonymously. Using 1790 as a cut-off date, Rockefeller had 720 buildings constructed after 1790 demolished and had eighty-two eighteenth-century buildings restored. The Rockefeller crew also rebuilt 341 buildings whose foundations remained. Completed in the mid-1930s, the Williamsburg reconstruction cost approximately $79 million.