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It’s been a busy two weeks! With picking a wedding date (that doesn’t conflict with the grooms NASCAR races..) super busy Salon days, and making time for family and friends. I promise to slow down and give pigtails my time too.
+++ from the week..

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All Saints 50% off this week I found the perfect rehearsal dinner dress.

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These spicy color block wedges from Hallelu

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My bridesmaid dress by gypsy 05 being amazing. But more amazing was finding them on haute look flash sale for 60% off. (they owe me!)

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Briana Klink Macon Photography capturing this moment!
-Chanity.

God is doing what you can not do for yourself.

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-Chanity.

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A few years ago I set out on a project.
I used to keep a mirror on the floor and sit Indian style every-time I had to get ready and do my hair and make up. (all my best friends know this about me) I’d have to run back and forth from the bathroom to get the things I needed, I’ve always hated the harsh florescent lighting in bathrooms.
Then I decided I wanted to find a vanity..
My inspirations..

I love how girly and pretty these are. Love the china for jewelry, and hanging all your favorite necklaces in view everyday.
I went thrift store And antique shopping. Finally came across the perfect vanity at a small antique shop in Chesapeake,VA.

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Mine.

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my favorite current perfumes. small box that i keep tips from the week in and goodies at arms reach. A picture frame of love.

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Flowers. Candles. Word inspiration I read each morning and photo both shots.
I switched out my knobs for cute gray and white stripped ones. Where the paint was worn an chipped I repainted it white. It’s perfect. A place and drawer for make up, hair products, and hair tools.
Every girl should have one.

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-Chanity.

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Color blocking.
I don’t know what I’m going to do when summer has gone and passed because I am loving wearing color. Red with orange, blue with yellow, purple and aqua…

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I Feel that when you are in something bright, it makes such a positive attitude too. So turn your frown upside down with some color.

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I’m wearing. Hallelu skirt. louis vuitton tote. forever 21 top.
-Chanity.

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It’s been a Whirlwind of a week. It’s been beautiful.
Life is such a gift. God is doing amazing things in mine and Todds life.

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The last 3 1/2 years have been the most amazing getting to know Todd and learning each other, loving each other and working together to build a strong foundation.
An ice-cream date on Tuesday night together, turned into a memory I’ll cherish for a lifetime.

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A proposal of spending our lives together! {at same place his grandfather asked his grandmother}

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!! I’m so happy. I can’t wait to DO life WITH him.

-Chanity.

From I Cor. 13 (NET)

Love is
patient, Love is
kind, it is not envious.
Love does not brag, it is not puffed up.
It is not rude, it is not self-serving,
it is not easily angered or resentful.
It is not glad about injustice, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things,
believes all things, hopes all things,
endures all things. Love never ends.

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We spent sunday at the beach all day and brought my favorite summer snack, watermelon! I had a bunch left so was thinking of a good recipe for dinner that could include it.
Dish= Watermelon Shrimp Salad.
Ingredients.

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{shrimp- already cooked.}

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{lettuce}

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{cucumber and green pepper. Ours were from my dads garden}

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{watermelon.}

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{crumbled feta cheese. And Tuscan Italian dressing from Trader joes}

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{pepper}

Directions.
Thaw out shrimp and pull tails off.
Cut up lettuce, cucumber, green pepper ,and watermelon and add to bowl.
Put thawed shrimp on top. Sprinkle with feta and pepper.
Add dressing.
Yum!

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-Chanity

“At the beach, life is different. Time doesn’t move hour to hour but mood to moment. We live by the currents, plan by the tides and follow the sun.”

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I feel lucky to know so many. It’s beautful.
-Chanity.

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Bathing suit top- L space, bottoms Billabong. Sandals- volcom. Sunglasses- rayban. Hat- forever 21. Top- forever 21. Shorts- oneil. Iphone case- Magpul. Sunscreens- dermalogica, Zinka, and Panama Jack.

I love the beach. I love being there with friends and I love spending time alone reading and writing on my Fridays off. I did a post last summer on some of my beach bag essentials. This year I have a few new loves that travel to the water with me.

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Just enough hint of watermelon. Perfect.

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Favorite sunscreens. 15 for chest and shoulders. 20 for face. Zinc for my nose. 5 for my legs.

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Current magazines and cold tangerines by shauna.

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What are your beach bag essentials for Summer 2011?!

-Chanity

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I think phones have almost turned into accessories. There’s so many cute cases to choose from with patterns, solids, matte, shiny and so on. For some reason I love changing mine out all the time and find cute new ones. Some are definitely more sturdy than others.
Here’s a few favorite finds of mine…
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leopard

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Orange. (5 more colors available) this one is not too bulky but very sturdy. And for only $9.95 with an upgrade of free overnight shipping from ground this one you just can’t beat! Find HERE

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Glitzy and glamour. Gold metallic by Incase

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Incase also is coming out with a collection of snap cases by Andy Warhol with some of his most beloved work on them. You can pre-order yours now HERE.

-Chanity

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.
Harriet Tubman

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Came across these today…

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A must try recipe.

Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
Makes 24 gigantic cookies
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 13 minutes

Ingredients
• 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 package Double Stuff Oreo cookies

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together with a mixer until well combined. Beat in eggs and vanilla.

In medium bowl mix the flour, salt, and baking soda. Slowly add to wet ingredients along with chocolate chips until just combined.

With a cookie scoop, form balls with the dough.

Place one ball on top of an Oreo cookie, and another ball on the bottom. Seal edges together by pressing and cupping in hand until Oreo cookie is fully enclosed with dough.

Place onto parchment or silpat lined baking sheets and bake cookies for approximately 13 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to cooling rack.
-Chanity
via very culinary

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