Saturday's Wedding: Sharon + Alex


    I'm loving the props in this "day after" photo session for an adorable couple named Sharon + Alex.  The little creamy green/blue '63 VW bug (notice the vintage bamboo luggage rack on top), a garland of handmade hearts, a "You Make Me Happy" poster (it looks so familiar - does anyone know the artist?), the soda pop and striped straws, right down to Alex's rainbow striped socks!   Photography by Stephanie Williams Photography.












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Sponsored Giveaway!

    This is a pretty ridiculous giveaway, y'all! 4 rad sponsors, a whole boat load of prizes, and a million and one ways to enter (okay, maybe only like 13 but whatever! That's a lot!). It's pretty safe to say your chances of winning are high if you cash in on every entry! Peep below these fabulous winnings some of our October sponsors are handing out!




    Elle.mnop is giving away a $50 store credit that can be redeemed towards customizable wedding invitations and stationery,  birth announcements, greeting cards, and thank you cards! All of Elle.mnop's cards are modern and have FREE customization on color, text, and images. This prize is a perfect way to invite others to your special day or make someone's day by sending them a letter. Also visit Elle.mnop on her blog, Facebook, and Twitter to see our new products and get special discount codes. Everyone can also save 15% off using code LCH at Elle.mnop!



    Easily Dunn giving away 2 vintage kitchen sets from my shop - one is a salt & pepper shaker combo with a matching glass and the other is a 70's wooden canister with a serving spoon and 4 pinch bowls valued at $36. You can see more of Easily Dunn's shop on Etsy, and you can check out her blog, too!



    Moxie Jane is giving away a Pumpkin Amber & Pink Fall Flower Scarf, and Vintage Dauplaise White Bead Necklace (marked on clasp), as well as a $25 shop credit to her Etsy shop! Be sure to drop by and say hello to Moxie Jane on her blog and Facebook


    GrrFeisty is giving away a rad gift set including a custom Mustachasaurus felt brooch, a Mustachasaurus mirror-backed acrylic necklace, and a handmade zipper pouch! You can see more of Roxy's work at her Etsy shop, her blog, and keep up with her happenings on Twitter

    Now here is how you can enter to win this giant prize pack! (Yep! One person gets all of this!)

    To enter to win, visit each blog and leave a sweet comment! Then leave a comment below saying you did! Be sure to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win! (You can spell it out like kaelahbee at gmail dot com to avoid spam!)

    If you'd like additional entries you can.... 
    + Follow the blogs above (one entry per blog followed, up to 4!)
    + Follow the sponsors on Twitter (one per follow, up to 2!)
    + "Like" the sponsors on Facebook (one per like, up to 2!)
    + Tell me your favorite item in their shops (one per shop, up to 4!)

    If you kept tally then you'll notice that is up to THIRTEEN entries! I've never allowed so many entries before but I think this is such a stellar giveaway! (I'd rather win it myself! ;P) Please be sure all entries are in separate comments so they can be properly counted! A winner will be drawn on Thursday and contacted shortly thereafter! Good luck! xo

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Salamanca Antique Mall

    Antique malls are my least favorite place to shop (of other secondhand/vintage place) but my most favorite to browse. I love visiting antique malls and spending tons of time eying up all the pretty things. Most of the time I never find anything I'd want in my own home, or maybe I would but they're out of my price range but it's neat to see such a wide range of old things in one place.

    Here are some pretty photos of things that caught my eye while we visited the Salamanca Antique Mall back in September with Ivan and Elycia.
    Salamanca Antique Mall is one of my favorites. We first discovered it a few years back on the way home from a camping trip. It's about two and a half hours away but we always seem to find a way to stop in at least twice a year. It's over 60,000 square feet and has over 1000 vendors. Definitely worth a trip if you're anywhere near the area.

    Anyone else love browsing antique malls?
    xoxo

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Mini Profile at Poppytalk Handmade: Lisa Golightly



    Lisa Golightly's art is an extension of her life and as that has grown to include children so has her art. Since her childhood Lisa dreamed of being an artist. She initially studied photography, the influence of which can be seen in her paintings. Much of her work explores the memory of childhood and how watching her own children influence the snapshots of these memories. Recently she started experimenting with more abstract work, which she has titled her floodline series.  Visit her at Poppytalk Handmade this month here, or online:

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Weekend Project: Build a Loft Bed

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    We've been thinking of building a loft bed in one of our rooms for saving a bit of space.  We have high ceilings, so this idea is a good option. We thought about buying something, but the choices of pre-made are slim and rather uninspiring.  So building one might be the best option.  I've been hunting for instructions online which has become a feat in itself.  So far I've found a couple; here and here.  But still not the perfect solution.  So I continue the quest.  If you know of some good instructions, feel free to leave me a comment!

    Related: Here's a post  I did on loft room inspiration (for Babble recently) 15+  I've collected so far.  There's some pretty good ideas out there (most of them Scandinavian) - why is that?  Check out the slideshow here if you wish.

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Shepard Fairey Paints Asbury Park

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Shepard Fairey Paints Asbury Park


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Autumn Tunes: Lianne La Havas - A Take Away Show

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Autumn Tunes: Lianne La Havas - A Take Away Show


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Calling All November Sponsors!



    Are you looking to increase your traffic to your blog or shop? Looking to network with fellow bloggers and small business owners alike? Little Chief Honeybee is now accepting sponsor reservations for November! It'll be a fun month here on the blog! I'll be launching my PR + Marketing ebook for bloggers and indie biz owners! I'll also be expanding on Honeybean's launch (which may or may not include an online shop!;)) And I'm constantly working on new features and happenings for this little piece of the internets! I'd love to have you take part! Feel free to check out the newly updated Sponsorship information page and email me at kaelahbee at gmail dot com if you're interested in placing an ad! xo

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Have wonderful weekend!



    Hope your weekend is full of happiness and relaxation!

    *A few more snippets from the beach last weekend.

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FF #126

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What's Your Favorite Handbag??

    Ok ladies, this post is for you! I OWN about 30 handbags. 

    I'm not sure if that's a lot - but if I had to guess, I'd say YES!  Every 6 months to a year I try to give one away... especially if I'm not using it. Either to a family member, friend or Salvation Army

    The reason I buy a specific handbag is because I like the design or I like how it goes with most of the clothing I wear.... + Good quality.

    Where do I get most of my bags? 
    • Directly at the designer's store.
    • Ebay
    Now, buying bags on Ebay can be a tricky thing. If you don't know how to distinguish a real bag from a fake, I'd think twice about hitting the BUY button. There are countless videos on YouTube that you can watch that help guide you on how to spot a fake bag!!  Even then, be careful on Ebay.  So far, I've been fortunate to not run into any trouble there.

    However, today I wanted to know what brand of bag do you prefer? If you had to pick one bag from your closet....which would it be? Brand name?????

    I know that not everyone reading my blog can AFFORD a designer handbag like the ones below, so if it's something simple you bought for less than $100, that's fine too!! A pricier handbag doesn't make a person ANY better, it's just a crazy obsession some of us have developed....



    image above by Michael Nagle/Bloomberg







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Link Love (Halloween Style)

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Link Love (Halloween Style)


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