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Weekend Steals & Deals | Summer Brights

<div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Happy last day of school for us!!   We'll be doing a celebration with my son's class today and then a playdate with our friends.  It's a sentimental time of year, and it feels like it flew by in some respects and took forever in others.  We've been super busy over here lately, and haven't even had time to catch our breath to think about summer plans, except for the swimming lessons I just enrolled James in.  I'm hoping for some down time this weekend to regroup.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />We'll continue with some family time tonight, celebrating both of my younger brothers' birthdays (they were born 6 years and one day apart!).  Our family has always been close, but with everything we've been through this year, we've pulled even closer.  I'm so thankful for these guys!  I hope y'all have a great weekend! </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">WEEKEND STEALS & DEALS </span></div><br /><br><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />For this week's Weekend Steals & Deals, <a href="http://bit.ly/1H1piFx" target="_blank">Nordstrom's</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/1H1piFx" target="_blank">Half-Yearly Sale</a> is going on until the 31st, so you still have time to take advantage of the good deals. You can see <a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/weekend-steals-deals-nordstrom-half.html" target="_blank">my original picks here</a> and my <i>  </i><b style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/wardrobe-wednesday-hwh-everyday.html" target="_blank">HWH Everyday Favorites</a> </b>post here.  </div><br /><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><br /><br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">TOPS</span></div><br /><br></div><br /><div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />After all our bad weather and somber moods lately, I wanted to shake it up and start this post off with a cheerful piece!  I'm seriously in love with this <a href="http://bit.ly/1GBg69U" target="_blank">rainbow cardigan</a> and might have had a little too much fun photographing it!  But fashion is supposed to be fun and we can't take ourselves too seriously, right?! </div><br /></div><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_x7ANTC5IPYKyZzhK87b40-xIpH2xc9EQpRIILS4IDMu-JS8QgXLLfWO8kaPTzmQXKNqCHXMlkJ4bMsu7it5jJGtJT4LSFDRJS9PF1CyqNer3P-QfZabRWa9WlzYedGjgntUKwuWT2D4/s1600/Rainbow+Cardigan.62.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Weekend Steals & Deals | Summer Fashion | Rainbow Cardigan" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_x7ANTC5IPYKyZzhK87b40-xIpH2xc9EQpRIILS4IDMu-JS8QgXLLfWO8kaPTzmQXKNqCHXMlkJ4bMsu7it5jJGtJT4LSFDRJS9PF1CyqNer3P-QfZabRWa9WlzYedGjgntUKwuWT2D4/s1600/Rainbow+Cardigan.62.jpg" title=""></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/weekend-steals-deals-summer-brights.html#more">Read more »</a>

Weekend Steals & Deals | Summer Brights

Happy last day of school for us!! We'll be doing a celebration with my son's class today and then a playdate with our friends. It...

9:16 AM

Honey We're Home Loves Bloggers | Bathrooms

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />I think we're finally starting to dry out over here!  All those days of tragic weather and storms had our city reeling for awhile, but we're getting back to normal now.  And tomorrow is the last day of school!  My son came home with the big workbook he's been practicing his handwriting in all year and declared triumphantly, "I've worked so hard Mom, I'm ready for kindergarten!"  Man, what a cutie!  </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />I'm having so much fun with this <b>HWH Loves Bloggers </b>series (<b><i>#HWHlovesbloggers</i></b>) and I plan to continue it for a while longer!  There's so much decor inspiration to share and I hope you are finding new bloggers and instagrammers to follow.  This week, I made sure to link to each person's blog and instagram account if they have one so you can follow them in both places easier.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />So far, we've gotten to peek inside our friends' gorgeous <a href="http://bit.ly/1bRNP1K" target="_blank">BEDROOMS</a>, <a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/hwh-loves-bloggers-living-rooms.html" target="_blank">LIVING ROOMS</a>, and <a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/hwh-loves-bloggers-kitchens.html" target="_blank">KITCHENS</a>.  If you missed any of them, you'll definitely want to check them out.  Thank you so much for tagging <b><i>#HWHlovesbloggers.</i></b></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Today, I'm sharing your <b>BATHROOMS</b> and I've gotten some new ideas for our own downstairs guest bathroom.  It's nothing special now, but I've been wanting to wallpaper it for the longest time, I just need to choose a paper and make some time!  Even though my world is filled with <a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/04/bikini-contest-prep-here-we-go-again.html" target="_blank">bikini prep </a>right now, I still have home decor on the brain.  Never enough hours in the day, right?!  It's just a matter of choosing what to focus on since we can't do it all.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Next week, I'm looking for your <b>KID ROOMS</b>, including <b>NURSERIES</b> and I know y'all have some good ones to share.  Just tag your Instagram pic <i style="font-weight: bold;">#HWHlovesbloggers </i>and I'll be featuring them next week here and on my <a href="https://instagram.com/honeywerehome/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">#HWHlovesbloggers | BATHROOMS </span></div><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfGuC7Q6GvfaScelUibOMKxWhEwkCxsLey2gbJW5SziFUvkwkAVVVJnzjb8cCUu-oRMHiKL2Q3pPtA00XMsoKqyKgsTgLCITggPU18Mljc_hXvz9B-NT5LNNkdIBW_jy7FssXZET42nrM/s1600/Gorgeous+Real+Life+Bathrooms.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Gorgeous Real Life Bathrooms | Honey We're Home" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfGuC7Q6GvfaScelUibOMKxWhEwkCxsLey2gbJW5SziFUvkwkAVVVJnzjb8cCUu-oRMHiKL2Q3pPtA00XMsoKqyKgsTgLCITggPU18Mljc_hXvz9B-NT5LNNkdIBW_jy7FssXZET42nrM/s1600/Gorgeous+Real+Life+Bathrooms.jpg" title=""></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/honey-were-home-loves-bloggers-bathrooms.html#more">Read more »</a>

Honey We're Home Loves Bloggers | Bathrooms

I think we're finally starting to dry out over here! All those days of tragic weather and storms had our city reeling for awhile, but w...

12:29 PM

Bikini Prep | Chest & Arms Workout

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />We are officially into the home stretch of the school year and our <span style="color: #e69138;">Summer Break</span> starts at noon on Friday!  But, it hasn't felt very summery here lately.  We've been having terrible thunderstorms and one so serious on Monday night that it caused flooding throughout our city and schools had to close.    It was one of those late night storms that had me awake all night because it was so scary and loud.  I don't know how James slept through it!  Thankfully, we are safe here and just took advantage of the extra day off, but many have been affected and we are thinking of them, praying they stay safe and dry.  If you've ever experienced water damage or power outage (I'm remembering Topical Storm Allison that flooded my car and Hurricane Ike where we had no power for 11 days!), you know it's no fun.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Dealing with all that yesterday had me behind in getting you a weight-training workout, but I didn't forget about ya, so here goes!  This is a <b>chest and arms workout</b> my awesome trainer, <b>John Sherman</b>, sent me to do on my own when he was out of town and couldn't train me in person.  <span style="font-weight: bold;">You can </span><a href="http://www.johnshermanthetank.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">visit his website</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">, or contact him directly via email at: </span> <b>johnjsherman@sbcglobal.net </b>if you want more info or are interested in personal or online training/meal plans.<br><br /><div><br /><br></div><br />This is typical of the type of workouts we do (4 sets of 4 exercises, 15 reps), and I actually did it again yesterday since we couldn't train together (his gym had lost power and he was flooded in).  I'm only <a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/bikini-prep-8-weeks-out.html" target="_blank">7 weeks out now from my bikini contest</a>, so I can't miss a workout.</div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">CHEST & ARMS WORKOUT</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br><br />As shown below, we do four exercises without stopping, then catch my breath if I need to and do another set.  Each set of four exercises is repeated four times, then we move onto the next set.  The whole thing takes about an hour to do and I don't really rest much, just stop to catch my breath if I need to.  As far as what weight to lift on the weight-bearing exercises, you lift a weight you can get 15 reps, but the last two should be challenging.  I hold about a 10 pound weight in each hand for most of these. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTOGnApNgyIY4tL8DXiYPByDJGWQu1Vllka59ikW_wNRsMxW4IF57w_JJ9i8DpeFpkzMQ9nrpyE67Pk7Dp5GeegQwy496XGOw3t-7LLwig0L8OZMM7WoqyiKuJR6bSxZytwdCZ8QanEtE/s1600/Chest+and+Arms+Workout.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bikini Prep - Chest and Arm Workout" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTOGnApNgyIY4tL8DXiYPByDJGWQu1Vllka59ikW_wNRsMxW4IF57w_JJ9i8DpeFpkzMQ9nrpyE67Pk7Dp5GeegQwy496XGOw3t-7LLwig0L8OZMM7WoqyiKuJR6bSxZytwdCZ8QanEtE/s1600/Chest+and+Arms+Workout.jpg" title=""></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />In case you aren't familiar with the exercises by name, I found some images to help.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br><br /><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/bikini-prep-chest-arms-workout.html#more">Read more »</a>

Bikini Prep | Chest & Arms Workout

We are officially into the home stretch of the school year and our Summer Break starts at noon on Friday! But, it hasn't felt very sum...

8:32 AM

Bikini Contest Prep | 8 Weeks Out Recap

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Happy Memorial Day Monday friends!  We're doing a whole lot of nothing this weekend and it's nice!  We got caught up on household chores and grocery shopping and always meal prep since I'm on this <a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/04/bikini-contest-prep-here-we-go-again.html" target="_blank">bikini competition prep</a> for the next 7 weeks.  It's been a rough start, but in the last two weeks I feel like my hard work is starting to pay off.  The contest is July 11, so far, but so close when I think of the changes I still need to make!<br><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">8 WEEKS OUT</span></div><br /><br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Here's my 8<b> Weeks Out</b> picture, snapped on Sunday, May 17, 2015.</div><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbqsGTsqySVBtDLfGjp14xxrLZr-O6Xr2zRadY4HDJi6DrxlKDjokioSKdGSrrk4Cu3xEi7VNABpzQJpEYfcDlt1zSOfYF02nLc9fhyUqxN6aZLezrdUJ5KhvH3w-JsCAHHiK9FWxejAM/s1600/Bikini+Prep+8+Weeks+Out.123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="NPC Bikini Contest Prep - 8 Weeks Out" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbqsGTsqySVBtDLfGjp14xxrLZr-O6Xr2zRadY4HDJi6DrxlKDjokioSKdGSrrk4Cu3xEi7VNABpzQJpEYfcDlt1zSOfYF02nLc9fhyUqxN6aZLezrdUJ5KhvH3w-JsCAHHiK9FWxejAM/s1600/Bikini+Prep+8+Weeks+Out.123.jpg" title=""></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="text-align: start;"><a href="http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=57088256&camp=CSE:GooglePLA:57088256:20549437:WOMENS%20ATHLETIC%20APPAREL&CAGPSPN=pla&CAWELAID=120138600003053387&catargetid=120138600003180988&cadevice=c" target="_blank">sports bra</a> (<a href="http://bit.ly/1FmH43Z" target="_blank">similar</a>) </span><span style="text-align: start;">| shorts (</span><a href="http://bit.ly/1G2wJLt" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank">similar</a><span style="text-align: start;">) </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="text-align: start;"></span></div><br /><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/bikini-prep-8-weeks-out.html#more">Read more »</a>

Bikini Contest Prep | 8 Weeks Out Recap

Happy Memorial Day Monday friends! We're doing a whole lot of nothing this weekend and it's nice! We got caught up on household ch...

5:38 AM

Weekend Steals & Deals | Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale & Summer Outfits

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div><br />Welcome to a happy Friday!  The Friday staring into the face of a long, 3-day weekend! We don't have any big plans (and the weather is forecasting lots of rain here), but we will just relax and be together and appreciate the heart of Memorial Day weekend.  My Dad and Grandpa both served in the military and we're so proud of their service, as well as the service of so many others.<br><br /><br><br />On Monday, I'll be back recapping Week 8 of my <a href="http://bit.ly/bikinicontestprep2015" target="_blank">Fitness Challenge</a> if you want to check in.  Thank you so very much for your support so far and for your sweet comments on my <a href="http://bit.ly/1IJpYA7" target="_blank">Swag Bag Giveaway </a>post.  As an entry in the giveaway, you have the option to leave a comment letting me know what type of content you like to see here on my blog.  I so appreciate your feedback, especially now that I'm adding the health/fitness comment here.  So far, there's been a pretty good mix of people that enjoy the variety of home decor, organization, fitness and fashion posts. <br><br /><br><br />Of course, us fashion lovers are in luck over this weekend too, because retailers love to celebrate a holiday with big sales!  <a href="http://bit.ly/1H1piFx" target="_blank">Nordstrom's</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/1H1piFx" target="_blank">Half-Yearly Sale</a>, (including up to 40% off on Women's, Men's, Kid's styles, Shoes, as well as Handbags, Jewelry, Watches and Home) goes until Wednesday and I added the other stores' sales at the bottom of this post too.  So many retailers offering 40% off!  Great deals to be had.<br><br /><br><br />If you missed it, be sure to check out my <a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/wardrobe-wednesday-hwh-everyday.html" target="_blank">fashion go-to favorites</a> (<i>many <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">on sale </span></b>now!</i>) in my <b style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/wardrobe-wednesday-hwh-everyday.html" target="_blank">HWH Everyday Favorites</a> </b>post this week.  It's a good one full of everything I wear frequently.  It took me a long time to compile, but it's worth it!  </div><br /><div><br /><br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">tops</span><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"> </span></div><br /></div><br /></div><br /><ul style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br /></ul><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9zKnvfX5OzaH3eDXCbGzMc9c3Ky-sQHjue_g_oVgK43vqdTp1thWECayo__SmJE0pEQ1_6vSV1f2hXejQtSlGmSseO6U6DV9yeGOcpUb9e9Jdzk-jiXEMwuh_hfFkaAzBHjbS9p3vFL0/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+12.32.57.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Weekend Steals & Deals | Love on a Hanger Embroidered Tank" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9zKnvfX5OzaH3eDXCbGzMc9c3Ky-sQHjue_g_oVgK43vqdTp1thWECayo__SmJE0pEQ1_6vSV1f2hXejQtSlGmSseO6U6DV9yeGOcpUb9e9Jdzk-jiXEMwuh_hfFkaAzBHjbS9p3vFL0/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+12.32.57.png" title=""></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1F22kZn" target="_blank">Love on a Hanger Embroidered Tank</a> <strike>$26</strike>, $15.60</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/weekend-steals-deals-nordstrom-half.html#more">Read more »</a>

Weekend Steals & Deals | Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale & Summer Outfits

Welcome to a happy Friday! The Friday staring into the face of a long, 3-day weekend! We don't have any big plans (and the weather is f...

8:21 AM

HWH Loves Bloggers | KITCHENS

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Welcome back to my series <b>HWH Loves Bloggers</b>!  Each week, we get to peek inside bloggers and instagrammers' gorgeous real life homes when they tag their photo on Instagram with <a href="https://instagram.com/explore/tags/hwhlovesbloggers/" target="_blank">#HWHlovesbloggers</a>.  You can check out the series opener <a href="http://bit.ly/hwhlovesbloggersclairebrody" target="_blank">5 Tips to a Perfectly Curated Home</a> and see <a href="http://bit.ly/1bRNP1K" target="_blank">last week's gorgeous BEDROOMS here</a> and the <a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/hwh-loves-bloggers-living-rooms.html" target="_blank">beautiful LIVING ROOMS here</a>. <br /><br /><br /><br />This week y'all were kind enough to share your KITCHENS with us and I'm always blown away by getting to peek inside another family's home.  This makes the voyeur in me very happy!<br /><br /><br /><br />The kitchen is surely the heart of many homes and if it's anything like ours, doesn't stay clean for long!  In fact, mine needs a good cleaning right now!  But when the dishes are done and the piles that naturally accumulate on the counters are cleared, our kitchens breathe a sigh of relief and their true beauty shines.  You can see <a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2010/10/kitchen-reveal.html" target="_blank">our kitchen</a> all cleaned up here.</div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Next week, I'll be looking for your <b>BATHROOM</b> spaces.  Just tag your bathroom Instagram picture  (it doesn't have to be the whole room and you don't have to have a blog to be featured!) <i><b>#HWHlovesbloggers</b></i> for a chance to be featured on my blog and on my <a href="https://instagram.com/honeywerehome/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Thank you so much for linking up and sharing your spaces!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9BibjZirqWcgdjvveq9AT04KPzlyyHx8ANwWjVKItJpPx3YRNmiEUCkAKg9gtJuQkZm5SGClovj_g2-Ia_lsjomixgxb31nXspCOPkdGXDJGz5h1IuTCV5AWZdckqVySeCxPgMFhNZq0/s1600/20+gorgeous+real+life+kitchens.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="20 Gorgeous Real Life Kitchens" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9BibjZirqWcgdjvveq9AT04KPzlyyHx8ANwWjVKItJpPx3YRNmiEUCkAKg9gtJuQkZm5SGClovj_g2-Ia_lsjomixgxb31nXspCOPkdGXDJGz5h1IuTCV5AWZdckqVySeCxPgMFhNZq0/s1600/20+gorgeous+real+life+kitchens.jpg" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEian5TatmEBhJUSe_dfd6nNaXcYpwk2oqvList3WPbEkhlvJFwYXg064rSVNJ527qyBNGRpixX1l22Gu0YGkas6YaiN2RGfVS1pci1l_h8p4ROIrAmwiSlpYv8iFZMbelmhpcFuxm_0VA0/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.10.46.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="20 Gorgeous Real Life Kitchens | The House of Silver Lining " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEian5TatmEBhJUSe_dfd6nNaXcYpwk2oqvList3WPbEkhlvJFwYXg064rSVNJ527qyBNGRpixX1l22Gu0YGkas6YaiN2RGfVS1pci1l_h8p4ROIrAmwiSlpYv8iFZMbelmhpcFuxm_0VA0/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.10.46.png" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://instagram.com/thehouseofsilverlining/" target="_blank">The House of Silver Lining</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Shauna's blog is coming soon- yay!! If the rest of her house is anything like the kitchen, I'm sure I'll be in love!</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFWxbxEKUCb0Uh1mJdpp8ByZ6hG7gDfAV4gjhaFjJgQ1JG8pjSqSKKou3IQgbfyh2ILkf2tfmhVCKf-AhxsERC2G9fmj-rNwqR5Sa4WAoV5awMC5x3WeAsB3rtltzTcRcdF2UG04s994g/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.07.46.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="20 Gorgeous Real Life Kitchens | This Is Happiness" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFWxbxEKUCb0Uh1mJdpp8ByZ6hG7gDfAV4gjhaFjJgQ1JG8pjSqSKKou3IQgbfyh2ILkf2tfmhVCKf-AhxsERC2G9fmj-rNwqR5Sa4WAoV5awMC5x3WeAsB3rtltzTcRcdF2UG04s994g/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.07.46.png" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.thisishappinessblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">This Is Happiness</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Becky's light and bright kitchen sure is cheerful, especially with that yellow rug!</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbqUVOnkTh9B3eTs_kjlAkhNd0HQQu6-R9Iic2UdQynJDFmy29aj1cELYb2QOOZvwoV4J20vXH6wjD8uhM2zhQO26hH43QVWOP883eLHWGLs_JjWQAR29GCrpmdIkI3hvcBxbG442gJF4/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.05.07.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="20 Gorgeous Real Life Kitchens | AM Dolce Vita" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbqUVOnkTh9B3eTs_kjlAkhNd0HQQu6-R9Iic2UdQynJDFmy29aj1cELYb2QOOZvwoV4J20vXH6wjD8uhM2zhQO26hH43QVWOP883eLHWGLs_JjWQAR29GCrpmdIkI3hvcBxbG442gJF4/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.05.07.png" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.amdolcevita.com/" target="_blank">AM Dolce Vita</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Wood + white is a beautiful combo in Michelle's kitchen. </div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXATtUBYEDlu9OeH3L5-IGBbBZcAVS1B8IyitsFht0Lpqln8IG8zapfkR8yWVUNiRAXAJ3yKDr5PSWnZTEFZ5H9b_zeRdhlQaFpkAreyYQ9EJhDcexSBi88Y5QJVTEMJRh-NY_wUjhcfQ/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.05.24.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="20 Gorgeous Real Life Kitchens | Christina's Adventures " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXATtUBYEDlu9OeH3L5-IGBbBZcAVS1B8IyitsFht0Lpqln8IG8zapfkR8yWVUNiRAXAJ3yKDr5PSWnZTEFZ5H9b_zeRdhlQaFpkAreyYQ9EJhDcexSBi88Y5QJVTEMJRh-NY_wUjhcfQ/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.05.24.png" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://christinasadventures.com/" target="_blank">Christina's Adventures</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I love these thick, wooden open shelves - and how Christina styled them.  The "Fresh Produce" sign is so cool too.  It's amazing how different white subway tile can look with different colored grout.  </div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn5Dq-LNJ03Rm157iUMLmTmp0ugJ8rPVoQGPJ9FAOfHdqtbItAPhjV8izvRY7sITYUs83jMBU0DL88t68MOqnJ6Gy9o1BWlKUNj4TbhrouYinkLMcWnBMyPRfPGvl2p8WAoYwGcTAGz_g/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.05.42.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="20 Gorgeous Real Life Kitchens | The Sweet Honey Do List" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn5Dq-LNJ03Rm157iUMLmTmp0ugJ8rPVoQGPJ9FAOfHdqtbItAPhjV8izvRY7sITYUs83jMBU0DL88t68MOqnJ6Gy9o1BWlKUNj4TbhrouYinkLMcWnBMyPRfPGvl2p8WAoYwGcTAGz_g/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.05.42.png" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://homesweethoneydolist.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">The Sweet Honey Do List</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Creating this series has brought me several new blogs to read, The Sweet Honey Do List is among them!</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMQ45sG6sQRev1WFiER_cbS80Bdz5Js2VUr1fjdK-S8CbIt71nw_lW6n3xhpiBKfk6IxkHkP_HxRWfJXGohNlsrCManF_8d-YfhBcjM0TDdj1oMEHnEVa3SQTaTKmWKtnOVMSwRFPpF3U/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.12.45.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="20 Gorgeous Real Life Kitchens | Nesting with Grace" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMQ45sG6sQRev1WFiER_cbS80Bdz5Js2VUr1fjdK-S8CbIt71nw_lW6n3xhpiBKfk6IxkHkP_HxRWfJXGohNlsrCManF_8d-YfhBcjM0TDdj1oMEHnEVa3SQTaTKmWKtnOVMSwRFPpF3U/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.12.45.png" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://nestingwithgrace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nesting With Grace</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />This kitchen is so cute and full of charm, I couldn't wait to share!  And it was a total remodel- you have to check out her blog to see the before and the details on the whole process!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS-9bDgtjJwX17FbVZ_THxcHeHbvBFO-n7Y-7bAnAAU4SLXXOuWXyZ32AU0PNTbWyBkzwdI07HKR8tNAh6X_wS0X0mj1UQe8L5-_VPHrSj7FHQKNlADTLKhlcvdliqpp70xlBjP1Kfshs/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.14.50.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="20 Gorgeous Real Life Kitchens | @carpendaughter" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS-9bDgtjJwX17FbVZ_THxcHeHbvBFO-n7Y-7bAnAAU4SLXXOuWXyZ32AU0PNTbWyBkzwdI07HKR8tNAh6X_wS0X0mj1UQe8L5-_VPHrSj7FHQKNlADTLKhlcvdliqpp70xlBjP1Kfshs/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.14.50.png" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://instagram.com/carpendaughter/" target="_blank">@carpendaughter</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I wasn't surprised to read that Whitney's kitchen was going to be featured in a magazine!  It's cover material!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTp9gS0_jkTPm2RCREHPAlFV-o-VufUjfm06OBOXx-BaRuZdvmlnIHgdeMWvJ_KB3T6oHZloIjP8f26-KB_GmJv2rwEQgqjcELbB530uB8uxvSIvvjQFNsVFabtKludKYBRIQd-nq9-EQ/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.51.49.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="20 Gorgeous Real Life Kitchens | The Chronicles of Home" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTp9gS0_jkTPm2RCREHPAlFV-o-VufUjfm06OBOXx-BaRuZdvmlnIHgdeMWvJ_KB3T6oHZloIjP8f26-KB_GmJv2rwEQgqjcELbB530uB8uxvSIvvjQFNsVFabtKludKYBRIQd-nq9-EQ/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.51.49.png" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.thechroniclesofhome.com/" target="_blank">The Chronicles of Home</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Jennifer!  You are killing us with this glimpse of your room!  But the light fixture is that good!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhou4mbQdOFngibmu_0UyDf1MOVUAeTd6BfDc0nkOVaQOjup2hU0WIwtHnuFLTay4ssBrfjeGvZgI-QC6hvyfmJrwY-cmjxMhnKfw2GJuHEfJAVgBVDc_p2yrdC5H5WQbDDN9PkoVM5xBE/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+22.03.52.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="20 Gorgeous Real Life Kitchens | @daysieann" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhou4mbQdOFngibmu_0UyDf1MOVUAeTd6BfDc0nkOVaQOjup2hU0WIwtHnuFLTay4ssBrfjeGvZgI-QC6hvyfmJrwY-cmjxMhnKfw2GJuHEfJAVgBVDc_p2yrdC5H5WQbDDN9PkoVM5xBE/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+22.03.52.png" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://instagram.com/daysieann/" target="_blank">@daysieann</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />The big wooden island is so warm and inviting!  I love how the counter stools sit right there- I bet it makes for great lounging and hanging out in the kitchen. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrJSD0O0PEIONxtgrIuHmo_eXoQnB1UFz0VNa2VECxxln6NT6B0dBG_LVFM42-lVjuZpWu3f7d3FdZcvNWp3fCLcWjjyXHkIQ4SO3S6MESM82Mfa4eI-0nnGuu0VH6qC8vxmPRpcPqbrI/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.07.58.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="20 Gorgeous Real Life Kitchens | Dean Designs " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrJSD0O0PEIONxtgrIuHmo_eXoQnB1UFz0VNa2VECxxln6NT6B0dBG_LVFM42-lVjuZpWu3f7d3FdZcvNWp3fCLcWjjyXHkIQ4SO3S6MESM82Mfa4eI-0nnGuu0VH6qC8vxmPRpcPqbrI/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.07.58.png" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://deandesigns.co/" target="_blank">Dean Designs</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I love everything about this kitchen!  The nice table and chairs are the icing on the cake!</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhodR-XKvg4_C_OIx53D8zCk_0juYUUQ7jnQeDYUWVqlZ3Z5iG40zulGZOc1iM-L1EpPAUCR78x80Dsbu2kn3oBfH0W83ELmsw29mbGapFScfG4JhbQQmAHBaC7ibrCeVkOHeqbbEk28TQ/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.09.02.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="20 Gorgeous Real Life Kitchens | @lucyinspired" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhodR-XKvg4_C_OIx53D8zCk_0juYUUQ7jnQeDYUWVqlZ3Z5iG40zulGZOc1iM-L1EpPAUCR78x80Dsbu2kn3oBfH0W83ELmsw29mbGapFScfG4JhbQQmAHBaC7ibrCeVkOHeqbbEk28TQ/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.09.02.png" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://instagram.com/lucysinspired/" target="_blank">@lucysinspired</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />How cool is this backspashe and range hood here?!  It makes such a bold statement!</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWfEw3QquZ6OlEgrOxS9CDHLxWduyZwassDWyfzgNm43kDtCxdgC49ZCBry0UMvqsFeA1jTDUElx5ZWn4DsfDKZCww0OLYUf_7NeP8apOw33U57VYJXBeg7rINC7bnYUq5YjJmemNEPQQ/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+22.24.38.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="20 Gorgeous Real Life Kitchens | Whimsy Girl Designs" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWfEw3QquZ6OlEgrOxS9CDHLxWduyZwassDWyfzgNm43kDtCxdgC49ZCBry0UMvqsFeA1jTDUElx5ZWn4DsfDKZCww0OLYUf_7NeP8apOw33U57VYJXBeg7rINC7bnYUq5YjJmemNEPQQ/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+22.24.38.png" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.whimsygirldesign.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Whimsy Girl Design</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I'm smitten over the clean, rustic charm in this kitchen!  </div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzcmRQKQkTDyL16FAh1M1NoAhx4fcA2PIGw9-KEwA3-baSRyLQUPSi1m_UCqP6b4LmrmKCqYVmUdy9AtH_MSLevV__NiYIHCi9EhlJFdC9Q4xPnJavjTKCLCA_qax28ilOwM1z5Tjq1B0/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.12.21.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="20 Gorgeous Real Life Kitchens | @ac_grayscale" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzcmRQKQkTDyL16FAh1M1NoAhx4fcA2PIGw9-KEwA3-baSRyLQUPSi1m_UCqP6b4LmrmKCqYVmUdy9AtH_MSLevV__NiYIHCi9EhlJFdC9Q4xPnJavjTKCLCA_qax28ilOwM1z5Tjq1B0/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.12.21.png" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://instagram.com/ac_grayscale/" target="_blank">@ac_grayscale</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />White upper cabinets and grey lowers are perfectly on trend in this kitchen!  It looks great!</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiugVp9uMxq4WwRG73K3Lj4d_tdmTwtCvexQMRLV4YQ_E4RehboTkkAuFhnhyphenhyphen8g99m9wydnDlUghEgLCtyIRmcCXtF27zpMi_afvYSwlywOS3Lo_7GMuhnhZo7cbR3ePcw48j12Pzr19_o/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.16.06.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="20 Gorgeous Real Life Kitchens | Brittany Makes" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiugVp9uMxq4WwRG73K3Lj4d_tdmTwtCvexQMRLV4YQ_E4RehboTkkAuFhnhyphenhyphen8g99m9wydnDlUghEgLCtyIRmcCXtF27zpMi_afvYSwlywOS3Lo_7GMuhnhZo7cbR3ePcw48j12Pzr19_o/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.16.06.png" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.brittanymakes.com/" target="_blank">Brittany Makes</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Oh Brittany, the glimpse of your kitchen off this dining room is too good not to share!  Love your cabinet color!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ct3tvq-k54kruaQ38Hoph1xCXALpKk2kulllUqQ5d1BD3702M-wlcStWqDweJHm0ahaBV5oT4ZsSysN-eS7BQx986z1pOlIPluDbWX_4X0Ar3_03vo8JCCJmbfQGapLikmTbsMNazj8/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.16.37.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="20 Gorgeous Real Life Kitchens | Little Dekonings" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ct3tvq-k54kruaQ38Hoph1xCXALpKk2kulllUqQ5d1BD3702M-wlcStWqDweJHm0ahaBV5oT4ZsSysN-eS7BQx986z1pOlIPluDbWX_4X0Ar3_03vo8JCCJmbfQGapLikmTbsMNazj8/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.16.37.png" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.littledekonings.com/" target="_blank">Little Dekonings</a> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />The whole world doesn't have or necessarily want a white kitchen these days!  How pretty is this one with the brick backsplash and that adorable galvanized "market" sign?!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1aSKTGhLsHfZVxoQRCR0BE__W-v63SL_LM9t-grHF3Epx04333G9qIUQjg8llJhl6E28LpE61uOaZDro5t9zGTGNaWhc7KINm6Yu_57nFbfc1bbSwC9XmWJU520c64yt68YUpfX03kQ4/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.17.11.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="20 Gorgeous Real Life Kitchens | Jeanne Campana Design" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1aSKTGhLsHfZVxoQRCR0BE__W-v63SL_LM9t-grHF3Epx04333G9qIUQjg8llJhl6E28LpE61uOaZDro5t9zGTGNaWhc7KINm6Yu_57nFbfc1bbSwC9XmWJU520c64yt68YUpfX03kQ4/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.17.11.png" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.jeannecampanadesign.com/" target="_blank">Jeanne Campana Design</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Jeanne's kitchen is so pretty!  I like how the dishwasher is disguised to look like another cabinet!</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguJyVIsP0am0_B31fB8v1rZpZQUw4FJAN3K9EGIMb8ilkblMsy1EMFtjX8I95tidQbv6utts5JhLl55emStiiH8aWgqdYjehyAZN-GsSappEpB3qE2yulkifce01EKlgLrPFb_m8R1Has/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.18.49.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="20 Gorgeous Real Life Kitchens | The House of Figs" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguJyVIsP0am0_B31fB8v1rZpZQUw4FJAN3K9EGIMb8ilkblMsy1EMFtjX8I95tidQbv6utts5JhLl55emStiiH8aWgqdYjehyAZN-GsSappEpB3qE2yulkifce01EKlgLrPFb_m8R1Has/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.18.49.png" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://thehouseoffigs.com/" target="_blank">The House of Figs </a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />What a cozy spot in this kitchen!  I think I need a plant like that!</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTcISvl8bSmKxdE6vaOvmAqhyphenhyphenz-b6f_S8ZxmROHM9JexQteHxAF7jcpVGGKgrE9aK7WTZkWOSNOvuedTJ3Q9Und1-WhCi9TcGbvmLS7JX6ojA7uckWj0KgvRZW4S_TyP-PsEJjonNh61I/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.20.39.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="20 Gorgeous Real Life Kitchens | @kaylawtaylor" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTcISvl8bSmKxdE6vaOvmAqhyphenhyphenz-b6f_S8ZxmROHM9JexQteHxAF7jcpVGGKgrE9aK7WTZkWOSNOvuedTJ3Q9Und1-WhCi9TcGbvmLS7JX6ojA7uckWj0KgvRZW4S_TyP-PsEJjonNh61I/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.20.39.png" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://instagram.com/kaylawtaylor/" target="_blank">@kaylawtaylor</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Oh what a cool shot this is! Brass is back baby!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7sGbgnpgGa31gdEgdFQeYwODn9JWH9cjt9of2KtcUcCpxuwfXyS11jKQ2N2sBrcic6Qko6GkPYSDRXnqjViYGDvqgKJg0iE9TRxtuTWFBWtFeufsGhuVRVPO2XZpgHJMqsHv0JNbNAVE/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.17.58.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="20 Gorgeous Real Life Kitchens | Sunny Side Up" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7sGbgnpgGa31gdEgdFQeYwODn9JWH9cjt9of2KtcUcCpxuwfXyS11jKQ2N2sBrcic6Qko6GkPYSDRXnqjViYGDvqgKJg0iE9TRxtuTWFBWtFeufsGhuVRVPO2XZpgHJMqsHv0JNbNAVE/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.17.58.png" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.thesunnysideupblog.com/" target="_blank">Sunny Side Up</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Of course, I'm obsessed with Erin's entire house, but her kitchen is truly special!  This is only a portion of the space- she actually has two islands in here!  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyHpHh35PrE6sG9RNDXSNT_MWsaqnexTOqCs2qOlOSaT9fEmy_9Ud9QfD0fXL98sIxNMeqxU8JPwmSajvaxfJ1ktLOya_C4YaOgtBtHqvcuBuDdV3y81gjFvPHoQHTR0i23xIvqjBTcE4/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.21.13.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="20 Gorgeous Real Life Kitchens | Dimples and Tangles" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyHpHh35PrE6sG9RNDXSNT_MWsaqnexTOqCs2qOlOSaT9fEmy_9Ud9QfD0fXL98sIxNMeqxU8JPwmSajvaxfJ1ktLOya_C4YaOgtBtHqvcuBuDdV3y81gjFvPHoQHTR0i23xIvqjBTcE4/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.21.13.png" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.dimplesandtangles.com/" target="_blank">Dimples & Tangles</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Jennifer's painted kitchen island and unique light fixtures make her kitchen stand out!  Love that chalkboard calendar too!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgct0QImlYgYMCXGqV83SEPyNLgG0Z_sd894TxidwnqwVmXSOyatDfiTobKJTA9XfiF_qfImvkXXx7eWMxtZ8dEmTjhbn6lRGrB1rXPIebllb8G9k2MeigojLQIZhq5YFqjZlr79q1XOX4/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.04.42.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgct0QImlYgYMCXGqV83SEPyNLgG0Z_sd894TxidwnqwVmXSOyatDfiTobKJTA9XfiF_qfImvkXXx7eWMxtZ8dEmTjhbn6lRGrB1rXPIebllb8G9k2MeigojLQIZhq5YFqjZlr79q1XOX4/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-20+21.04.42.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://instagram.com/nlckl/" target="_blank">@nlckl</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />How sweet is Nicki's kitchen with those lemon branches hanging at the top of that bright window?!?! I've never seen that before!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Thank you again for linking up!  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I can't wait to see everyone's <span style="color: #ea9999;">BATHROOM</span> spaces this week!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">#HWHlovesBloggers </span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><i>P.S.  You still have time to enter the giant <a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/swag-bag-giveaway-1800-value.html" target="_blank">$1800 value Swag Bag GIVEAWAY</a>!  Good luck!  </i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: start;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #f6b26b;">__________________</span></div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: start;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #ea9999;"><br /></span></div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: start;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><i><span style="color: #b45f06;">keep in touch! </span></i></div><br /><span style="color: #b45f06;"></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/HoneyWereHome" target="_blank">subscribe</a>  | <a href="http://instagram.com/honeywerehome" target="_blank">instagram</a> | <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/honeywerehome/" target="_blank">pinterest</a> | </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/honeywerehomeblog" target="_blank">facebook</a><span style="color: #b45f06;"> | </span><a href="https://twitter.com/Honeywerehome" target="_blank">twitter</a><span style="color: #b45f06;"> | </span><a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3907936/honey-were-home" target="_blank">bloglovin</a><span style="color: #b45f06;"> </span></span></div><br /><span style="color: #b45f06;"></span><br /><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSH-P9DqlxAqSwrDdb1U4G7GtdYEnT6kOQzZCBq-V4e8VVNb7KMvdPFgVQSO8PMUFXgnVMev6uf4wm33NhyvacTikPPCkvm5hQKwLbL6wj5sKFLOA5AA3k3MUL_rKCHTWoxqorvAFK4Fe4/s1600/Screenshot+2015-03-03+14.39.42.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSH-P9DqlxAqSwrDdb1U4G7GtdYEnT6kOQzZCBq-V4e8VVNb7KMvdPFgVQSO8PMUFXgnVMev6uf4wm33NhyvacTikPPCkvm5hQKwLbL6wj5sKFLOA5AA3k3MUL_rKCHTWoxqorvAFK4Fe4/s1600/Screenshot+2015-03-03+14.39.42.png" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /></div><br /></div><br />

HWH Loves Bloggers | KITCHENS

Welcome back to my series HWH Loves Bloggers ! Each week, we get to peek inside bloggers and instagrammers' gorgeous real life homes w...

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Wardrobe Wednesday | HWH Everyday Favorites - Spring/Summer 2015

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />We're halfway through the week and on the downhill slide to a long weekend!  Yay!! And for the fashion friendly, it's like Christmas in May with <a href="http://bit.ly/1H1piFx" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a> kicking off their <a href="http://bit.ly/1H1piFx" target="_blank">Half-Yearly Sale</a>, which includes up to 40% off on Women's, Men's, Kid's styles, Shoes, as well as Handbags, Jewelry, Watches and Home.  I'll be sure to show you the best deals on Friday in my weekly <b>Weekend Steals & Deals post</b>.<br><br /><div><br /><br></div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />If you happen to be a regular reader, you've probably noticed that in my fashion posts lately, I've been highlighting the things that are my tried and true more casual go-to's, which I've dubbed "<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>HWH Everyday Favorites</b></span>".  I figured it would be a good idea to put all of those <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">HWH Everyday Faves</span></b> into one post, so you could have them all in one spot. <br><br /><br><br />It took me awhile, but I think I compiled ALL of my favorite Spring/Summer Tops, Bottoms (shorts & Jeans), Dresses, Shoes, Accessories, Bags, Workout Wear and Intimates here into this Mama Jama of a blog post! <i>Phew! I need a nap!  </i>I hope these Spring/Summer staples help give you some ease while getting dressed on your casual days.<br><br /><br><br />p.s. for size reference, I put my size next to the item (I'm petite, 5'1, 107 lbs).  </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">HWH EVERYDAY FAVORITES</span><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS_LcNC766O7LafVw2t5dge9uYhFQwkLjp0Qz6BIQro8-EHr6Eg2t9cJdgq-lZUY30vyjRFLmJa9p9HQodo6uH87F12ia-JobPgnGeqPolmefd5GojU3smauV8UJYNHCvDbVak213Y3Wo/s1600/HWH+Spring+Summer+Everyday+Favorites.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Spring Summer Everyday Favorites" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS_LcNC766O7LafVw2t5dge9uYhFQwkLjp0Qz6BIQro8-EHr6Eg2t9cJdgq-lZUY30vyjRFLmJa9p9HQodo6uH87F12ia-JobPgnGeqPolmefd5GojU3smauV8UJYNHCvDbVak213Y3Wo/s1600/HWH+Spring+Summer+Everyday+Favorites.jpg" title=""></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div></div><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/wardrobe-wednesday-hwh-everyday.html#more">Read more »</a>

Wardrobe Wednesday | HWH Everyday Favorites - Spring/Summer 2015

We're halfway through the week and on the downhill slide to a long weekend! Yay!! And for the fashion friendly, it's like Christmas...

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SWAG BAG GIVEAWAY | $1800 VALUE

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />About a month ago, I got to spend the weekend with my girlfriends in Dallas for a <a href="http://bit.ly/girlsweekendpackingedition" target="_blank">blog conference</a>.  We all know each other through our blogs and live scattered across the U.S., so most of our conversations happen online for via text.  Having the chance to get together for three days in person was better than ever.  And since we've all had the chance to meet up on other occasions, it made reconnecting all the more fun.  Just hearing <a href="http://www.caycee-hangingwiththehewitts.com/" target="_blank">Caycee's</a> sassy Southern accent made the trip worth it! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />I don't think I got to share these few photos with you because as soon as I got home, my Grandma came for a week to visit and life got a a little busy.  ;) </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-4rLAQmdC48s8vUiETKvCvaqW4tBWK0fhHo3WtxbrE5e54GwYensdu2LUFIH_fJSzlXngLJ6MFVPiZrelhO9J7HoX-8Wq3nRaxuhLejmEBdP_QkTx9u8mNtNtlV6nVISJZGRXqvyB3q4/s1600/RS+Bloggers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-4rLAQmdC48s8vUiETKvCvaqW4tBWK0fhHo3WtxbrE5e54GwYensdu2LUFIH_fJSzlXngLJ6MFVPiZrelhO9J7HoX-8Wq3nRaxuhLejmEBdP_QkTx9u8mNtNtlV6nVISJZGRXqvyB3q4/s1600/RS+Bloggers.jpg"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuvoMd4Mnx6tHJD9L5dtH_b08mDzC8mVtq6f38HRfynQ8MJNE6ToyTsQcBPaDXWZEnhyphenhyphenywTjqyK3rHdAvWvDTQJf-ie8QmMxU2E6tXbnhVLR_AYD0cOLQhFBTos9c8uxqygWCQ82DFXk0/s1600/RS+Bloggers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuvoMd4Mnx6tHJD9L5dtH_b08mDzC8mVtq6f38HRfynQ8MJNE6ToyTsQcBPaDXWZEnhyphenhyphenywTjqyK3rHdAvWvDTQJf-ie8QmMxU2E6tXbnhVLR_AYD0cOLQhFBTos9c8uxqygWCQ82DFXk0/s1600/RS+Bloggers.jpg"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />TOP Left to Right:  <a href="http://pinteresttoldmeto.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sheaffer</a>, <a href="http://www.athoughtfulplaceblog.com/" target="_blank">Courtney</a>, Me</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />BOTTOM Left to Right:  <a href="http://cstyleblog.com/" target="_blank">Carly</a>, <a href="http://www.hisugarplumsblog.com/2015/05/2200-swag-bag-giveaway-celebrating-5.html" target="_blank">Cassie</a>, <a href="http://www.caycee-hangingwiththehewitts.com/" target="_blank">Caycee</a>, <a href="http://designerbagsanddirtydiapers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Natalie</a> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/swag-bag-giveaway-1800-value.html#more">Read more »</a>

SWAG BAG GIVEAWAY | $1800 VALUE

About a month ago, I got to spend the weekend with my girlfriends in Dallas for a blog conference . We all know each other through our blog...

4:49 AM

Bikini Contest Prep - 9 Weeks Out Recap

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Thank you for checking back in on my progress as I prepare for <a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/04/bikini-contest-prep-here-we-go-again.html" target="_blank">my second NPC bikini contest</a> July 11, 2015.  What a difference a week makes!  After being on prep for the last month, I feel like I  finally turned a corner in my eating and workouts this week and it felt great!  <a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/npc-bikini-contest-prep-10-weeks-out.html" target="_blank">The previous week</a> was a reality check (having gained body fat) that if I'm really going to compete in two months, I needed to buckle down and get serious.  It took some time to get going, but now, I'm starting to gain that momentum that keeps you going and makes you want to work harder to reach your goals.  Seeing the small but significant changes to my body has me excited to press on.  But, there's still a lot of work to be done! </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">9 WEEKS OUT</span></div><br /><br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Here's my <b>9 Weeks Out</b> picture, snapped on Sunday, May 10, 2015.</div><br /><br><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-alroKExtiLOoR-sldNzABZ2ULhDsMEfJ47qXVxYIBjb1hWRO-nlm8nL8nwcE6Vnu4G4V8SrpRs0i_u4bD0bc7GVGzCJsRRg880T5XKCzJnVXGp_WgmtnW4Tm5MQVfrX1c7oOunNWnQJq/s1600/Bikini+Prep+9+Weeks+Out+Honey+We're%2BHome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="NPC Bikini Contest Prep - 9 Weeks Out Recap " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-alroKExtiLOoR-sldNzABZ2ULhDsMEfJ47qXVxYIBjb1hWRO-nlm8nL8nwcE6Vnu4G4V8SrpRs0i_u4bD0bc7GVGzCJsRRg880T5XKCzJnVXGp_WgmtnW4Tm5MQVfrX1c7oOunNWnQJq/s1600/Bikini+Prep+9+Weeks+Out+Honey+We're%2BHome.jpg" title=""></a><br><br /><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />sports bra (<a href="http://bit.ly/1H0Gea6" target="_blank">similar</a>) | shorts (<a href="http://bit.ly/1G2wJLt" target="_blank">similar</a>)<br><br /><br><br /></div></div><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/bikini-contest-prep-9-weeks-out-recap.html#more">Read more »</a>

Bikini Contest Prep - 9 Weeks Out Recap

Thank you for checking back in on my progress as I prepare for my second NPC bikini contest July 11, 2015. What a difference a week makes!...

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Weekend Steals & Deals | Summer Shorts Edition

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />So happy for the weekend again! These weeks seem to be flying by lately and we only have two weeks of school left over here!  I can't believe summer break is almost here.  We have Field Day at school today and then some time at Grandma's house, so we're starting our weekend off right!  What are y'all up to?  I have to keep my bikini prep game going over the weekend.  This week has been really good with my food and workouts, can't wait to share my progress with you on Monday!  Hope y'all have a great weekend!</div><br /><br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #e06666;">WEEKEND STEALS </span><span style="color: #ea9999;">&</span><span style="color: #e06666;"> DEALS </span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #f4cccc; font-size: x-large;">summer uniform - cute shorts outfits</span><br><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Our weather is really starting to heat up and I find myself reaching for shorts most days. Cute shorts outfits like below are my summer staples, and probably yours too!  Now that I have some cuter sandals (other than my <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">HWH Everyday Favorite</span></b> <a href="http://bit.ly/1PKBtGf" target="_blank">flip flops</a>), I'm feeling a little more put together, even on shorts days. </div><br /></div><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCmjbKiQPFKf_qMYSKEXBG-NTQheD7jyuewzlgRMxB7Fyn3AwDCkfIt_MIUUTowfbNO6qhN-It8tgqCMTPM4mUAjzLr2MayLithhTAPbN2LAa48yB8d1Z7D6R0ChpW3St2FBK1lpUSqRM/s1600/Summer+Uniform.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Summer Uniform - jean shorts, tank, sandals " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCmjbKiQPFKf_qMYSKEXBG-NTQheD7jyuewzlgRMxB7Fyn3AwDCkfIt_MIUUTowfbNO6qhN-It8tgqCMTPM4mUAjzLr2MayLithhTAPbN2LAa48yB8d1Z7D6R0ChpW3St2FBK1lpUSqRM/s1600/Summer+Uniform.jpg" title=""></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1PgZTMw" target="_blank">Embroidered tank</a> ($26) | jean shorts (<a href="http://bit.ly/1AUuWC2" target="_blank">similar</a>) | <a href="http://bit.ly/1AJsHBm" target="_blank">Steve Madden sandals</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1DRj6Zm" target="_blank">necklace</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1H0osaB" target="_blank">beaded tassel bracelets</a> (3 for $14)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I wish my exact pair of GAP jean shorts would come back in stock.  They are probably the most-worn item in my closet! I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for them and let you know if they get restocked.  The pair I linked are similar, but not exactly the same. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/weekend-steals-deals-summer-shorts.html#more">Read more »</a>

Weekend Steals & Deals | Summer Shorts Edition

So happy for the weekend again! These weeks seem to be flying by lately and we only have two weeks of school left over here! I can't be...

7:49 AM

HWH Loves Bloggers | LIVING ROOMS

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Welcome back to my series <b>HWH Loves Bloggers</b>!  Every week, we get to peek inside bloggers and instagrammers' gorgeous real life homes when they tag their photo on Instagram with <a href="https://instagram.com/explore/tags/hwhlovesbloggers/" target="_blank">#HWHlovesbloggers</a>.  You can check out the series opener <a href="http://bit.ly/hwhlovesbloggersclairebrody" target="_blank">5 Tips to a Perfectly Curated Home</a> and see <a href="http://bit.ly/1bRNP1K" target="_blank">last week's gorgeous BEDROOMS here</a>. <br><br /><br><br />This week, I asked to see your beautiful <b>LIVING</b> <b>ROOMS </b>and y'all did not disappoint! I was up late last night scrolling through all the images and couldn't stop adding to today's feature! Although everyone has their own unique style and personal touches, I found that we tend to fall into three categories of decor with our living rooms: 1) bold and bright; 2) pops of color; and 3) lovely neutrals.  Our <a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/02/spring-living-room.html" target="_blank">own living room</a> probably falls into the 'pops of color' category because we brighten up things with colorful pillows, throw blanket and flowers.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />For next week, I'm looking for your <b>KITCHEN</b> spaces.  Just tag your kitchen Instagram picture  (it doesn't have to be the whole room and you don't have to have a blog to be featured!) <i><b>#HWHlovesbloggers</b></i> for a chance to be featured on my blog and on my <a href="https://instagram.com/honeywerehome/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Thank you so much for linking up and sharing your spaces! <br><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAEQ2E2q3IZU3Lh-b1hC-4z1ZBru06GCsrqLfYs4GBPnhU64T2PQ0PyO9znIXG1dBLd6W7apVI0MPn_mPKt4siRQOSnGl_Lq80S7TRyYzhmzdsSiVsTjnL000qAfChQnqXXBbzWklUylc/s1600/20+beautifully+decorated+real+life+living+rooms.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="20 Beautifully Decorated Real Life Living Rooms" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAEQ2E2q3IZU3Lh-b1hC-4z1ZBru06GCsrqLfYs4GBPnhU64T2PQ0PyO9znIXG1dBLd6W7apVI0MPn_mPKt4siRQOSnGl_Lq80S7TRyYzhmzdsSiVsTjnL000qAfChQnqXXBbzWklUylc/s1600/20+beautifully+decorated+real+life+living+rooms.jpg" title=""></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/hwh-loves-bloggers-living-rooms.html#more">Read more »</a>

HWH Loves Bloggers | LIVING ROOMS

Welcome back to my series HWH Loves Bloggers ! Every week, we get to peek inside bloggers and instagrammers' gorgeous real life homes ...

10:56 AM

Quick & Easy Contest Meal Prep | Perfectly Cooked Chicken

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />One of the questions I get asked most regarding bikini contest prep is, <b>"How do you prep your food?"  </b>And I'm not surprised. With everything we have going on in our lives, cooking healthy meals from scratch everyday can be a daunting task, and practically speaking, nearly impossible.  I did a lot of that for my first bikini prep and it was such a time suck- not to mention I felt like I spent as much time cleaning the kitchen and washing dishes as I did exercising and eating! </div><br /><br><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />For bikini contest prep, I eat <a href="http://bit.ly/1EtJ6dQ" target="_blank">five meals a day</a> about 3 hours apart.  I have found that I have the most success sticking to my meals when I prep them in advance and put the whole meal into one container that I can just pop into the microwave to heat up and I'm good to go.  (I don't put the plastic in the microwave- I empty the contents onto a plate and heat about 2 minutes).  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />My meal prep is incredibly easy.  <b>Eating this way takes way less time than preparing several different meals for lunch or dinner.</b>  All you really need to do is buy a big package of boneless, skinless chicken breasts and grill them at once on the grill.  My husband and I both eat about two chicken breasts a day (or meatballs or some other lean protein), but for this post, I'm sharing how we make our chicken.  We cook 12-16 chicken breasts at a time, and I have found they are good refrigerated for four days, sometimes five.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj264I52ShyDI986zUdDVxE2EZtCd1_Tnuoi65YJPRXDkSOOm5LrCRn0UAIQ5jJGalERH1aP_N-OKLKOi4FMIqY675s-eQ0ZQJL8cG1lR5HEO_5UGSR_FLQsDkwwa0hHfce_FhFPEWi1pk/s1600/Contest+Meal+Prep+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Quick & Easy Contest Meal Prep & How to Perfectly Cook Chicken " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj264I52ShyDI986zUdDVxE2EZtCd1_Tnuoi65YJPRXDkSOOm5LrCRn0UAIQ5jJGalERH1aP_N-OKLKOi4FMIqY675s-eQ0ZQJL8cG1lR5HEO_5UGSR_FLQsDkwwa0hHfce_FhFPEWi1pk/s1600/Contest+Meal+Prep+.jpg" title=""></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/quick-easy-contest-meal-prep-perfectly.html#more">Read more »</a>

Quick & Easy Contest Meal Prep | Perfectly Cooked Chicken

One of the questions I get asked most regarding bikini contest prep is, "How do you prep your food?" And I'm not surprised. ...

12:50 PM

NPC Bikini Contest Prep | 10 Weeks Out

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Thanks so much for your encouraging comments and for following along on my <a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/04/bikini-contest-prep-here-we-go-again.html" target="_blank">fitness journey</a>!  I've been emailing with many of you who are sharing your own fitness journeys and have other questions.  You can also leave a comment - I read every one!  If you're just getting caught up, I'm preparing for my second <a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/04/bikini-contest-prep-here-we-go-again.html" target="_blank">NPC bikini fitness competition</a> on July 11, 2015.  I competed in my first contest last July and I decided to do another one because I was doing most of the exercise anyway and already eating similarly to the bikini prep plan.  It's the best way I know to get in shape in a relatively short period of time, especially since summer is almost here!<br><br /><br><br />But, "most of the exercise" and "eating similarly" are not the same thing as actually doing the work all the way when you're training for a bikini contest.  I have learned in the past couple of weeks that unless you are 100% focused and dedicated, you are not going to see the results you want. <br><br /><br><br />Last Wednesday (just after 10 weeks out), my trainer measured me at <b>25% body fat</b>. That's bad because I went up 2% since he measured me last two weeks ago.  I knew I hadn't been strictly sticking to the meal plan/workouts (with being out of town, and then my Grandma being in town for a week) and it showed.  For a contest like this, the goal is to get down to around 10%.<br><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHXeEchEtQKVXa9Gyhyphenhyphen0EsQ1lGbJNx7qhyUruaGx7Lgsd7gUmlQAi8T4i-Kw9sCNj9XucFX0_eC22d3LH8YYQFHywODMmRrQAXdC5l4SNXvmilqI_7xl_IRo3iNeXJGDa9YuySLWahNaI/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-11+11.30.12.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="NPC Bikini Contest Prep - 10 Weeks Out Recap" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHXeEchEtQKVXa9Gyhyphenhyphen0EsQ1lGbJNx7qhyUruaGx7Lgsd7gUmlQAi8T4i-Kw9sCNj9XucFX0_eC22d3LH8YYQFHywODMmRrQAXdC5l4SNXvmilqI_7xl_IRo3iNeXJGDa9YuySLWahNaI/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-11+11.30.12.png" title=""></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><i><a href="http://quoteswords.com/funny-best-friend-quotes-friendship-sayings/" target="_blank">via</a></i></div><br /><br><br /></div><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/npc-bikini-contest-prep-10-weeks-out.html#more">Read more »</a>

NPC Bikini Contest Prep | 10 Weeks Out

Thanks so much for your encouraging comments and for following along on my fitness journey ! I've been emailing with many of you who ar...

4:55 AM

Flirty Lace Bras for Your Summer Outfits

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Monday always seems to come too soon, don't they?! We had a great weekend, doing nothing in particular all weekend.  Those are necessary sometimes.  And I got to catch up on my sleep!  <a href="http://bit.ly/HWHbikiniprep11weeksout" target="_blank">Working out so much</a> has had me pretty exhausted lately, but I slept 9:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday night and it's just what I needed.  And I woke up to some very sweet <a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/15-mothers-day-gift-ideas-kendra-scott.html" target="_blank">Mother's Day gifts</a>.  Someone was reading my blog;) I hope you all were spoiled rotten and treated very special by those in your life.  If you want a little something extra and haven't entered my <a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/15-mothers-day-gift-ideas-kendra-scott.html" target="_blank">Kendra Scott giveaway</a>, you still have time! </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />A couple weeks ago, I did a thorough post on the <a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/04/wardrobe-wednesday-best-bras-for.html" target="_blank">Best Strapless & Racerback Bras for Summer</a>. Check it out if you missed it, I think you'll find it pretty helpful.  I went through all the reviews on  strapless/backless bras to share with you the top-rated ones that women liked best.  Today, I teamed up with <a href="http://bit.ly/1GYbKFJ" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a> to find some pretty bras that you'll love to layer under tanks and tops and won't be upset if a bit of a lacy bra strap peeks out.  Even if you're all covered up, you'll feel good knowing you look flirty and feminine underneath! ;) </div><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxUMpegB2-l2U2bD1u73Iq9hzgN60uFkzylgB5sB6stCpbr2bhyphenhypheniFAbhNQUc6IKgSfSaqy9rWWTHPTdhvfOXx_s_cZ_6BLmVyCCNimFVEWc8Ed2NsTVU34IcjytsoPOJhn9HcBMHK9MPWz/s1600/Lacy+Flirty+Summer+Bras.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Colorful lace bras for summer outfits " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxUMpegB2-l2U2bD1u73Iq9hzgN60uFkzylgB5sB6stCpbr2bhyphenhypheniFAbhNQUc6IKgSfSaqy9rWWTHPTdhvfOXx_s_cZ_6BLmVyCCNimFVEWc8Ed2NsTVU34IcjytsoPOJhn9HcBMHK9MPWz/s1600/Lacy+Flirty+Summer+Bras.jpg" title=""></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1PbG7SD" target="_blank">1</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1IuxU6B" target="_blank">2</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1dVEqb8" target="_blank">3</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1bIbMZA" target="_blank">4</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1bIbF00" target="_blank">5</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1H8bc2m" target="_blank">6</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1Fe6d2A" target="_blank">7</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1GXO9ox" target="_blank">8</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1E0NyjD" target="_blank">9</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1bIbBxm" target="_blank">10</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1Fe6L8R" target="_blank">11</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1GXOJTc" target="_blank">12</a> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="722610"><br /><script type="text/javascript">!function(d,s,id){var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 'http' : 'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)) {e = d.createElement(s);e.id = id;e.src = p + '://' + 'widgets.rewardstyle.com' + '/js/shopthepost.js';d.body.appendChild(e);}if(typeof window.__stp === 'object') if(d.readyState === 'complete') {window.__stp.init();}}(document, 'script', 'shopthepost-script');</script><br><br /><div class="rs-adblock"><br /><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML='Disable your ad blocking software to view this content.'" src="//assets.rewardstyle.com/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;"><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/flirty-lace-bras-for-your-summer-outfits.html#more">Read more »</a>

Flirty Lace Bras for Your Summer Outfits

Monday always seems to come too soon, don't they?! We had a great weekend, doing nothing in particular all weekend. Those are necessary...

7:24 AM

Weekend Steals & Deals

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />We made it to the weekend friends!  I'm so tired from exercising so hard this week that I'm looking forward to a weekend with not much in the way of plans.  We need a break!  I'll be updating you on Monday as to how I've been doing on <a href="http://bit.ly/HWHbikiniprep11weeksout" target="_blank">bikini prep</a>- but I'll give you a not so subtle hint- it's been kicking my @ss!  With that being said, we'll do an intimate <a href="http://bit.ly/kendrascottgiveaway" target="_blank">Mother's Day celebration</a> and spend time with my mom, but that's about it.  What are y'all up to?  </div><br /><br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">tops</span></div><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi9aTsJJdAyipt09gk8AKxR2Yy3aHZ5z7H9Cg7-By5bDVv7t-3K47IKTjeVv61pfXXN49k1o7M_aeWZHgvks0KF-ZYIKxcJZBU4R44ZGz89BKdjauv0VmJ5AXy30FYgK4UA1ZiDeuV5ePs/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-07+20.20.03.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Weekend Steals & Deals | Frenchi Swing Tank" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi9aTsJJdAyipt09gk8AKxR2Yy3aHZ5z7H9Cg7-By5bDVv7t-3K47IKTjeVv61pfXXN49k1o7M_aeWZHgvks0KF-ZYIKxcJZBU4R44ZGz89BKdjauv0VmJ5AXy30FYgK4UA1ZiDeuV5ePs/s1600/Screenshot+2015-05-07+20.20.03.png" title=""></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1F2jRny" target="_blank">French Swing Tank</a> <strike>$28</strike>, $15.90 (11 colors) I have this tank in XS in several colors and let me tell you, it goes with everything! Snatch this up now while it's 40% off!  You'll wear it with jeans, skirts, shorts, pants - and it looks good tucked and untucked, with a long or short necklace. </div><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwFWNaLoRVjw-Sjza6SWVJEhOzt021voMAbx3R1XNcqYDxLl7cuZwxPOJfdab9BrzIw_qJ7Y8VlzAWD3erjxs2QjHg5NtT8BMBLQZ3DKWigf2tohNwEC3YtsWLAs8uepwwoHU82MNs0pf9/s1600/French+Swing+Tank.776.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Weekend Steals & Deals | Frenchi Swing Tank- military shorts" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwFWNaLoRVjw-Sjza6SWVJEhOzt021voMAbx3R1XNcqYDxLl7cuZwxPOJfdab9BrzIw_qJ7Y8VlzAWD3erjxs2QjHg5NtT8BMBLQZ3DKWigf2tohNwEC3YtsWLAs8uepwwoHU82MNs0pf9/s1600/French+Swing+Tank.776.jpg" title=""></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1DRj6Zm" target="_blank">Kendra Scott pendant necklace</a> | <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">HWH Everyday Favorite</span></b> <a href="http://bit.ly/1cHaGyb" target="_blank">Hinge military shorts</a> (love these so much I just ordered more colors) I wouldn't consider $48 a 'steal' for a pair of shorts, but when you consider cost per wear and wearing nearly everyday, maybe . . . ;) </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/weekend-steals-deals.html#more">Read more »</a>

Weekend Steals & Deals

We made it to the weekend friends! I'm so tired from exercising so hard this week that I'm looking forward to a weekend with not mu...

6:02 AM

HWH Loves Bloggers | BEDROOMS

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Welcome to my new series <b>HWH Loves Bloggers</b>!  I kicked it off last week with a special friend Claire Brody and shared her <a href="http://bit.ly/hwhlovesbloggersclairebrody" target="_blank">5 Tips to a Perfectly Curated Home</a> which you'll want to check out if you missed it.   Now we'll go into our weekly room inspiration, this week being <b>BEDROOMS</b>. <br><br /><br><br />I rounded up this group of beautifully decorated real life bedrooms by bloggers (and Instagrammers!) by asking them to tag their best bedroom photo on Instagram with <a href="https://instagram.com/explore/tags/hwhlovesbloggers/" target="_blank">#HWHlovesbloggers</a>.  If you follow that hashtag, you'll see some truly gorgeous spaces.  Even though we just put the finishing touches on <a href="http://bit.ly/nuetralmasterbedroomrefresh" target="_blank">our own master bedroom</a>, I'm getting new ideas for our guest room.  It's really a blank slate and could use some love. </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />For next week, I'm looking for your <b>LIVING ROOM</b> spaces.  Just tag your pretty living room Instagram picture #HWHlovesbloggers for a chance to be featured on my blog and on my <a href="https://instagram.com/honeywerehome/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Thank you so much for linking up and sharing your spaces!</div><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr8zzeIGnFgyEvQ2BpnMj2q77EeUPFWe3FtpEh6mechycyS01MrXK7xGVt0GF2X-ICHIiqhd7qY-hplgAN9r9l231vMZSLf8kVUEM0NRxQXBzYxvGvNKkTQUyWV2cO15B4UgFO6eijbXXI/s1600/15+beautifully+decorated+real+life+bedrooms.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="15 Beautifully Decorated Real Life Bedrooms" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr8zzeIGnFgyEvQ2BpnMj2q77EeUPFWe3FtpEh6mechycyS01MrXK7xGVt0GF2X-ICHIiqhd7qY-hplgAN9r9l231vMZSLf8kVUEM0NRxQXBzYxvGvNKkTQUyWV2cO15B4UgFO6eijbXXI/s1600/15+beautifully+decorated+real+life+bedrooms.jpg" title=""></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br><br /><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/hwh-loves-bloggers-bedrooms.html#more">Read more »</a>

HWH Loves Bloggers | BEDROOMS

Welcome to my new series HWH Loves Bloggers ! I kicked it off last week with a special friend Claire Brody and shared her 5 Tips to a Perfe...

10:44 AM

15 Mother's Day Gift Ideas & Kendra Scott GIVEAWAY ($350 value)

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />It's almost time to celebrate the special ladies in our life with <b>Mother's Day</b> approaching this Sunday. I'm thankful that my Grandma, at age 88, is still healthy and energetic enough to have visited from California.  The truth is, she is just as vibrant as I remember her as a kid and does nearly as much as she always has. <br><br /><br><br />I think what keeps her young is how many interests she has and how she keeps up with things by reading everything she can get her hands on and taking care of other people.  She says the best way to forget about your problems is to volunteer for someone else.  While she was here, she imparted lots of wisdom (even helped me hem James' karate pants) and I can't tell you how many times I said, "I didn't know that!" She's a special lady and we're sad to see her go.  Hopefully, we can go visit her next.  #caliherewecome! </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />If you're in need of some <b>Mother's Day Gift Ideas</b>, check out this round-up of below that I had fun putting together for ya.  (And if my hubby happens to be reading . . . ) Also, <a href="http://bit.ly/1H1piFx" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a> has <b>Triple Points</b> today through May 10, so it's a good time to use your card if you have one.  </div><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Hw9FkXt3L22wN9k_u3OBDHETpxIJ1B67xJXT1o6vz_sHx-huEnRP68yhLzJND5JQyse9za1YeFHaPPcJR-1u8z3AQeqa4Aj2v3mtCgSD7jJPKEtLlhO1bwwVIvJ57be-FoxGUWJs_oHS/s1600/Mother's%2BDay%2BGift%2BIdeas%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Hw9FkXt3L22wN9k_u3OBDHETpxIJ1B67xJXT1o6vz_sHx-huEnRP68yhLzJND5JQyse9za1YeFHaPPcJR-1u8z3AQeqa4Aj2v3mtCgSD7jJPKEtLlhO1bwwVIvJ57be-FoxGUWJs_oHS/s1600/Mother's%2BDay%2BGift%2BIdeas%2B.jpg"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1ErTLcV" target="_blank">1</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1ErTLcV" target="_blank">2</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1Pnh4Xz" target="_blank">3</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1Pni3qM" target="_blank">4</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1zMe1Xl" target="_blank">5</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1dLyz8u" target="_blank">6</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1DRj6Zm" target="_blank">7</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1IdS84d" target="_blank">8</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1IdM3Fd" target="_blank">9</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1ILkL9u" target="_blank">10</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1FOfiOq" target="_blank">11</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1Qkeh3R" target="_blank">12</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1HYP4uc" target="_blank">13 </a>| <a href="http://bit.ly/1OYD00p" target="_blank">14</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1JOPrZ6" target="_blank">15</a> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="715170"><br /><script type="text/javascript">!function(d,s,id){var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 'http' : 'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)) {e = d.createElement(s);e.id = id;e.src = p + '://' + 'widgets.rewardstyle.com' + '/js/shopthepost.js';d.body.appendChild(e);}if(typeof window.__stp === 'object') if(d.readyState === 'complete') {window.__stp.init();}}(document, 'script', 'shopthepost-script');</script><br><br /><div class="rs-adblock"><br /><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML='Disable your ad blocking software to view this content.'" src="//assets.rewardstyle.com/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;"><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/15-mothers-day-gift-ideas-kendra-scott.html#more">Read more »</a>

15 Mother's Day Gift Ideas & Kendra Scott GIVEAWAY ($350 value)

It's almost time to celebrate the special ladies in our life with Mother's Day approaching this Sunday. I'm thankful that my Gr...

10:34 AM

Bikini Contest Prep | The Meal Plan

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />A critical component for bikini contest prep is the food.  It's a super strict diet, but it's also a lot of food.  I'm never hungry, eating 5 meals a day, but of course I do get bored eating the same thing over and over.  I typically eat the same thing for a few days, then switch it up. </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />This type of bikini meal plan is designed to help you lose fat while maintaining muscle.  My meal plan starts out a little higher in terms of portion sizes, and then we'll cut it back but I'm not sure when yet.  <span style="text-align: center;">My current meal plan equals to about </span><b style="text-align: center;">1,500 calories, 150g protein, 166g carbs, 11g fat</b><span style="text-align: center;">.  That's with my coffee creamer that I haven't given up.  Bad on prep, I know. </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">BIKINI PREP MEAL PLAN</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSt7g2uzMV-hNRbwbsHkfREFEj_Up4a1QYOAWK3XrJT6Vm1PgzDOcZL_4w7TK4lDKZcg2Sk6smTVhaGrr7hX4ex03RDIhKb-2sBScEbQss32pOOxXzOfkdBE-DJjJ4DHQjGh-NuMrhzYYX/s1600/Bikini+Prep+Meal+Plan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bikini Contest Prep Meal Plan " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSt7g2uzMV-hNRbwbsHkfREFEj_Up4a1QYOAWK3XrJT6Vm1PgzDOcZL_4w7TK4lDKZcg2Sk6smTVhaGrr7hX4ex03RDIhKb-2sBScEbQss32pOOxXzOfkdBE-DJjJ4DHQjGh-NuMrhzYYX/s1600/Bikini+Prep+Meal+Plan.jpg" title=""></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/bikini-contest-prep-meal-plan.html#more">Read more »</a>

Bikini Contest Prep | The Meal Plan

A critical component for bikini contest prep is the food. It's a super strict diet, but it's also a lot of food. I'm never hun...

8:06 AM

NPC Bikini Contest Prep | 11 Week Out Recap & New Short Hair

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Thank you so much for your supportive comments on my <a href="http://bit.ly/bikinicontestprep2015" target="_blank">Bikini Contest Prep | Here We Go Again </a>post.  I'm excited that you want to follow along and read my updates here.  It encourages me hearing about your journeys and knowing that we are getting in shape together.  I'll be doing a weekly recap and since I'm currently 10 weeks out from my NPC bikini contest, I'll be recapping the previous two weeks.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />But first, can I show you my <b>new chopped hair</b>?! I've been growing out a bad cut where the front was about shoulder length and the back was seven inches longer and the two couldn't really be blended in a stylish way so I figured, let's just cut it all off.  Kinda drastic I know, but I was hardly ever styling my hair each day because I never liked how it looked anyway.  If you look at most of my <a href="https://instagram.com/p/13a0BlSLSn/?taken-by=honeywerehome" target="_blank">pics from our girls' weekend</a>, you'll see I had my hair up in a high ponytail most of the time.  My hairdresser did a slight angle so the front is a couple inches longer than the back and added in some layers for volume.  My front bangs are still shorter than the length, so she angled those around my face. <br><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkwnyi9gSNBJomGjQr2aKXHL-fvxRxPGFsdOX4EkiQGjl6QdDzyHuin5eJ1y3_9mjX5EWLFWTo9d2LQncIQWuSMwnoHxJ4ZDgP01j_fNf1Akr_mRMo_EhIRS4prl5QZG_JM-3y30NsogE0/s1600/long+bob+haircut+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="short hair-long bob-women summer hairstyle" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkwnyi9gSNBJomGjQr2aKXHL-fvxRxPGFsdOX4EkiQGjl6QdDzyHuin5eJ1y3_9mjX5EWLFWTo9d2LQncIQWuSMwnoHxJ4ZDgP01j_fNf1Akr_mRMo_EhIRS4prl5QZG_JM-3y30NsogE0/s1600/long+bob+haircut+.jpg" title=""></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1DZsYkZ" target="_blank">sports bra</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1I9OzOd" target="_blank">Pro Dri-Fit tank</a> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/npc-bikini-contest-prep-11-week-out.html#more">Read more »</a>

NPC Bikini Contest Prep | 11 Week Out Recap & New Short Hair

Thank you so much for your supportive comments on my Bikini Contest Prep | Here We Go Again post. I'm excited that you want to follow a...

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Weekend Steals & Deals | Spring is in the Air

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>S</b></span><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>P</b></span><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>R</b></span><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>I</b></span><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>N</b></span><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>G</b></span> is officially underway and in the air as all of this week's <span style="color: #93c47d;">Weekend Steals & Deals</span> are super Spring friendly.  I'm loving all the dresses and skirts with feminine details like lace and eyelet.  Of course, my <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>HWH Everyday Favorite</b></span> <a href="http://bit.ly/1yNJxDD" target="_blank">white jeans</a> are on heavy rotation day & night.  They were on sale for $114.80 when I got them, but have gone back up:(  </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />In the comments on my <a href="http://bit.ly/whitejeansdaynight" target="_blank">White Jeans Day & Night</a> post, <a href="http://www.hisugarplumsblog.com/" target="_blank">Cassie </a>said she likes the <a href="http://bit.ly/1FC1uXc" target="_blank">Old Navy Rockstar</a> (low rise- ordered one size up) <i>on sale</i> for $24! Will definitely be trying those- can't beat the price! (Speaking of <a href="http://bit.ly/1IlQAna" target="_blank">Old Navy</a>, their entire store is <i>up to</i> <a href="http://bit.ly/1IlQAna" target="_blank">50% off this weekend</a>.  I'm going to stock up on some summer things for my son.  He's just now going from size 4 to 5, so he needs some new shorts.) </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Carrie in San Jose (<i>hey, I used to live there!</i>) said her favorite jeans are are <a href="http://bit.ly/1FC1SoN" target="_blank">GAP 'Real Straight'</a>, but I didn't see any in white currently.  <a href="http://www.thejoyfulhomeblog.com/" target="_blank">Michele</a> likes the <a href="http://bit.ly/1Kzv4g5" target="_blank">Nordstrom DL1961 jeans</a> for being super comfy and holding their shape and Stormie said <a href="http://bit.ly/1dAdWfe" target="_blank">Banana</a> jeans are her go-to. <br><br /><br><br />Now onto this week's Weekend Steals & Deals . . . . </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">dresses | skirts</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcbLxe_WdCJm-V06yxzxMwNO_mQbcBUEVVc2Xhg6kgY0OqQzt5368egjg0hcyjGq2uZHmdrLtKE0XaHmnWhyphenhyphensWlvxk4MfTy1h_F2xpERUKttOSvE0ggzF4OLKXj6Qafx7ow2qB57WyNNQJ/s1600/Zoe+&+Rose+Crochet+Tank+Dress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Spring/Summer style short dress" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcbLxe_WdCJm-V06yxzxMwNO_mQbcBUEVVc2Xhg6kgY0OqQzt5368egjg0hcyjGq2uZHmdrLtKE0XaHmnWhyphenhyphensWlvxk4MfTy1h_F2xpERUKttOSvE0ggzF4OLKXj6Qafx7ow2qB57WyNNQJ/s1600/Zoe+&+Rose+Crochet+Tank+Dress.jpg" title=""></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1OGtoqP" target="_blank">Zoe & Rose Crochet Tank Dress</a> $46</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />I'm digging the simplicity of this style and can see wearing it with a long beaded tassel necklace and flat sandals.  This <a href="http://bit.ly/1blFovy" target="_blank">Lucky Brand sandal</a> is 50% off ($29.50) and this <a href="http://bit.ly/1GCsd28" target="_blank">one with the fringe</a> is cute ($39.95)! Two gold Steve Maddens are price-matched at Nordstrom for <a href="http://bit.ly/1DPikNE" target="_blank">$44.96</a> & <a href="http://bit.ly/1IvEVo4" target="_blank">$52.46</a>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/weekend-steals-deals-spring-is-in-air.html#more">Read more »</a>

Weekend Steals & Deals | Spring is in the Air

S P R I N G is officially underway and in the air as all of this week's Weekend Steals & Deals are super Spring friendly. I'm...

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