HomeGoods Happy $100 Gift Card GIVEAWAY

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">As if the </span><a href="http://ooh.li/37d4548" style="font-family: inherit;">Dyson DC59 Motorhead giveaway ($600 value)</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> wasn't enough, I learned that on Friday, August 8th, 2014, HomeGoods (my home away from home!) will be giving away </span><b style="font-family: inherit;">$10,000 in gift cards</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">over the course of the day to lucky participants who share a happy moment on Twitter or Instagram.  </span></div><br /><div class="WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1;"><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">To enter the sweepstakes, share how you made a moment of happiness happen in someone’s life – no matter how big or small – either by posting a photo on Instagram or Twitter using <span style="color: #ea9999;">#HappinessHappens</span> and <span style="color: #ea9999;">#HomeGoodsSweeps</span>. </span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Winners are chosen randomly and <b>will be awarded $100 gift cards</b> throughout the day on August 8, 2014 from 9AM to 5PM EST. Visit <span style="color: #1f497d;"><a href="http://www.homegoods.com/hhsweeps" style="color: purple;">www.homegoods.com/hhsweeps</a> </span>for official rules.  <span style="color: #1f497d;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbNnyppgj6JMYenK-DX07tc6MYcTFBeahikZvsJ54SkIAzlE7IXDAQ4SMA2XYU-NsUMGFQTLHLv8h8gVW9sbwHUFQ1cZsZsZ7IMj1K20nrXnZ6e4TBsRPqAKpS1iAzW62jJs15cWQUPd9j/s1600/Screenshot+2014-08-06+21.13.33.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbNnyppgj6JMYenK-DX07tc6MYcTFBeahikZvsJ54SkIAzlE7IXDAQ4SMA2XYU-NsUMGFQTLHLv8h8gVW9sbwHUFQ1cZsZsZ7IMj1K20nrXnZ6e4TBsRPqAKpS1iAzW62jJs15cWQUPd9j/s1600/Screenshot+2014-08-06+21.13.33.png" /></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 />Hope you win!</div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /></div><br />

HomeGoods Happy $100 Gift Card GIVEAWAY

As if the Dyson DC59 Motorhead giveaway ($600 value) wasn't enough, I learned that on Friday, August 8th, 2014, HomeGoods (my home away...

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Wardrobe Wednesday - Long Bob Haircut

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />It's been a few years since I've had short hair, opting to grow it out and going for a super-long length. But, in the last few months, I haven't even been "fixing" my long hair, it's just been up in a top knot or pony tail most days, unless we're going out on a weekend or something.  And, I started running outside as opposed to working out in a gym, and if you know anything about Houston, it's hot and humid here.  The last thing you want to do in the summer is spend any time under a hair dryer for an extended period of time.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />So, on a recent Thursday, after doing my hair (drying and curling it with my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BB8ZHL2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00BB8ZHL2&linkCode=as2&tag=howereho-20&linkId=ZLGK3K4KBN47G5JD">Remington Curling Wand</a>), I took a look in the mirror and figured the extra length wasn't really doing anything special for my face or petite frame.  And I was just over it.  I pulled my hair forward around my neck and chopped a good five inches off.  With eyebrow scissors.  I had an existing hair appointment for highlights with my stylist that Monday, so I knew she could fix the crazy cut then.  </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/AVvXsEjyo5BJexyZMnWL60p4tuashICUWcsyNN_ST3vl_YYNHN8dB-Tx3WDQNRUCXOSCo_ebiPOH1o2Lb22T9-F_IO3wHcHDtIHvirUMfMP8Z5FLygBtgpQEKj1Ho45ha3hZpEfBtReGYrzSQPbg/s1600/Honey+We're+Home+Long+Bob.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyo5BJexyZMnWL60p4tuashICUWcsyNN_ST3vl_YYNHN8dB-Tx3WDQNRUCXOSCo_ebiPOH1o2Lb22T9-F_IO3wHcHDtIHvirUMfMP8Z5FLygBtgpQEKj1Ho45ha3hZpEfBtReGYrzSQPbg/s1600/Honey+We're+Home+Long+Bob.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 />Here it is a few weeks before I cut it (with my girlfriend <a href="http://www.athoughtfulplaceblog.com/">Courtney</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 /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB5seaMFIx5h60SRn_Ej5u_Lcz2Bb1HnuUgQG701szlfHcjUulhC4VAcP_Vk8cxQKOXBaJbOKGjwJJ8wj-Qc7vWwLztako4wWH5k3N3SoHPyoIytqHT4mFsP_jTbhtoL1E0h9eEHevY9UA/s1600/Megan+and+Courtney.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB5seaMFIx5h60SRn_Ej5u_Lcz2Bb1HnuUgQG701szlfHcjUulhC4VAcP_Vk8cxQKOXBaJbOKGjwJJ8wj-Qc7vWwLztako4wWH5k3N3SoHPyoIytqHT4mFsP_jTbhtoL1E0h9eEHevY9UA/s1600/Megan+and+Courtney.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 />And then right after I cut it.  You can tell my cut is uneven, longer on the right side.  Oops!  My hair was still pretty much all one length here, with long bangs about to my chin.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbJ6UwVdJsHFmBX-KKKngxF6B1g4nyNbRfzO_hPzfKUhyphenhyphen3sArAVjKvSVCocT-H5J4cb1s4Aq9Qf_wvYOwIqzhyAV0XqzsDoD0nzjjG4ZwMmBbldTTuflw8yXH7M3v7J1DMVZqi9Po34mk/s1600/Honey+We're+Home+Long+Bob.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbJ6UwVdJsHFmBX-KKKngxF6B1g4nyNbRfzO_hPzfKUhyphenhyphen3sArAVjKvSVCocT-H5J4cb1s4Aq9Qf_wvYOwIqzhyAV0XqzsDoD0nzjjG4ZwMmBbldTTuflw8yXH7M3v7J1DMVZqi9Po34mk/s1600/Honey+We're+Home+Long+Bob.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: justify;"><br />But, I wanted it even shorter to show off more of my shoulders and back and just for a bigger change.  So, my stylist cut my bangs about to my nose and then added a bunch of higher layers all over, including in the front, framing my face.  I also got some darker blond added in on top and in back and highlights around my face.  Someone commented on my Instagram that it makes me look younger.  I'll take that!  Thank you!</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNrhv_LYuOhi_KZzf46eRHqQPBcVPBVoeV3mS-xMDIR8Kf__LaFLO4FTNWB6hojNNJfqGYWMPULZZ2v4NbmlsVUALDMWyECWoP3YJoHXs8OSebqYgoTAanJlYkZyjzBiViHkJGIx9RkaO4/s1600/Honey+We're+Home+Long+Bob.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNrhv_LYuOhi_KZzf46eRHqQPBcVPBVoeV3mS-xMDIR8Kf__LaFLO4FTNWB6hojNNJfqGYWMPULZZ2v4NbmlsVUALDMWyECWoP3YJoHXs8OSebqYgoTAanJlYkZyjzBiViHkJGIx9RkaO4/s1600/Honey+We're+Home+Long+Bob.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: justify;"><br />This finally feels like a cut that has a "style" and I can manage it better now.  I may go even a little shorter in the future, something like below, but we'll see . . . My bangs would have to grow out more, but I like how her color graduates from light to darker and the hip, edginess of the cut.  </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/AVvXsEhpywDvuQI2t6QQFAnh3wY_wt6AacoNLWvk_llFAVLwRjnM4cCyYvp6Pqx_xzwKdaVhNFt8wrorHHKJgg1I5X5A6J5LLfdYdRaF3hWAg7UNWw8FzKy0ozxJ5yhSNE3zBwhLNVPeBX4w_2Ht/s1600/Screenshot+2014-08-05+15.07.51.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpywDvuQI2t6QQFAnh3wY_wt6AacoNLWvk_llFAVLwRjnM4cCyYvp6Pqx_xzwKdaVhNFt8wrorHHKJgg1I5X5A6J5LLfdYdRaF3hWAg7UNWw8FzKy0ozxJ5yhSNE3zBwhLNVPeBX4w_2Ht/s1600/Screenshot+2014-08-05+15.07.51.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.becomegorgeous.com/hair/photos/best-a-line-haircuts-a-line-bobs-and-lobs/jennifer-aniston-a-line-bob-I222406?utm_source=pinterest">via</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />But, the cool thing about my new cut is that certain outfits look different with shorter hair.  I live in racerback tanks right now and I like the look of hair just skimming my shoulders instead of covering it up!  Fun for summer!</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 />_______________</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 />There is still time to <a href="http://bit.ly/XtFaw0">WIN a Dyson DC56 Motorhead ($600 value)</a>!  <a href="http://ooh.li/37d4548">I want one! </a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br />

Wardrobe Wednesday - Long Bob Haircut

It's been a few years since I've had short hair, opting to grow it out and going for a super-long length. But, in the last few month...

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Back-to-School Kid Space with Josephine Desk

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />With school starting next week, I wanted to set up a place for my son to draw, color, practice writing, or do art.  Sure, we can use the kitchen table or counter (and often do), but it would also be nice for him to have an area that doesn't have to be "picked up" come dinner time.  Decor speaking, I wanted to add a pop of <span style="color: #cc0000;">RED</span> to his navy, light blue, and white room, and I found the perfect desk for the job.  Have y'all seen this <a href="http://bit.ly/1s6dOW1" style="text-align: center;">World Market Red Josephine Desk</a> before?  It's <a href="http://bit.ly/1kjCDP3">white version</a> is popular in many home offices I've seen online, but I dig the bright, shiny red color for this space.  Here's how I incorporated it into the corner of my son's room. </div><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinDQOBGQM5ECXkbBBAcJlYQWS1EvQTQ8JGAYhT29KSdwIfKRpoCmkzFitgCccSZ9kX0bSXp92B9T7ZLGhLad3Hh2m2IuoXQ37gye-f1KfE89k7djT7ybPnrj1mukMLRwCzX4WPNC4CHBLk/s1600/World+Market+Josephine+Desk.140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinDQOBGQM5ECXkbBBAcJlYQWS1EvQTQ8JGAYhT29KSdwIfKRpoCmkzFitgCccSZ9kX0bSXp92B9T7ZLGhLad3Hh2m2IuoXQ37gye-f1KfE89k7djT7ybPnrj1mukMLRwCzX4WPNC4CHBLk/s1600/World+Market+Josephine+Desk.140.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: justify;"><br />I considered adding campaign hardware to the corners of the desk, but decided against it because I like how it looked originally.  Instead, I just "dipped" the legs in gold spray paint and added a decorative washi tape trim for fun. </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/AVvXsEjehfDQpE8ebytxtd-jOKqNRN50vco5oh0Wh5NxUSQILlPC7TJJDl4cDs-a4uPYAHlUOIbwqRzdmH5_ljXqp-2kpkXwcIhy82ICPrvH5_MNX1Hux0Kzny9Hjebv5FIiV-V5sr-Sk6y2Fib6/s1600/Honey+We're+Home+World+Market+Josephine+Desk.158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehfDQpE8ebytxtd-jOKqNRN50vco5oh0Wh5NxUSQILlPC7TJJDl4cDs-a4uPYAHlUOIbwqRzdmH5_ljXqp-2kpkXwcIhy82ICPrvH5_MNX1Hux0Kzny9Hjebv5FIiV-V5sr-Sk6y2Fib6/s1600/Honey+We're+Home+World+Market+Josephine+Desk.158.jpg"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><br><br /><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2014/08/back-to-school-kid-space-with-josephine.html#more">Read more »</a>

Back-to-School Kid Space with Josephine Desk

With school starting next week, I wanted to set up a place for my son to draw, color, practice writing, or do art.  Sure, we can use the kit...

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