{just.lovely.things} Guest Post & GIVEAWAY!

Ok guys, we're kicking off guest blogger week right,
with my all time super favorite blog {and blogger}
Heather, of {just.lovely.things}

Now, what you may not know, is that Heather is one of my real life friends.
Like, yes, I actually have the privilege of hanging out, brainstorming and crafting with this girl.
{don't be jealous. ok, be a little jealous :)}
Oh, she also happens to be my hair stylist and photographer.
{Really, I do have a life outside of Heather, I promise}

But, the very best part,
is that Heather is, and always has been, one of my biggest encourager's
from the very beginning.
I'm talking before I had an etsy shop, or a blog, or had even started selling my items.
Heather assured me that people would enjoy my products and that I just had to attend a crafter's market she was hosting at her studio.
She made me feel comfortable, shared her wealth of knowledge with me and held my hand every single step of the way!
Honestly, I don't think I'd be where I am today if it weren't for Heather...
...and I am forever grateful to have such a wonderful friend.

Ok, ok, on to the exciting stuff, and away from all the mush :)

Here's Heather!
{you're going to absolutely LOVE her and her gorgeous products!}

Well first off, HELLO!

I'm Heather and I blog over at {just.lovely.things}

 

  Since Alex decided to leave this Oregon girl (me) in the dust,

and head over to some place called Florida (do I sound bitter?),

I decided to steal her blog!

 

Alex and I are real life friends

(isnt it funny that us bloggers need to announce our real life blogger buddies?)

oh, and I might as well brag that I'm her hairstylist too!

 

Alex mentioned she was going on vaca,

and I seriously owe her in a bad way.

As in we have scheduled 1,032 hang out sessions

and I've came to maybe 4 of them?

Bad I know.. So I hope this makes up for it!

 

Today, since I can't be in the sunny tropics of a summer vacation..

I thought I would at least show you some of this seasons must-haves.

 

As in.. I must have these!

 

music is first so you have something to listen to while you read this post!!

(like seriously, push play!)

 

::tunes::

Whether your going on a road trip, dancing in your back yard,

doing chores around your house or even driving to work

 

Bella Ruse is an adorably delightful disc.

(stay tuned on my blog for an interview with them!)

Download their newest album Kuhzoo for instant good times.  

 

 

this song darling is always on repeat for me!

 

::clothing::

Since most of us swoon over anything Anthro, I decided to just put together one cute outfit!

This is super casual for running errands during the day.

Toss on a lightweight jean jacket & grab a clutch for a perfect date night!

 

 

::beauty::

Going lightweight in the summer is the way to go,
and these products all are my go to regulars!

 

 

1. Rose Bude Perfume Co. Mocha Rose Lip Balm

-this bad boy will last you through out the year, the strawberry is good too!-

2. Alterna Kendi Dry Oil Mist

-heat protection, shine and a smelly good? perfect summer hair care- 

3. Body Drench Quick Tan

-fast drying shimmer bronzer, shows tan instantly without the yucky spray tan smell-

4. For Kings & Queens Nefertiti Honey

-seriously all I can say is AMAZING!-

 

 

::to do's::

Do you take time for yourself?

Its hard as we get older, I remember summer vaca being all about me.

 

Not anymore.

 

But why not start it up again?

Make a list of things to do for you!
I'm making a list and putting it up, I can't wait to check things off!

 

 

 (via pinterest)

 

Why not kick off your summer with a {just.lovely.things} goody?

 

One lucky Alexandra Rose reader will 

Win!

a set of rings from my {shop}

You have all weekend long to enter & Alex will announce the winner when she gets back!

 

Please leave a separate comment for each item that you complete 

-Must be a public follow of this blog-

-Follow Alexandra Rose on facebook-

-Follow me {just.lovely.things} on facebook-

-Follow my blog- (on google reader or blog lovin')

 

4 Chances to win, goodluck &

HAPPY SUMMER!