Happy Pretty Things

I'm currently obsessed...

...with Next Issue.  This is by far my favorite app on my iPad!  If you're obsessed with Magazines as much as I am then you'll LOVE this new app.  It's basically Netflix for magazines.  For as little as $9.99 a month ($14.99 if you want weekly magazines) you can read any magazine!  Any magazine - such as Vogue, People, Elle, Food & Wine - you name it!  

I'm finding myself reading magazines I've never thought I would even like!  You know how women read 50 shades of grey on their iPad or Nook so people can't see that they're reading? - that's how I am with these magazines.  I'm reading issues I wouldn't be caught dead reading on the subway platform, like Good Housekeeping (which is actually good magazine - who knew!)  

And if you like to collect recipes (like me!) all you have to do is take a snapshot of the screen (press the power button and the select button at the same time) and voila!  I have an Evernote notebook dedicated to all the fashion and food finds I've collected from this app.  Evernote...that's another app I'm obsessed with - I'll save that excitement for another time...

The Kitchen Sink Smoothie

Here's a healthy way to start the new year - make a smoothie!  

Ever since I got my immersion blender, I have been obsessed with making smoothies.  I call this concoction the Kitchen Sink Smoothie because I practially add every fresh produce I could find in my fridge.  You have to have a healthy breakfast in the morning - it's so important - but sometimes I just don't have the time to eat.  When I'm really busy, the idea of sitting down to chew something drives me insane - especially when I just need to jump into a creative project. So I serve myself a liquid breakfast instead!

It's a great way to get all of your healthy essentials out of the way.  Chomping away at salad makes me feel like a miserable rabbit.  When I drink this smoothie, I don't feel so guilty if I forget to eat my greens later on in the day.  Plus this drink is the PERFECT CURE FOR A HANGOVER!  That's because I've added coconut water and other key ingredients to help you recover after a long night of partying.

Check out my recipe for Kitchen Sink Smoothie below.  If you have a similar concotion - please share, I'm always opened to new and different ways to get me going in the morning!

Happy Monday!

Happy Monday!  Here's to a wonderful week - never lose your passion! xo ~ n

Happy Pretty Links

Happy 1st Friday of the new year! Hope the first week of 2013 was very good to you.

Here are some happy pretty links to kick off our first January weekend!

• So pretty!  Birthstone Swarovski crystal earrings by DLaPaix
• Can't wait to try this DIY Newspaper manicure!
• Must have - this triangle apron spotted on Spark Living
• Yummy white winter cupcakes by Tutti Dolci
• Hilarious New Year's Sketch by John Roberts of Bob's Burgers. This is every woman in my family - I can't stop watching!

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND! xo ~n

I'm currently obsessed...

...with the new Rifle Paper Co. Calendar and Journals that I got for Christmas!  Thanks, sis!

My 2013 Bucket List

Hope everyone is having a happy new year so far.  Boy am I happy to see 2012 go - good riddance!  I always do better in odd number years and since it's 2013, I have a feeling that I will have a very lucky year!

I'm not a big fan of resolutions.  Resolutions put too much pressure on myself to be the kind of person that I'm not.  And around February, when I've broken most of my resolutions, I feel like a complete loser.  Why set yourself up for failure?  I think this is why I love bucket lists.  They encourage you to live in the moment and to help manifest what it is your really want out of your life.  Here are some of the things I would like to accomplish in 2013....

Happy New Year!

Wishing you all a very happy and healthy 2013!  xo ~ n

Happy Holiday Links

Christmas and New Year's are around the corner!  I can't believe I started blogging in May and now it's finally December!  It's amazing how time flies.  This is my last post for 2012.  I am taking a break from blogging for the holidays and will be back - all bright and shiny and new in January.  I look forward to seeing all of you then.  In the meantime, please enjoy some Happy Pretty Links...

• Yummy Eggnong Chocolate Chip Bread by How Sweet It Is
• Adorable Deer Paper Clip by Poketo
• I love these Christmas Gift Wrap Bows by A Pumpkin and A Princess
• Stunning DIY Glitter Ornaments spotted at Henry Happened
• Beautiful Silver Crystal Flats by Creativesugar

HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR! xo ~ n

Say Hello to My Happy Pretty Sponsors!

 

Today I'm shining the spotlight on the fellow bloggers and designers who have helped support Happy Pretty Things over the past few months.  Each lady is bright, beautiful and unique in their own right.  I am so happy that I've had the opportunity to get to know them a little better.  I do hope that you take the time to become well acquainted with these wonderful women.

Chatting with...

Today I'm chatting with Erica Peppers of Caught On A Whim. I just adore Erica's blog!  I stumbled across one of her DIY posts on Craftgawker and have been hooked ever since.  Erica is one of the sweetest bloggers I know who not only is very talented, but extremely down to earth.  Let's all get caught on a whim of inspiration as we get to know Erica a little bit better.