Happy Friday! Today I am very excited to reveal a brand new type of post here on Bowtiful Life... *drumroll* desktop wallpaper! I've been designing custom wallpapers for myself for a little over a year now with the help of one of my favorite sites, Polyvore. Recently, I instagrammed my newest creation and I received emails from a few of you who wanted a link to the wallpaper so you could use it on your computers as well. So, for those of you who have asked, today is your lucky day! I'm so …
Ashley Brooke Designs
I've been following Ashley Brooke Designs on Instagram for quite a while now and being the coffee and tea lover that I am, I've always admired the coffee cups she features in her pictures. Recently I took the time to take a closer look at her site, and I've fallen in love with her products. They're all so gosh darn cute! So, today I thought I'd share a few of my favorite things from the Ashley Brooke Designs site with all of you.1. mrs. fancy pants mug // 2. doll face mug // 3. fancy …
Dreams Stay Big, Worries Stay Small ~ Class of ’13
~What I Wore~ dress - Lilly Pulitzer; shoes - Sperry Top-Sider; necklace - Personalized from Me to You; bow - Bows Arts; bracelets - vintage & American Pearl; earrings - Kate Spade; ring - J.Crew (similar); nails - OPI "Pinking of You" post title inspired by "My Wish" by Rascal Flatts via Instagram xoxo, …
Graduation Day
It's graduation day! This journey has been a crazy four years, full of plenty of ups and downs, but I wouldn't change it for the world. I can honestly say that I will miss my school, teachers, & especially all the wonderful friends I've made. It's strange to think just how much will be changing in these next few months, but I'm so excited for all that life has in store. I know that I'm more than ready for this new chapter in my life to begin & that today is not only an ending, but …
One Way or Another
~What I Wore~top - Banana Republic; skort - Lilly Pulitzer; shoes - Sperry Top-Sider; necklace - Personalized from Me to You; bracelets - Tiffany & Co., Forever 21, & Ann Taylor; earrings - Kate Spade; bow - Bow Artspost title inspired by "One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks)" by One Directionxoxo, …
Wisdom Wednesday
via PinterestI think that today's quote helps remind us to take advantage of the many chances and opportunities we are given in our lives. You never know what the outcome could be, good or bad. I'd much rather know the result rather than wondering "what if?" for the rest of my life. Wouldn't you?I've been reflecting a lot on my high school experience during this week. I went on my school's "Letting Go" retreat yesterday and I'm graduating this Saturday! Through this thought …
Be My Nightingale
baby geese! ~What I Wore~dress - Lilly Pulitzer; shoes - Jack Rogers; nails - OPI "Pinking of You;" necklace - Personalized from Me to You; bracelets - local boutique and Tiffany & Co.post title inspired by "Nightingale" by Demi Lovatoxoxo, …
Friday Five
1. Today I take the very last final of my high school career! I have a total of 43 minutes of school to take this one last test. After that, my friend Bridget and I plan to clean out our lockers which are currently filled with four years worth of books, papers, etc. 2. In regard to "lasts," tonight is the last time that I'll be performing in my school's annual spring dance show. I've been in the show all four years and I've been doing recitals at this theater since I was only three years …
Great Gatsby Movie Review (No Spoilers)
Those of you who follow me on Twitter are probably well aware that this past Saturday I went with a few friends to go see the newly-released Great Gatsby movie. I absolutely loved it! Ever since reading The Great Gatsby during my Honors American Lit class, in sophomore year, it has been my all-time favorite book. That being said, I must admit that I was somewhat skeptical that the movie would be able to fill the very big standards it had to live up to. After seeing the movie I …
May ’13 Playlist
Happy May everyone! This month is especially significant for me this year because I'm graduating in less than two weeks from now. Where has the time gone? Another big thing that has occurred this month was the release of the movie version of my favorite book, The Great Gatsby! The last three songs on this month's playlist are all from the new Great Gatsby soundtrack (which I've been listening to nonstop for the last few days). My friend Rose and I listened to it around …