Etsy Shop Spotlight // Papersushi

Today, I want to give a very special shoutout to Jen from the oh-so fabulous Etsy Shop Papersushi. Jen and I have a mutual admiration of each other's work so we decided to do a trade! I sent her some GlamourMash necklaces, and, in return, she sent me the most beautiful custom return address label stamp.

Let me tell you a little more about Papersushi... Papersushi specializes in custom made stamps (like mine), wedding designs and lovely packaging. Jen's amazing calligraphy gives the stamps a very unique look that you can't find anywhere else. If you are looking for custom calligraphy stamps to give you that extra edge in your packaging, absolutely consider Jen from Papersushi. Plus, she is a sweetheart to boot! 

Visit her adorable Etsy Shop HERE.

Put Your Stamp On It

"I'm big into stamps" is a phrase that I never thought I would say past the age of 10 but... Seriously... "I'm big into stamps." If you own a company or have a blog or just like going the extra mile with packaging, I think it's extra cool to put your own personalized stamp on anything you send out. The same goes for return address labels. 

Right now, I am surfing Etsy for the perfect vendor to buy the perfect personalized brand stamp and return address stamp and these are the most unique retailers I've found yet. What do you think- Are you into "stamping?" 

Paper Pastries

Paper Pastries

{for yoo}

{for yoo}

{paper sushi}

 {paper sushi}

{paper sushi}

Pretty Packaging

I am a giant sucker for packaging. Pretty packaging can sway me to buy just about anything! Just last week, I bought a hand soap that smelled awful but the packaging was sooo pretty. It's now in our bathroom to Clint's dismay :) 

Despite my love for packaging, I am a horrible present wrapper. Seriously- I'm just awful at it. I always run out of paper half way through or can't figure out how to properly wrap an odd shaped gift... my family cracks up at my skills every year at Christmas. So now it's kind of my trademark thing: "Holly- The Epic Gift Wrapper." 

So I am determined to perfect my skills and that's where Knot & Bow comes in. Knot & Bow is an adorable Etsy Store that I stumbled across this weekend and I think I almost bought out the entire shop. I mean, how could I resist! 

Gold Heart Stickers? Check! 

Adorable Pencils? Got 'Em! 

Fab Confetti! Yep! 

Here are a few of my favorite items from the shop.

It's Only Temporary

Let's take a little trip down memory lane, shall we? Do you remember temporary tattoos? The kind that you apply with water and a washcloth? Those were hands-down the coolest. I remember rocking a Pink Power Ranger tattoo on my forearm when I was a kid and thinking I was one bad ass mofo. A certified member of an imaginary motorcycle gang.  

Well, let's all be thankful that those tattoos were only temporary. Trends change... tastes change... you grow up. What you like now you might not like a few months or years down the line. "Stay Calm and Carry On," I'm looking at YOU! 

The same goes for wallpaper. I am way too scared to paint my walls purple or wallpaper my bathroom because I know I will get sick of it sooner or later. So, when I heard about removable wallpaper, I was pumped. Like, way pumped. Body builder PUMPED! Why commit to being a wallpaper slave when you can live a carefree design existence! 

Yeah, I'm going overboard but I'm just so excited. I'm planning to buy some solid gold panels to display in my closet. Check out some fabulous pieces that I've found!

Petal Pusher by Hygge and West

Mid century modern traingle pattern by Etsy Seller danadecals

Chevron wall art decals by Etsy Seller WallsNeedLove

A Stone's Throw Away by Hyge and West

Hyde Park Temporary Wallpaper by ModCloth

Petal Pusher by Hygge and West 

Triangles by Hygge and West

Moroccan Detailed by Swag Paper

Distressed Chevron by Swag Paper

Fabulous Necklace Swap

Have you all met Jill from Classy With a Kick? 

If not, allow me to introduce you to this stunning and stylish lady! 

Jill and I met several years ago at an industry function. I remember Jill well not only because she was dressed to perfection, but because she was SO nice. Fast forward several years and Jill and I got back in touch only to realize that we had both started fashion blogs AND opened Esty Stores AND started making handmade jewelry! So crazy that we followed such similar paths! 

Jill created her Etsy shop "Classy with a Kick" to help bring a little "kick" into everyday attire. Jill's hugely popular lace necklaces, which have been featured in Glamour Magazine and Open Sky, are the perfect combination of classy (lace) with a kick (fab neon colors).

 Jill and I decided that it would be fun to do a necklace swap on the blog today. I had originally planned to do a fashion post featuring the necklace but I had a series of bad hair days so I've put together an outfit inspiration board using her White Lace Bib Statement Necklace. 

Necklace // Bracelet // Dress // Sandals // Clutch

Jill is generously offering GlamourMash readers a 20% discount at her Etsy Shop, Classy With a Kick! Just enter "GMCWAK20" at checkout! Be sure to stop over at Jill's blog HERE to see her feature about her GlamourMash necklace too! 

Exciting Happenings

Ok, I have a few things that I just HAVE to tell you! There has been SO much going on lately in my professional, blog, and personal life and I'm over the moon about all of it! I feel like I'm running on empty, but the fun kind of empty! So here are my latest happenings!

Excitement # 1 || GlamourMash Jewelry Line Picked up by Fab.com
When I first started my jewelry line on Etsy, I reached out to a few large retailers on a whim, thinking that maybe there would be the tiniest chance that they might get back to me. Well, Fab.com got back to me and I was totally blown away, flattered and SO excited! Fab.com is one of my fave quirky online retailers with a circulation of over 12 million subscribers. Yes, I said 12 MILLION! So needless to say, I have been painting and stringing necklaces like a mad woman. I'm making over 400 necklaces in just over a month's time. The sale happens on May 5th so please keep an eye out for it! The most rewarding part is seeing people wear my pieces. I get a little flutter in my heart every time I see someone wear one of my pieces!

Excitement # 2 || I was Asked to be a Part of the Marie Claire June Beauty Roadshow
I was contacted by Marie Claire to be a part of the June Beauty Roadshow last week! What an amazing offer and I jumped at the chance! The morning of the shoot, I still had no idea what I was wearing so it was a fly by the seat of my pants kind of day! I really don;t think I have a keen eye for fashion so I was shopping and senidng potential pics to my stylist friend ALL morning before the shoot. Ok, this picture is too funny, I just had to share. I was in a rush, so taking off my pants was out of the question! haha! I also had the pleasure of meeting the sweetest of the sweet, Keeks Francisco from KeeksFashionInc blog, who worked as the Production Assistant at the shoot. Check her out. She has some fab content.

Excitement # 3 || Clint and I Put an Offer in on a Home in Ocean Beach
We put an offer in and all the negotiations are supposed to go down today. Can you say "freaked out much!" Clint and I have been looking for a home to buy for over a year, put offers in on several homes and had our heart broken several times over. But this home is looking really promising! It is in Ocean Beach, has 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, an attached garage and all new upgrades. I've started imagining our life there, which everyone says is a no-no before you officially sign the papers, but I just can't help myself. It's perfect. Fingers crossed!

Excitement # 4 || GlamourMash Jewelry Line Picked up by Bourbon and Boots
Another one of my favorite online retailers picked up my necklace line! Whaaaaaat! It's all happening so fast! The sale date is TBD, but I will let you know when this happens too! I can barely contain myself I'm so pleased! The people there are so fun to work with so I am excited for future sales as well!

So if I have been a little absentee on the blog lately, these are the reasons! It's been cray cray town over here! Ok, I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend! I'm off to Vegas for a Bachelorette Party! Wahoo! What are you all up to my darlings?

Pillow Love // Savannah Rae Designs

 I have been in the market for some good throw pillows lately. The ones that came with my couch when I bought it are bleh and the ones that my boyfriend brought with him when we moved in together are even more BLEH. Sorry Clint ;)

Curtain please... Let me introduce you to Ashley and Jean of Savannah Rae Designs. These gals makes modern throw pillow covers which are absolutely stunning. If you are in the market for some fab designs at affordable prices, be sure to check out Savannah Rae!   

Plus, ladies and gentleman, Ashley and Jean are generously offering GlamourMash readers free shipping on any purchase! BOOM! Did that help make up your mind to buy some! Just use the code "GLAMOUR13" when checking out! Thanks Ashley and Jean!

{Here ares some of my faves from the shop}

Click HERE to get shopping! 

Designer Spotlight // Abigail Halter of Cases By Abigail

Good Morning Kiddos! In case you haven't noticed, I looove iphone cases. I have more than I would like to admit. It is a true obsession. So I was very pleasantly surprised when the lovely Abigail Halter from CasesByAbigail sent me her Geometric Shape Studded Black iPhone Case. How luxe is this case!? I am just in love! Thank you so so much, Miss Abigail!

Abigail is quite the entrepreneur! Abigail is a 15 year old student from Ohio and has turned her passion for crafting unique items into a business! 

Abigail is offering a generous 15% discount to GlamourMash readers. Just enter code "GLAMOURMASH" at checkout to receive the discount. Go take advantage!

Bonus: Her cases are very affordable, with prices ranging from $10-$14.

Office Inspiration

For those of you who are wondering how the office decorating is coming along... it's comin'. Swear! I am still waiting for items to arrive in the mail and waiting for more money to magically appear in my bank account (I thought I had the $500M lotto on lockdown) so I can buy everything on my wish list. In the meantime, here are some pieces that are truly inspiring to my version of the dream office. 

By the way, did I mention how hard it is to find the perfect, and I mean THE PERFECT piece of art? I've been on the hunt... meaning I've been to every Z Gallerie, Pottery Barn, Michaels and HomeGoods within a 20 mile radius and I've visited tons of online art store that I could possible think of! I finally stumbled upon the fabulous and talented Leigh Viner. I fell in love with her piece "Cricket." I think it has the perfect combination of girly yet professional, don't you think? Visit Leigh Viner's Etsy Shop to browse more amazing prints!

1. Zebra Cowhide Rug via Animal Print Essentials
2. "Cricket" print by Leigh Viner via Etsy
3. Foo Dogs via modernchichome
4. Laguna Wall Frame via Z Gallerie
5. White Office Chair via Zuo
6. Damask Square Toss Pillow via Target
7. Orchid via Lowe's
8. Lemon Drop Lidded Jar via modernchichome
9. Media Console via cb2
10. Reactive Glass Lamp Ensemble via Anthropologie