Inspiration – Page 2 – For The Love Of She

Flower Vault Picture Wall Venues

Everyone dreams of having a personal photo shoot background playground at their fingertips and the wait is over! I ran across this amazing spot while scrolling through my Instagram feed and wanted to share it with you in today’s blog post. The venue is called The Flower Vault and it is a pop up venue that allows customers to come and share in the beauty of several different flower walls that are beautifully placed throughout the venue. The Flower Vault is currently located in Houston and San Antonio locations. They offer appointments, as well as walk ins. You are allowed an allotted time (an hour for walk ins) for the price of entry and you can take your own photos or bring a photographer. They also have a restroom available at the venue for wardrobe changes or those last minute make up touch ups! In addition to the actual flower walls located in the venue, there is some very cool lighting fixtures that make for some awesome pictures as well! I am sharing all of the flower walls at the Houston location in today’s post so you will have a great idea of all the choices you have and hopefully some inspiration to go and make a visit and make some awesome memories too!

This is the red and pink rose flower wall. Perfect for literally any occasion, because what is more timeless?!

The next flower wall in the venue is the “yellow room” that includes a massive sunflower on one wall and several tiny sunflowers on the adjacent wall that form hearts! Completely adorable!

Whomever said blue is not your color has definitely not seen you in this flower room! This blue rose flower wall was one of my favorites in the venue! This room would be perfect for so many types of pictures, from engagement to baby announcements!

Probably the most fun room in the venue is this next room, that is floor to ceiling filled with sunflowers! You can not help but smile in this room! I truly enjoyed every second in it (as you can see!)

These are some of the cool lighting fixtures and pictures we took with them….

The next room is a multi floral room with multi colored stones that are strategically placed throughout to be used in any way you wish to take cool photos! (just don’t step off the stones or you will crush the flowers!) This room is amazing, as it is truly covered in flowers!

There is a very cute seating area full of plush pillows, against a pale pink wall, that is included in the venue as well for those that wish to use it. This would make a great setting for group pictures or pictures with your little ones or even your fur babies! I went during the Easter holiday, so I incorporated it in my photos.

I hope you have enjoyed today’s blog post as much as I enjoyed sharing it with you! Please take the time to check out the Flower Vault if you are in the San Antonio or Houston area. You will not be disappointed! Below is a link to their website so you can check out their hours, schedule an appointment, or take a look at the many other gorgeous pictures they have up on the site!

https://flowervault.com/#current-locations

I would love to hear about your experiences if you have been there and what types of pictures you decided to take! As always, much love and many smiles to you all!

XoXo – SheShe

April 24, 2019

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The Journey

The New Year is upon us and with that everyone usually feels pressure to put resolutions out into the universe or set some dynamic goals that you must meet by a certain date or you won’t feel accomplished. After having an eye opening year in 2018, I have chosen to take a new path this path this year in 2019. My motto for the new year is “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey!” In this blog I will explain the meaning behind this motto.

Our lives are broken up into a few different primary categories that we try and juggle on a daily basis: Professional, Family, Financial, Personal, Home and Charity. In looking at all of these categories together it does seem stressful and often times to be honest, it is down right overwhelming. Let’s try something new this year and take a look at them on an individual basis and examine them from a personal perspective, instead of from the perspective of what you think the world expects from you or what you think you must achieve to make someone else happy.

PROFESSIONAL – Is your job a career or is it just a paycheck? Does it truly make you happy? Are you utilizing your skills where you are currently? Are you being held back by fear of change? No one can answer these questions, except you. There is meaning behind each and everyone. You see, your professional life should not be a punishment or a mundane task that you just “get through” each day. You owe it to yourself to do something that you love because that is when you will truly be successful! You know what your strengths are, what you excel at and what drives you. Put it to purpose.

FAMILY – Do you spend as much time with your family as you wish you could? Your family is the heartbeat of your world. They are your support system. Your vitality. The reason you do everything you do, right? But, my question to you is, do you recognize they are there? Or like most people, you get into a daily routine of just go, go, go everyday. Deadlines to meet, games to make, practices to get to, the list goes on. Are you keeping up appearances for the sake of appearances? I am here to tell you that you can not get a moment of time back, no, not one. Stop and smell those roses. Listen when your child is telling you that story for the one millionth time and I mean really listen, because that just might be the first time you really hear it! Take more family vacations and live in those moments. Eat breakfast together, take walks after dinner. Value your loved ones while they are here!

FINANCIAL – Are you over extending yourself for the sake of others? Do you have a savings account? Are you comfortable with your financial situation? Do you have financial planning? These are all important questions, well because we all know that it takes money to sustain our daily lives. Your finances should not control your life. They should not be the sole reason you live and breathe. Is it nice to have money and to be financially stable, well of course, but bottom line is that you can not take it with you when you go. Do not let it control your life to the point that it controls your life. Learn to be responsible in small ways, such as a change jar. It may seem insignificant, but by year end – that could be a bill you could eliminate or a mini get away! Or, if saving is just not for you, look into a 401k that can be automatically taken out of your paycheck and you don’t even have to worry about it!

HOME – This is your safe haven, your place of rest, ultimately your happy place. You should treat your home with the same respect it gives you. When you have a clean , nicely decorated space to live in, you will find it it actually good for your soul. Live in a space that makes you happy. Why would you not? You are literally there everyday! If you do not like that couch, change it. Don’t like the color of the walls, paint them! Don’t be afraid of change. You will be surprised at how much fun it is to change up your surroundings on a regular basis, but also how much better it actually makes you feel.

PERSONAL- THIS is probably the most important category of ALL because it is solely about you. How do you feel about yourself, your health? Are you happy? How much time do you spend on yourself each day? Each week? Let’s stop here for a moment. I want you to think about something for the next second.

“You only get this one life, this one moment, live in it.”

Now, I want you to take a deep breathe in, let it out and continue doing that from this day forward. CARPE DIEM!. Seize the day. Each day. That doesn’t mean following a schedule or if that is what makes you happy, then schedule on! Is there a challenge you have been putting off because you were to afraid to try? TRY! A Bucket List destination you have been wanting to visit, but didn’t think you deserved to go. GO! A race you have been wanting to run, but didn’t think you had it in you. RUN!

Make it a priority this year to make you a priority. You were not put on this earth to be unhappy. The world is a big, beautiful place, live in it. The happier you are on a personal level, the more successful you will be in every other category in your life. That is a fact.

CHARITY- This is one of my favorite categories and I hope it becomes one of yours ,if it is not already. Giving back does not always have to be monetary. Giving back can be as simple as kindness. A kind word, a smile, an encouraging note, or just a hug on a bad day. We should all be putting back goodness into the world on a daily basis. There are other levels of charity that are beautiful ways of sharing too, such as volunteering at a hospital or a nursing home or even a homeless shelter. Giving of our time is one of the best gifts we can give to one another. It literally does a heart good. If you are struggling with where to find somewhere to give back, go to a local hospital, church or shelter and they can definitely steer you in the right direction.

If volunteering is not for you, that is ok. The next time you clean out your closet, think about those less fortunate and bag up those items and drop them by a clothing drop off location. Or, next time you are at the grocery store, pick up a few extra items and drop them in the donation barrels at the front of the store. These are just a few other simple ways of putting some goodness back into the world.

The bottom line is you never know just how much your kindness may mean to the person on the receiving end at that exact moment. Be kind.

This is New Year, full of new opportunities in each new day. That in and of itself is an exciting thought! My wish for all of you is that you don’t get weighted down with things that are not truly important to you this year. My wish is that you live the life that you are destined to live this year and that you live it to the fullest! I would love to hear about your new year, so please feel free to leave me comments below! Much love to you all – XOXO – SheShe

January 3, 2019

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Seattle Travel Spots

We all have “Bucket List Travel Destinations” and one of ours this year was to take a cruise to Alaska. Part of our travel plans included an overnight stay in Seattle, Washington. Now, not knowing a ton about Seattle, I was not overly interested in doing any research on landmarks or travels spots to visit while we were there for the day. Luckily for us, the couple we were traveling with, did know a few things about this extremely interesting city and I am pleased to report that I have some great spots to share with you in todays blog!

For those of you that know anything about me, know that I am a coffee addict (and that is stating it lightly)! More so, I am a Starbucks connoisseur. I have been visiting Starbucks in my travels for just about as long as I can recall! I am sharing this important detail because Seattle just so happens to be the birthplace of Starbucks! The original Starbucks is located right there! I could not have been more excited to see, visit and enjoy this landmark! We actually walked there from our hotel, as it was only a few blocks away in the Market District. The staff there was beyond delightful and courteous in sharing the history of the establishment. I highly recommend this stop, especially if you are a Starbucks Lover!

This is an original beam and the countertops are original wood as well. They have kept many of the original pieces used to build the establishment.

We needed something to eat along with our freshly brewed coffee and what could be better than a freshly baked good? I can’t think of anything! Just a short walk up the street is the Piroshky Bakery. If you can imagine it, you can literally smell the fresh baked aromas all the way down the block coming from this bakery! You know it is a good spot when there is a line out the door. They make all of their pastries fresh daily right there in the bakery and you can actually see from the windows street side. I ordered an apple cinnamon roll twist. It did not disappoint! I could not finish it, but not for lack of trying. As you can see from the photo below, their pastries are an abundant size and just as delicious as they look!

While in the Market District, we walked through many of the open air shops and I have to say I was amazed. There were fresh fish markets of every kind to be had, from shrimp, to crab, to lobster and more! There were also floral shops of the likes I have never seen before! I told my Hubby if I could have packaged up all the flowers and had them sent home, I totally would! The flowers were absolutely gorgeous and the prizes were nothing short of amazing! We just do not have anything like it back home. I was truly impressed with all of the shops and the quality of the merchandise. I only wish we could have spent more time there! This area is a definite must see and experience when visiting Seattle. As a side note, we did notice a couple of tours going through the Market while we were there, so I do believe that someone offers them there in town.

After walking the markets, we went down to the famous “gum wall”. I’m sure you are thinking, what? It is exactly what it is called. There is a whole wall that is covered in gum and it is a famous landmark that is world known in Seattle. People from all over the world go to this wall and stick their gum on it, in addition to photos, business cards, poems and letters. It is an extraordinary sight! I had to get pictures! Otherwise, none of you would believe it!

We decided to visit the Aquarium because we had a little time to spare before boarding our boat. If you have never been to the Aquarium in Seattle, you are definitely in for a treat. For starters, they have a massive aquarium inside where divers put on a live show that includes dancing to music! There are several displays throughout the aquarium that are hands on, which is extremely cool. Being able to interact with aquatic organisms is a unique and learning experience that you won’t likely forget!

We finished our afternoon in Seattle eating at the Fisherman’s Restaurant. We sat by the window so we have a beautiful view of the harbor. The food was exceptional, as was the service. The serving sizes were well worth the price as well as the ambiance. An added bonus is that the restaurant is on the pier, right beside the large Ferris wheel ride.

Seattle was an unexpected surprise to the start of our vacation and I am really glad that we got to experience it. I would definitely like to go back and visit on a separate trip to spend a little bit more time exploring the city. I hope this blog was helpful to anyone that plans on visiting in the near future or that is interested in visiting. I would love to hear about your travels there, so please fell free to comment below with your favorite spots in the city. As always, much love and safe travels! XOXO – Sheshe

September 24, 2018

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Fall Free People Try On Sesh

With the ushering in of September, I was extremely excited to get out and do some official Fall shopping! My shopping spot for today’s try on session was Free People. I am obsessed with all of the gorgeous tones and colors that are out this season and Free People did not disappoint! In today’s blog I will be sharing just a few of the many, many great items they have out currently.

One of the colors that is abundantly popular this season is Copper, so I was Super happy when I walked in and immediately spotted this Copper high waist A-line vegan skirt! The pictures really do not even do it justice. This skirt is truly gorgeous and will look amazing with otk boots or with some heels! Now, let’s talk about this Princess V-Neck sweater in the “Jelly” color. This is the softest sweater EVER! And this color is so incredibly beautiful. It reminds me of a bold glass of Malbec wine. It would pair nicely with a pair of jeans and boots also! I can’t wait to style it up! I have linked both items below for you. For reference, I am wearing a size 2 in the skirt and a size XS in the sweater.

https://www.freepeople.com/shop/high-waist-a-line-vegan-skirt/?category=new-bottoms&color=028&quantity=1&type=REGULAR

https://www.freepeople.com/shop/princess-v-neck-sweater/?category=pullovers&color=061&quantity=1&type=REGULAR

The next big fall item on my list was a sweater dress. I wanted something with some detail, but also simple enough that I could still layer if I wanted. Once again, Free People did not disappoint in this arena either. I found the perfect little sweater dress to transition into Fall with. The Lottie Dress is available in three great shades, all of which can be mix and matched with other fall colors and patterns. In addition, the dress has a cute button detail down the front that adds the perfect amount of interest! I am wearing the size XS for reference and have linked it below for you.

https://www.freepeople.com/shop/lottie-dress/?category=sweater-dresses&color=111&quantity=1&type=REGULAR

I am always on the hunt for staple black skirts for every season and this Little Daisies Mini Skirt is the perfect one for Fall. The button details will look amazing with booties or with otk boots! It has a hidden snap closure at the top for extra protection, which I love. I paired it with this forever cashmere V-Neck in Rosegold color and a lace bralette. In the other pictures it is paired with a an off the shoulder sweater in an amazing shade of green. I was not able to find the link for this particular sweater on their website but in store they had in this sage color and in a taupe color. I am wearing size XS in both for reference.

https://www.freepeople.com/shop/little-daises-mini-skirt/?category=skirts&color=001&quantity=1&type=REGULAR

Last, but certainly not least, is the bodysuit. These are such a great item because they can be layered and or dressed up or worn casual. The one I am wearing below is the beside me long sleeve bodysuit in size XS, but I have linked several others that are also great!

https://www.freepeople.com/shop/beside-me-long-sleeve-bodysuit/?category=tops&color=001&quantity=1&type=REGULAR

https://www.freepeople.com/shop/cozy-up-with-me-bodysuit/?category=tops&color=001

https://www.freepeople.com/shop/zoe-bodysuit/?category=tops&color=001

This was such a fun shopping trip and I came away with some great Fall pieces. I hope this try on sesh was helpful to those of you that are on the hunt for some new pieces for your Fall wardrobe as well! I would love to hear about your Fall finds as well so please feel free to comment below and as always much love! xoxo – SheShe

September 2, 2018September 2, 2018

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Father’s Day: Celebrate the Man, the Myth, the Legend

Father’s Day is right around the corner and I am sure there are many of you out there wondering what in the world do you get the guy that does it all? The Super Hero, the man, the myth, the legend, that’s right…I’m talking about all those great Father’s out there. The ones that take care of us all! On today’s blog I will be sharing some great gift ideas just for these Rock Stars – The Father’s!

The Home Depot: This is a great place to start (and finish)! They are actually running so many different specials right now in honor of Father’s Day. From Tool storage (20% off) to Power Tools (multiple various sets to choose from on sale)

, to outdoor power tools (25% off), you literally can not go wrong! You can even purchase a gift card online! The dad in your life will be thrilled! The link is below:

https://www.homedepot.com/

and for gift cards: https://www.homedepot.com/c/Gift_Cards

The Butcher Box: The Butcher Box is the perfect gift for those Father’s that love to grill or cook! Those chef’s in the making or those that are already chef’s! And as an added bonus, if you order right now, you receive free bacon in every box you get FOR LIFE! How Awesome is that?!

Their website can be found at this link: http://www.butcherbox.com

FIXD Gadget: For those Father’s with a midas touch, this is the perfect gift! This little gadget is a diagnostic tool that is super user-friendly and easy to use. It connects to your vehicle and reads the codes to let you know what is wrong. Trust me, the mechanics or mechanics to be will love this tool! No more getting bad or inaccurate information from the body shop! You can find it on Amazon for $59.99! http://www.amazon.com

FIXD OBD-II Active Car Health Monitor - 2nd Generation

Etsy: This site has a ton of Father’s Day options. One of my favorites is the personalized docking stations for their cellular devices , as well as watches and keys! Some of them are even lighted to place bedside. The one pictured here can be found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/619080909/nightstand-docking-station-fathers-day

I hope this was helpful and saved some of you some time and stress! More so, I hope that all the Father’s have a wonderful Father’s Day and realize how much they are appreciated and loved! I would love to hear your Father’s Day gift ideas, so please feel free to share them in the comments! Happy Father’s Day and much love to you all! xoxo – SheShe!

June 12, 2018August 6, 2018

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Because Mom

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and if you are anything like me, your life is one gigantic moment. You literally are in constant motion. Do not fret though, today I am sharing some great last minute gift ideas that are sure to put a smile on every moms face and touch every moms heart!

I’m going to start with my favorite gift that I have come across this Mom’s Day season and I think the reason I like it the most is because it is the most sincere gift of all. One of the retailers I follow is: https://walkinlove.com/ . They actually posted a challenge on their blog, called the “#oneminutemomchallenge”. The purpose of the challenge is for you to record a one minute video to your mom and send it to her and then challenge others to do so as well. We all get so busy in our day to day lives that we lose sight of actually communicating with each other, so I love this idea! The video can be uploaded and saved by moms and replayed nonstop! I can only imagine the amount of tears of joy this challenge will be bringing this Mom’s Day! You can find the challenge through the website: https://walkinlove.com/ , or you can download the walk in love app from the app store on your smart phone, or you can find it on youtube at the link below.

The next best thing to your sweetness, is actual sweet stuff! That’s right, cookies! Mom is always cooking for everyone and never has time to make something sweet just for her. What better way to make her smile, then to send her something sweet! There are some great promotions going on right now at Cookies by Design and they do same day delivery! You can find everything sweet they have to offer on their website:

https://www.cookiesbydesign.com/

Every mom wants to be spoiled at least one day a year and what better way to spoil them then with jewelry?! It’s such a timeless gift that they can wear everyday or just when they want to think of you! One of my favorite places to get and give jewelry from is Kendra Scott. They are still offering shipping by Mom’s day if you order by today! They are also offering a few specials on their site today and have a variety of gift giving options such as this earrings and necklace set picture below! The link for their website is:

http://www.kendrascott.com

Last, but certainly not least, for those of you that have completely run out of time and options, there is the good old fashioned gift cards! I myself, as a Mom, can attest that I LOVE receiving them! There are literally so many options you can choose from nowadays that you practically can’t go wrong with this choice! From your mom’s favorite Boutique, to Spa gifts cards, Visa cards, Starbucks, Craft stores, I mean you name it and there is a gift card for it somewhere!

I hope this helps some of you out with your last minute ideas and took a little stress out of your life, even if for a moment! I would love to hear about some of your mom’s day gifts, so feel free to leave comments! As always much love and wishing all my mom’s a happy and blessed mom’s day! xoxo – SheShe

May 9, 2018May 9, 2018

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The Dreamers

As a little girl, I always had a love for fashion. I would sneak into my moms closet and play dress up in her clothes as often as I could, because I loved her “fancy” dresses and heels! Then, as a teenager, my sister and I would frequent the many shops up and down Montrose and Westheimer looking for the most unusual items we could find to wear to make a fashion statement. After getting married, having my beautiful children and a career, my love for fashion has never faded. When my daughter reached High School, we opened an online boutique and we had sooo much fun with it! However, she went off to college, as they do and it was too much for me to manage on my own at the time, so sadly, I had to close it. Wanting to still be involved and constantly being asked where I shopped or for fashion advice, I decided to start doing a OOTD Post through my social media sites. This was very enjoyable, as I got to play dress up everyday again and share it! Still wanting more out of my platform, such as being able to share inspiration, charities and health concerns, I set goals to expand to a blog.

In January of 2018, I achieved that goal, and “For the Love of She” was born. Through my various media platforms I have been able to share many Heart shares, as well as my true love, that of fashion. I have had many highs and lows throughout my journey and it’s far from over, but I have never given up on my dreams. I’ve been given so many great opportunities and met so many other amazing and inspirational people through this journey that have sustained my purpose!

The most recent opportunity being, to be a Brand Ambassador for an awesome locally owned business, LHTX Brand! I’m honored and excited to begin this journey with them and look forward to this adventure! They are based right here in the great state of Texas and believe in making their products here. Their line is both motivational and empowering, two of my favorite characteristics! I am a huge fan of theirs and their story, which can be found on the website:

https://www.lhtx.us

The moral of this blog is to never lose that childhood enthusiasm, those dreams you made a promise to go after, go get them!

“ To the dreamers, wide-eyed believers, hanging on to hope by a thread. To the soulful, heart open, hopeful keep on charging ahead!” To all of the little girls playing dress up in their moms closets, to the little boys playing races on their bicycles, never stop dreaming!

DREAM BIG! Xoxo-SheShe