The whole reason I started up a new blog spot was to learn blog design from scratch.
I've been playing around with everything to find what works for me. It's going to be a long process but I'm having so much fun learning the in's and out's of html, coding, and web formats. I want a blog design that looks professional and put together. Right now, it's a little playful and fun, but I can deal! I'm proud because I made my header on my one on Photoshop and taught myself how to implement all of my buttons and layout. Baby steps, ya know?
I found these funky vintage social media buttons on Pinterest.
Click the image below to download and the see the original source.
More to come on how I made my header and whats next for Purple Flowers.
Is this jewelry gorgeous, or is this jewelry gorgeous??!
My friend Hannah from Washington College has just launched her new blog, Be More Thrifty. Based in Baltimore, Hannah works as a marketing director at BizBrag, Inc and works as a merchandiser for chloe + isabel jewelry. I picked out my favorites that I've been swooning over and wanted to show everyone how beautiful their jewelry is!
Her new blog, Be More Thrifty, showcases quality thrift finds and cheap deals with her ability to pair them against classic, designer items. Her outfit posts on Instagram are to die for; you have to go check them out!
We are both lovers of purple and political science. Since we both started up our blogs about the same time, Hannah has been a great resource to chat with as we venture into the blogging world together.
I hope everyone had a happy weekend! I know I did!
This weekend I went to my first DC Capitol Pride festival. I think I read that there were 150,000 people visiting this weekend to celebrate love, no matter what kind. 5 blocks long ran the streets filled with vendors, a beer garden, and a huge stage. I was there to support one of my best friends and enjoy the show! It was an amazing experience and it really struck a cord with me while I was there. So many of the artists that performed sang of love, life, and spreading hope all over the world.
It was really special.
I saw Icona Pop perform live and they were absolutely incredible.
I only knew 'I Love It' from the radio and I knew they were from Sweden (yay Scandinavia!)
I was not expecting to love every. single. song.
Watching them on stage you could just tell how 'real' they were, it was not a performance, they were simply jamming, singing to the crown, and loving every second of it. Mostly, I was impressed with their stage set up, they controlled every effect and mix of every beat on stage. They were not only singing, they were crafting and making music on stage.
Icona Pop Washington DC June 9, 2013
Their outfits rocked, so Swedish. They were radiantly beautiful and full of so much positive energy! I'm not ashamed to say that I have been listening to them nonstop since I got home from the concert and this has been on repeat all day at work.
This one is my favorite ^^ We Got The World: Icona Pop
What I was most excited about yesterday was seeing Emeli Sande perform live for the first time.
I was close to seeing her perform live at the Royal Albert Hall back in the Fall while I was in London, but we missed each other by a few weeks and seeing as how the tickets were hundreds of dollars, it was unlikely. But I was as close as I could get.
In front of the Royal Albert Hall, London Fall 2012
However today, she was right in front of me. Besides being an absolutely amazing live performer, her lyrics are just gorgeous. She recently just broke the Beatles top hit week streak in the UK. I've been a fan of her's for a few years now, but she's just recently popular in the US with her hit, "Next To Me."
Emeli Sande Washington DC June 9, 2013
Her British accent was so cute! I squealed more than I should have and shed lots of tears. Anytime I've watched her perform live online, she was has always seemed so serious, so into her music. Yesterday she was all smiles, non stop energy and pouring her heart out to every single person there. It was truly incredible to watch. She tweeted about how excited she was to be in Washington and supporting yesterday's cause.
I don't even know how to explain her music because it is too good to put into adjective form.
Heaven: Emeli Sande
Where I Sleep: Emeli Sande
How did you spend your weekend? Have you seen either of these artists??
Yesterday during my lunch I found some cute, free printables. It all started with wanting a printable calendar for my cubicle and it turned into a lunch-long exploration on Pinterest. While most of my day is spent in my cubicle writing and researching, dressing up my cubicle for the summer seemed appropriate. I went to town, but its my happy little corner of the office and I love it!
Here's how I have my cubicle decorated at work!
On my second day I added tons of post cards I had gathered during my study abroad trip to Copenhagen, Denmark. While I was there I was lucky enough to travel a bit around Europe, and I always made sure to grab post cards! My Danish Flags are a little obnoxious, but I love them none the less. They are a great conversation starter, since most people don't know the Danish flag and lets me retell my tale of my 5 months across the pond.
Looking to dress up your cubicle? I've attached some great links for the free printables I found!
I've attached all the link, click to go to their original source and to download as PDF's!
This week I was lucky enough to catch up with a close friend who I met in Copenhagen. Originally from Australia, Lucy spent the last semester at Boston College. She's a law student and has fallen absolutely head over heels in love with DC. The Capitol and Library of Congress brought her to tears, needless to say she belongs here. She loves all things political, sassy, and international. Lucy is absolutely fascinating and I had the most wonderful time catching up with her, reminiscing our semester in Copenhagen, and discussing her thoughts on American culture. She has traveled virtually everywhere, read up on her travels here.
Its not quite summer, but it sure feels like it in Washington, DC.
Summer is that great time of year when everyone is rejuvenated to get healthy, work out, sit outside for lunch, and take the long way home. I'm loving all things berry this season and my new love for Acai is really hitting the spot.
If you haven't tried Brookside Dark Chocolate Acai, you haven't lived. These are my favorite pick me up at work. I always keep a small stash of them at my cubicle in case of an off day.
Have you ever had Acai? They are very similar to blueberries..but even better.
What trends are you following this summer? This article on Levo League talking about Coconut Water and Women is fascinating! Every time I find myself at the grocery store, I check out the coconut water. I've never had it, I don't even really like coconut..but I feel like I should...Maybe I'll have to try it next time.
Do you like coconut water? Have you ever had acai?
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