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Friday, June 27, 2014

Ikea Love

ikea home goods by hilarybadger featuring a whistling teakettle

Straws // Tea Strainer // Chest // Cart // TeaKettle // French Press // Basket // Glass Container // Cream & Sugar // Glass Water Container // Food Storage Container // Small Spice Containers

I am super in love with all things Scandinavian. You know this.

Therefore I'm sure you have also assumed my deep love and affection for Ikea.

While nothing is certain on where I will be living or working, I am SO certain about what I will be purchasing from Ikea. I'm ready to make this happen; big time. I can't help but scope out Pinterest for ideas and DIY's for my future apartment. What I am wondering is what everyone's go-to is for first apartment essentials? While I am inheriting some furniture from my parents, I am wondering what I should do about the rest of it...

Follow Hilary's board apartment on Pinterest.

Do you own any Ikea furnishings?

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Thursday, June 26, 2014

Bayside Bride Reunion!

In the Fall semester of 2011 I was the social media intern for Bayside Bride, an amazing wedding blog that is now one of the top 50 wedding blogs in the world. Let that sink in for a second. Think of all of the Pinterest boards and blog devoted to 'the happiest day of your life.' These ladies of the Chesapeake are doing amazing things and I am so lucky to be a part of the Bayside Bride family.

Natalie Frank Hayes, the cofounder of Bayside Bride invited those of us who had interned with her throughout the years to her house for networking, nibbles, and great conversation. It was amazing to connect with the girls that I had interned with, sent emails to, followed on social media, but had never met IRL in real life! The little get together came at the end of a two day marathon of meetings in DC and while I was tired of driving, traveling, and sharing my story, it was one of the best decisions I could have made to slap a smile on and go!

Being greeted by Natalie with a arms open wide and a big smile was such a relief as I was a tad nervous connecting with girls I had only read about. I made a Smart Girls connection right away with a past intern that attends Fordham University with our founder, Emily Raleigh.

I met the ever lovely Kate Ann Morris of Kate Ann Photography and hopefully will be collaborating with her for this little blog #fingerscrossed.

We missed Bayside co-founder Krista A. Jones, but you have to check out her work. She is incredible! Also, be sure to check out their amazing workshop that Krista and Natalie will be hosting this summer with Caitlin Moran of Glitter Guide, Janelle Diamond of Baltimore Bride, and Staci Lanham of Baltimore magazine.

Be sure to follow/like/love Bayside Bride on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, & Instagram !

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Shailene Woodley

I am so fascinated with Shailene Woodley.

She is the hippiest of the hippies & I find it so interesting. She has every chance to be a typical Hollywood starlet & rejects all of it on a daily basis.

1. The 21 Most Feminist Things Shailene Woodley Has Ever Said

2. Shailene Woodley and Brie Larson Are Out To Conquer Hollywood - And Fix It.
3. "When I started thinking about acting, I was like, ‘Why do I love it so much? Why do I feel so fueled from it?’ And I realized it’s because when I see most films, I leave feeling affected and inspired and emotionally captivated. And all of that has to be based in truth.”
4. "You forget that you do choose your life and there are so many things to be grateful for and I feel like society has gotten to that point where we’re always looking for the next and the better and we lose sight of what’s actually in front of us."
5. “For me, one of the things that I'm so passionate about in life is empowering young girls to reconnect with their personal power. There's this trend in society where, up till The Hunger Games, which was 1 of the very first young adult series that did this, it was usually the damsel in distress, or the girl possessing to change herself for love…there are a lot of motion pictures where a person falls in adore with a person else primarily based purely on attraction, and there's no depth, and no conversation. It just feeds the fire of materialism, and feeds the fire of make up, and false attire, and whatnot. The one particular point I truly loved about Divergent is that Tris is a heroine and fights for what she believes in, is passionate about it, and is prepared to threat her life for the higher good of humanity, but also, the relationship amongst her and Theo. I really feel quite proud to be a portion of a franchise that doesn't exploit young adore, and doesn't exploit what that implies, and genuinely treats it tenderly. They're far more partners than they are lovers, and for me, that's what I want in my life.”

How do you feel about Shailene?

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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

#IAmThatGirl Pt. 2

I fell head over heels because of these words by the fabulous Alexis Jones when reading the next 100 pages of I Am That Girl. Here are the ones that captivated my heart.

"I realized that when we have truly built a reputation on making good decisions, of unbridled self-discipline, unwavering work ethic with a strong moral compass, that in spite of circumstance and temptation, people are willing to invest in us." // 104

"You attract what you are." // 105

"You have so many gifts to offer this world and you owe it to yourself (and to all of us) to be remarkable today." // 108

"I believe in a world where girls empower girls, a world in which we are each other's biggest supporters and our greatest cheerleader, a world where we are taught to celebrate one another's gifts, not to be threatened by them." // 134

"...fight for something that doesn't make sense to anyone but you." // 134

"...magic lives where fear and magic intersect." // 137

"Being the captain of your ship is a power that most people dream of, but never have the guts to take, and that can make them resentful." // 140

"I do know that life is not too short, but rather, far too long for you to waste another day not seeking out every adventure calling your name." // 147

"In that space, I'm able to connect with the best parts of me, to really see me in all her infinite brilliance." // 165

"And that requires digging deep into your soul on a daily basis and making the choice to be joyful, not because you have the perfect job, found the love of your life, or won the lottery, but because you chose to be that way." // 168

"Being an optimist is not the same as being naive or ignorant, in fact, it takes far more discipline to extend tolerance over judgement, faith over fear, and love over hate." // 187

"Be a source of light - that is the real test of living well." // 187

"The reality is that the greatest map we have to our life's awesome quest is actually imprinted inside the walls of our heart, and the constellation of stars guiding us along our journey are the phenomenal people we are surrounded by." // 199

"My identity is more found in who I love than in who I feel I need to be. I can smoothly answer, 'I don't know,' and find power in my acceptance of the grandness and enormity of this beautiful life and my beautiful, learning mind." - Yvonne Randolph 101

What inspiration have you sought out after today? Share it in the comments below :)

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