I love looking at seasonal color trends to get ideas for upcoming designs, and to think outside the box about how to combine clothing and accessories for daily looks. The trending Spring 2013 colors are so much fun, and as they carry over into Summer 2013 color shades I know they'll mix and match into some amazing looks!
Here are 3 colors that you're sure to have fun playing with this season...
Lemon Yellow
Light, playful yellow is huge this season. Yellow is known for being a color of joy and inspiration, so it's a great addition to any look where you want to carry that energy. Yellow is great in shoes and accessories as it helps remind us of the sun and the many colors of the season.
Off White
The color of raw linen or a perfect eggshell is a great way to get white in your look without the intensity of a true white tone. Going off white means that you can mix and match with a wider array of colors while staying grounded and even earthy in your clean look.
Sky Blue
The perfect Spring 2013 color! Sky blue connects our individual looks to the endless sky above and helps our style pop against the colorful background of the season. Blue is great as a top or skirt, and it works perfectly with almost every Spring color because of its connection with the sky.
Yellow, off white, and blue seem to combine for the perfect Spring look - they remind me of the sun, clouds, and sky!
Try these colors in your own looks this season!
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Home Remedies For Wrinkle Removal
Let's face it, beautiful skin can make all the difference in how we feel and look! There are countless expensive treatments on the market now days that help smooth wrinkles and remove the signs of aging - but there are some great home remedies as well! Today, I'd like to share a few simple things you can do to love your skin and help erase the years and improve how great you feel about your body's largest organ.
Nutrition
Antioxidants are the best way to love your skin from the inside out. Getting foods that are high in antioxidants helps your body fight off the signs of aging while also possibly preventing cancer. Foods that include antioxidants include pretty much all of the deeply colored fruits and veggies - so enjoy!
Moisturize
Keeping your skin hydrated by using all-natural moisturizers is a great way to cut down on the signs of aging and wrinkles. Choose a light lotion that contains natural oils and ingredients to give your skin the very best.
Stay Hydrated
Drinking enough water is essential to beautiful skin, and one of the best ways to get enough water and get some extra nutrition for your skin is through herbal tea. Many herbal teas like chamomile, calendula, lavender, rose hips, green tea, and oat straw have properties believed to do amazing things for the skin - and you get water at the same time!
Massage
Many bodywork experts say that gentle facial massages using a gentle cleanser or lotion can help increase blood flow to the skin in your face, remove toxins, and tone the look of the skin. You can perform a gentle massage by making small, gentle circles with your fingertips from your neck up to your forehead.
Here's to simple skin care that looks and feel amazing!
Nutrition
Antioxidants are the best way to love your skin from the inside out. Getting foods that are high in antioxidants helps your body fight off the signs of aging while also possibly preventing cancer. Foods that include antioxidants include pretty much all of the deeply colored fruits and veggies - so enjoy!
Moisturize
Keeping your skin hydrated by using all-natural moisturizers is a great way to cut down on the signs of aging and wrinkles. Choose a light lotion that contains natural oils and ingredients to give your skin the very best.
Stay Hydrated
Drinking enough water is essential to beautiful skin, and one of the best ways to get enough water and get some extra nutrition for your skin is through herbal tea. Many herbal teas like chamomile, calendula, lavender, rose hips, green tea, and oat straw have properties believed to do amazing things for the skin - and you get water at the same time!
Massage
Many bodywork experts say that gentle facial massages using a gentle cleanser or lotion can help increase blood flow to the skin in your face, remove toxins, and tone the look of the skin. You can perform a gentle massage by making small, gentle circles with your fingertips from your neck up to your forehead.
Here's to simple skin care that looks and feel amazing!
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Featured Tabelina Bag : The Valentina Crossbody
Spring is here and it's finally time to get out there and enjoy all the great things that the springtime weather brings! The clear sky and scented air make it the perfect season to spend time outside, and many people find themselves taking quick weekend trips or spending weekdays out on the town playing. For this reason, I designed the Valentina Crossbody bag to make it easy and stylish for you to take whatever you need wherever you need it!
The Valentina Crossbody Bag is made using high-end leather patterned leather based on my original design. The removable strap takes just seconds to customize so that it hugs your body perfectly for a 'crossbody' fit, or cinches up for an over-the-shoulder sling style wearing.
The leather is a delicate pink and gold color scheme at is at once playful and elegant. The light color design was created to go with any outfit look.
To see more of this amazing new Tabelina creation, click the link below...
The Valentina Crossbody Bag
The leather is a delicate pink and gold color scheme at is at once playful and elegant. The light color design was created to go with any outfit look.
To see more of this amazing new Tabelina creation, click the link below...
The Valentina Crossbody Bag
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
3 Surprising Reasons To Adopt A Pet This Year
Did you know that adopting a pet for yourself or your family from a local shelter does a whole lot for the health and happiness of everyone that pet interacts with? If you have room in your life for a companion animal, this is the time of year to finally take the leap and adopt! There are some amazing animals out there who need a loving home to call their own, and you just may be in a position to make the world a better place by bringing one home.
Here are three amazing things that you can bring into the world and into your own life just by adopting an animal from a local shelter...
1. Save A Life
Shelters are over-run with homeless animals. There are rarely enough financial resources to care for them all, so many of them end up losing their lives. The good news is that a loving home saves those lives and the effects of an adoption go a long way. When you adopt you tell the world that you are willing to share your life a wonderful companion animal.
2. Health
Did you know that studies show that people who have animals tend to be healthier than those who don't? Animals provide constant companionship, remind us to get out and take walks or take time to play, help relieve stress, and add playfulness, fun, and love to our lives. Pretty amazing, right?
3. Happiness
A companion animal is a great way to be greeted when you get home from work, and studies show that they are capable of removing a great deal of stress from our lives. Animals remind us to have fun, enjoy, and stay positive. They teach children valuable lessons about compassion and responsibility, and they keep us on our toes and smiling. Companion animals are an important part of anyone's family and they bring so much to the lives of everyone they encounter.
Adopt today!
Thursday, May 16, 2013
The Secret Benefits Of Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar has become one of the most talked about natural health supports in the modern day. The amazing flavor, powerful healing benefits, and top secret beauty effects makes this a must have product for anyone who loves natural health!
Today I'm going to share just a handful of reasons why Apple Cider Vinegar is a great item to have in your own kitchen all year long...
Staying Slim
Adding a tablespoon of ACV to your diet before you eat may help regulate your blood sugar for a long period of time so that less food becomes stored as fat. When used as a healthy organic salad dressing, you get the Apple Cider Vinegar and the greens in one simple meal!
Skin Cleanser
Apple Cider Vinegar can be applied with a cotton ball directly to the skin as a gentle yet powerful cleanser. You can even add it to a warm bath to cleanse skin all over!
Immune Support
ACV is packed with minerals, vitamins, enzymes, and natural anti-microbial properties that just may give your immune system everything it needs to fight off whatever comes your way. Adding Apple Cider Vinegar to your daily health regimen might help you duck under the seasonal sickes that go around each year.
Happy Stomach
Taking a tablespoon of ACV before or even after a meal can help cut down on indigestion, upset stomach, or discomfort in no time. People who deal with heartburn or acid reflux also say that regular use with meals can help prevent the burn and eventually heal the root cause of the issue.
Other amazing uses for Apple Cider Vinegar include wart removal, hair build-up remover, natural cleanser, and health tonic. This is definitely a product worth looking into!
To our health!
Today I'm going to share just a handful of reasons why Apple Cider Vinegar is a great item to have in your own kitchen all year long...
Staying Slim
Adding a tablespoon of ACV to your diet before you eat may help regulate your blood sugar for a long period of time so that less food becomes stored as fat. When used as a healthy organic salad dressing, you get the Apple Cider Vinegar and the greens in one simple meal!
Skin Cleanser
Apple Cider Vinegar can be applied with a cotton ball directly to the skin as a gentle yet powerful cleanser. You can even add it to a warm bath to cleanse skin all over!
Immune Support
ACV is packed with minerals, vitamins, enzymes, and natural anti-microbial properties that just may give your immune system everything it needs to fight off whatever comes your way. Adding Apple Cider Vinegar to your daily health regimen might help you duck under the seasonal sickes that go around each year.
Happy Stomach
Taking a tablespoon of ACV before or even after a meal can help cut down on indigestion, upset stomach, or discomfort in no time. People who deal with heartburn or acid reflux also say that regular use with meals can help prevent the burn and eventually heal the root cause of the issue.
Other amazing uses for Apple Cider Vinegar include wart removal, hair build-up remover, natural cleanser, and health tonic. This is definitely a product worth looking into!
To our health!
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Handmade For Men
Lots of guys will be celebrating a birthday, Father's Day, graduation, or weddings this season - so the question of what to get them for a gift will be coming up for many of us. It seems like the more technology progresses the more it can seem impossible to find the perfect gift for the wonderful men in our lives... but I've got a great idea to share with you! The man who has it all simply needs a gift that's one-of-a-kind! This is a great way to celebrate his individuality and spoil him with something made by hand - while also adding your support to a growing artisan industry.
Etsy is a great place to search for men's handmade gifts. They have a men's section where they feature a variety of neat items every day... see it here. Etsy allows artisans and small shops from around the world to show off their handmade goods, and you might be surprised at just how many things there are for the guys! From shaving supplies and hats to screen printed t-shirts and novelties, Etsy is one of my favorite go-to places for all of the guys on my list.
Local farmer's markets, craft fairs, and trade events are another fun place to find great unique gifts for guys. You can support a local artisan and small business while getting a gift that will wow him!
Handmade Men is another great site where you can see themed collections, gift guides, and other fun features focusing on handmade items for men. This site curates products and shops from across the web so it's a really nice one-stop-shop to connect with lots of neat stores and artists.
Make gift giving for guys a fun experience this year! Go handmade, one-of-a-kind, or even vintage and give him something with meaning and memory!
Etsy is a great place to search for men's handmade gifts. They have a men's section where they feature a variety of neat items every day... see it here. Etsy allows artisans and small shops from around the world to show off their handmade goods, and you might be surprised at just how many things there are for the guys! From shaving supplies and hats to screen printed t-shirts and novelties, Etsy is one of my favorite go-to places for all of the guys on my list.
Local farmer's markets, craft fairs, and trade events are another fun place to find great unique gifts for guys. You can support a local artisan and small business while getting a gift that will wow him!
Handmade Men is another great site where you can see themed collections, gift guides, and other fun features focusing on handmade items for men. This site curates products and shops from across the web so it's a really nice one-stop-shop to connect with lots of neat stores and artists.
Make gift giving for guys a fun experience this year! Go handmade, one-of-a-kind, or even vintage and give him something with meaning and memory!
Thursday, May 9, 2013
The Healing Power Of Gold
In many of my jewelry designs on Tabelina.com I use gold to bring light, color, and energy. I love gold, and I love the fact that it has a long history of healing use throughout time. Today, I'd like to share just some of the healing properties that gold offers to the people who wear it!
- Gold is a powerful symbol of wealth and abundance. Wearing is is said to make one think positively about their wealth this attracting more of it into their lives!
- Generates energy and helps open up the flow of life energy through the whole body.
- Gold is a solar metal that is warming, nourishing, and inspiring. It brings light and energy wherever it is worn.
- Gold is believed to help prevent the loss of spiritual energy.
- Gold is a metal of beauty - it helps us see more beauty in life, including the beauty that lives within us!
- Gold is believed by many to clear negative energy from the body and mind while helping to replace it with positive energy, blessings, and good things.
I use gold in many of my designs for Tabelina.com. from the sweet Tabelina dragonfly charms to accent beads and chains, I am always looking for creative and beautiful ways to bring the healing power of gold to as many of my pieces as I can.
Use the link below to explore some of the gold pieces available now...
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Healthy & Quick Breakfast Ideas
Let's face it, some days we don't have the time or the energy to create the healthy and nutritious breakfasts we know we need. The good news is that there are some great alternatives that will get us through until lunch while giving our minds and bodies the things they need to stay healthy and perform well.
Here are three of my favorite quick breakfast ideas - try them out and see which one you like best!
OATMEAL
Oatmeal is a breakfast classic that often gets overlooked. This simple meal helps nourish the body while actually calming the mind and strengthening the nerves! Adding natural sugar or dehydrated fruit is a great way to add extra flavor.
GREEK YOGURT
Greek yogurt is a high-protein, healthy option that is often low in calories. Try adding fruit for unique flavor combinations every day!
GRANOLA
I love granola in the form of bars, but you can also enjoy it like cereal with rice, soy, hemp, almond, or cow's milk. Granola combines vegetarian protein sources with just enough sweetness to get your day off to a great start! Look for options that are low in fat and sugar and that only use natural ingredients.
Here's to a stress-free, healthy, and nutritious breakfast!
Here are three of my favorite quick breakfast ideas - try them out and see which one you like best!
OATMEAL
Oatmeal is a breakfast classic that often gets overlooked. This simple meal helps nourish the body while actually calming the mind and strengthening the nerves! Adding natural sugar or dehydrated fruit is a great way to add extra flavor.
GREEK YOGURT
Greek yogurt is a high-protein, healthy option that is often low in calories. Try adding fruit for unique flavor combinations every day!
GRANOLA
I love granola in the form of bars, but you can also enjoy it like cereal with rice, soy, hemp, almond, or cow's milk. Granola combines vegetarian protein sources with just enough sweetness to get your day off to a great start! Look for options that are low in fat and sugar and that only use natural ingredients.
Here's to a stress-free, healthy, and nutritious breakfast!
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Simple Ways To Heal The Earth
In celebration of Earth day which happened last week, I wanted to share with you some of the inspirational ideas and solutions I received from friends across the world that can help us heal the Earth we all share. These simple tips and techniques can be seamlessly added into your life without much hassle - and you'll be doing yourself, your family, your community, and the whole world a big service!
Turn A Light On!
If you haven't switched your lights out to the new compact fluorescent bulbs - not is the time! These bulbs create a beautiful brilliant light, and they're extremely gentle on the environment. Even just changing the bulbs in closest, pantries, and basement spaces makes a huge difference!
Recycle!
It bears repeating even though we all know how important it is. Taking time to separate your trash and recycle glass, plastic, paper, and other recyclable goods drastically cuts down on what ends up in your community's landfill!
Hang Out!
During warm months, use the natural power of the sun to dry your clothing instead of running a dryer. Dryers are known for using up a lot of energy, so let the sun dry your clothes instead! A clothesline is simple to create, and you may find that the fibers and colors last longer with gentle sun drying instead of intense machine drying.
Clean Conservatively
When you go out to eat, try to use just one napkin during your meal. At home, use washable cloths instead of paper towels which cannot be recycled once they've been used in many places.
Create With The Earth
If you have a backyard, a front yard, a porch, or a windowsill, you can help create a greener, healthier, more beautiful world for us all. Plant anything you can this year - and if you can plant a tree, all the better! Plants and trees help clean the air, provide food and shelter, and add to the natural beauty of any community.
Happy Earth Day!
Turn A Light On!
If you haven't switched your lights out to the new compact fluorescent bulbs - not is the time! These bulbs create a beautiful brilliant light, and they're extremely gentle on the environment. Even just changing the bulbs in closest, pantries, and basement spaces makes a huge difference!
Recycle!
It bears repeating even though we all know how important it is. Taking time to separate your trash and recycle glass, plastic, paper, and other recyclable goods drastically cuts down on what ends up in your community's landfill!
Hang Out!
During warm months, use the natural power of the sun to dry your clothing instead of running a dryer. Dryers are known for using up a lot of energy, so let the sun dry your clothes instead! A clothesline is simple to create, and you may find that the fibers and colors last longer with gentle sun drying instead of intense machine drying.
Clean Conservatively
When you go out to eat, try to use just one napkin during your meal. At home, use washable cloths instead of paper towels which cannot be recycled once they've been used in many places.
Create With The Earth
If you have a backyard, a front yard, a porch, or a windowsill, you can help create a greener, healthier, more beautiful world for us all. Plant anything you can this year - and if you can plant a tree, all the better! Plants and trees help clean the air, provide food and shelter, and add to the natural beauty of any community.
Happy Earth Day!
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