Thursday, August 28, 2014

Currently at Vintage Gwen


Happy Thursday!!

Thought I'd try a new kind of post here on the blog!
It's a 'Currently' post about a few things you are currently doing or loving and sounded like fun! Some bloggers do this weekly but I think I'll do monthly. I would love to here your 'currently's' so make sure and share!

Currently.......
Reading: One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp
Great book on how important being thankful is! 

Watching:  not a lot.  We have one TV, yes you read that right one and so if it's not a kid program then I let hubby man the control. I am looking forward to Downton Abby though!!

Listening:  Bethel's You Make Me Brave album! So, so good! Did you know that you can listen to whole albums on You Tube? You can even make your own playlists! It's what I do while I'm doing my church secretary thang!
(The title song is one of my favs!)


Making:  table signs in PicMonkey for my brother's wedding reception on Saturday!

Feeling: on the mend after having a nasty cold earlier this week.  And hopeful for our Ladies Retreat in a week!

Planning:  brother's wedding reception, Ladies Retreat, a bridal shower later in September. Oh you know the usual!

Loving:  the recent Denver memories and fun I made with my sister, friends and a special young woman who finally had her turn at getting married. Best trip ever!!


There! That made me happy!

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Show & Share #159

***UPDATED!! LINK IS LIVE***
Let's just blame that little snafu on my cold!!
Thanks for the well wishes, on the mend!, on the mend!
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Have you ever had a cold in the summer? Well let me tell you it's the pits!!
I guess Lil' Hunkie brought it home from school (already) and now everyone is sick!
Geez!
Thank goodness it's party day to cheer me up!!

Most Viewed Link

And My Favorite Link

Great posts ladies!!

On to the Party!
Rules:
*Link to a specific post--not your home page, no giveaways, or no etsy shops
*Link a post you've done in the last month
*Post the party button on your blog and follow me
*Visit & comment on at least TWO other links posted
(You can grab a party button to the right ---> just click on the buttons tab!)

As always thanks for being here!!
Have a happy Wednesday!

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Show & Share #158

Well today is the day! Lil' Hunkie starts Pre-K!!
This will be a whole new adventure for our family of 3! There'll be days that I will have my hubby all to myself due to his crazy work schedule! On the bright side, perhaps we'll go on more dates! We'll see!
Or maybe I'll just cry everyday because my baby is at school!

Last week's Most Viewed Link


and my favorite..


Great posts ladies!!

On to the Party!
Rules:
*Link to a specific post--not your home page, no giveaways, or no etsy shops
*Link a post you've done in the last month
*Post the party button on your blog and follow me
*Visit & comment on at least TWO other links posted
(You can grab a party button to the right ---> just click on the buttons tab!)

Happy Wednesday!!
Thanks for being here!



Thursday, August 14, 2014

{Freebie} Back To School Printable


Can you believe it's Back to School time? I'm joining the ranks this year!! Lil' Hunkie is starting PreK next Wednesday!! I'm so excited and so nervous for him at the same time! 
What an adventure we're about to have!!

Of course I had to make a fun printable for this time of year!


(Gold and blue are our school colors!!)

I made this printable in PicMonkey. Surely you're not surprised! And I found that cute school house box at Design Mom via Pinterest.  This one is just paper but I printed a few on card stock to fill for teachers. There is also a house that I plan on incorporating into my brother's wedding reception and into a bridal shower!!


Just right click and save!




*This printable is for personal use only.

Hope your Back to School start was or will be a smooth one!
Happy Thursday!

{See my Link Parties Page for the shares!}


Pin It

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Show & Share #157


 Looks like Back to School is upon us! Are you ready? Lil' Hunkie will be starting PreK in a week! Half the time I'm thinking "Yay!" and the other half  "Not yet!" Right? 

Fun party last week!

Most Viewed Link


My Favorite Link

Great work ladies!!

On to the Party!
Rules:
*Link to a specific post--not your home page, no giveaways, or no etsy shops
*Link a post you've done in the last month
*Post the party button on your blog and follow me
*Visit & comment on at least TWO other links posted
(You can grab a party button to the right ---> just click on the buttons tab!)


{Did you see my Instagram Giveaway? Click HERE for details!}

Thanks so much for being here!

Happy Wednesday!



Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Instagram Giveaway!



Aren't birthday months the best? August is mine and I usually celebrate with an August Bash (giveaway).  Well due to my trip to Denver and some upcoming events I won't get to do it right away. Until I can, I've got a mini giveaway going on over on Instagram!! In honor of my birthday AND having 500 Instapals I'm giving away the Instagram coaster I made (in the pic above) and a $10 Itunes OR Google Play card.
(Winner's preference.)

To enter you must follow me on Instagram and then share the pic above in your feed with the hashtag #vginstalovegiveaway.  You may share as many times as you like and the giveaway will end Friday the 15th at midnight (central time). 

Should be easy to find me!!


Have fun entering!!

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Show & Share #156

Hello Lovelies!
Guess where I got to go over this past weekend?
Denver!!
For a wedding and it was so great, I had the best time!!
Check out my Instagram (@vintagegwen) for some pictures!

This week the Most Viewed link and My Favorite are the same!


I saw this soap while getting a few things for my trip! I'll be trying this tip out!

On to the Party!
Rules:
*Link to a specific post--not your home page, no giveaways, or no etsy shops
*Link a post you've done in the last month
*Post the party button on your blog and follow me
*Visit & comment on at least TWO other links posted
(You can grab a party button to the right ---> just click on the buttons tab!)

Thanks so much for being here!

Happy Wednesday!






Saturday, August 2, 2014

Vintage Gwen Chapel-Saturday Song

Well here I am again with a song that I just love so much I think you should here it too!
I may be a little late to the Rend Collective train but better late than never!
Sometimes when I'm working I'll get on You Tube and find whole albums to listen too. Well I found a Rend Collective playlist and when I heard "Immeasurably More" I literally stopped working and just listened. 
And fell in love!
Here, you fall in love too....



....and your welcome!!

Ps.  While you are enjoying this today I am actually in Denver for a wedding!
Woohoo! Check out my Instagram for the fun!

Happy Weekend lovelies!

Friday, August 1, 2014

Chic Couture-Beauty Favorites

If you follow me on Instagram then you know that I do a photo a day challenge.
A recent prompt was 'I wore this" and I posted my beauty products for the day.  And as I did so I realized I wear these products often and it's safe to say they are favorites right now!


The prettiest neutrals ever!

This is the original scent but I love them all!

Extremely affordable, lovely neutrally-pinky shade! Found at Walgreens or probably what ever is your local drugstore!

I bought this and a lipstick in the same shade a year ago! Just finished off the lipstick and as you can see have used half the gloss.  I find when I use it with the Jordana balm it's very similar to when I paired it with the Mac lipstick! One of the best lipglosses I've ever had.

Would love to hear what your favorites are!

Happy Friday lovelies!