tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259701994995559402024-03-12T21:46:56.267-05:00All Things Charming...Holly {All Things Charming}http://www.blogger.com/profile/06372312552613703832noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525970199499555940.post-20396008890692099072014-03-15T12:48:00.000-05:002014-03-15T12:48:35.182-05:00Hello There! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hello there!<br />
Wow, it's been a while. This morning I woke up and had the desire, for the first time in a year, to share a few thoughts on my little corner of the inter-webs. As irony would have it, a moments glance at my iPhone reminded me that today happens to be the two year anniversary of All Things Charming! Life has a funny way of slipping inspiration into just the right moments.<br />
I didn't really set out to share any particular thoughts, but did want to dip my toes back in. I'm not exactly sure why I stopped writing a year ago other than that I was tired of forcing posts. Something that was fun and easy for me at 22 had become a burden at 25. So, I took some time off. Lately however, I've had to the urge to share projects, recipes, photos, and just about anything that I've been working on.<br />
As ATC hits the two year mark, I've decided to switch up my content a bit. I loved sharing my fashion obsessions, but felt disconnect in knowing that it didn't really reflect my rural Iowa lifestyle.<br />
You can continue to expect posts with my favorite quotes, cute babies, and me drooling over the latest Kate Spade carryall, but look for more yummy recipes, travel tips, and my general thoughts and ramblings!<br />
It feels great to be back!<br />
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P.S. Here's a little Saturday inspiration for you. Nothing tops a beautiful sunrise!<br />
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Holly {All Things Charming}http://www.blogger.com/profile/06372312552613703832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525970199499555940.post-78333818754471855542013-03-05T08:53:00.002-06:002013-03-05T08:53:48.170-06:00Shift Into Stripes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I've recently come to the conclusion that I have a slight obsession with striped shift dresses. Last week I purchased adorable dress number three in black and white (my third striped dress in three months, oops!)...but here's the thing-- I can't get enough! I love the comfort, versatility and fit of these dresses. Tights, boots, flats, belts, big jewelry, even no jewelry, you simply can't lose! Not to mention that they serve as perfect pieces to transition into spring. Okay, I'll stop gushing, but seriously go buy a striped shift. You'll thank me later, I promise!<br />
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Holly {All Things Charming}http://www.blogger.com/profile/06372312552613703832noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525970199499555940.post-12547483839822119472013-03-04T11:47:00.001-06:002013-03-04T11:47:58.382-06:00Monday Pick-Me-Up<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I don't know about you all, but I'm such a worrier! I try to stay cool and not think about problems, how I'm treated by others or how I treat them, relationships, what the future will bring, and oh-so-much more but I can't help it...these things are always on my mind! So, in effort to maintain a bit more serenity in my life I'm now adopting the mantra "pray more, worry less". Care to try it with me?<br />
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Here's to a worry free Monday! <br />
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Remember <a href="http://thingscharming.blogspot.com/2012/06/25-before-25.html" target="_blank">back in June </a>when I created my 25 Before 25 list? Well, I didn't meat my original goal of completing all of my tasks before turning 25, but that doesn't meant that I've given up! I'm going to use the rest of my 25th year to complete my list and maybe even have a few more adventures along the way. Here's a little reminder of where I am with my list...<br />
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What's something on your "to-do" list this year? Have a <i>wonderful</i> weekend!<br />
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Today is my 25th birthday!...That feels so strange to say! Growing up, twenty-five always seemed like some super-special-adult-age where you could to do really cool and fun things-- Although I'm only a couple hours in, so far it seems totally true so here's to hoping that next 364 days go just as well!<br />
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OH annnnd just in case one of you lovelies out there would like to buy me a present, please consider this adorable little Cavapoo puppy. Too much cuteness! </div>
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Oh how time flies, friends! I can't believe that we're already to the midway mark of February and this is my FIRST post of 2013.<br />
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Day one- working away in the media center</div>
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Speaking on an United Nations Environmental Programme pannel on behalf of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization</div>
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Reuniting with old friends in Qatar</div>
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Channeling my mother circa 1983 while finishing up a piece </div>
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Trying out the United States negotiating seat!</div>
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Gorgeous chandeliers in the main negotiating hall. Each cost one million dollars...</div>
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Spices in the Souk Waqif (market) in Doha </div>
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FANAR Qatar Islamic Cultural Center</div>
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Attending an amazing UN Non-Governmental party at the inland sea</div>
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Lights in the Souk Waqif </div>
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Dinner at a delicious Turkish restaurant in the Souk Waqif</div>
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Outside of the gorgeous Museum of Islamic Art in Doha </div>
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Museum of Islamic Art- Doha, Qatar</div>
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Inside the Museum of Islamic Art. This museum is a must visit!</div>
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<b><i>A special thanks to <a href="http://thingscharming.blogspot.com/2012/11/percent-blog-guest-post.html" target="_blank">Katherine</a>, <a href="http://thingscharming.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-pumpkin-spot-guest-post.html" target="_blank">Becky</a>, <a href="http://thingscharming.blogspot.com/2012/12/flimsy-lindsey-guest-post.html" target="_blank">Lindsey,</a> <a href="http://thingscharming.blogspot.com/2012/12/stately-things-guest-post.html" target="_blank">Katie & Lindsey</a>, & <a href="http://thingscharming.blogspot.com/2012/12/pearls-lace-guest-post.html" target="_blank">Jen</a> for fabulous guest posts while I was away!</i></b><br />
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Mommy and Baby B<br />
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Holding my nephew for the first time!</div>
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He experienced his first shopping trip with his mom and auntie--he was such a good boy!<br />
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And that brings us to today-- Which also happens to be my last day of my 24th year...Tomorrow I'm going to wake up and welcome whatever a quater of a century brings me! Much like the begining of a new year, I think that your year is what you make of it, but I can't help but shake the feeling that year 25 is going to be a great one for me! Have a <i>wonderful </i>Monday!</div>
Holly {All Things Charming}http://www.blogger.com/profile/06372312552613703832noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525970199499555940.post-84506853926888208622012-12-31T15:37:00.000-06:002012-12-31T15:37:55.988-06:00Happy New Year! Wishing you all wonderful new year! I'll be back in 2013 to fill you in on my trip, the holidays, and my plans for the year!<br />
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Holly {All Things Charming}http://www.blogger.com/profile/06372312552613703832noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525970199499555940.post-38549774363899484732012-12-12T01:52:00.000-06:002012-12-12T01:53:24.741-06:00Pearls & Lace Guest Post <span style="background-color: white;"><i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Hi, loves! Please give a warm welcome to Jen of </span><a href="http://pearlsandlaceblog.com/" style="color: #222222; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Pearls and Lace</a><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">! Jen has an absolutely adorable blog, so be sure to stop by and say hello. Enjoy! </span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Hi I'm Jen from Pearls & Lace and I'm thrilled to be guest posting for Holly while she's wrapping up her trip in Qatar! Her blog is one that I read on a daily basis and I'm always excited to see her new posts! We hit it off right away because I always love her fashion picks...blame it on our similar style! Since Christmas is only 13 days away I thought we could all use some help finding that last minute stylish gift for a lovely friend without breaking the bank! I'll admit I'm totally addicted to J.Crew and Anthropologie (with a dash of Kate Spade here and there), so I thought it would be great to find some affordable gifts from the stores which top many girls' lists! All of my picks are from J.Crew, Kate Spade or Anthropologie and they're all $25 and under! Happy shopping!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Please give a warm All Things Charming welcome to Lindsey of Flimsy Lindsey! I'm so happy to have Linds as a guest today because as you'll soon learn, we have known one another since childhood. I can't even describe how special it is to have someone that I've had so many amazing life moments with here today! Enjoy, loves! </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Hi ATC readers!! I am so honored that Holly asked me to guest post for her while she is out making this world a better place. Can we raise the roof for Holly and her passions? Whoop whoop!! Holly and I have known each other since we were little. We have cheered and danced together for years, spent I don’t know how many backyard family barbecues together and are now both avid bloggers. <i>And I absolutely adore her. </i>One thing (among many) that Holly and I have in common is the love for the well-placed word. While Holly’s blog is covered in wise quotes and beautiful phrases, I have recently found myself pining over feel-good words in a bit of a different way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Hi there! Special thanks to Holly for having me over today on her lovely blog <i>All Things Charming</i>. I'm Becky and I blog over at <a href="http://thepumpkinspot.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Pumpkin Spot</a> about all things fashion with a sarcastic twist from time to time. Today, I want to talk tulle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The Alice + Olivia dress is my personal favorite but the price would blow my budget to pieces, so I'll stand back and admire from afar <i>(sigh)</i>. Thanks again to Holly for hosting me and come stop by <a href="http://thepumpkinspot.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">my blog</a> and say hi! I'd love to hear what you think about this tulle trend. Would you rock it??</span></div>
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<i>I'm so excited to have Katherine here at All Things Charming today! Katherine and I have been friends for many years now and since we both went to the same meeting that I'm attending now in 2009, I though it would be fitting for her to be my first guest post! At <a href="http://percentblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">percentblog</a>, Katherine does an brilliant job of blending the lines of design, sustainability, and intentional living so be sure to stop by! </i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">When Holly asked me to guest post while she is in Doha, I jumped at the chance for two reasons. The first is, I adore All Things Charming and the wonderful little corner of the Internet that it resides in. The other, because I adore Holly and had the privileged of attending COP15 in Copenhagen with her. It was one of the most interesting, stressful, exhilarating, disappointing, and unforgettable two weeks of my life, and I wouldn't have made it through without her. I hope she's having an equally unforgettable but non-stressful time in Doha. I'm happy to keep things charming here in her absence. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">During winter I always have on a scarf and <a href="http://thingscharming.blogspot.com/2012/11/cozy-up.html" target="_blank">know Holly feels the same way</a>, so I decided to share an easy-peasy DIY you can use to spruce up your wardrobe or to make the perfect holiday gift, a polka dot scarf. I love polka dots. Slightly preppy, slightly silly, they always bring a smile to my face. Plus, they are quite on trend this season. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Thanks for having me, Holly! Y'all can typically find me blogging about design for social change over at <a href="http://percentblog.blogspot.com/">percentblog</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">, writing for <a href="http://www.ruemag.com/">Rue Magazine</a> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">(holiday issue out Today!), on <a href="https://twitter.com/percentblog">Twitter</a> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">and Instgram as @percentblog. You can find <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/percent">percent jewelry on Etsy</a>. </span></span></div>
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Holly {All Things Charming}http://www.blogger.com/profile/06372312552613703832noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525970199499555940.post-63692453960879648032012-11-26T15:30:00.000-06:002012-11-27T02:30:19.068-06:00Greetings from Qatar! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hi, friends! You may recall that last <a href="http://thingscharming.blogspot.com/2012/11/excuse-me-while-i-pack.html" target="_blank">Tuesday</a> I shared my packing woes, well the good news is that that they weren't in vain--I safely arrived in Qatar last Friday! So what am I doing in Qatar you may ask? Well, when not working and writing for ATC, I spend my time focusing on environmental issues (<a href="http://thingscharming.blogspot.com/2012/10/exciting-news.html" target="_blank">explained further here</a>)....and in following those issues I'll be writing for <a href="http://www.theverb.org/" target="_blank">The Verb</a> , an online news wire.<br />
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Holly {All Things Charming}http://www.blogger.com/profile/06372312552613703832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525970199499555940.post-78095291786939038782012-11-20T14:59:00.000-06:002012-11-20T23:29:07.466-06:00Excuse Me While I Pack...Excuse the absence while I pack...Anyone have some helpful packing tips or words of motivation for me?? Having traveled a lot over the past few years I've developed the unfortunate habit of avoiding packing at all costs! It annoys me..there are so many piles, and options, annd what if I forget something?? I'm off to wallow in my packing sorrows, but will be back tomorrow with some of my favorite travel tips! <br />
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Holly {All Things Charming}http://www.blogger.com/profile/06372312552613703832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525970199499555940.post-34143742245580266712012-11-19T10:12:00.000-06:002012-11-19T10:12:03.415-06:00Monday Pick-Me-UpHappy Thanksgiving week, friends! I came across this little reminder and found it fitting to share. With thankfulness on the mind it is important to remember that even the smallest actions, if filled with love, can leave a lasting impact on those around us. So go out and love, be thankful, and have a <i>wonderful</i> day!<br />
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<b>1. </b>I just love these cream<b> </b><a href="http://rstyle.me/irnigkmshw" target="_blank">Marc by Marc Jacobs logo disc studs </a>. They're so simple, clean, and cute! </div>
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Although this wasn't over the weekend I have to share my Halloween costume for the year. In my current position I have the absolute pleasure of working with K-8th graders..so I of course had to dress up like a cat for Halloween! It was so adorable to see their reactions when they saw that I had dressed up!</div>
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<span id="goog_933470378">Have a <i>wonderful</i> Monday! </span>Holly {All Things Charming}http://www.blogger.com/profile/06372312552613703832noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525970199499555940.post-41950364713369379272012-11-02T08:27:00.000-05:002012-11-02T08:27:14.012-05:00Happy Weekend!I'm happy to announce that the weekend has arrived! Well, it will arrive soon that is... Between the heartbreaking devastation on the east coast, endless political ads, and my ever expanding "to-do" list (less than three week until Qatar!) I feel the weekend couldn't get here soon enough. In fact I feel like we all just need a weekend. It was one of those weeks that just weighs heavy on your heart, but also holds so many beautiful moments of humanity..so, now that the weekend is here I suggest that we all take a moment to relax, bake, volunteer, dance, laugh, nap...whatever it is that you need to <i>enjoy</i> a little time off.<br />
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Holly {All Things Charming}http://www.blogger.com/profile/06372312552613703832noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525970199499555940.post-56178470959053416602012-11-01T13:07:00.000-05:002012-11-01T13:08:30.779-05:00Thursday Love ListHappy Thursday, loves! Here are three pieces that I've been lusting over this past week! Tell me, what would make your Love List?<br />
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<b>1. </b>I can't get enough of the color of this <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/eat8mshw" target="_blank">J. Crew Majesty Peacoat! </a></div>
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<b>2. </b>Glitter covered <a href="http://rstyle.me/i2bjmbmshw" target="_blank">Madewell loafers</a>. Enough said. </div>
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<b>3. </b>Isn't this <a href="http://rstyle.me/i2bjk9mshw" target="_blank">Madewell Calf Hair Polka-Dot Belt</a> adorable?!</div>
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