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Cozy Travel Wear - Gibson & Living in Yellow

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica @ jessicaNdesigns) — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:10:00 +0000

I recently took a short trip to Chicago for the Gibson x Living in Yellow launch and when I travel, cozy travel wear is a must! This was one of the most comfy travel outfits to date!

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Gift Guide for a cozy home.

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica @ jessicaNdesigns) — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 19:22:00 +0000

I just want to curl up in this picture it's so cozy! Here are a few of my top picks for creating a cozy living room space! I would take any of these for Christmas this year!

Blanket.

Essential Oil Diffuser.

Baskets.

Shop all my favorites on my Amazon Influencer page!

*affiliate links used.

Gift Guide for the Coffee Lover

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica @ jessicaNdesigns) — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 21:35:00 +0000

Have a coffee lover in your life? Here are some gifts we think are sure to please any coffee lover!

Coffee Press
Cast Iron Tea Pot
Coffee Cup with Leather sleeve
Coffee, Books & Rain Pillow
Rose Gold Bar Cart
Lipstick Mug
Bean Grinder

Check out all our picks on our Amazon Influencers page!

Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins with Stephanie Spring

noreply@blogger.com (Skye McLain) — Fri, 12 May 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Just in time for the weekend, we have this delicious and healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin recipe from our sweet recipe contributor Stephanie Spring!

This recipe will be your family's new favorite meal to rise and shine to on the weekends! It is the perfect complement to your morning cup of joe.

Check out the full recipe here.

Very Berry Smoothie Bowl with Stephanie Spring

noreply@blogger.com (Skye McLain) — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 16:45:00 +0000

There is nothing more tempting than a yummy smoothie bowl! Our friend Stephanie whipped up this super simple, super tasty, and super healthy Very Berry Smoothie Bowl and topped it with homemade granola!

Of course, there is no better way to dig in to your healthy start to the day than with a jessicaNdesigns Eat Clean spoon! This spoon is also the best for stirring up your regular smoothie and getting those last bites from the bottom of the glass ;)

Get the recipe for this yummy smoothie bowl at Stephanie-Spring.com and find more of our hand stamped vintage spoons in the shop!

Many thanks to Stephanie for providing the best recipes to go alongside our cute spoons! You'll be seeing more of Steph around here and more of her yummy dishes!

DIY Grapefruit Lip Scrub with Essential Oils.

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica @ jessicaNdesigns) — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000

I love using my essential oils to make diy sprays, bath bombs and blends so I decided to try my hand at making a lip & body scrub. It was super easy and I really loved how it turned out!

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 Cup Organic Cane Sugar

1/2 Cup Organic Coconut Oil
2-3 Tablespoons Almond Oil
1/3 Cup Himalayan Sea Salt
1 Tablespoon Vitamin E Oil
1-3 drops Pink Food Coloring (optional)
10-15 drops Grapefruit Essential Oil

Combine all dry ingredients in medium size mixing bowl and stir together with a whisk. Add in all oils and stir until wet and dry are evenly combined. Mix well & disperse evenly into small mason jars.

+ Rub the lip scrub onto your lips to exfoliate all the dry, flaky skin off then lightly wipe the sugar off. Enjoy your hydrated lips!

+ Scrub your legs and arms with the scrub in the bath tub to exfoliate your skin! Wash off and enjoy hydrated skin!

This is a great Lip scrub or body exfoliant and would make an AWESOME DIY make & take class!

SUPPLIES:
4 ounce Glass jars
Organic Cane Sugar
Organic Coconut Oil
Almond Oil
Himalayan Sea Salt
Vitamin E Oil
Pink Food Coloring (optional)
Grapefruit Essential Oil

I have been using essential oils since July 2014. I am super passionate about them and living as chemical free as possible! I once read that as women, we put as many as 80 chemicals in or on our bodies by breakfast time. GAH!! That is crazy! I have switched to using all natural makeup, changed out a lot of my facial products to Young living products and I love making chemical free perfumes and body sprays like these to replace those yucky things that I would normally be using! If you want to chat more about this with me, shoot me an email!! I would love to chat!!

I also have an essential oils Instagram, Frank & Pine, where I share more about the oils and products I use and I would love to have you come follow along!

If you are interested in getting essential oils, come on over girl!

You might also like this post with my favorite DIY Room, Body & Hair Sprays!

*Affiliate links used in this post. All things I have already bought myself! ;)

2017 Thrive Blog Conference

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica @ jessicaNdesigns) — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 14:19:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of attending the Thrive Creative Conference in Houston, Texas this past month. It is always an awesome experience to be with like minded creatives for an entire weekend! There is nothing quite like being around the people who get you & what you do!

There were so many amazing speakers and boss babes dropping so much inspiration and knowledge! It always leaves me so inspired and rejuvenated!

I had a little fan girl moment listening to Emma Chapman of A Beautiful Mess tell her story of never giving up and the road she took to get to where she is now. It was really inspiring to hear her talk about her journey!

My favorite takeaway from Emma: The 3 traits of being Boss:

1. Set measurable goals, often.

2. Embrace learning & failure.

3. Power through (of shrug off) negativity.

There were so many good speakers and so much awesome business advice I feel like that is a whole post in itself!

My dress: Anthropologie || Booties: Blowfish Shoes.

The absolute best part of the conference? I got to spend the whole weekend with my Virtual Assistant and BFF, Skye!!!! We talk and text, send each other memes and Marco Polo an insane amount every day, but being able to be with her in real life is always AMAZING! I miss her already.

I had the opportunity to sponsor the Coffee Table for the conference and it was such a fun experience!! I mean, bloggers can't function without coffee can they?! And who wants coffee without cute spoons?!

We absolutely love working with creatives and bloggers and it was so great to get to meet so many of them at Thrive!

We have an awesome Influencer program & we are always looking for creative bloggers & photographers to work with! If you are interested in more info on becoming a JND influencer, email us!

Photography Credit: Kati Hewitt Photography & Le Zu Photography.

DIY Essential Oil Room, Hair & Body Sprays.

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica @ jessicaNdesigns) — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 11:00:00 +0000

I love essential oils & I really love making my own sprays, blends and perfumes! My current obsession: BODY & ROOM SPRAYS!!!

In high school I was the queen of Bath and Body Works body sprays. 🙋🏻🙈 But now I know some body sprays are full of yuck we don't really want in and on our bodies...so I've made my own natural sprays using Young Living essential oils!

Affiliate link: Letter Board || Spray bottles.

Here are some of my favorite recipes:

All these sprays are in made in 4 oz glass spray bottles. Affiliate links: 6 pack || 12 pack.

HAPPY MOMMA:
+ 6 drops clary sage
+ 6 drops white angelica
+ 1 splash of witch hazel
+ Top off with distilled water
Spray on like body spray and SLAY!

LULLABY SPRAY:
+ 6 drops lavender
+ 6 drops cedarwood
+ 6 drops gentle baby
+ 1 splash of witch hazel
+ Top off with distilled water
Spray on bed sheets, pillows, stuffed animals, favorite blanket etc.

MERMAID HAIR SPRAY:
+ 6 drops lavender
+ 6 drops rosemary
+ 3 drops cedarwood
+ Top off with distilled water

SPRING FRESH ROOM SPRAY:
+ 10 drops purification
+ 6 drops lemon
+ Top off with distilled water

FRESH LINEN AND BED SPRAY:
+ 10 drops lavender
+ 6 drops roman chamomile
+ Top off with distilled water
Lightly mist bed sheets and pillows.

REFRESHING ROOM SPRAY:
+ 5 drops rosemary
+ 5 drops orange
+ 5 drops peppermint
+ Top off with distilled water

REFRESHING BODY SPRAY:
+ 6 drops grapefruit
+ 6 drops lavender
+ 1 splash witch hazel
+ Top off with distilled water

SEXY SPRAY:
+ 6 drops ylang ylang
+ 6 drops idaho blue spruce
+ 2 drops sensation
+ 1 splash of witch hazel
+ Top off with distilled water

SUPPLIES:
Glass Amber Spray bottles.
Essential Oils
Witch Hazel
Optional, super cute letter board. ;)

I have been using essential oils since July 2014. I am super passionate about them and living as chemical free as possible! I once read that as women, we put as many as 80 chemicals in or on our bodies by breakfast time. GAH!! That is crazy! I have switched to using all natural makeup, changed out a lot of my facial products to Young living products and I love making chemical free perfumes and body sprays like these to replace those yucky things that I would normally be using! If you want to chat more about this with me, shoot me an email!! I would love to chat!!

I also have an essential oils Instagram, Frank & Pine, where I share more about the oils and products I use and I would love to have you come follow along!

If you are interested in getting essential oils, come on over girl!

*Affiliate links used in this post. All things I have already bought myself! ;)

Raspberry Brownie Triffles.

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica @ jessicaNdesigns) — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 16:29:00 +0000

How perfect are these Raspberry Brownie Triffles our friend Stephanie whipped up for Valentine's Day?! I imagine sitting down with my love, snuggling on the couch, netflix & these sweet treats! That is my kind of Valentine's date!

How perfect do these treats pair with our stamped spoons?! Makes the dessert just a little more special when you have a custom spoon to eat it with!

Head over to Stephanie's blog for the recipe! You won't regret making these treats tonight!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Many thanks to Stephanie for providing the best recipes to go alongside our cute spoons! You'll be seeing more of Steph around here and more of her yummy dishes!

Pop Sugar Must Have Box

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica @ jessicaNdesigns) — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 20:26:00 +0000

Who doesn't love HAPPY MAIL?! Pop Sugar sent me the most adorable #MustHaveBox to try out and it was so much fun! It was full of so many great items! I'm so excited to have a "self care" night and try out the Daily concepts hair wrap towel and GoldFaden MD facial peel while i take a hot bath, candle lit, sipping peppermint tea!!

I also loved these adorable little desk calendar cards from May Designs! When you are done using them for the month, they double as a cute note card you can send someone! Turn them over, cut along the line and send the cutest little card to someone special! How perfect?!

It kind of really was happiness delivered!!!

GoldFaden MD facial peel - candle -peppermint tea!!

Wanna try your own Must Have Box? Use code SHOP5 (which never expires) and take $5 off your FIRST Must Have Box! Self care night, here I come!!!

*this post was sponsored by Pop Sugar, affiliate links used, all opinions are my own!

DIY Farmhouse Headboard Makeover

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica @ jessicaNdesigns) — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 18:25:00 +0000

For as long as we have been married (since 2003) our bedroom has always been the hodge lodge catch all/ laundry room full of hand me downs and mismatched furniture. Embarrassing. And not really the master retreat I have always dreamed of. It only got worse when we had kids. I just focused more energy on their rooms and other parts of our home.

Recently I decided to turn our bedroom into a place we love to come and unwind together after long hectic days with 3 kids. I call it project: turn the master bedroom into a retreat...on a budget.

We have had this headboard stored for YEARS and I never really liked it. My husband wanted to get rid of it, but I made him keep it. I was about to paint it white when I saw Alyssa of Cottonwood Shanty's post. I loved what she did with it so I scratched my white headboard plans and whipped out my sander!

I love my DeWalt palm sander, I use it for so many projects and it was perfect for this one! I spent about an hour sanding to my liking.

Left: First round of sanding. Right: Now we are talking!

I am so happy with how this turned out! It matches so well with my style and the night stands I made! (Post on those coming soon!)

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Bedding: Target two years ago || Pillows: H&M || Light Fixtures: Marshall's. I found so many fun, similar items for you (affiliate links):

Sweaters & Bootsocks.

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica @ jessicaNdesigns) — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 11:00:00 +0000

Is there anything better than feeling comfortable & looking good at the same time?? I don't think so! Most of my style choices have to have that comfy factor for me to buy them! We had our family pictures at our favorite tree farm & this is the outfit I chose. Comfy + stylish.

I got this sweater from a friend last year, but I found some similar options for you! (Similar styles 1, 2, 3) I wanted to wear it more like a dress so I added a lace shirt extender, my favorite over the knee boots and some grace & lace boot socks! Shop the whole look below!

Here's to a comfy & stylish Holiday Season!

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Not your average Christmas Wrap- 10 DIY Kraft Paper Ideas.

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica @ jessicaNdesigns) — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 11:00:00 +0000

The hand lettering & Fresh Pine make this wrapping pop!

The hand lettering on this Kraft paper makes it extra special!

I love the added greenery on this wrapping paper!

The clean looking white paper with the greenery is perfection!

A little DIY never hurt nobody!! This Potato Stamped paper is so cool!

I love the "snow" on this kraft paper wrapping!

How adorable!! Mini Trees & hand drawn cars? Perfection!

I Love this idea of adding special photos from the year to the top of the gift!

Special delivery! This hand drawn car with tree topper is perfect!

I love the idea of stamping white ink on the kraft paper!

Need more Christmas ideas? Check out our Christmas Pinterest board!

Friday Style: Tunic Dress & Boots.

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica @ jessicaNdesigns) — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 14:00:00 +0000

Ahhhh fall...my favorite time of the year! The crisp weather, hot coffee, oversized sweaters, tunic dresses with high boots, snuggling on the couch during football and warm crackling fires. Perfection! Fall also happens to be my favorite time for fashion.

I picked up this Very J tunic dress at a local boutique in Roscoe Village and it is my absolute favorite! But don't worry if you aren't local, I found a similar version of the tunic dress for you. (And more at the bottom of the post too!)

Shown here with The Brandy Coat.

Tunic Dress (similar) || Boots || Sweater (similar) || Necklace

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All photos by JennalaurenPhotography

10 Swoon-worthy Thanksgiving Tablescapes.

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica @ jessicaNdesigns) — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 14:00:00 +0000

This rustic setting looks dreamy.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I love hosting! I have rounded up some of my favorite Thanksgiving tablescapes to give you some inspiration for hosting your own beautiful dinner!

This eclectic blend of chairs makes this table unique & fun!

This clean, classic look is perfection!

I guess I have a thing for the rustic, wood accents! Swoon!

I love this pretty, feminine tablescape with rose accents!

This cozy setting speaks my language. I imagine a fire crackling close by.

I love the gold accents at this table! Perfection!

All those mini pumpkins in a variety of colors...delightful!

The vibrant, unexpected colors in this tablescape are great!

I love the natural palate of this rustic tablescape!

Need more Thanksgiving ideas? Follow our Pinterest board!

Gather this Thanksgiving.

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica @ jessicaNdesigns) — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 11:00:00 +0000

Our 2016 Gather Collection launched today and it has us so excited for the togetherness that the Holidays bring. Gathering with family and friends, sharing in the work of making a home cooked meal, swapping stories and making memories is what it is all about. I look forward to these Gatherings all year!

So Gather your family, gather your friends, sit together and for a delicious meal using these keepsake pieces from our Gather 2016 Collection! Place your order by November 10th to have them in time for your Thanksgiving dinner!

Follow our Thanksgiving board for even more inspiration for Gathering this Thanksgiving!

My Favorites (Under $50) from the Nordstrom Sale.

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica @ jessicaNdesigns) — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 23:47:00 +0000

Nordstrom is having a HUGE 40% off Sale thru November 13th and I have picked some of my favorites from the sale for you! I can't wait to share what I get from the sale & how I styled it! Happy Shopping!

Oversized sweaters + booties on repeat.

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica @ jessicaNdesigns) — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 12:00:00 +0000

Oversized sweaters, booties + ripped jeans are on repeat over here and I'm not mad about it! These American rag skinny jeans are awesome & they are UNDER $40! I would live in comfy, oversized sweater all fall and winter long if I could. My favorites are the ones with surprising details, like this front zipper and circle hem! So fun!

Speaking of favorites, meet my new favorite booties! The Bug from Blowfish wedge booties look great with so many outfits! Think jeans + sweaters, tunic dresses and leggings with long flannels! You can stock up on your favorites & SAVE 20% with code JESSICA20!

Remember The Brandy Coat? I love it with this look! It is not too heavy, super soft and is such a great color! It compliments so many outfits I have and will remain a staple in my fall wardrobe.

All photos: JennaLaurenPhotography

Booties c/o Blowfish Shoes.

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Fall Essential: The Brandy Coat.

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica @ jessicaNdesigns) — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 19:43:00 +0000

Fall is in full force here in Ohio. Fall is my favorite season for many reasons, but the main reason is fall fashion. Every fall I update my wardrobe with some new staples. This year I added a few oversized sweaters, American rag ripped skinny jeans, these awesome Madden Girl over the knee boots & the new Evys Tree Brandy Coat. All perfect to mix and match to make several fall outfits!

I have been sharing my love of Evy's Tree luxury hoodies for over 2 years & every time they release a new hoodie I fall in love all over again. The Brandy Coat is no different. In true Evy's Tree fashion, the Brandy is so soft with a cozy heather grey jersey knit interior. I love the big rolled collar that doubles as a hood and big buttons at the neck for closure! Plus, everyone who knows me knows I love anything with oversized pockets!

All photos by JennaLaurenPhotography.
Brandy Coat c/o Evys Tree

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JND Boss Babe: Karrie Miller Artistry

noreply@blogger.com (Skye McLain) — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Boss Babe /bôs/ /bāb/ (noun): Strong, smart, beautiful, inspiring, capable, kick ass woman blogger, creative and or small business owner who is rocking the blog + business world with her amazing entrepreneurial skills.

I am so thrilled to get back to my roots and get back to featuring the amazing women who inspire me to not only be a better business owner, but to be a better person! This week in the #JNDBossBabes series I'm so excited to introduce you to my dear friend Karrie Miller! She has been working with me in Studio 200 for painting + wine workshops! She is so incredibly talented and sweet - you guys will feel the same way!

Tell us about the awesome things you do.

The Creator has given me the gift of creativity. I love doing or making anything at all! My particular gifting would be painting, drawing, graphic design and handlettering. I create commissioned and original art. I take custom orders for acrylic paintings and also do my own original abstract paintings. Currently I am also teaching a Paint Night at Studio 200 in Sugarcreek, OH and I'm loving it! I have hand lettered wedding invitations and signage (chalkboards galore!), storefront signage, wall murals, and more. In the graphic design field, my favorite projects are logos. I have also designed business cards, art posters, flyers, tri-folds, etc.

What is the biggest lesson you've learned as a business owner?

Don't be afraid to charge what your product/service is worth. When I first started out, I was selling my services for much too cheap because I was afraid that people would be scared away by the price. I made just enough to cover costs, but came no where close to covering the time I had spent. If I would have charged more, I might be a bit ahead of where I am today.

Where did your shop or blog name come from?

It's been said, "An artist isn't famous until he/she dies" so, if that's true in my case, I want my work to be remembered by my name so in the future, my pieces will be consistently named.

Who is your Boss Babe inspiration and why?

I would say my mom. Growing up, my mom started making all natural soaps. She loved what she did and her business grew substantially. People from all over the country would order her soaps. I always loved watching her at craft shows or events that she would set up at. She always had a crowd around her stand. She was so passionate about her product.

Top 3 tips for keeping organized and on track.

I'm really not so good at staying organized, but something I've really learned through this business is to take the time to plan out an organize your schedule so that you can optimize your free time.

What has been your biggest challenge building your business?

The self-doubt and terror of putting myself out there and risking my dreams. It's very scary.

Do you have any advice for future Boss Babes?

Be passionate about what you do. When you are passionate about something, it will seep out of you into those around you!

What are your top three tips for building a business?

1. Stop procrastinating. It's your worst enemy.
2. Get out there! Support your community, show up to local events and make a name for yourself.
3. Get to know people who have the same interests as you! They help to inspire you and give you valuable advice.

What is your proudest moment in your business?

Most every time I am finished with a Paint Party, I hear the people in my class talking about how they had so much fun painting and how proud they are of how well their painting turned out. That is one of the most satisfied feelings ever!

Tell us about what's new or what's next!

I am in the process of adding a line of products that is very exciting! I can't reveal those quite yet, as I am still in the process of refining them. But stay tuned for funzies!

What is your all time favorite meal?

Sushi all the way!

What is your favorite way to relax & refocus?

When my enduring husband tells me to "go paint something", I know that I am stressed out a little too much. Painting is like yoga for my mind. I am happiest covered in paint. Another way I like to unwind when maybe I don't have the time or am too tired to paint, is to take an essential oil milk bath with my favorite wine and a good book. Ahh, makes me want one right now!

What do you never leave home without?

My lipstick and shades.

What is your favorite form of social media?

Instagram!

What Instagram account are you currently obsessed with?

@newdarlings

What is on your workday playlist?

"Gun" by Mas Ysa

What is your go-to Starbucks Drink?

Soy chai latte!

What does your "power look" consist of?

Winged eyeliner, Katy Perry "Catoure Tricot-Griffes" Lipstick by Cover Girl, my Jenny clogs from Target, Blue corduroy flare overalls from Old Navy with a white t-shirt underneath, brass hoop earrings that I bought at Bonnaroo, a whole stack of Alex + Ani, JessicaNDesigns, and random other bracelets, my floral choker from Forever21, and my gold cuff ring from JessicaNDesigns.

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Thank you so much Karrie for sharing some Boss Babe insight with us! Be sure to
keep up with Karrie on Facebook and Instagram!

Annual Stacking Ring Sale!

noreply@blogger.com (Skye McLain) — Sat, 03 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Happy Saturday friends! I am so excited to be having our Annual Ring Sale this weekend! Our best-selling stacking rings are on sale for 20% off TODAY only! The sale ends at midnight tonight, so be sure to take advantage of it! Here are all the details!

It's here! It's here! Our annual ring sale is TODAY! YAY! Here are all the details friends! Happy Shopping!

TODAY, Saturday, 9/3, take 20% off your order of our best-selling stacking rings with the discount code RINGSALEBLOG when you check out!

It's the PERFECT time to stock up for Christmas! Last year we had to stop offering rings before our Christmas deadline because of the high demand! So get them while they are on sale this weekend friends.

Need help deciding what to order! Check out the #jndstacks hashtag for lots of great ideas!

PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT!

(1) Discount amounts do not include taxes or shipping. Only one discount code may be used per order and multiple discounts cannot be combined. All codes must be redeemed during the checkout process and cannot be applied after the order is processed. Codes have no cash value and are not retroactive to previous orders. If you need assistance with entering a discount code from your smart phone, click here. Discount code is valid ONLINE ONLY.

(2) Production time for rings ordered during the sale can be longer than our normal production time. We make each ring by hand from start to finish so they do take time. Please allow at least 3 weeks

(3) There is no way for us to know what size ring you would wear! These are all made to US Standard sizing. The best way to determine your size is to visit a jeweler and use their ring sizer. Please keep in mind that if you plan to stack three or more rings, then you will probably need to go up 1/2 to 1/4 of a size on the rings you plan to wear closer to your middle knuckle to allow for the natural widening of your finger. We can resize rings UP to 1 size larger. If your rings are too large, there is a $10 charge to resize them to a smaller size. Please err on the side of 1/2 - 1 size too small if you are not sure on your size.
What are you waiting for? Click here to SHOP NOW!

JND Influencer: Miss Olivia Says

noreply@blogger.com (Skye McLain) — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000

The transition between summer and fall is always my favorite! I love the cozy styles, the crisp mornings, new fall trends, and the relief I get from the sun on my summer-kissed skin! When we were featured on Miss Olivia Says as one of her August Favorites along with all of her favorite skincare items, we were stoked!

Be sure to check out all of her favorites here and shop her Double Triangle Layering Necklace here. It is a must have for your fall wardrobe - it is a simple addition to all those comfy sweaters and trendy floral tops!

Check out Olivia on Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest for more inspiration!

JND Boss Babe: Skye McLain

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica @ jessicaNdesigns) — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Tell us about the awesome things you do!

By day, I am a virtual ninja, helping other boss ladies like Jessica run their business. I work with handmade artists, bloggers, and creative entrepreneurs who need help finding that elusive sweet spot between running their business successfully and keeping a balanced, healthy personal life. I do it all from graphic design to customer service to client management. I love to keep as many plates spinning as I can!

By night, I am the Director of Creative Content for Thrive Creative Conference. I help the CEO, Bree, create content that supports men and women who own small businesses. Together, we are a passionate team that loves to tell people to go for it and then equip them with the tools and support they need to make it happen!

What do you never leave home without?

I always, always have my bright orange Nalgene water bottle with me along with a collection of essential oils (Stress Away is currently my favorite) and lip balm!

What is your favorite Starbucks drink?

I'm a slave to trends so lately I've been consuming an inappropriate amount of The Pink Drink, which is a Strawberry Acai Refresher made with a splash of coconut milk. It literally tastes like melted strawberry ice cream and on a hot, muggy day, is SO satisfying!

What is your favorite form of social media?

I am loving Snapchat! I'll probably jump on the InstaStory bandwagon soon, but I love playing with the filters and the actual chat feature that is built in to Snapchat.

What Instagram account are you currently obsessed with?

Do I have to decide on one? If you need a good laugh, head over to @thedailytay or @bevcooks - especially their InstaStory feeds because holy moly they are hilarious!! For fashion inspiration, I love @uptownwithellebrown and @hauteandhumid. Their ability took look put together effortlessly every day inspires me!

What are your top three tips for keeping your business organized?

My number ONE tip for sure is to find something that works for you that you will use every single day. I could tell you to buy a specific planner and that it will change your life but if you don't like it, you won't use it, and it will be useless and a waste of your money! Staying organized is so different for everyone so hone in on something that works for you!

I have a routine for every day - I get up at the same time each day, my morning routine is almost always exactly the same, and there are a few tasks that I do first thing every single day. I can do them all almost without even thinking about it. Find a groove and implement a repetitive routine every day so that it (whatever it is - being a mom, answering emails, crafting content, or making awesome stuff) comes naturally to you. You don't even have to think about it anymore!

If all else fails - hire someone to organize it and keep it organized for you. (wink, wink!)

What's currently on repeat for you?

I'm a gigantic nerd. I am either listening to podcasts or audio books and the two on the top of the playlist lately are Dave Ramsey's Radio Show (because we are currently getting out of debt and need to stay inspired) and the Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon (read by Davina Porter). I do most of my work with my body physically sitting at my desk but my mind is far away in Scotland or pre-revolutionary war America.

What is your all time favorite food?

I love macaroni and cheese, tacos, refried beans, Coca-Cola, salt and vinegar potato chips. All, unfortunately, things I can only have every once in a while or I would need a wheelbarrow to get out the door!

I do also love sparkling water (Coconut La Croix is my jammmm), bananas with peanut butter, and strawberries. But if I'm dying and get a last meal option, I'll take all the junk food.

What does your "power look" consist of?

I've recently incorporated a uniform so I have less to think of in the mornings so this is a good question! Almost every day, I wear dark skinny jeans, a white t-shirt or a graphic tee, and booties or my Teva sandals. I don't necessarily think this is a "power look" but I feel put together enough to meet a colleague for coffee and I am comfy! Win-win!

What is your favorite way to relax and refocus?

If I could find someone to pay me to ride in a boat for the rest of my life, I would do it. I love to be on a lake, with a beer, and riding in the front of a boat with the music blaring. It is literally the most relaxing thing for me. Ever.

Who is your BossBabe inspiration and why?

Again - just one? It changes on a regular basis for sure - but lately I've been so inspired by my Thrive partner, Bree! She just inspires me to follow dreams bigger than I think I can and reminds me that we can do the things - it just take a lot of hard work and late nights sometimes to pull something off!

What is the biggest lesson you've learned as a business owner?

My biggest lesson I've learned is how to separate my business time from my personal and family time. It is hard to turn it off at the end of the day when your office is literally an extension of your kid's playroom. I've taught/trained myself to make that mental switch from work day to evening at home and it has almost made all the difference. I don't check emails, I don't talk with clients (at least not about work related stuff) and I do my very best to stay off of social media after 6PM every day. Is it hard? Hell yes. But my family and my personal time are more than worth it. If I cant maintain that balance then the point of being able to work from home is blown!

What is your proudest moment in your business?

This actually happened last weekend! I've been speaking at conferences for a few years now but I've honestly never had that moment where I felt people were really looking at me as a guide for what they came to hear. Last weekend we held our first Thrive Creative Workshop which was all about Strategic Planning for your business.

I've spoken on "fluffy stuff" in the past (even though I didn't realize until Saturday that it was fluff) but at this workshop, the attendees were in tears as they tackled and worked through some of the things that were really holding them back from growing their business. In the middle of the day, something fell into place and clicked and so many new things came in to focus for me. For the first time, I felt so confident in what I was sharing and that I owned the room. I've always admire women who seemed to feel that way when speaking or sharing and last weekend, I got a glimpse of that!

What is new? What is next?

My to do list is never ending and ever-changing. My husband has labeled me as a serial entrepreneur - and given that I did start seven different business ventures during our first seven years of marriage, I guess he is right. There is always something on the horizon for me - even if I can't see it!

I can tell you that I'll be working more with Bree on Thrive workshops and conferences, building out a coaching portion to my VA services, and as always, be on the lookout for new tees in my shirt store, Your Texas is Showing. (<-- that is my side hustle!)

Where can we hang out with you online?
Instagram | Snapchat | Twitter | Facebook | Pinterest

Where my boss babes at?! If you are one, click here to tell us more about yourself and your amazing empire! If you know some boss babes you would love for us to interview, feel free to share this post with them! We can't wait to meet and feature you amazing #JNDBossBabes!

Many thanks to Stephanie of Atascocita Photography for the beautiful images at Chateau Polonez at the Bloggers Meet Photographers meetup organized by The Pink Envelope!

#JNDBossBabes Features

noreply@blogger.com (Skye McLain) — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000

WHERE MY BOSS BABES AT??

When I first started blogging my primary focus was featuring boss babes, bloggers, creatives and small business owners who inspired me and were rocking the blog + business world. So today I'm getting back to my roots & looking for some AMAZING #JNDBosBabes to feature on the blog!

BOSS BABES CALL:

So...where my boss babes at?! If you are one, click here to tell us more about yourself and your amazing empire! If you know some boss babes you would love for us to interview, feel free to share this post with them! We can't wait to meet and feature you!

My Fall Uniform.

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica @ jessicaNdesigns) — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Meet my fall uniform. My favorite Olive and Pique hat from The Village Gift Barn, the UNBELIEVABLY soft + cozy Raven Nicole hoodie from Evy's Tree and my American Eagle lacy bralette under my favorite Free People tank (similar here)!

The perfect fall outfit needs the best transitional shoes, and these Balla sandals from Blowfish are my new favorite! With a slight wedge, they are comfy and just dressy enough to go with anything! Love them as much as I do? Use Code JESSICA20 for 20% off at checkout - ends 9/30/16!

Photos by Jenna Lauren Photography.

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