Obviously, Kim Zolciak Biermann is my hero. So obviously, I had to try her skincare line, Kashmere Kollections. The smell is INSANE. I want to smell like this all the time. I love the products, especially the oil, firming lotion and scrub. But, without the initial discount the offered, I am afraid it is a bit spendy. However, based on the line itself, consider me #dbsobsessed!

IT'S BACK!
​This year I will be running another series of posts dedicated to holiday gift ideas. However, this year I want to do something a little bit different. Given all of the incredible makers I have come across during the Etsy blog features I have been posting, it occurred to me that there is always at least one person in our lives who seems to have it all. Those people can be the most difficult to shop for, so it's great to see unique items that they would not have necessarily come across themselves. These types of gifts are perfect for friends and family who are less than easy to shop for. So, I will be continuing to feature unique shops and pieces, throughout the holiday season! Make sure to check the'Holiday Gift Guide' section for the complete and up-to-date list!

Much like the hula tells the story of Hawaii through dance, this post is going to show you how to do Kauai, #dbsobsessed style, through pictures. Aloha!

I'm back from a much needed vacation (so much to tell on that front- stay tuned) and thrilled to bring you another amazing maker that you simply need to know about! Why? Because I am #dbsobsessed, of course!

While I love an embroidery hoop of almost any kind, I know that the country look/feel of some of them are not for everyone. For that reason, I love the more minimalist look of the hoops done by Lindsey White at Urbann Nest!

Crisp, clean, cute and different from many decor items you see, these are GREAT!

For me, this piece that says 'Life is Too Short to Wait' is just perfect for my office. Having a go-getter attitude is everything in terms of running your own business. I know that complacency in the work world will get me nowhere, so I love looking at this hoop from that perspective. 
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However, it clearly has a great message from a personal perspective as well, and given that I have committed to going out and experiencing more things in this 33rd year of my life, it is a perfect fit.

There is something for everyone in this great shop! Here are some more Urbann Nest favorites of mine:

So what's the story behind this great shop? Here's what Lindsey has to say on the matter:

"I've always loved being creative and I've been able to explore more of that in college. I studied photography for the first two years, but when I took my first weaving class I immediately changed my major to fibers and I loved it! When my husband and I moved to Utah about a year and a half ago I started my Etsy shop to help keep myself inspired and motivated since I wasn't in the fiber program anymore. I began making woven wall hangings and soon added travel themed embroideries. I traveled a bit when I was younger, but when I met my husband he really inspired me to love travel and I wanted to share that feeling with my embroideries.

I love the minimal aesthetic so I try to keep my work semi-minimal and I think travel quotes are the best way to go! I think it's so important to surround yourself with what you love so we strive to create simple and modern pieces that will add style to any home.

I've had the opportunity to sell my work at a few different local markets and I have some of my products available at a store called HERE in Provo, Utah which has been a great experience. I love sharing my art with others and hope to do so even more in the coming future. One of my motto's is to say yes to as much as I can and with it's really brought me a great experience with my shop and in sharing what I love to do."

What's not to love about a subscription box? Every month, a little mini-Christmas, just for you! I am totally hooked on these things, with PopSugar Must Have and FabFitFun being my favorite of the big boys in this department. However, the only complaint I have about those boxes, is while I love great finds they send through to me, by the time they have made it into one of those boxes, they are anything but unique. Those boxes have SO many subscribers, that is becomes easy to spot something that came from one of them, while out and about. So, while I do not plan to get rid of those subscriptions any time soon (and I will be sharing some favorite items from them in the near future), I did want to seek out something a little more special and unique. Enter, The Handmade California Box!

Each month, the box makers put together a gorgeous and oh-so-California collection of goodies made right here in the Golden State. Here is what I found when I opened the September box! And yes, I am 100% #dbsobsessed!