Blonder Ambitions

Beauty. Intelligence. Lifestyle.

HOW TO – DECONSTRUCT & RECONSTRUCT A T-SHIRT

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I was headed to the Big Four... basically a huge metal music festival where Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax would be playing... and I had no idea what to wear.  My man gave me one of his cherished Metallica T-Shirts and told me to do whatever I wanted with it.  Perfect.  With the assistance of an embroidery needle, a silver Sharpie, some awesomely sharp scissors, crimson ribbon, and a ... Read the Post

Metallica... can be feminine? Yes. Yes, it can.

HOW TO – MAKE THE PERFECT GIFT BASKET

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One of my childhood friends was having a tea for her bridal shower... after settling on a Betsey Johnson New York crocheted navy and pink frock and hot pink ruched pointed toe pumps, I decided to shop for her {coordinating} pink gift.  I figured that with Easter right around the corner... a bridal basket would be right on point.  What bride-to-be wouldn't love some pink kitchen accessories, killer ... Read the Post

Pink. Cupcakes. Baking. Chocolate champagne truffles. All packed up and ready to give.

CURRENT OBSESSION – ETSY

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If you haven't been on etsy.com... well, you've basically been living under a rock... or in a poorly decorated place not enhanced with ridiculous etsy goodness.  I get stuck on this site for hours... it's an amazing place to find one-of-a-kind goods, humorous decor items, sweet soaps, customized wallets, and a whole plethora of fabulous goodness.  Log on... buy something... or just browse and get ... Read the Post

Humorous. Fabulous. One-of-a-kind. Something for everyone. Etsy.

MUST HAVES – WORKOUT ESSENTIALS

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Today is the beginning of something big.  For me at least.  I am beginning a whole new lifestyle... one that is healthy, high-energy, and fitness focused... meaning more protein and fewer cupcakes... saying good-bye to my mimosa Sundays and hello to Sunday morning hikes... and buying a whole bunch of new {adorable!} workout gear!  The new lifestyle kick (for the next three months... I'll give you ... Read the Post

New workout schedule and healthier food choices... The downside? A temporary baking hiatus. The upside? New workout gear!

CURRENT OBSESSION – PINK KITCHENS

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My obsession with pink... or all things related to food, cooking, or baking... is not surprising.  I thought: "Why not combine these obsessions?"... and I started to daydream about my ideal kitchen.  Here are some of my dream kitchen items... 1. Big Chill Fridge in Pink Lemonade $2695 2. KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer in Komen Pink $350 3. Big Chill Stove in Pink Lemonade $4295 4. KitchenAid ... Read the Post

Pink. Everywhere. Even in the kitchen. Well, I suppose I should say especially in the kitchen.

LUST LIST – APRIL

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1. Gaufre Shoulder Bag $3,600 2. Paradise Pond Dress $185 3. Vintage Bounty of Brass Paperweight $12 4. VPL Torniquet Heel $565 5. Le Labo Santal 26 Vintage Candle $60 6. Aurora Lopez Mejia Double Initial Pendant Necklace $3,725 7. Ivory Steps Socks $10 8. BVLGARI ‘Mon Jasmin Noir’ Eau de Parfum $105 9. Kiki de Montparnasse Amour Le Reve Tap Short $165 ... Read the Post

Nine Droolworthy Items This Month... Gotta love those April Showers