To Ombre or not to Ombre :) -Carly

I have been going back and forth in my head for months about whether I wanted to give the Ombre look a shot or not. I was afraid I missed the boat on that one but heard back from many stylists that it is still a look that is "in"
Long story short is I found a new stylist that I love!!! Her name is Krista.
She made me feel comfortable about chopping some of my hair ( I had some nasty split ends) and giving the Ombre look a go.A more subtle ombre look for the first round and she assured me that I can always go more drastic in my next appointment. She works in Davenport so all you local ladies are in luck!!! If you are looking for a new stylist, give Krista a call!!!!
Ok so here it goes...
Don't mind the Before picture selfie (in my car on the way to the appointment)

BEFORE: Longest it's been in a long time

BEFORE: just for a visual on how it look when it was "done"

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When I have some Va va voom Volume!!!

Here is a pic that Lindsay took when I was out and about in the nasty weather.

What do ya think? I'm loving the cut and color! Krista said the ombre is a honey color and she used my natural color as the base/darkest color so that it would be lower maintenance and not look cray cray when it starts growing out. YAY for low maintenance color (didnt know it existed!)

Anyway, here is Krista's business page (she also owns a spray tan business!) 

You should "Like" her page and tell her TCOT sent ya!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Simply-Bronze-Airbrush-Tanning/160549794024183

Here is her personal page:

https://www.facebook.com/krista.r.leigh?fref=ts

:)

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Everything but the kitchen sink COOKIE recipe by Libby

Mash 3-4 bananas
2-3 cups old fashioned oats
1 scoops vanilla muscle gain
1/3 cups unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup honey
Skin and chop 1 apple
Then add whatever (literally)
I added raisins, pecans, flax,
Sliced Almonds, sunflower seed kernels..
Mix all together and make on cookie sheet.. Bake 20-25 min on 375

YUMMO!

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Don't Just Chase Your Dreams, DO IT!

Here's a little different spin on the regular blog...

Take a peek at this video from Libby, GET INSPIRED!!!

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DIY Home Design by Sherri

Lindsay and I both call this mama a friend! Meet Sherri, she has 2 sweet lil girls and a great hubby. Sherri's hubby is actually a longtime friend of both of the TCOT hubbies. Gotta love our Small Town Guys!!!
Anyway, Sherri has an awesome eye for design and now we are lucky enough to hear some of the TRICKS OF THE TRADE! YAY!

A few weeks ago a friend of mine that recently moved was asking me about curtains/draperies for her house.  Where do you hang them?  At the window?  At the ceiling? What is the latest rule?  And before we get into it, let me make a confession…I can be cheap budget conscious (although my husband may disagree). At times I have a hard time looking at two things that serve the same purpose and buying the more expensive one, designer or not.  That is kind of like drapes.  The purpose is obviously to provide privacy and obviously more fabric means more $$$.  When we first moved into our house seven years ago I just bought the 84” panels because they were less and called it a day.  Once I realized we were going to have them forever I kind of changed my tune started buying the taller panels; it really does make a difference.  Hanging drapes at ceiling draws your eye up and gives the appearance of a taller ceiling AND another thing that is a MUST even if you just go ahead and buy the shorter panels, you MUST be sure to extend your panels closer to the outside of the window.  Create a larger ‘frame’ on your window.  It will add so much more light into the room and make it appear larger. 

The next time you are looking and switching up your space and decide to buy panels, consider going to the ceiling; the design police aren’t going to show up if you don’t but you may be surprised with the difference. 

     One of my favorite places to get panels is West Elm.  Check them out.  Let me know if there are any design questions on your mind; I am looking forward to getting to know you and sharing a bit about myself!

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City Living by guest blogger Marcy

A long time ago in my past life, I lived in Chicago and ran around like a crazy woman with some of my bff's. I had some of the best times with these girls. My best friend, Marcy is still living in Chicago with her man. She writes a lifestyle blog at www.onawhym.blogspot.com. check it out for awesome pics of trendy and "hot spot" restaurants and lounges. She finds the best places!!! Read the post below for a taste of the Chicago city life!!!!

Guest blogger:Marcy from www.onawhym.blogspot.com





Sometimes, time really does fly. Last week I felt like I looked up and October was halfway gone, maybe its the beautiful weather? It's been hovering in the 70's during the day and in the 50's at night. I am in no rush for a change! Here is the last week in pictures and in no particular order.

                   I enjoyed a Chicago Style lunch

                                          Good to the last bite!

Took a stroll over the river to meet the girls for a long overdue catch up

We chose a new Tiki place in River North

Quickly ordered up some cocktails

If you're hungry, there are only a few small plates but everything we had was delicious

I did a lot of walking

Food Truck Friday!

Fall is in the air...

Movie Night!

Took a stroll

Bad Happy... It's a real place. The best poutine I ever had! Their burgers are pretty amazing as well and its BYOB.

           I tried the Filbert's Blackcherry soda and it was Oh so refreshing!

The Quebecer

Chick-Fil-E...Yup, there's a fried chicken in there and it's topped with frosted flakes! It seemed strange at first but it was the perfect combo of sweet and salty.

                                                      More walking...

                  Looks like a storm is brewing!

Time for a movie and some cozy leggings!

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