Boho Girl

The winner of the $50 credit to Amy’s Boho Chic shop is the 82nd commenter, Penny!

Congrats, Penny. You will be contacted by Amy to discuss details.

Amy also wanted to extend a 25% discount at her shop to all of my readers! Just use the code “bohochic25″ when checking out. She was so moved and touched by all of your kind words…

“Please tell them how much I have enjoyed reading their words. I would have loved to have written a personal note to each of them for the beauty they gave me.”

Other ways you can connect to Amy are:
Twitter – @amywaltzdotcom
Facebook – Amy Waltz Photography & Designs

{all photos above are lovelies modeling accessories from Boho Chic shop}

Months ago, Amy found me on Twitter and it was her kind words that guided me to her website.  I gasped out loud when I first browsed through her shop.  Every single piece felt so kindred to my heart and how I express myself.  Her and I immediately connected, found out we both grew up in Northern California and have many other things in common.  She’s a beautiful, vibrant, passionate being with such a creative vision for Bohemians.  I am so thrilled that we were able to come together and that I can offer my readers some love from this gorgeous being!!

But first, a note from Amy Waltz, designer of Boho Chic Jewelry…

portrait of amy waltz

“Amy Waltz Designs (AWD) jewelry is more than jewelry, it’s a powerful reminder into our own true uniqueness. Jewelry makes us feel and look beautiful but my hope is that it will be a window into one’s own inner beauty and magnificent purpose in life. Perhaps the words intertwined in the jewelry will serve as inspirational mantras or reminders. TRUST. I AM. Believe. LIFE IS A GIFT. Love your life. Fly On …..

I would love it if wearing a piece of AWD jewelry would lend you to think a little more positively, respond to yourself with a little more heart, cause you to smile more and walk a little more gently on the Earth, treat yourself and others in a gentler, kinder nature, trusting your great and wonderful purpose in this life.

I hope that by hearing the sound of it delicately ringing as you wear it, you will breath in the message and that you will remember your power, your beauty, your strength and you will embrace the day just a little more, walking a little lighter, letting go a little more, and opening yourself up to the sun on your face and the wind in your hair. And if you feel like dancing, well, then, by all means … DANCE. And when you do, let the rhythm of your heart carry you to your place of perfect peace.

Love, light and all things wonderful,
Amy Waltz”

Below are a few yummies I own from Amy. She made me a custom design Boho Girl necklace (and decided to add it to her shop!) that I am in LOVE with and am wearing as I type this.  It goes with every*thing and I can layer it with other necklaces.  Her rustic style is prrrfect for me and I feel the good vibrations of her work on my skin.  Mmmmm.

hippie headband

garden fairy necklace

GIVEaway Details:

• Winner will be given a $50 credit to Amy’s Boho Chic Shop
• To enter, please leave a comment
• One comment per person, please
• Winner will be chosen at random.org
• Comments will be open until 11pm Wednesday, September 26th
• Winner will be announced Thursday, September 27th

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Thea is one of my very first blog sisters from years ago. We walked side by side on our fertility journeys, as well as our creative ones and it fills my heart to bursting that her dreams are coming to fruition. Bigger and juicier than imagined. She’s a rock star. One of the things I’ve always admired about her is her attention to detail, especially with her camera and how it works. She is the Camera-Wiz I have always gone to when it comes to the techie bits of my Canon and finally, she’s teaching a course. A very un-intimidating, free, warm and inspiring online photography workshop!

And you can see here in this video why I love her so.  How the first time I met her in person at the Seattle airport after a year of emails and phone calls, this beautiful blond with two pony tails running towards me for a big hug.  I was a goner.  Hers forever.  We are each others biggest fans.

So many of us (including me) can get intimidated by our BC’s (big cameras) but Thea has a way of explaining and helping to guide in a way that it will encourage your own intuitive lens.

Intuitive Lens by Thea Coughlin

{my sister is in town for a few weeks, so while she’s here i’ll by having a few giveaways, so i can be present with what is in front of me during her stay.  so look for some fun here in the next few days!}

Congrats to Cristen…winner of Horny Toad‘s Rosalinda dress! We will contact you via email about color, size and mailing addie. Your comment touched me so. I was jazzed that the Random.org gods heard you. ; )

REMEMBER: EVERYONE IS A WINNER!
All of my readers can get $15 off of the Rosalinda dress through September 21st until midnight. Use the code: BOHOROSE!!

And ongoing, all of my readers get 20% off of any Horny Toad order.  Use code: BOHOGIRL. Enjoy lovelies!

Wanted to share a few recent videos of Cedar, just for fun!

First video was filmed by my husband, in a parking lot of a store in Victoria, BC.  I was inside the shop, so they were alone.  It was the first time Cedar started humming and clicking at once.  Now he makes up all sorts of songs doing this! Its hilarious.

Second video is him strumming in a place on the side of our house we call “Shady Grove”. Another video recorded by my husband when I wasn’t around.

This video is of him having a quiet, meditative moment with his guitar.  I was a bit awed.  It just didn’t seem like a 3 year old to me. Music is his medicine.

{The winner of the Horny Toad GIVEaway will be announced tomorrow!}

rosalinda dress

I have been collaborating with Hornytoad for quite some time and I am in sweet love with them.  Each person I am in contact with is so very kind and passionate and sincerely FRIENDly.  Those that work there are a family and it is so clear when you browse through their site the healthy environment they cultivate for their employees, as well as customers.  What has been fun is as I’ve gotten to know a few of their employees, they exude a genuine love and passion for the outdoors and life in general and inspiration to step outside and move my body oozes through our exchanges.  I mean it.  These are good good peeps.

Every piece of clothing I own from them is so very well made.  Truly stellar quality.  The type of clothing that would last you years and be your fave piece that you will wear to the bone and maybe even patch up the holes.  What I love most is that they flatter my curves.  Most companies that design clothing made to function in the outdoors, make them with the intention that you are uber thin-fit with not a lot of curve.  Hornytoad’s A-line dresses and skirts really suit my shape and their empire waist shirts and tees are perfect for my bod as well as any shape, really.  Their clothing are my perfect basics.  The ones I slip on to dress up or down or layer.  I often get stopped when wearing their dresses around here and asked about where I got my dress.  I truly cannot say enough about them and that is why they have stayed on as a sponsor and continue to collaborate with me.

Today, we are giving away the beautiful and perfectly designed Rosalinda Dress.  I have two of these and am going to get a few more in different colors.  This dress works all year long for me.  I wear it over pants or tights or with knee high boots.  The fabric is cushiony-SOFT and the colors rich.  The empire waist design makes me feel mmm mmm sexy.  Last year we gave away this dress in a short sleeve Summer version and the winner wrote me an email about how divine it is and that it is a staple in her wardrobe.

What I love even more is that Hornytoad wanted to offer something to those that didn’t win.  Aren’t they yummy?  So on the day I announce the winner (this Thursday), all those that did not win will get $15 off the Rosalinda Dress plus free shipping (on that day only).  When the time comes, I will post a promo code, for that discount along with the winner.  AND all my readers get 20% off of everything in the shop right now (use code BOHOGIRL). So truly…EVERYBODY WINS!  ; )

Here are a few other Hornytoad pieces that I wear all. the. time…
Malena Tee
Malena Tank
Malena Dress
Double Helix Dress
Boleo Skirt
Lithe Skirt

And I am really eyeing their new Muse dress. It has a pocket! These days I love dresses and skirts with pockets. I am becoming my marmie.

GIVEaway Rules:

• To enter to win a Rosalinda Dress, please leave a comment
• Only one comment per person, please
• Comments will close Wednesday at 11pm
• Winner will be chosen at Random.org
• Winner will be announced Thursday, September 20th
• Those that did not win, will receive a code for $15 off the same dress plus free shipping

(edited to add:  At this time, Horny Toad is unable to ship internationally.  We deeply apologize for the inconvenience.}

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