House of Cramel

It starts around your 25th birthday, you look around and you start to question everything you've done up to this point and many of us realize we haven't accomplished what we thought we would by this age. Then you start to freak out! You soon return to normal until the next milestone, then it gets worse. I've experienced this myself, even dreaded it, but I learned how to celebrate these miles stones again and appreciate them with these three gems of advice.

1. THERE IS ANOTHER ALTERNATIVE

I know this may seem a little grim, but it's definitely real. I was speaking with one of my cousins about my birthday and how I was "adjusting", and he simply said, "you know there's another alternative to getting older. That definitely changed my perspective on things.  So many people don't get to live in the moment that your living right now, so if your having trouble with a birthday, just start there. And with all the breathe in your lungs, blow out those candles with gusto!

2. USE IT AS MOTIVATION!!

I know you guys are like, why are you showing me a cup?? Well this picture in general represents a lot. When I turned 25, I had what I call a "quarter life crisis". I was just not where I thought I would be in life AT ALL!! So after a few minor break downs and some soul searching, I set out to change it. After all, I was still breathing so it wasn't too late. And guess what? I accomplished those goals!! So instead of having a pity party, just acknowledge that you want to be better and do more, and then GO DO IT!!!

3. DON'T FORGET TO PARTY!!

After all it is your birthday! Go celebrate and live it up! And yes, I'm 30 :-) More to come about what I did after in a later post! XOXO

Hello everyone! I'm back! Again! LOL! I've decided to get back into the swing of things. I was actually supposed to post this this morning as Monday Motivation, but I didn't get up in time :-/ However, my message can apply to any day of the week.

I kept telling myself I'll get back into blogging. First it was, "When you're not working a full-time job, going to school for you Masters' and doing an doing internship", then it was "When you're not taking two classes a quarter at school", then it was "When you finish this final paper", then I was out of excuses. After all that I STILL didn't get back into it right away, then it hit me like a ton a bricks, "What are you waiting for? Really What? JUST DO IT!"

Just Do It, it hardly a message I originated, Nike ever so eloquently put it into words and out into the world. But it rings so true. Whatever you're waiting to do, don't wait! Just Do It! Got some obstacles in your way? Chop 'em down! But you have to actually start! My obstacles were honestly myself, I didn't think I had time, I didn't think I had enough content, I ultimately think I was enough. But, and I say this in the most polite way possible, SCREW THAT! I'll never know unless I try so, here we go again :-) House of Cramel, take 10? LOL

Kesha is the one you will probably see when you walk into Funky Flair boutique. She will be there to offer you great service, style advice, and help you walk out of Funky Flair, Funky and Fabulous! I really enjoyed her awesome personality and genuine spirit, if I didn't know any better I'd have thought she was a Sweet Georgia Peach like myself!

Hello Boutique Freak! How have you been?? Well I've been busy! With a full time job, an internship, graduate school, and adjusting to having a long term relationship with a 3 hour time difference, I have to say I've been doing a weird balancing act! But it's actually been kind of great! I recently, recently being a month ago, visited my boyfriend in California. He's attending graduate school at the University of San Diego. But before he started class we took a little vacation before things got hectic and I got to see, feel, and taste the west coast. If you've visited my YouTube channel House of Cramel, you've already seen a video from my trip but if you haven't already here's the link ~~> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6T5dSfUVKE&feature=share&list=UUOcW7sabbYLF1wTu9_5v3LA

Of course while I was there I did one of my favorite things I love to do when I travel and that is check out the boutiques! I walked the famous Gas Lamp district and found some great spots!

FIRST STOP - BUBBLES BOUTIQUE!!

SECOND STOP - Bettie Page

Bettie Page is a "Pin Up Girl" themed boutique affectionately named after the Queen of Pinups. I probably wouldn't wear any of the clothes but they were awfully cute. I'm just too short, and a little light on curves. But if your not like me and love the pin up girl style, this is the place for you. I felt like I was in a museum.

THIRD STOP - So Good Jewelry

This place is the ultimate in accessories, while I recommend it for a VARIETY of reasons (CLEARLY) I was extremely overwhelmed and couldn't stay long because of the sheer tidal wave of accessories that were approaching me.

I was pulled into Eden by the design of the boutique. It's decorated as if your sitting in the middle of a beautiful plant garden. Awesome right?

Hope you enjoyed touring these amazing boutiques with me in San Diego! Next stop? Who knows! Where would you like to see me go? XOXO

Hello Boutique Freaks! I just wanted to touch base with you guys. Right now both my blog and my brain are under construction. I feel as if I go through this a little bit every year, but I'm sure it's all for the better! Meanwhile, I still love fashion and boutiques! I just finished my first official year of fashion grad school at SCAD (YES IT'S GREAT!), and I'm currently creating a path for my own success. I have to say it's not as easy as I'd like for it to be. There is always "noise" when great things are about to happen. When the noise starts is when I really know that I'm on the something because that is the enemy trying to deter you from the light! Don't make me start preaching up in here! But it's the truth! So if your going through something similar guys don't give up on the your dreams, if your dreams keep remain in your thoughts there is a reason. It may be where your suppose to be or it may be a step in the direction of where your suppose to be. Don't ignore them. Maybe there are some other things in your thought life you must get rid of in order to move forward with your dreams. THINK ABOUT IT!!