Love It or List It, Too

Would you love your house more if it had a makeover? Or are you done with your current place and want something new? That's the dilemma on HGTV's Love It or List It, Too. I really enjoyed watching the other version of this show (which is filmed in Toronto) and am super excited to check out the new show especially because there are two new hosts! And yes, this show is on Netflix. :) Remember to check out Trende's other Netflix Pix on trendeing.com.

Half-Price Paradise

Trends's Netflix Home Design week continues with the HGTV show Half-Price Paradise where homebuyers search for a new lifestyle in a place that is half the cost of living as their current housing situation. I have watched one episode of the show so far and it is definitely interesting and informative as you get to see what places are more expensive to live and where it is really cheap! (Whenever I watch these shows it makes me want to move to a less expensive state lol). Remember to check out the Netflix Pix page on trendeing.com for more fun shows to watch!

Home Design Week on Trende

This week is home design week on Trende! Netflix just released a bunch of new renovation and home design shows which I will be highlighting for the rest of the week. :) Today's highlight is Property Brothers at Home from HGTV. I love watching the brothers during their regular season shows and can't wait to check out this new show where the they renovate their own house. I'll definitely attempt to binge-watch this tonight. Don't forget to check out Trende's other Netflix Pix on trendeing.com!

NEW 10 Pieces-10 Outfits is Here!

I love the 10 Pieces-10 Outfits for the month of April! The looks are filled with bright colors, patterns, and prints, and are bold, daring, and fun. Check out the full editorial at trendeing.com.

Feeling Good!

Sometimes it seems easy to take health and feeling good for granted. I know I am guilty of this as I do not normally get sick and am a generally healthy person. But...I have been quite sick these past few days. I have had a fever, a cold, and migraines since last week. This batch of sickness happens to be the third time I have gotten sick since January!

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But, today I honestly feel a lot better. :) My head feels clear, my mind feels quicker, and I only have a little bit of a cough left, and I am so thankful for feeling good and seeing my health on the rise again.

Being healthy and not having to worry about how you are going to feel every morning or evening is a blessing and I know that not everyone is able to live this way. And I know that a lot of people have been sick this winter!

So even if you aren't all the way healthy yet, or if you do happen to be the perfect picture of health, let's celebrate feeling good and having energy and living life to the fullest!

~Hannah

Be Inspired

The feeling of inspiration can come about in different ways, from various sources, and at the most random of times. I think many times inspiration comes about accidentally, such as when we see a flower while walking and become inspired by the beauty of its color and the delicate details of its petals. Or when we read a thoughtful saying on Facebook that happens to show up in our feed. 

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But what about actually taking the time to intentionally seek out inspiration? How often do we look for inspiration?

This past weekend I was in LA touring the Warner Bros. Studios and I was overwhelmed with inspiration as I saw the actual costumes used for Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins and Harry Potter and sat in the "Central Perk" set of my favorite TV show Friends. 

And I thought, I should do this more often. I need to seek out what inspires me on a daily basis not just when I am on vacation or when I am free for a couple of hours. 

My inspiration today was listening to the Harry Potter audio books while I drove to work. I started the audio book series a couple of months ago and then got out of the habit of listening, but I picked it back up today. Allowing myself to experience another world that is filled with interesting characters and adventures inspires my creativity and opens my mind to endless possibilities. And it was so worth it. My day felt more alive, I felt more satisfied, and my mind felt more free. 

What inspires you? Take the time to find out how you are inspired and pursue your inspiration. 

~Hannah

Whimsical dress from Anthropologie

I love this whimsical dress from Anthropologie, and it's on sale! The print is sophisticated and fun and is easy to dress up or down.

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If I was going to keep this look casual I would pair it with low heeled ankle boots and a light billowy scarf to add more texture and dimension.

For a dinner time outfit I would add a pop of color with brightly colored pumps. The blue tones in this dress act as a neutral backdrop allowing multiple hues to compliment this look.

Love it! ~Hannah

Target - Fashion for Every Body

I love Target's new Facebook ads! They are fashion forward showcasing models with all types of bodies and clothing to make every woman feel beautiful. I saw this ad for swimsuits yesterday and I pretty much couldn't stop smiling:

And then I saw another ad from target today about street style:

Target is doing an amazing thing in bringing fashion to everyone and making women of all shapes and sizes feel confident and included. These ads might just be pictures, but a picture is worth a thousand words. 

~Hannah

Ashton Kutcher

There has been a video floating around on Facebook of Ashton Kutcher giving an award acceptance speech at the Teen Choice Awards. From what I can tell, this video is not new but for some reason it has resurfaced.

I think the reason this video is popular right now is because it shows someone like Ashton Kutcher, someone wealthy and famous, giving amazingly honest and real advice on how to live life and create opportunity.

One thing Kutcher says is "opportunity looks a lot like hard work." This is such a great reminder that no matter what you want to become or are doing right now, work hard at it and be diligent and fruit will come from your labor.

Watch Kutcher's speech and allow yourself to be inspired. ~Hannah

Quiet Time

I used to be the type of person who always wanted to be where the action was. If there was an event happening I was there, if someone wanted to hang out I would always say yes, if someone needed help with a project I would do it!

But, I have now learned that sometimes I need my quiet time. :) Quiet time by myself has played a really important part in helping me develop my own skills and also helping me recharge so I can be a fully present person when I am getting together with friends or helping someone with a project. I've also learned that sometimes you have to say "no" to things in the moment so you can say "yes" in the future.

This all comes back to the practice of taking time for yourself and growing in who you are as a person, because you are worth taking time and energy to just be you. :)

~Hannah