Decor- Easy book shelf

Hey Everyone!
Today I really wanted to do a decor post, so that's what I am doing. I have a bookshelf in my room, and I love it. I threw it together one day with pieces I had from my previous room, and am surprised at how much I love how it looks. I hope you enjoy, and thanks for reading. Sincerely, Abbie           Here it is:

This shelf is from my old bedroom, and I repainted it light green to go with the color scheme of my room.

I added a small pumpkin to the shelf to add a little fall flare, and I am looking forward to doing some fun stuff for other seasons.

 I think a big part that helped to make this shelf work, was some really interesting, "statement" pieces. I added a few, and just tried to tie it all together with similar colors.

I got some books out of my closet, and just put the ones out that were similar colors. I stuck with blue, green, and purple.

My Uncle got this for me in Iraq, and I call it my "treasure" box because I keep things in it that are important to me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I had some herbs, and these little jars, so I filled the jars up with the herbs, and I think it adds a little interest and color.

         

Encouraging Quotes

Hello,
I was combing the internet this morning, looking for some encouraging and motivational quotes to post on here. I found some really good ones, and hope you enjoy!

“A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success.” – Unknown

"Fall seven times, stand up eight." – Japanese Proverb

 "The only One who can truly satisfy the human heart is the One who made it." -Unknown

"Let your past make you better, not bitter." - Unknown

"You were created in God's image. God makes no mistakes. To put yourself down for the way you are is to insult God's handiwork. You are beautiful." -Unknown

I just wanted to encourage you with some quotes, and I really like these. They are motivational for me and I hope they are the same to you. Remember the last quote especially, you are created in God's image. Every time you feel like putting yourself down, remember that. You are not a mistake you are the image of God!

Sincerely,
Abbie

P.S. If you have anything you would like me to talk about or show you, just put it in a comment. I will be sure to look at it and try and make it happen. 

Also, I got some of these quotes from one of my pinterest boards, so if you want to you can follow that. It is abbieburkholder.

Makeup Review- Three E.L.F. Products

Hey everyone!
 I want to review a few drugstore makeup products that I have been using lately. You might recognize one of them from my last post, the outfit of the day. They are all from http://www.eyeslipsface.com/ . You can get them from the site, and Target also sells their products, which is where I mainly get them.

#1-  Clarifying Pressed Powder: I like this powder for everyday use, and it doesn't break me out which I love, because a lot of face products do. I have it in the color Ivory. It does a nice job of mattifying my face after applying liquid foundation, and also if your skin is just really oily. I normally don't wear foundation, but I do put it on my face almost everyday because it helps reduce shinyness and oilyness. I am not really sure how clarifying it is, but it doesn't make my blemishes flare up. Overall it is a good product, especially for only $1!

#2- Eyelid Primer: I absolutely love this eyelid primer, it is very sticky and helps eyeshadow stay longer than without it. It dries to a nice consistency and is super easy to use due to the wand applicator. I love this product and would recommend it to anyone. It is such a great price at only $1 and works well.

#3- Jumbo Lip Gloss Stick in Movie Star: This lip product is creamy, moisturizing, and very easy to apply. I also have it in In the Nude and also really like that one. They glide on easily, and are not drying like a lipstick. You can build the color up or keep it sheer. It is again great for the price only $2 and is a very versatile product. I love it!

Thanks for reading!

Sincerely,
Abbie

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own. I purchased all  the products with my own money, and E.L.F. is not sponsoring me.

Outfit of the Day- 10/26/13

Hey Everyone!
I wanted to make a quick post on an outfit of the day. I actually wore this outfit yesterday to a family pizza party. Hope you enjoy, I will tell you the brand of all the pieces I am wearing.

Sweater- Izod (I got it at a thrift store, it is a large, so it is very big and slouchy)
Jeggings- American Eagle Outfitters (I got them at the Tanger Outlets while I was on vacation)
Boots- I got them from this site that sells nice, cheap shoes the site is -http://discountwomensdressshoes.com/   the style of the boots I am wearing is the Khaki Lace Up Buckle Zipper Combat Womens Platform Flat Ankle Boots, I am not sure if they are still in stock, but I love them
Earings- Forever 21 (couldn't get an adequate picture of them, sorry  )

 Makeup-
Eyeshadow- NYC IndividualEyes eyeshadow pallete for brown eyes, I used the creamy color all over lid, light brown on lower part of lid, dark brown in crease, and purple on the corner of crease
Mascara- Maybelline Great Lash curved wand in blackest black
Lips- e.l.f. Jumbo Lip Gloss Stick in Movie Star


Sorry the pics are a little blurry, still trying to figure out how to get the best shot.

Inspiring Message

Hey everyone,
So a few days ago I was sent an email by a friend that had a link to a devotion that she thought was really inspiring. She often sends me devotions from this site, and I put them in a folder of emails, and whenever I don't know what to do for devotions I look in that folder and read one. Today, I read the most recent one she sent me, and it was, as she said, super inspiring. It was about this teen in college who was in this Theology of Faith class, and was rejecting God, and then one day he finds Him years later. I want to share this with you because it was very inspiring to me and I hope it will be the same for you. I am going to put the link at the end of this post, so please read it.

I really love this site, especially for teen devos and have it bookmarked on my toolbar on my computer. It has motivational, inspiring, and just genuinely good devotions for teens. Also they are very relevant to problems teens face these days. They could also be good for adults, as they aren't babyish at all. I want to encourage you if you are a believer, to read these devotions. If you are not a believer, I want to encourage you to look for God in everything, from the little things to the big. I trust you will find Him, for He is everywhere.

Thank you for taking your time to read this! Here is the link: http://www.dare2share.org/devotions/desperately-seeking-you/#sthash.dpm7LAnR.dpbs

Blessings,
Abbie

First Post (Introduction)

Hey everyone,
First post! I want to write about what this blog is going to be, so it won't be to artsy or anything.

First off, I want to let you know this blog is pretty much going to be about anything I like and want to post about. I will be talking about life, cooking and recipes, fashion, makeup, how to be savvy, decor, God, life as a Christian, encouraging quotes and thoughts, and anything else I can't think off.

 I like to share my opinions on things and I certainly stand for my own beliefs. One thing I would like to encourage you to stand for your beliefs, no matter what they are.

I want to be a blessing to you and help you in any way I can.

Thanks for reading, and I hope you follow and enjoy this blog!

Sincerely,
Abbie