Blonder Ambitions

Beauty. Intelligence. Lifestyle.

Room Lust – Living Room

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I love my current living situation... Huge sofa (however, it is a hideous color and needs a slipcover), a 52" television, and a ton of space.  I also have an abundance of leopard print vintage pillows that were custom made... Killer statement pieces.  Now I just need to finish it up... and I think I have found the purrrrfect things. 1. Midnight Courtyard Curtain $108 This will look gorgeous ... Read the Post

I am constantly designing and redesigning my place... These are some of the things that I am desperately lusting for…

Lust List – November

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1.  Tea Time Chandelier $1,800 Personality, style, and function in one piece. Sigh. 2. Drapey Sequin Tank $69.50 Easy to dress up and dress down. There is no wrong time for holiday sparkle. 3. Snakeskin Passport Cover $39.50 Travel in style. 4. Joan & David “Flipp” Pump $220 You can wear these to work. Your co-workers will appreciate something a little festive brightening their place of ... Read the Post

Top Ten Droolworthy Items This Month

Halloween… Time for Cinderella to Go to the Ball… And Get a Bit Angelic

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Halloween fell on a weekend. That meant two nights of parties.  In Santa Barbara, two nights of parties means two nights of running into the same people.  Therefore, having two costumes was a must. I thought Halloween was the perfect excuse to be the perfect little angel... The last minute costume find was a steal. But the wings only stayed on for about 3 minutes.  Just enough time to work my ... Read the Post

Halloween, a halo, and a glass slipper.

How To: Make a Candy Station

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♥ Every good party has party favors.  Why not let guest make their own sweet creation?  Decorate a table with different sized bowls and jars and stack them at different heights for visual interest.  Provide the guests with clear plastic bags and twist ties.  Let the festivities... and sugar shock... commence ♥ ♥ Use whatever glassware you already have.  Different sizes and textures add to the ... Read the Post

With such a candycentric holiday on the horizon (hello, Halloween!)... what better time to throw a party that incorporates a candy station?

Advice From My Dad… “YOU’RE WORTH IT”

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It was a Sunday. I was visiting with my dad.  He was sitting in "his" chair and watching the game.  As I rose off the sofa to get a cup of coffee, he asked me to stop for a second.  This was unusual for two reasons: 1. He talked to me right in the middle of a football play (never happens) and 2. He said it softly with no demand in his voice, which was a bit unsettling.  He had something to tell ... Read the Post

My dad is wise (don't tell him I said that). And every girl deserves some solid daddy advice. I'm here to share what my pops has to say with you.

My Alphabet… Letters to Live By

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Attitude: the most important element of an individual; one's greatest accessory.  Your attitude defines you.  I try to keep mine positive, creative, open, and motivated.  I attempt to rid my life of those with a constantly poor attitude. One should always attempt to be their best self... and a great attitude is the first step to do this. Bikini: an invaluable invention combining scraps of fabric ... Read the Post

Every girl needs a dictionary... This is mine.