Blonder Ambitions

Beauty. Intelligence. Lifestyle.

CURRENT OBSESSION – STATEMENT PILLOWS

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I am currently pillow shopping to add some pizzaz to the cream colored sofa in my living room... I love having a cream colored sofa because the possibilities are literally endless.  Along my pillow shopping journey, I have created a few sofa inspirations... and I decided to share them with you.  Peruse, get inspired, and please share some of your ideas with me! Sofa: Barcelona Slipcover ... Read the Post

Add some pretty punch to a neutral sofa and display your personality in a cozy way.

FABULOUS LOCATION – THE STANDARD {HOLLYWOOD}

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{some photos courtesy of The Standard Hotel Hollywood} I was in Los Angeles this past weekend with my closest friends and my man for a bikini fitness competition {article elaborating on this to come soon!}.  We decided to stay over at The Standard {Hollywood}... and it turned out to be an utterly fabulous decision.  The hotel is located on Sunset Boulevard and close to anything and everything you ... Read the Post

In search of a Los Angeles experience that is fun, chic, and spattered with all kinds of retro kitsch? Look no further...

I’LL BE BACK

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Dearest reader... I apologize for the lack of a new entry today {and perhaps tomorrow}... I am in Palm Springs doing a photo shoot {details to follow}.  You can look forward to a few new articles this week on fitness, a night out in LA, and the Palm Springs photo shoot.  xoxo ... Read the Post

Away from the office for a couple days...

CURRENT OBSESSION – PINKYTOAST STRIKES AGAIN

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Yes, I know I featured this artist {Pinkytoast} on my Must-Haves last week {check it out here}... but the art that I ordered finally arrived! {can you hear me squealing? because that's what I did when I saw the package on my front door}.  It surpassed... totally and completely surpassed... my expectations.  That's why I felt the need to reiterate/re-feature this artist... and share the joy I ... Read the Post

Sometimes something is so fabulous... it deserves a redux.

FABULOUS SANTA BARBARA SPOT – SALON PATINE

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Salon Patine is one of my best kept secrets {clearly, not anymore}.  I won't trust my hair {highlights, haircuts, trims, blow drying, and styling} to anyone/anywhere else.  The hairdressers at the salon are professional, fun, and make sure that your hair is exactly the way you want it to be done.  And, unlike other salons where the owners aren't stylists, you can find the owners Rob {a hair ... Read the Post

Santa Barbara is full of countless fabulous spots to dine, shop, unwind, be inspired, and enjoy. Here’s one that I personally recommend…

MAKE A CUSTOM BIKINI

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bikini above: Everything That Glitters Bikini {$329} by Beach Bunny Swimwear ... Read the Post

Want the look of a high-priced boutique bikini without the sticker shock? Make one in an afternoon and then make a splash at the pool.