Blonder Ambitions

Beauty. Intelligence. Lifestyle.

HOW TO – TABLE & CHAIRS BEFORE & AFTER

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I am a firm believer in seeing the best in people. And furniture.  I took a look at my late grandmother's rusted chairs and a reclaimed wrought iron coffee table and decided that they weren't quite my style... yet.  Some high gloss cotton candy pink spray paint, chic fabric, and a little creativity helped get me a few pieces of furniture that I utterly adore. 1. The chair in its beginning state. ... Read the Post

New (well, old... but they feel like new) table and chairs for less than $100.

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

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Lots of sunshine and a bit of chill in the air led me to believe that the Santa Barbara weather was determined to follow its fancy... it was behaving like a quintessential free spirit.  I decided to do the same.  Old (a vintage pleated skirt) and new (a ruffled top and Chanel sunglasses) combined with some hippie-meets-glamazon sandals reminded me a bit of the sunshine mixing with the chilly air. ... Read the Post

Playful weather leads to a playful, free-spirited mood {and outfit}.

MUST HAVES – WORKOUT ESSENTIALS

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Today is the beginning of something big.  For me at least.  I am beginning a whole new lifestyle... one that is healthy, high-energy, and fitness focused... meaning more protein and fewer cupcakes... saying good-bye to my mimosa Sundays and hello to Sunday morning hikes... and buying a whole bunch of new {adorable!} workout gear!  The new lifestyle kick (for the next three months... I'll give you ... Read the Post

New workout schedule and healthier food choices... The downside? A temporary baking hiatus. The upside? New workout gear!

CURRENT OBSESSION – PINK KITCHENS

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My obsession with pink... or all things related to food, cooking, or baking... is not surprising.  I thought: "Why not combine these obsessions?"... and I started to daydream about my ideal kitchen.  Here are some of my dream kitchen items... 1. Big Chill Fridge in Pink Lemonade $2695 2. KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer in Komen Pink $350 3. Big Chill Stove in Pink Lemonade $4295 4. KitchenAid ... Read the Post

Pink. Everywhere. Even in the kitchen. Well, I suppose I should say especially in the kitchen.

ADVICE FROM DAD – “THE THRILL OF THE CHASE”

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I am typically not a proponent for rules… especially when they come from my father.  Throughout the years, he has given me “advice” (his word… I always felt like they were more like “rules”) about how to deal with the opposing (ahem… I mean opposite) sex.  I have made my fair share of mistakes while breaking these fatherly tips… and, much to my chagrin, I found that most of what my father taught ... 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.

LUST LIST – APRIL

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1. Gaufre Shoulder Bag $3,600 2. Paradise Pond Dress $185 3. Vintage Bounty of Brass Paperweight $12 4. VPL Torniquet Heel $565 5. Le Labo Santal 26 Vintage Candle $60 6. Aurora Lopez Mejia Double Initial Pendant Necklace $3,725 7. Ivory Steps Socks $10 8. BVLGARI ‘Mon Jasmin Noir’ Eau de Parfum $105 9. Kiki de Montparnasse Amour Le Reve Tap Short $165 ... Read the Post

Nine Droolworthy Items This Month... Gotta love those April Showers