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We Have to Catch Up!

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You guys it has been too long! I promise I haven’t forgotten Channelling Dolly! Like with everyone life sometimes gets in the way, but i hope this finds you all well! 

Let me catch you all up! First off, our family grew since we last chatted! No i didn’t have a little one. Those of you who know me know I am way too scared to have a human, but we adopted! A perfect little fuzzy daughter Everly Cole Garcia. She was less than three pounds when we adopted her in April! She adores her sister Poppy and while Poppy took some time to adjust to not being an only child now loves her sister as well. I don’t think we could have found a better baby to round out our family. I know my soulpuppy Barkley definitely made sure both of these girls found their way to us. 

In other news my photography business Bee Memorable Photography is coming along quite nicely! I still have my longtime day job but am enjoying combining my photography passion with Gabe’s DJ business. If you are in the Houston, Texas area  reach out if you need to bring the party to your party! 😉 

I also have started another Etsy shop because who needs sleep! That is what Benefit makes Shape Tape for to conceal all of my dark circles! However if you need photo prints to adorn your walls i have you (and your empty walls covered)!  These are a few selections i have available in my shop. 

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The last bit of excitement we can muster during these crazy times is over the fact that next week we will pick up our Airstream Bambi! I am sure there will be many  photos to come of it! This will be a dream come true as  I have been absolutely obsessed with Airstreams as long as I can remember. That is right! Dolly and Airstreams two things that i have never tired of! If any of you have favorite campgrounds. especially in Texas or the southwest let me know in the comments! 

What things have been making you all happy this year? I feel like we have to find every way to smile that we can right now. Leave your tips in the comments! 

Bye for now, but I promise not to stay gone so long this time! 

Heather          

 

 

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New Year, New Smile

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Smile Brilliant

Whew! Is it just me or has this year flown by? Who is ready for the holidays? I for one am ready for a little break from work and time with family and friends! 

With everyone getting ready for the holidays there is always so much added pressure to look your best! Family photos around the tree that will live on Facebook for the rest of eternity. Selfies with coworkers at the Christmas party. All of these things may leave you less than confident if you are not happy with your smile. But not to worry! Channelling Dolly has teamed up with Smile Brilliant so that you can go into the New Year feeling your best! 

Earlier this year I did a collaboration with Smile Brilliant and was so impressed with the results that I kept using their product. In fact, I have been asked so many times what product I use for bleaching that it was a no brainer to continue my use of their bleaching process. If you are not familiar with Smile Brilliant they are a direct-to-consumer oral care company that strives to provide products that are truly transparent and professional-grade, right in the comfort of your own home! Two things I love is that I do not have to make a trip to the dentist and they are cruelty-free! To see the entire process check out my last post here. 

Fortunately for one lucky reader Smile Brilliant is offering one of their systems to one of you! To enter just go to: https://www.smilebrilliant.com/gi/5305

Enter now until December 30th for your chance to win my personal favorite whitening system!

Also all Channelling Dolly readers can save 15% off at Smile Brilliant by using code: channellingdolly15

Good luck everyone!! 

Smile Brilliant *This post was sponsored by Smile Brilliant, but all opinions are my own.   
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Paperless Post

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I pride myself on being organized and always showing up for my friends and family on their special days. However, I almost always seem to lose invitations before an event. Eventually, they turn up right before I panic that I may be wrong about a date, time or place! If you or your friends tend to have the same issue as I do online invitations with Paperless Post may be just the solution!

With Paperless Post your invites are always visible from your guest’s emails and/or social media accounts. While we may easily lose a piece of paper, few are ever far from their cell phones and access to their email and social media. 

So not only will Paperless Post be easier for your guests to find your event, but their products make it easier on anyone organizing an event as well. Flyers, cards and invites can be custom created easily on the site. There are also predesigned cards from brands such as Anthropologie, Jonathan Adler, Kate Spade, Paper Source, Sesame Street and more. All options can be customized with the event information and a guest list. 

How I Used Paperless Post

Channelling Dolly readers may know that I love the 4th of July and party planning! Since I had the opportunity to team up with Paperless Post I figured why not think ahead and create my party invites now! Afterall it is only 2 1/2 months away!

Check out what I created using one of the designs from Paperless Post:

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And the invites are even more beautiful when actually sent as this is a screenshot. The letters light up like neon signs! 

While I chose to use Paperless Post for my upcoming 4th of July party, there are also options for weddings, birthdays, corporate events, graduation and more. Not planning an event? Paperless Post also has you covered for your greeting card needs! Birthday cards, thank you notes, sympathy and so much more is available on their site. 

My First Impression

Paperless Post’s site is very user-friendly.  The brands that they have partnered up with are ones that I have long been a fan of so that spoke volumes to me. The choice of custom designs was great for those wishing to use their own photographs or artwork. The fact that they are paperless is a plus for the environmental aspect as well.  I will definitely be frequenting Paperless Post now that I have been introduced to them! 

To create your own Paperless Post check out their site here! 

 

*This post was sponsored by Paperless Post but all opinions were that of my own!

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Teeth Whitening Review

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Teeth Whitening Review

“Smile! Say Cheese!” 

Those words sound so harmless when you are confident with your smile. However, if you are not they can have a dreadful ring to them. Truth-I did not always love my smile. After having braces for three and a half years as an adult, let me tell you THAT was no fun, my smile and I now have a good relationship. 

Even though I do love to smile now my bad habits do come back to haunt me from time to time. I, my dear readers, have an addiction to Cherry Coke. Though said addiction is getting much better there are still times that I feel it dulls my smile. To keep a whiter smile there is a constant search for teeth whitening products going on here. You name it I have tried it. From laser whitening to whitening trays from the dentist and whitestrips, all have found their way into my beauty regimen. Continue reading Teeth Whitening Review →

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It’s About Time to Relax with Jord Watches

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It's About Time to Relax with Jord Watches

I don’t know about you, but I am so grateful the holidays are over! Not to be bah humbug, however it is so nice to get back to normal. This weekend was very low key! I figured it was about time to relax! 

It's About Time to Relax with Jord Watches

Living near the gulf coast in Texas makes relaxing on the beach very doable as my home is just a short trip away. Within minutes I can be parked and sitting on the sand looking for dolphins! 

It's About Time to Relax with Jord Watches

While I love a super dressy outfit as much as the next girl this weekend I opted for overalls as it was still a bit chilly next to the water. To jazz up my ensemble this gorgeous watch from Jord gave me the perfect pop!  Continue reading It’s About Time to Relax with Jord Watches →

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The Most Important Lessons in Life I Learned from my 12- Pound Pup

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The Most Important Lessons in Life I Learned from my 12 Pound Pup

I have been missing from Channelling Dolly for a few months. Ironically the last post up was entitled “Find Joy Where You Are”. Then all hell broke loose. One of the most important things in my world was tragically lost and honestly finding joy anywhere since my precious Barkley first got sick in August has been extremely difficult. October 10th was the last day I was able to kiss his pretty face and it has taken me to now to muster up the strength to tell our story and the most important lessons in life I learned from my 12-pound pup. As hard as it is to write this our love story of a puppy, mama and papa deserve it. Though it is not the usual happy, sparkly content I enjoy here on Channelling Dolly it is life. And sometimes the sparkly times fade. 

My husband and I never had children, well a human one that is. We were married for five years and then in 2004 Barkley came into our lives. I had been dealing with some medical issues and had become very depressed while switching doctors trying to find a correct diagnoses for an entire year. At this point I convinced my husband Gabriel that a fur child was the one thing that would help me. And boy did it help! On August 8, 2004 after searching pet adoption agencies for two days I saw the most spectacular ears I have ever seen peeking out of a cage at the SPCA in Houston. At that moment we knew our family was complete. Barkley would be our child.

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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

The island of Galveston lies alongside the Gulf of Mexico 50 miles southeast of Houston, Texas. Not only is it a popular location for locals, but its’ beachside community and cruise ship terminal make it a tourist destination for over 6 million visitors per year. When in Galveston one can’t help but notice the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier at 25th Street and Seawall Blvd. Jutting out over the water the pier provides an atmosphere of nostalgia for the modern-day amusement park goer.  Continue reading Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier →