~Fun Spring Dresses~

Not sure if I mentioned that I hit up Nordstrom Rack a week ago . . . and came out with SIX dresses, a pair of leggings, and a fun ruffle trench for just $200!

Score!

Gotta love dresses.  I think I need to wear more of these:-)

So time to shop!

A few Spring dresses that catch my eye . . . and may catch my wallet soon!

Anthropologie Ardisia Maxi Dress $228 (yikes!)

Anthropologie Nautical Dreaming Chemise $88

Arden B Belted Peasant Dress $41.99

F21 Shimmer Floral Tiered Dress $19.80

F21 One Shoulder Knit Dress $22.80

My favorite:

Free People Wisteria and Lattice Dress $128

Free People Wavebreak Smocked Tube Dress $98

Express TWIST-FRONT KNIT DRESS $59.90

Lauren Conrad LC Lauren Conrad Brushstroke Chiffon Dress $60.00

What do you think?

What's on your Spring must have list?

Also while we're on the topic of Spring,

our Sweet Spring Swap

sign up ends tonight, so hurry up and don't miss out on some fun spring lovelies sent your way.

Sign up here

~Happy Monday~

~Sweet Spring Swap!!!~

Happy Spring!!!

Yup you read that right . . .

it's time for another fun swap!

The last one was such a success that we're doing another!

Co-hosted by MJ over at Teaching in Heels

~The Swap~

Send some of your favorite things for Spring:

Accessories

(source)

Makeup

(source)

Clothes

Treats

(source)

Whatever reminds you of Spring!

Limit: $20-$25

Sign up below!

Will email your person to you by next Monday.

You have a week to send your swap out:-)

~To sign up~

Answer the following questions:

1) What is your favorite Spring color?

2) Flowers or Stripes?

3) Fruit or Chocolate?

4) What one word describes your style?

5) Tea or coffee?

Me:

1) PINK! (ok and some yellow)

2) Flowers!

3) Dark chocolate

4) Girly

5) Coffee

So simple! Sign up by Monday and I'll get your person and addy to you asap.

Bring on Spring!!!

Pssst . . . feel free to blog about this to get more people involved!

~Winner Craze and Lacey Love~

Happy Happy Friday loves!!!

First off we have three fabulous winners from my blog birthday giveaway craziness . . .

Giveaway #1 . . .

Sponsored by Raw Art Letterpress, the lucky winner of a print of their choice is . . .

(via random.org)

#22 . . . Jess (from avant-garde Living)

"I gotta go with the Winnie the Pooh, so simple yet inspiring :) I am in love with Rawart Letter Press! Thanks for posting about this!"

Congrats girly! Go ahead and email me you choice of print, and your mailing address to memorybeandesigns@yahoo.com!

Woooo hooo!

Giveaway #2 . . .

this jewel . . .

My lovely friend Rachael from Ande Monster Vintage is giving to . . .

(via random.org)

#8: Ana Paula from Get Craftin'

Congrats chica!

So to claim this gem, email me your address memorybeandesigns@yahoo.com

AND Giveaway #3

Hosted by Meeeeeee!

(via random.org)

#6: Oh My Darling!

Congrats chica! I'm so excited for you!!!

So for you, email me your fave colors/designs

(or look on quilthome.com and pick your fave fabric and I'll find 2 other matching fabrics to make you your custom bag!!!)

and email your address and choice of fabric or colors to memorybeandesigns@yahoo.com

Phewwww!

Ooooh and my

 Valentine's Swap

is closing on Monday, make sure you enter HERE if you are interested in joining in on the Valentine's love!

More info here

Moving on finally . . .

A few current loves (and one crazy obsession) for lace!

Lace just speaks girliness and flirty fun, who doesn't love a little???

F21 Chantilly Lace Skirt $19.80

Arden B Lace One Shoulder Dress $89.00

and

My HUGE obsession . . . how stinkin cute?!

Christian Louboutin Black floral lace over light pink shoes 

$298.00 $196.00 Save: 34% off

(If only they were a little cheaper, can't really pull myself to spending this much on heels when we have vacations coming up! But I want them sooooo bad!)

Anthropology Sugared Lace Necklace $198

Yumi lace pearl dress Information £59.00

Free People Directions In Lace Maxi Slip $148

Bespoke Head Board by Living Etc.

LOVE!

There you have it, some fun lacey girliness to start your weekend off:-)


Hope you all have a fabuloso weekend!
~Tamara Nicole~

And . . . RAIN

Spring Rain
Originally uploaded by memory bean designs

So we've had extremely warm weather for Seattle lately (like 60 woo hoo!) and super sunny.

Yeah this morning we had rain! Ok and I'm alright with this, it's Seattle anyway and that's why it's

SO GREEN

out here and gorgeous, I can't complain:-)

.

1. {dare to dream - explored], 2. *s.p.l.a.s.h.i.n.g*, 3. Rain puddle..., 4. .singin'., 5. Day 353/365--Happy (Rainy Day) Bench Monday!!, 6. You Contain Me, 7. Perfumery, 8. Colors of Heaven !!, 9. "Lluvia de Arcoiris", 10. red drops, 11. Rain Boots!, 12. ~ Double Decker ~, 13. october child. libra sun. autumn lover. ♥s rain.14. Not available15. Not available16. Not available

Using our weather as inspiration . . . I found these lovely rain photos. I totally want to go buy some cute rainboots and an adorable girly umbrella!

ACTUALLY I've been searching high and low for red/white polka dot rain boots, sooo sad they're all sold out EVERYWHERE.

And I'm all about my red/white polka dots, how sad :-(

So votes please!!! Which of the following do you think I should get?

Enjoy your Wednesday!!!

Spring Inspiration

Spring Inspiration
Originally uploaded by memory bean designs

Bring on SPRING!!!

Seriously, I'm sooooo ready! I know it's only February, and most people back east have been experiencing a lot of snow, etc. but I'm TOTALLY pumped for Spring!

So I just ordered a few bright necessary items:

 Spring Clothes, shoes (Have I told you all I have a major shoe addiction?????) 

and

 crafting-fun-times!!!

(Will post some lovely photos soon!)

When I work on my craft items, it always helps to have some nice inspiration! So . . .  using this mosaic I will be working on my new Spring Line for Memory Bean Designs . . . so stay tuned! :-) Cutesy turquoise, pinks, yellows and greens inspired by a Spring Garden . . .

Happy Wednesday!

P.S. Call me silly but I can't wait to see who the top 24 are for American Idol tonight:-) We're old married people and we have our shows we watch weekly. Cheesy? Yes but we love it!!!