Essential Oils So Far!

Since it has officially been a couple months of me using my Young Living Essential Oils, I feel that I can confidently say that I am a believer! Not that I was a skeptic to begin with, but to actually put the product to the test is what it's all about! Keep in mind that there are like a hundred uses for each oil, so I was unable to use them all to their max! Somehow in one month, I managed to need a reason to put each one of my 12 oils to the test in some way. Makes me feel extremely needy, but you never realize how much happens in a couple months until you document it ;) Below are the results that I found from each oil!
Stress Away- 1 drop used on my wrists, back and front of neck daily helped with my stress and anxiety levels. I also was experiencing some serious leg/foot cramps one night after yoga, and after applying a few drops they vanished. This quickly became my favorite scent, and most religiously used oil! 
Lemon- 1 drop in my daily cup of green tea or water added a wonderful citrus scent and taste. Seeing as I'm someone who has always had trouble getting in my daily water intake, I noticed a considerable difference in my thirst, and my energy levels as an added plus!
Purification- 1 drop quickly healed a nasty cut, so it's great for that reason. I did however try to use it as a facial astringent and did not find any positive results.
Peppermint- 1 drop on my wrists, back and front of neck gave me an added boost of energy and alertness. The smell is intoxicating, and great to use in a sugar scrub recipe as well! 
Panaway- 1 drop used on my temples quickly eliminated any headache. I also used it on my sore muscles, and for my backaches only to have almost instant pain relief. 
Lavender- When diffused, I found that I had no trouble falling asleep, and slept much easier. 1 drop added to my mascara also did a wonderful job of naturally lengthening my lashes. I also used several drops in my shampoo bottle, and had much healthier and moisturized hair! I couldn't live without Lavender now. 
R.C- I used several drops on my chest in attempts to rid myself of an annoying cough, but sadly found no positive results. 
Copaiba- I moved on to try this on my chest for cough relief instead, and my cough was gone within the next few days!
Frankincense- I loved diffusing it while meditating, yoga, or doing some nightly reading, or writing for clarity in deep thinking and feeling. 
Digize- 1 drop rubbed onto my stomach helped aid with minor internal discomforts.
Theives- I'm going to call this the miracle oil, seeing as I was able to dodge a cold AND the flu with this baby! 1 drop rubbed onto the bottom of each foot when I felt that "tinge of sickness" helped tremendously with immune support. I managed to be the only healthy and chipper member of my household during sick times!
Tea Tree- I had read countless positive reviews on using this for acne and radiant skin, but sadly for some people the opposite can happen! Tea Tree did not work for me, but this does not mean the same for everyone! 
WELL...
To sum this all up, I'd have to say that my favorite essential oils are Stress Away, Lemon, Panaway, Lavender, Frankincense, and Thieves! If you'd like to find your own results, try any of these oils and more from www.youngliving.com under my sponsor ID: 3506759!

Why Blog?

It seems like a silly question to some, but why should someone blog? I know there are the obvious reasons I've heard like "It helps your mental stability to put it down in writing", or "It's becoming a growing field where you can become famous and make a lot of money", but what else? I had a moment of realization the other day in the boutique that I work. We had just received a mug with gold lettering across the front reading "Blogging Day", that I instantly fell in love with. I was just about to sneak one in the back before the customers swooped in like locusts, and noticed a girl admiring them. Thinking she was a fellow blogger, I over-excitedly asked her if she was a blogger. Sheepishly holding the mug she replied "Well no...I have a Tumbler, but I'm not famous, I don't travel the world, and I don't model in beautiful clothing... I just post things that I love. Things that make me happy". I was incredibly taken aback by that statement. When has doing something that you love had to involve all that in order to be considered "real" blogging? So I said to her "I think that if you have a Tumbler, and it makes you happy to post on it, that you are a true blogger. And who knows? Maybe someday you'll have all those things, but I'm glad you love what you blog now". She smiled back at me in such a genuine way and said "Thank you, you're right. Maybe someday I will". I like moments like that. Moments where you realize that happiness comes above all, and that you can connect with someone over something as simple as that. So if there's anyone out there who feels the same way, just blog. Just do it for the pure fact that it makes you happy. I'll follow you along for the ride ;) 

Pier 1 Love Contest!

I've got a bit of a thing for collecting household items. "Look at this stuff. Isn't it neat? Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?" tends to play in my mind. Maybe it's a mermaid thing? ;) Anyhow, I'm a big fan of interior decorating along with my love of fashion. I think that being a creative person means that you tend to have a wide variety of creative interests. Thanks to Pinterest, interior just so happened to become a large one of mine! So over the years, I've recieved and purchased quite a few coastal themed collectables! Many of which have been purchased at my personal favorite, Pier 1! Last week as I was doing my weekly browsing of their website, I noticed a contest being promoted. It read "Upload a picture on Instagram of how Pier 1 has inspired you, and 5 winners will recieve $5,000". Well isn't that convenient that I happen to love their store, and also own nearly half of it? So naturally, this is me entering the contest and simultaneously admitting that I have yet another addiction ;) Hope you enjoy my coastal themed table setting, and maybe find some interior inspiration of your own! Wish me luck!