Thankful Thursday: I have so much to be thankful for!

I know I'm a bit late with this post, but you can never be too late to be thankful, right?! 

I have slot to be thankful for, don't you!?  

I'm thankful, that I can wake up every day with a yearning to be creative and do what I love doing!

I'm thankful for a great fashion sense! And how The Lord pushed me into one of my callings! I love helping people look their best! 

I'm thankful for an adventurous spirit! I love to travel!

I'm thankful for a Heavenly Father who loves me and longs to be good to me! 

I'm thankful for the time I had with my grandpa. It wasn't always easy but it was so worth it! Some days I miss him so terribly terribly much! 

I'm thankful for restoration! And healing my sweet mom. She's a bestfriend of mine. And I'm so glad The Lord is restoring everything the devil tried to take from her. 

I'm thankful for opportunities! For divine appointments & divine opportunities! 

I'm thankful I live in the south. I'll always be southern!

I'm thankful for friends and family! You're wonderful! 

I'm thankful for creativity & the ability to come up with blogs! 

I'm thankful for what The Lord has already put into action! And what he has already done! 

I'm thankful that I live in a country who is free! Who stands for freedom!

As you can see, I have A LOT to be thankful for! 

Until next, I will continue to count my blessing instead sheep! 

Have a happy Friday-Ryn

P.s. Sale is going on now on www.maudec.etsy.com, Coupon code: GOBBLEGOBBLE40

Some Of My Favorite Things: Winter

Every few months I try & jot it down and share with y'all, what I have seen & others that I have already bought! These are a few of my favorite things for sure!

Also can you believe, Thanks giving is tomorrow! Crazy how time flies! It just seems like the year just started and now it is moments from starting a new year!

Anyway, here are the favorites I have-

 This is the prettiest nail polish, and I can't wait to wear it! I'll be  wearing it next week as a matter of fact! You can find it here.

Yep, My all time favorite sweatshirt! It's adorable! I can't wait to purchase this sweatshirt. It's super long & it'll be super cute with skinny jeans or leggings and boots! Uber cute & cozy! You can find them here.

These are my most favorite boots ever! I found these by accident and I adore them! They're comfy, cute & just what I wanted! I've been thinking about buying another pair even! You can find them here.

I've used this stuff once before and I liked it...ALOT! It's a lot gentler on my nails than gel or shellac from a salon but it stays on just as long as the shellac! It's easy to use, but there are a lot of steps to it. But totally worth it! you can find it here. (Instructions: DIY gel nails. (1) 2 coats of Gelous Advanced Nail Gel Coat. Wait 2 minutes between each coat (2) 1 coat of nail color. Wait 4 minutes. (3) 1 coat of Gelous. Wait 2 minutes. (4) 1 coat of nail color. 4 minutes (5) Apply a top coat.)

I saw this on instagram and I knew I had to get one at some point! They are soooo cute! I already like deer taxidermy and this is fake, so even better! No Bambi's were hurt in the making of these! You can find it here.

Just bought this Lip butter today, I have not used it as of yet, but I am anticipating to use it! It appeared to be matte when I smeared it on my hand, we'll see! You can find here.

I saw a Rebecca Minkoff bag like this on Fleur De Force's Vlog And I liked it so much, I have been dreaming about it since! and will be getting it shortly.You can find it here.

Apps: I am loving Terri Savelle Foy's Dreams & Goals. It's such an awesome app, you should get it. it's only $1.99 on iTunes.

Music: Go get Dara MacClean Petty's New album Wanted. You will not regret it! Also on iTunes. My favorite Songs at the moment are: Our only hope, Set my people free, Made, I am blessed, Good Enough. But truly, all of the songs are my favorite! So you really need this in your life! I know this girl personally and I know her heart, She's amazing!

Not until December 27th, will I write on the schedule again! I have a treat for you coming Sunday, December 1st!!! Get Ready! You'll like it, I promise!

Love you all and Happy Thanksgiving! -Ryn

Style Find: What's new on Etsy

I've currently been putting so much on etsy right now. But it feels great to do so. I'm also currently contacting certain boutiques around the country to sell my jewelry line. Yay! Plus, I'm coming up with new designs too!

Here are a few of the things I have on etsy...Enjoy!

I'm also having a sale up on www.maudec.etsy.com on Friday, Saturday & Monday, and you're invited!!! Here are the coupon codes to use during checkout! International shipping is available too!

Friday: GOBBLEGOBBLE40

Saturday: SMALLBIZ35

Monday: CYBERMON30

Hope you come! Please share with your friends, these jewels make great Christmas gifts!

Happy Thanksgiving y'all! - Ryn

Thankful Thursday: everything!

Hmm what am I thankful for? Everything really! For this post I can't just pinpoint just one thing I'm thankful for! I have so many things to be grateful for! I have so many intricate details going into the big picture. I'm just thankful for life, restoration, redemption, money, etsy, savings, adventures In life, traveling, two growing businesses, clients, customers, ideas, nature, passion, healing, dreams, desires, God, family, peace, grace, people, friends..etc! There is soooo much to be thankful and grateful for! 

I encourage you to grateful for everything! Be grateful that you have a car to drive, a roof over your head & a healthy body. It's a wonderful life, believe it! 

-Ryn

Gifty guide: wrapping

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?! 

I have... It hasn't been too bad either, I'm halfway done! 

If I knew my family wouldn't read this I would post some of the things I've gathered for them... But I know some of them do! 

I really like the wrapping part of Christmas! I think it's fun to use fobbles & doodles to decorate a package! It's the perfect way to go the extra mile! 

If you're not gifted in this area (pun intended) Here are a few wrapping ideas for you!

      

This is a lovely idea...

I really Like this idea too!

Hands down favorite one!

I hope these ideas help, as you prepare for Christmas! 

Question: are there any stores, restaurants, landmarks, etc. that should be seen in in New York City? Any favorite spots? 

Hope your Wednesday is perfection! -Ryn

Tippies & trickies: market place know how

So last weekend I did my third etsy marketplace. It was a two day event and it was the best so far! 

I thought for this post I would give you tips and tricks into how to set up & decorate your booth... I only wish I had read something like this when I was first starting out! Instead I had tablecloths made out of bed sheets and burlap! (Because, you know, burlap will cover multitude of sins) Oy vey! My problem the first year was that I sweat the small stuff. But I wasn't detailed. I didn't have a plan. And I was unorganized. Fortunately for me, the first time I made a good size profit. But the second time I did it, I made just enough to cover the booth rental. Not good! The second time, my booth was so chaotic, I'm surprised people actually came into my booth! It was like something blew up! Terrible merchandising! I was so focused on making a profit, I wasn't thinking of the customer.  I had bits and bobs but I didn't have the whole picture. But I needed to think LIKE the customer. I had to look at it through a different perspective.

And one of my favorite things to do is, when I'm out shopping, I like to look at anthropologie's, madewell's, small boutiques that I love the decor of, take not and added it to my to-do and possibly make something like it for a display. 

When I'm shopping I like the racks to be neat and orderly. Not a chaotic explosion happening. I also like there to be a flow and a calm color palette! 

I'm also intrigued with how other vendors decorate their booths. So I keep an eye out for that too!

This time around, I put some thought into it! (And money) which definitely helps! 

But if you're on a budget, which I was too, don't get me wrong, I would invest in some of these things...

-Table cloths. Worth every penny! And those pennies weren't too pretty either, for 2 tablecloths that I can use over & over again only set me back $30! (That was with shipping included!)  www.tableclothsfactory.com

-Banner with your business name on it. I actually had a chalkboard made for me. But you need something that greets your customers and onlookers and shows them who you are. But, I suggest you, A. Make a banner yourself B. get one off of vistaprint or C. Do what I did and invest in something you'll use again, whether it be a chalkboard, dry erase board, etc.

-Chairs.  Chairs for you to sit on. I actually re-upholstered those ugly padded folding chairs, but you're more than welcome to use any chair. But you need a chair or two, to rest. Because most likely you'll be standing a long time on concrete flooring if you don't bring a chair... Ouch! 

-Business cards. Best investment ever! For the customers you have and for the onlookers that say they'll be back. It's always nice to send them with your info in tow. Just in case... They don't make it back to your booth. I get mine from www.vistaprint.com 

-Well made displays & accessories for those displays. So so important! I bought pegboard, then I had a large frame that I inherited from my grandpa, then I let my ever so clever brother in law, put it together for me and I bought the pegboard hangers, and that was probably one of the best ideas I've ever had! And my lovely friend Mary let me borrow her easel! Perfect! Also it's nice to have the perfect packaging. I ordered a stamp online that had my business name on it, then I used that for all of my packaging. So streamlined, organized & adorable.

Also, befriend your booth neighbors. They'll help you the most throughout the weekend! And also have friendly people working at your booth. Everybody likes a friendly face! And when you need to go potty the other person can watch your booth and vice versa...

I will say this, let Home Depot & hobby lobby be your friends. It'll help. Also think over the details. And imagine what you want your booth to look like and draw it out. Have a sketch of how you want you tables to be set up, where you want your displays to go and what not...

If you haven't noticed, I wanted my booth to have a touch of rustic, anthro vibe to it! And I definitely achieved it!

Oh and and I'd say, depending on how big your booth is, you should have 2-4 people help with set up & tear-down. It was perfection who helped me. 

If you have any questions, you know where to find me! Just comment below or email me: maudecclothing@gmail.com : )

-Ryn

Peter Pan collars

Peter Pan collars by rynb featuring blue tops

I'm really liking seeing the peter pan collars all around! It super cute makes me think of Kate spade and make me happy! You can go all out girly or you can toughen it up a bit by adding tougher items like leather & studs. But whatever you do try a Peter Pan collar with your wardrobe!

Zara peter pan collar dress
zara.com

Peter pan collar top
factory.jcrew.com

Blue top
cichic.com

Pink long sleeve shirt
factory.jcrew.com

Dolce Gabbana white peter pan collar shirt
$580 - brownsfashion.com

Multi layer necklace
etsy.com

Soul searcher: my life in the last 7 days...

I've had a whirlwind of a week! Like you don't even know! It was interesting...which you'll find out why I didn't post my Wednesday blogpost...

Last Monday: I woke feeling crappy. I had sore-ish throat. Needed to take it easy yet work on things for my upcoming show that next weekend. I was also co-babysitting my baby niece who is just the cutest! Then my friend Jenny came over to help me package my jewels. What a blessing. Then when she left I became very overwhelmed and had anxiety get the best of me. Cried to my mom (more like sobbed) and then went to bed.

Tuesday: Before bed I had planned to sleep in a bit. Since I was babysitting my niece, I couldn't sleep in much later. So that morning my sister barges into my room and yells at me "GET UP, MOM'S HAVING A STROKE! Not a very fun way to wake up from deep sleep. Well, I screamed and scrambled out of bed. And started praying in tongues from the get go! I reach the living room and I look at my mom and she's mumbling and her face had fallen and her arm isn't working properly. All true signs of a stroke. My sister's on the phone with 911, saying yes to EMTs coming. Then after a few minutes, she comes out of it. Heather cancels the EMTS. Well, you can't just cancel the EMTs without a follow up from the sheriff, so the sheriff comes out and starts talking with her. Then it happens again. This time the sheriff calls in the EMTs. I'm sent to my room with my niece and the dog and I get ahold of my pastors and we pray. The EMTs take her away. My brother in law takes my niece and I hurridly get ready. We then drive to the hospital about 25min away... Then she was admitted to the hospital.

She wanted me to stay that night, but I wasn't feeling well  and hospitals are the dirtiest place and I needed to finish a few things. So opted out of it. But I stayed til 10:30 or 11:00.. 

Wednesday: I go to bed around 3:30... Then I wake up sobbing. Uncontrollably sobbing! I text my sister, dy, and text with her awhile. Then heather was picking me up later, but I asked her if she could come earlier. She could and she's now on her way. Then she gets here. We play with Emma for a bit then I get ready. Feeling exhausted and asked if I could take a short nap before going to the hospital. And so I get into bed, but SLEEP. Whether it was only 45 minutes or 9hrs, it felt heavenly! That whole day was a teary eyed day! I also I brought work with me to keep my mind occupied.    I stayed at the hospital till 12am Or 1am.

Thursday: I head to the hospital. She had and MRI yesterday. The doctor comes in, and tells her that indeed she had on e stroke. but he also said that it was the perfect stroke. She walked away practically unharmed. She's getting discharged today! Yay! We leave the hospital around 2:00 ish. Then we come home. I finish what I need to get done. And freak out a little! My friend Hannah comes to the rescue!

Friday: Funkyfinds set-up day! Heather comes to the house with the truck. We load up and head down to the poultry barn at will rogers in Fort Worth. Then my other sister, Camille, picks coffee up and cookies and meets us there! What a godsend! We set up and we came back to the house. 

Saturday: I get up pretty early, Hannah is picking me up with time to go to Starbucks! The we head to my booth at funky finds! We sell sell sell and then heather gets there and takes over Hannah's post. Then we sell more! 

And then we go home.

Sunday: my dad takes me down to the poultry barn. My friend joy helps out that day. We sell even more! Hallelujah! And then afterwards we tear down! 

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: it's a combination of uploading things on etsy, taking care of my mom and resting.

So there ya have it! It was a very busy week! And it was also a great weekend! 

The devil tried to steal & destroy that week from me! But with Gods grace and protection we survived and thrived! And we are continuing to, too!

 If you've been walking in weeks like this, I suggest you lean on to God and he'll give you the desires of your heart. He'll restore your soul if you let him. 

I may have left out a few details from that week but you get the gist of it! 

If you can, would you keep my mom in your prayers? Please & Thank-you!

-Ryn

Beauty Find: emu gold

I'm that girl, who when I go into sprouts I go straight to the health & beauty section and sample this lotion. Once I found it, I knew eventually I needed to get it. It reacts well with my skin. And it's silky soft. It's sulfate-free, paraben-free & gluten-free. And added oils such as, avocado oil, olive oil & vitamin E oil. 

The main oil though, is emu oil. Which penetrates the skin faster than any other oil which moisturizes your skin quickly. It's rich in omega fatty acids. And it just leaves the skin with a dewy/soft glow. 

They have unscented, ruby guava & peaches & cream. Amazing product. 

Oh and I purchased mine at sprouts, but I'm  sure you can get it elsewhere.

Even though I bought it, I still sample it every time I'm there! ; ) 

For more info: www.jordannaturals.com

And this 4.3oz bottle retails for $7.99. 

But it's money well spent! 

Hope you at least try it! -Ryn

Thankful Thursdays: self control

I'm thankful for self control. Not just for eating, but for my words and actions too! I've come to realize I don't need to speak sometimes... or type. Especially when I'm mad. It's not good for anybody in a situation like that. I usually regret the words I say after I say them. 

It's funny I'm usually laid back, mellow, sometimes quiet. But if you get me irritated/mad. Ooh hunny! Run! My sisters and I and a few others were playing imagine if, and it was my turn, and it said imagine if Lauryn was mad. Which storm would she be:

Hurricane

Thunder storm 

Tornado 

And I think they picked tornado... Thanks a lot guys. 

I'm not entirely sure if this is a good thing, but I sometimes feel like Khloe Kardashian and I could be friends. Ever since her sister Kourtney and disiq dude. I just remember how blunt she was! Not saying that's always a good thing but I always believe to always stand up for what you believe in. 

The really funny thing is that I don't really like confrontation! I its not something I long to do with my time. But when it needs to be done, I do it. And the Holy Spirit usually helps me out there. Hallelujah! 

All this to say I'm so thankful for a little on my heart & mouth. So I don't say something I regret. It's a conscience & the Holy Spirit. It works every time I listen. 

If you liked this, please comment below or contact me through social media sites! 

Thanks & have an amazing week! -Ryn