Furry Friends Friday! Meet Bonnie the Black Lab

Last Friday's boxer I featured, Bianca, has been adopted!! Woo hoo!

Today, please meet

Bonnie!

Bonnie is a complete lovebug! Unfortunately, and through no fault of her own, this is her second time at the shelter and she would love to find her forever home soon. She is very stoic and has done a wonderful job of trying to deal with the shelter life, but would be the first one to tell you she is very anxious to find better living quarters as fast as possible!!!!! Bonnie loves spending time with people and is incredibly sweet, very lovable, and somewhat easy to walk. She would love to have a running partner!! She is also housebroken, and would make such a loyal and wonderful companion. She also loves treats and will sit in an instant if you gave her one. Since she is so treat motivated, she is an easy one to train and listens extremely well. She is waiting for that perfect person to come along as the shelter life is just no fun! Bonnie would do best as the only dog in the household.

Senior Favorite!
I'm a Young-at-Heart Senior. Dogs age five and older are discounted to Half-Price Adoption Fee!

Shelter Favorite ~ Summer Sale ~ 1/2 Price!
Shelter Favorites have been waiting longer than most dogs for a real home. They have been here more than 30 days. Shelter Favorites are Half-Price Adoption Fee!

•Impound Number: 100528007

•Cage Number: 1/R15

•Gender: Female

•Breed: Labrador Retriever

•Age: 5 years

•Weight: 65 lbs.

•Adult Size: Large

•Activity Level: Average

•Good with Animals: No Animals

•Adoption Fee: $42

If you are interested in adopting Bonnie, or any dog that needs a home in Columbus, please visit the Franklin County Animal Shelter.

Designs by Mandi Boutique Website - Sneak Peak!

The entry page for Designs by Mandi Boutique is up for my website! Woo hoo! However, you will not be able to click in and view merchandise until I officially launch.  I cant let you guys see all the goodies before you can buy! That would just be mean. :) However, I will be doing features of the new merchandise in blog entries in the upcoming days. Click here to view the site and don't forget to bookmark it!

Designs by Mandi Packaging!

Packaging, especially for an online business, is very important.  I've done a lot of brainstorming and research on effective presentation for packaging, and branding, and I've finally narrowed down DBMB's packaging techniques. I experimented a little bit last night..take a look! :)

Merchandise bought will be wrapped up in tissue paper.  I bought this roll thinking it was a bright pink, but it turned out to be this lighter shade. (Grr)  I might also use black tissue paper, but if I do that, I'll be using a pink bow. Tissue paper gives a nice touch, and also helps keep the piece you are shipping protected.

Wrapped and tied..

I like it because it looks like your opening a present when your jewelry arrives!

Can't forget the business card! This is important for branding and marketing.

Ta-Da!

The finished product will then be wrapped and secured in bubble wrap for more protection and then shipped right to you! (For FREE I might add - all shipping will be free to my customers. Woo hoo!)

Thanks for reading!

Hippity Hop - Its Blog Hop Time!

I love blog hops! If your a blogger, please join Green Blog Hop by clicking the icon below. It's a great way to meet new bloggers and promote your own blog! Have a great day guys!

Engaged? Check out 29 Peonies!

29 Peonies

 Passion, Love, Whimsy.

My fabulous friend Megan has launched her own event planning business, and I couldn't be more proud!

After organizing and planning her own wedding this year, Megan discovered her passion for everything bridal.  If you are looking for a chic, reliable, and creative person to help you plan your special day without breaking the bank, Megan is your girl!

Her website is called 29 Peonies, and can be located by clicking here. Make sure to check out her services along with her blog!

(How amazing are these blue shoes! Ahh!)

A Dress AND A Skirt? Yes, Please!

A dress and a skirt all in one? Sure! Introducing Lapis at Anthropologie.  OK, so what if they came out last season, I still think they are super cool, and very comfy! Check them out.

Lapis at Anthropologie

Lapis

Anthropologie

Last season - $60.00

Me in my Lapis dress - (I added the belt)

These dresses are all one size fits all, and made of a very comfy silk blend material.  You can wear them strapless, as a skirt, or with the straps like I have in the picture above. I love wearing mine with my brown belt to give me a little bit more of an hourglass shape.  I got this one at TJ Max last weekend for $19.99 Heck yeah!

Side Style Note:

Ideally - I would have worn this dress with some strappy gladiator heels, but they were in the car when mom took the picture, so causal look it is! :)