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Bubby and Bean is a lifestyle and design blog that focuses on living creatively through fashion, art, DIY projects and tutorials, travel, music, and other musings on life, love, and learning. Written by Chicago designer Melissa Baswell Williams.

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GIVEAWAY // Win A $50 Gift Card to Lisa Leonard!

It's Friday (and a three day weekend here in the states), and I'm in the mood to celebrate with another incredible Friday giveaway. Today I'm partnering up with the wonderfully talented Lisa...

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Black and White and Dotted All Over

1. AJ Morgan 52mm Sunglasses, Nordstrom // 2. Kate Spade La Pavilion iPad Sleeve, Zappos // 3. Polka Dot Ruffled Bandeau Bikini, Eco Swim by Aqua Green // 4. Ceramic Polka Dot Mug, CASA // 5. Polka...

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Guess Who WON the Blowfish Shoes Giveaway??!

Thanks again to all of you who entered the Blowfish Shoes Giveaway for a chance to win your choice of any pair of Blowfish Shoes! The winner was chosen via random.org, and that lucky Bubby & Bean...

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Online Savings, Re-Imagined >> Meet Chippmunk

Today's post is a special interview with this month's featured sponsors, Brian and Samira of Chippmunk. Chippmunk is a hip, young start-up that does something pretty revolutionary - they find the...

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How to Host A Perfect Summer Kickoff Soiree

image via Lucky Magazine Whether I'm playing hostess or attendee, my favorite dinner parties are those that feel effortless - the ones that forgo stuffy, extravagant traditions and allow for the...

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Lazy Weekend + Garden Beginnings

This was Robbie's last weekend in town for a while, and I'm taking a little road trip next weekend, so we decided that this weekend would a nice, lazy (for the most part) one spent close to home....

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Big May GIVEAWAY // Win a Prize Package of Goodies Worth $215!

Happy Friday! I know that I gush every month about how that month's group giveaway is the best yet, but I swear, they just keep getting better and better. Six incredible shops and blogs have...

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My Style // Hello, Blossom

I will confess that I had a moment while wearing this outfit where I felt suddenly overwhelmed with the fact that I was just a little too close to channeling my inner Blossom. (Those of you too...

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Guess Who WON the ASOS Gift Card Giveaway??!

Thanks again to all of you who entered the ASOS Giveaway for a chance to win a $50 Gift Card to ASOS! The winner was chosen via random.org, and that lucky Bubby & Bean reader is... CONGRATS ELLIE!...

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Simple Summer Pleasures (A Wish List)

1. Bow Wrap Floppy Hat in Natural, Wet Seal // 2. Organic Popsicles, SolPops // 3. Shake Your $$ Maker Nail Polish, Essie // 4. Sea Mist Sea Salt Spray, John Masters Organics // 5. Floral Crown,...

May 14, 2013 Like

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I Want To Know: What Is Your Favorite Flower?

It's kind of impossible not to associate May with flowers. This gateway-to-summer month is full of them, all fresh and blooming and vibrant. I've been taking evening walks everyday over the last...

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GIVEAWAY // Win a Pair of Blowfish Shoes (Of Your Choice)!

It's time for another amazing Friday giveaway! Today I'm excited to be teaming up once again with my pals over at Blowfish Shoes to give you guys the chance to win a pretty incredible prize. As my...

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In the Details // My Kitchen

Recently (okay, over three months ago), I posted about how I would be starting a new series here where I share bits and pieces of different rooms and spaces throughout my home. I explained that...

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Summertime, I Hear You Knocking

I have a feeling that it's officially going to be one of those winter-into-summer years here in the Midwest (at least here in the Chicago area). Winter painfully lingered long past its welcome,...

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The Most Beautiful Gardens, Greenhouses + Plantscapes

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 This will be the third year for Robbie's and my outdoor container garden, and I am nerd-level excited about it you guys. When we did our first garden in 2011, neither of...

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GIVEAWAY // Win a $50 Gift Card to ASOS!

Happy Friday! I am absolutely thrilled to start the weekend off by announcing a giveaway to go shopping at one of my very favorite shops. Today I'm teaming up with my friends over at ASOS to offer...

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A Cheery, Floral Themed (Surprise!) Baby Shower

Last weekend, my friends Rachel, Andrea, Anna, Neely and I threw a surprise baby shower for our dear friend Mary Welch. She moved away a few months ago but was in town for the weekend, and had no...

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Welcome to My (Dream) Kitchen

Thank you Electrolux for sponsoring this post. Check out sleek Electrolux matching kitchen suites for a stylish, consistent design look with innovative product features for your kitchen. Every few...

May 1, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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Inspired By Daisies

1. Your Lucky Daisy Dress, Modcloth // 2. daisy image // 3. Flicker Fabric Bee Wristlet, Kate Spade // 4. Daisy Chain Link Necklace, TopShop // 5. Casual and Effect Flat, Rocket Dog // 6....

Apr 30, 2013 Like

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Snapshots from the Weekend

This weekend consisted of Robbie's band playing a six hour show on Friday night, a night in a fancy hotel, co-hosting a surprise baby shower for a dear friend on Saturday (more on that later this...

Apr 29, 2013 Like

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My Favorite Nail Polishes For Spring and Summer

1. Blimey by Scotch Naturals // 2. Million Dollar Mermaid by Deborah Lippman 3. In the Cab-ana by Essie // 4. I Saw... You Saw... We Saw... Warsaw by OPI 5. Jasper by Butter London // 6. Clean by...

Apr 26, 2013 Like

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10 Mother's Day Gift Ideas (That I Know My Mom Would Adore)

1. Mother's Day Pendant ($58), Kate Spade // 2. Wall-Mounted Teardrop Vase ($4.95), CB23. Gigi Bracelet ($18.90), Shopbop // 4. Mr. Boddington's Mistral Soap ($8), Anthropologie5. Mother's Day...

Apr 25, 2013 Like

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A Weekend in Austin, Texas

Saturday morning, I hopped a plane to Austin, Texas for a short two-day trip. My brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephew, nieces and step-sister all live there, so when Robbie's band plays there and...

Apr 24, 2013 Like 10 people like this

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Want To Be On Bubby & Bean in May?

Today starts the very last week of April, which means it's time for the official sponsor call at Bubby and Bean. May is one of my favorite months - warm weather clothing, springtime DIY projects,...

Apr 23, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Our 5th Annual EARTH DAY Project

Happy Earth Day you guys! I'm spending the day in beautiful Austin, Texas (came here for a short weekend trip to see my nieces and nephew, watch Robbie's band, and have a quick business meeting),...

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Big April GIVEAWAY // Win A Package of Prizes from 8 Shops & Blogs!

Happy Friday! I'm telling you guys, I get more excited with each month's big group giveaway. This time, some of my favorite shops and blogs have contributed goodies, including clothing shop...

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My Style // Everyday Effortless

You guys must be getting pretty sick of looking at my ugly mug, because this is officially the third outfit post in the last two weeks. I'm not quite sure what has gotten into me aside from the...

Apr 18, 2013 Like

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12 Vintage Albums I Can't Stop Playing (+ Why I Love Vinyl)

A couple of months ago, I posted about my ten all-time favorite books. Today, I thought I'd shift the focus to music and share some of my favorite records. This is slightly different than my book...

Apr 17, 2013 Like

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Some Thoughts on Humanity

I was in the middle of a nonstop crazy workday yesterday (that's Monday for you) when I got this text from my mother-in-law: "Tara finished race. We were in lobby with her when something happened...

Apr 16, 2013 Like

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Crisp and Clean Like A Springtime Breeze

1. madewell // 2. rebecca minkoff // 3. cb2 // 4. free people // 5. kate spade 6. uo // 7. anthropologie // 8. j.crew // 9. cb2 // 10. hello apparel There is something about good old classic white...

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Written by

Melissa Baswell Williams

GIVEAWAY // Win A $50 Gift Card to Lisa Leonard!

Black and White and Dotted All Over

Guess Who WON the Blowfish Shoes Giveaway??!

Online Savings, Re-Imagined >> Meet Chippmunk

How to Host A Perfect Summer Kickoff Soiree

Lazy Weekend + Garden Beginnings

Big May GIVEAWAY // Win a Prize Package of Goodies Worth $215!

My Style // Hello, Blossom

Guess Who WON the ASOS Gift Card Giveaway??!

Simple Summer Pleasures (A Wish List)

I Want To Know: What Is Your Favorite Flower?

GIVEAWAY // Win a Pair of Blowfish Shoes (Of Your Choice)!

In the Details // My Kitchen

Summertime, I Hear You Knocking

The Most Beautiful Gardens, Greenhouses + Plantscapes

GIVEAWAY // Win a $50 Gift Card to ASOS!

A Cheery, Floral Themed (Surprise!) Baby Shower

Welcome to My (Dream) Kitchen

Inspired By Daisies

Snapshots from the Weekend

My Favorite Nail Polishes For Spring and Summer

10 Mother's Day Gift Ideas (That I Know My Mom Would Adore)

A Weekend in Austin, Texas

Want To Be On Bubby & Bean in May?

Our 5th Annual EARTH DAY Project

Big April GIVEAWAY // Win A Package of Prizes from 8 Shops & Blogs!

My Style // Everyday Effortless

12 Vintage Albums I Can't Stop Playing (+ Why I Love Vinyl)

Some Thoughts on Humanity

Crisp and Clean Like A Springtime Breeze

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