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Bubby and Bean : Living Creatively
www.bubbyandbean.com
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Bubby and Bean is a lifestyle and fashion blog that focuses on living creatively through style, design, music, DIY projects and tutorials, travel, and other musings on life, love, and learning. Written by Chicago sustainable fashion designer and artist Melissa Baswell Williams.
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GIVEAWAY // Win a $75 Shopping Spree at Vivi Dot!

I am thrilled to teaming up with the oh-so-talented Molly of Vivi Dot for an absolutely amazing giveaway!  Vivi Dot is Mays featured sponsor at Bubby and Bean (if you havent yet, be sure to read...

2 h ago

long weekends

Happy Memorial Day!  Ive been so enjoying this long weekend, and although looking at my "to do" list for tomorrow makes my head spin, its been amazing to have a nice long break from the ...

21 h ago 2 people like this

life this week (via photos)

Its Friday you guys!  Yeah!  Instead of doing a Friday is for Favorites today, I thought Id share some moments from life lately, via good ole Instagram photos.  Pics from top:  lo...

4 days ago 4 people like this

Dot Girl >> Meet Molly Gaines

Todays post is a special interview with this months featured sponsor, Molly of Vivi Dot.  Molly is rad you guys.  Really rad.  She is one of the sweetest people ever, an amazing dancer...

5 days ago 3 people like this

Want to Be on Bubby and Bean? Now Accepting June Sponsors!

This is the official call for June Sponsors here at Bubby & Bean: Living Creatively!  June is going to an exciting month around here.  Were planning on covering some awesome summer DIY ...

6 days ago

DREAMING // Amazing Warehouse Fashion Shoot

When I received this submission from photographer Kelsey Goodwin, I was instantly smitten. Kelsey told us that this warehouse fashion shoot was one of the only personal projects that shes been able t...

22 may 12 5 people like this

MAY GIVEAWAY /// Win a prize package of goodies worth over $250!

The end of May is one of my favorite times of year.  The flowers are blooming, the trees are green, and the subtle signs of summer are starting to appear.  I love being able to step outside...

21 may 12 6 people like this

friday is for favorites

Time for another edition of Friday is for Favorites!  For new readers, Friday is for Favorites is my (almost) weekly series where I become a rebel, and break all of my own rules of design cohesi...

18 may 12 5 people like this

The Cutest Baby Bird Video Ever (Filmed via our Phone!)

About three weeks ago, Robbie noticed a birds nest under our deck filled with tiny robins eggs.  This was incredibly exciting to us, mainly because we are becoming increasingly old and boring an...

17 may 12 4 people like this

Medium Sponsor Spotlight >>> Meet the May Team!

SHOP  //  BLOG  //  TWITTER  //  FACEBOOK B.a.i.t. is an acronym for "but another innocent tale..."  This is the dream and vision of designer Julie Kim crea...

16 may 12

Large Sponsor Spotlight >>> Meet the May Team!

SHOP  //  BLOG  //  TWITTER  //  FACEBOOKJigsaw is a British based clothing company, expanding in the US, thats dedicated to designing desirable, high-quality, clothes a...

16 may 12 1 person likes this

How Does Your (Container) Garden Grow?

Last summer, I posted about how Robbie and I, both with absolutely no gardening experience whatsoever (aside from the practice of unintentionally killing houseplants on a regular basis), turned into ...

15 may 12 7 people like this

Guess Who WON the Blowfish Shoes Giveaway?!

Big thanks to all of you who entered our latest Giveaway from Blowfish Shoes!  The winner was chosen via random.org, and that lucky Bubby and Bean reader is... CONGRATULATIONS Chloe and Alicia!&...

14 may 12

To My Mama (+ All the Other Mamas Out There)

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13 may 12 3 people like this

My Style >> Mixing It Up

Ive always been a fan of mixing it up when it comes to fashion.  I really like the pattern mixing trend thats going on right now, and I think if its done right, it can look very chic without bei...

11 may 12 8 people like this

INSPIRE ME

Today felt like a good day to keep things simple with another "Inspire Me" post.  Because sometimes it just feels good to skip the myriad of words and look at beautiful images for a whil...

10 may 12 4 people like this

Bees + Flowers + Trees // A Photo Taking Adventure

Last weekend, Robbie I were reminiscing about the spontaneous adventure trip we took in March, and decided to get in the car and just drive.  We couldnt take another overnight trip, but we wante...

09 may 12 5 people like this

Mamas Day (Last Minute-ish) Gift Ideas

Im pretty sure that Ive mentioned at least a couple of times here that I am a total procrastinator when it comes to getting gifts.  Its not that I dont like shopping or getting other people pres...

08 may 12 6 people like this

Black Bean and Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos (YUM!)

This post is part of our Sweet and Sour food series here at Bubby and Bean, written by my little sis Morgan.  You can read the story behind the series here.  Want to learn how to make some ...

07 may 12 9 people like this

Guess Who WON the Blissoma Skincare Package Giveaway?!

To everyone who entered our Natural Skincare Package Giveaway from Blissoma by Irie Star, thank you!  The winner was chosen via random.org, and that lucky Bubby and Bean reader is... CONGRATULAT...

06 may 12

Things Im Afraid to Tell You

Thank you to EZ Pudewa and Jess Constable for inspiring and giving me - and many other bloggers - the courage to share. There is a fairly common assumption (misconception?) when it comes to bloggers ...

04 may 12 13 people like this

GIVEAWAY // Win Your Choice of BLOWFISH SHOES!

I am SO excited to be teaming up with the amazing Blowfish Shoes for a seriously awesome giveaway!  I have been a huge fan of Blowfish for years, and their current selection is my absolute favor...

03 may 12 11 people like this

Why the Motorola Elite Sliver Headset Rocks

My husband/friends/family like to make fun of the fact that I am ridiculously attached to my cell phone.  Ill admit that I do have a tendency to pull it out at regular 5 minute intervals, and th...

02 may 12 1 person likes this

When the Madness Ends (also titled: what happens when you cant think of anything to post on your bl...

my dramatic sunlight-on-face pose to indicate relaxation/relief Sometimes, that little blogging (and/or writing/designing/composing/cr eating) light bulb in your brain just turns off without warning.&...

01 may 12 8 people like this

Guess Who WON the April Sunshine Giveaway?!

Many thanks to all of you who entered our April Sunshine Giveaway!  It was awesome to get to read what makes you guys happy via your entries. The winner was chosen via random.org, and that lucky...

01 may 12

Lessons From A Flower // Guest Post by Julie of Blissoma

This guest post was written by our April featured sponsor, Julie Longyear of Blissoma by Irie Star. Working with plants each day is a delightful adventure. I grow, cook, tincture, and heal with plant...

30 apr 12 3 people like this

my life this week (via photos!)

Happy Friday friends!  Alas, there will be no Friday is for Favorites today.  This is because (1) I am slightly delirious (random, unexplained insomnia thats visited me the last couple of n...

27 apr 12 3 people like this

Blissoma GIVEAWAY // Win a Natural Skincare Product Package!

I have some great news you guys.  Our April Featured Sponsor, Blissoma by Irie Star, is giving away a package of two of their best selling natural skincare products: a Restore Deep Moisture Seru...

26 apr 12 5 people like this

color love >> hello NEON

Yep.  Its everywhere right now.  And while I love bold, bright colors like theres no tomorrow, Ill admit that neon is one of those trends that initially scared me a little.  When I saw...

25 apr 12 6 people like this

10 Free Resources to Give Your Blog A Boost (+ How to Use Them!)

Most bloggers are consistently working to better our blogs.  And for good reason.  Things like learning new ways to market and network, improving our blog and post designs, and staying insp...

24 apr 12 14 people like this

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