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Bubby and Bean : Living Creatively
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Bubby and Bean is a lifestyle and inspiration blog that focuses on living creatively through design, fashion, art, music, DIY projects, travel and other musings on life, love, and learning. Written by Chicago sustainable fashion designer and artist Melissa Baswell Williams.
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LEAP YEAR GIVEAWAY! >>> Win a prize package worth over $100!

Its not every year that we get an entire extra day.  We say thats cause for celebration!  In honor of Leap Year Day (February 29th!), weve gathered some seriously awesome prizes from a few ...

10 h ago 7 people like this

Illuminated // Worleys Lighting

Todays post is a special interview with this months featured sponsor, Shelli of Worleys Lighting.  Shelli is a talented artist who makes insanely gorgeous lamps and lighting decor from organic a...

1 day ago 4 people like this

INSPIRE ME

Today I thought Id keep things simple and share some random-but-equally-moving images that have been especially inspiring me recently.  All sources can be found here, via my handy dandy inspirin...

2 days ago 3 people like this

Ill Let the Pictures Tell the Story...

party on my arm // my sisters shiba inu "bean" // packing for an adventure // inside of the tour bus // dried craspedia from our wedding // wind farm in indiana // heidi & myself, complet...

3 days ago 3 people like this

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

This is the official call for March Sponsors here at Bubby & Bean: Living Creatively!  I have a feeling that March is going to be our best month yet!  Ill be sharing some awesome DIY tu...

5 days ago

Sharing My Business Adventures, Woes & Triumphs!

Hallelujah!  Its Friday! Im taking today off for a much needed wintertime social activity with my dear friend Cheri (you can read more about how I make weekly dates like this and the other thing...

6 days ago 3 people like this

5 Ways to Melt Away the Winter Blues and Stay Motivated!

Im going to be totally honest with you guys.  Winter bums me out.  Ive made jokes here and there in past posts about how Im not a winter person, but it goes beyond just not being a fan.&nbs...

16 feb 12 10 people like this

Sponsor Spotlight >>> Meet the February Team!

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15 feb 12 2 people like this

happy love day!

Happy Valentines Day!  Whether youre celebrating with your sweetheart, friends, family, or your seriously bad ass self, may your day be full of all the goodness of  L O V E.  And even ...

14 feb 12 3 people like this

VIDEO >> Our Tribute to Bubby Dog! (+ a Request)

(Trouble watching video? Click here to view on Vimeo.) Over the weekend, I decided to make a short video in memory of Bubby dog using some random clips from my phone of the last few couple of years o...

13 feb 12 7 people like this

friday is for favorites

Time for a brand new edition of Friday is for Favorites!  Ive been slacking a little on the favorites posts so far this year, but I came across so many bits of awesomeness this week that I just ...

10 feb 12 5 people like this

dance party! // our (DIY) wedding playlist

A while back, I asked you guys for help in composing our wedding playlist.  In the DIY spirit of our wedding, Robbie and I had decided to compile our favorite songs (and then some), and to use o...

09 feb 12 7 people like this

hello, pink!

For the most part, pink has never really been at the top of my color list.  Lately, however, Ive been finding myself seriously drawn to it.  Earthy, rosy hues and bold coral tones have been...

08 feb 12 4 people like this

Beauty Tutorial >> Sultry Smokey Eyes in 5 Minutes!

You guys know my little sis, Morgan, as the food editor extraordinaire here at Bubby and Bean.  What you probably didnt know is that she is a serious guru when it comes to makeup.  After my...

07 feb 12 12 people like this

Travel Tales >> Mexico Trip + An Indianapolis Weekend

Happy Monday you guys!  I realized over the weekend that Id never posted the pictures Id promised last week from our trip to Mexico, so I figured Id start off this week with a little sunshine an...

06 feb 12 4 people like this

my thoughts on valentines day

Valentines Day is right around the corner, and Ive been noticing the usual mixed reactions about it from my friends.  There are those who insist its a "Hallmark holiday," designed to enc...

03 feb 12 5 people like this

Our Wedding Featured on Rock N Roll Bride!

A few weeks ago, I got an email from the fine folks over at Roll N Roll Bride letting me know that theyd be featuring our wedding.  I may or may not have let out an audible yelp, because they ar...

02 feb 12 8 people like this

Its a Brand New Month // Change is Good

Its February!  The new month has brought with it some changes here at Bubby and Bean.  First, you may notice some brand spankin new topic and feature buttons over there in the right sidebar...

01 feb 12 9 people like this

Guess Who WON the January Giveaway?!

Big thanks to all of you who entered our January Giveaway!  We had so much fun reading through all your entries and seeing what you chose for your favorite colors.  The winner was chosen vi...

01 feb 12

Im Back!

Hola amigas y amigos!  I am officially back home after our week in Mexico, and I have to say - having the Caribbean Sea as your backyard makes you an awful lot more motivated to get out of bed i...

31 jan 12 5 people like this

Super Fun Date Ideas! // Guest Post by Mucho Mucho Bueno Bueno

Hey guys!  Its Kelly from Mucho Mucho Bueno Bueno filling in for Melissa on her last day of vaca.  With Valentines Day right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to post about fun d...

30 jan 12 6 people like this

A Photography Teachers Lesson Learned // Guest Post by Heather Liebler

Hello!  My name is Heather Liebler, and Im Bubby and Beans featured sponsor for the month of January.  I am also a photographer, mom, wife, chauffeur, first aid expert, cook, yogi wanna-be ...

28 jan 12 2 people like this

3 Truths About Road Tripping // Guest Post by A is for Ampersand

Hello, all of you pretty Bubby and Bean readers! My name is Amy, and I run a silly little blog called A is for Ampersand. Im a writer, a designer, but mostly just a secret cat lady. Melissas gallivan...

27 jan 12 4 people like this

5 Tips For Making Your Business Shine // Guest Post by Olivines Charm School

Hi Bubby and Bean readers!  Im Julie from Olivines Charm School, and today while Melissas on holiday in Mexico, Im going to sharing my 5 tips for making your business shine!  1. Write down ...

26 jan 12 8 people like this

My Mexican Vacation Wish List // Guest Post by Scathingly Brilliant

Hello!  Im Kate from Scathingly Brilliant.  As Im writing this, the snow is piling up outside my window and the wind is beating against the side of my house. Even hot cocoa cant tame the ra...

25 jan 12 3 people like this

How to Make Homemade Dog Treats!

Hi guys!  Im Morgan, better known as the sometimes-food-editor here at Bubby and Bean.  Im also Melissas sister, and Im filling in for her today while she prepares to leave for her trip to ...

24 jan 12 11 people like this

adios amigas y amigos!

Happy Monday you guys!  Ill be hopping on a plane to head south of the border late tomorrow night (technically very early Wednesday morning for normal people who, unlike me, dont go to bed at 3 ...

23 jan 12 2 people like this

friday is for favorites // the better late than never edition

Time for a brand new edition of Friday is for Favorites!  Yes, I realize that were bordering on Friday being over right now, but its been kind of an insane week here work-wise and I fell a littl...

21 jan 12 7 people like this

a little love from my clothing line (in the form of a major discount!)

Happy Friday!  Over at my eco-friendly clothing line Mountains of the Moon, my rockstar employee Kari and I have been working extra hard this week getting inventory organized and making plans fo...

20 jan 12 2 people like this

JANUARY GIVEAWAY /// Win a prize package of goodies worth $130!

January can be an awfully dreary time of year, so we decided its the perfect time to bring a whole bunch of cheer to one lucky reader!  Weve gathered some pretty amazing goodies from a few of ou...

19 jan 12 8 people like this

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