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HI #TAMembers ! That is right it is time for #THRIFTGIVING and we could not be more excited! If you watched our GARAGE SALE video HERE then you would have seen us go through the 11 STEP program for Thrifters Anonymous. Through this we discovered that we have too many incredible finds...that let's face it..the general public just doesn't understand! SO Who better to understand our excitement then those who also have the SAME PROBLEM!
HERE IS THE VIDEO BELOW!
WE are here to announce and celebrate with you the FIRST EVER #THRIFTGIVING GIVEAWAY!
You will WIN items hand picked by US so you can #LETEMHAVEIT! The idea behind this is to pay it forward...WE LOVE ALL of our finds but it is time to let go and find a new home for them. Some items may not work for you but the idea is to keep on giving! We sent out a special shipment of #TASTARTERKITS to some of our favorite Women Youtubers & Bloggers who know all about letting everyone have it!
Check out ThriftingThickChick's reaction to her ThriftBox Below!
SO... are you ready for #THRIFTGIVING?
WE have SEVERAL ways to win...but if you are not one of the winners don't worry...you will have a chance to get your hands on your very own #TAStarterKit SMALL MEDIUM LARGE or BIG ASS ThriftBOX...custom to you..that is right folks...FOR A SMALL FEE you will be able to go thrifting WITH US at the comfort of your own home..MORE ON THAT coming soon!
Giveaway is only available for United States Residents. If under 18 years of age must have parents permission. NO returns or complaints MAKE IT WORK. OR Gift it to your family or friends and share the love! Happy #ThriftGiving All entrants will be verified so don't FUGGIE your way through...haha only #TAMEMBERS allowed.
WE PROMISE we will have something for the International #TAMEMBERS in the future, but we gotta make that coin first! S&E
If you win you must tell us your size, favorite color, & Clothing brand of preference!
What an incredible couple of weeks it has been! Finally feeling better my bronchitis turned into a nightmare but I am back at the gym and ready for these next 8 weeks! My closet re-design has 1 day left and I am SOOO excited with the process and so far the outcome! Laurel & Wolf has become my new addiction and has inspired me beyond! I want my home to speak to who I am...and where I have been.This room is doing just that and it is just the beginning!
Thrifters Anonymous has officially hit 25,000 subscribers, ok technically speaking we need 18 more but still WOW... We are not your typical YOUTUBERS but that is what makes it so special. We are so grateful for our TA family and our thrifting game is strong! haha This blazer has turned into one of my new favorite finds and while my normal outfit consists of a rather muted shoe and shorter blazer...lets just call this the NEW NEW....
Hope you guys are having an incredible Weekend! Stay tuned for My MEALPREPSUNDAY VLOG and MACROS and Meal plan blog post coming up!
You can check out my last VLOG! Sharing my new favorite glute workout and a TRADER JOES shopping trip and haul!
xoxo,
ShanaEmily
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THIS is YOUR world. SHAPE it or someone else WILL.
I love this mug and I love this quote. It wasn't until I started putting in the work for what I wanted that I saw all of my dreams really come true. Don't get me wrong..it has been difficult and sometimes I fail...ok I FAIL a lot. But what is very different is that the FAIL feels so amazing because I am working towards what I LOVE and WANT in life. THAT is the difference.
SO 1stPhorm is still on the #TRANSPHORMATION challenge and there are thousands who have joined. It is not too late, I REPEAT not too late to join!!!! VISIT www.mytransphormationstartstoday.com and REGISTER! You can be a part of my team by adding me as your trainer by using my email dhnshana@aol.com. NOW you do not have to join the 1stphorm challenge to be a part of my private FACEBOOK group #TEAMLetemHaveIt You can email me your email if you are interested or ask to join by using this link HERE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ShanaEmily/
But I have a soft spot for my TEAM...WE are in it for the long haul..not 30 days...not 90 days.. we have been going strong since January. We have all had struggles and success and we have been there for eachother through this whole process! These women AND men are amazing!
I mean I even made us a logo and team tanks mugs and sweatshirts...haha you can find them HERE
With the sun peeking through the clouds and photoshoots, concerts, and projects coming up for me I decided I needed to re-set my goals! SO TIME for a CHALLENGE! I like challenges, and dates, and goals and all those things. They get me in a good place to focus!
I will take you guys along as I gear up for the end of these 8 weeks, remember it isn't the END it is just a goal date and then we will re-set again!
I will share what I am eating! I will share my meal plan for the day and week and also share it on my YOUTUBE channel I have a #MEALPREPSUNDAY Playlist you can go to as well as recipes! But ask me any questions here!
New recipes, I am also excited to share some recipes I will be trying from Emily Frisella who has created awesome recipes using protein and clean eats! She is on Youtube now and I would definitely go check her out! I love her personality she keeps it real and that is what we are all about here...THIS IS REAL life...We are not 100% ALL THE TIME...and we are REAL women with other priorities other then mealprepping and selfies...haha though we like them haha
I USED TO HATE progress pictures so I just didn't take them...but when I signed up to compete I HAD to send them to my coach once every week. What it did was make me more present with my body..the reality but also the love that I was gowing towards it..yes I was frustrated at times...believe me..NOT an ounce was lost for 4 weeks at one point..but the changes I saw were amazing...SO you don't have to broadcast this on the internet I already made that choice a long time ago...but do it for yourself...hide them away so that you can SEE the difference. I promise you the SCALE is not going to be your friend or tell you how your Quad seperation is doing or you glute hamstring tie in has transformed...the lines on your stomach or the cap on your shoulder...and if someone has this scale..SEND IT TO ME PLEASE.
My daily split (Workouts)
My plans, daily success and struggles!
What motivates me...i.e new BOUGIE leggings from 1stPhorm
I know some of you are confused about what to eat and how to incorporate supplements into your meal plan. I will go into that as well!
Thank you to all who have supported me! You can visit ShanaEmily.1stphorm.com for all 1stphorm supplements and apparel, you will get free shipping here in the US and you will also support me in the process!!! Don't hesitate to ask me a question on anything!
You guys also asked about BLISS. I have it and I have started using it yesterday and will share my thoughts on it and you can see it in action! the only way for me to share something is for me to ACTUALLY use it...when I share something it is because I ACTUALLY use it and believe in it...for reals for reals...so ASK AWAY!https://shanaemily.1stphorm.com/shop/bliss/dp/1750
that goes the same for PROTEIN!!! WHY and HOW to use it to SUPPLEMENT your plan!!
SO WHO is with me? Let's FEEL good this summer...and LET EVERYONE HAVE it in the process!!!! Next post will be my MEAL PLAN!
The designers have spoken and now I NEED YOUR HELP!! Seriously!
I had 4 designers create style boards for me and I never thought I would be this excited! I mean they are literally competing to be my designer! I can't EVEN!! Each have a slightly different vision but all of them encompass everything I am looking for! NOW here is where it gets difficult! Who would have thought I would love each of them so much! I seriously thought that I would be able to know right away...but I am still so stuck! Each of them left a little note and I was able to ask them questions as well. I have added their notes below for you guys to see! I basically have 3 days to choose a designer. It is important to note again that the pieces in the pictures are not the exact pictures so read what the designers had to say!
So without further ado, here are my FIRST LOOKS with the Laurel and Wolf Designers!
SO Let me know what other questions I should ask them and who your top pick would be!!
DESIGNER #1
SUBMITTED BY DANIELLE LEPPO
Danielle: Hi Shana! Here is a Vintage inspired boutique look for your wardrobe space. Utilizing your existing pieces, I was inspired by the white and gold, but also love the navy and rose accents. I think it would be fun but resourceful to display your jewelry and hats by adding hooks on the walls. Making a vertical shoe display in the space somewhere would also utilize the wall space, but have easy access to your collection.
MY THOUGHTS: So I absolutely love how she has not only used some of my pieces in this style board, but I am loving the wallpaper, chandelier and closet space.
Hope all's well! your project looks like it would be a ton of fun and I love the pieces you have to work with! I also see a lot of sequins and fur on the wardrobe which I love. I put together a general mood board that shows some organizational ideas as well as some accents like wallpaper we could layer into the design. I think that it is important to have your pieces on display as both art and focal points for your blog and would love to work with you on this project.Please be sure to let me know if you have any questions and look forward to hearing from you.
The Clip Boards on the wall for jewelry, I had thought that could be a cool way to organize blog posts as well if you had things organized by the day or week but up on display, because it's all so fun so might as well lol. I think that if we used that inspiration image it would be a great thing to reference and create a really great unique space. For the wallpaper I have a few removable wallpaper sources that are really great over traditional wallpaper because you can install them yourself so it cuts down the cost a bit. Wallpaper is also fun behind shelves or lining drawers, I think that could be a cool use for it in this space. Glad you like the ideas and for the chandelier I know of a few etsy and online vintage decor shops I'm sure we could find a deal with.
From the main inspiration image what could we incorporate? I think it we were to use that as a the go to for staying within a look it would be really helpful. So mainly the colors and how they used a mix of vintage but in a balanced way so that the closet and pieces in the room don't become to cluttered or overwhelming looking.For the wallpaper gold would be cool too!
As far as the pieces that you have I think we could use everything but I love the larger pieces like the dresser and chair to give that vintage look and we could add a more trendy item like a fur pillow on the chair for a great mix of new and vintage. I also love the hat boxes and luggage you have and think we could do something really fun with that. The ladder also stood out to me and I think we could really get creative and use it as some type of display.You are lucky because you have so many pieces with great personality and so the space will definitely reflect that.
Would love to work with you on your space! :)
Thanks,
Jordan MY THOUGHTS: Well as you can see Jordan was FILLED with creative ideas...Not only did I love all of the creative ways to display my stuff but she actually used an inspiration picture from my pinterest! The way she had the clothes hanging and the shoes on the wall loved the creativity. and the inspiration picture was the color scheme WHICH I LOVE. She also said she would used my grandmas dressers and chair! Which means I can spend a lot of my budget on organization, a rug, curtain and even wallpaper! I also found out she is a premium designer for Laurel and Wolf which was really cool! She is in my top 2 for sure!
Designer #3
SUBMITTED BY SHELLEY PFISTER INTERIOR DESIGN
Shelley: A Romantic, Chic, Funky, Vintage Inspired Dressing Room for Shana
Hey Shana! I am so glad you love the design!! I can NOT believe your grandma is from Paris, wow that is just wild! As far as organizing the clothes, I would suggest Ikea wardrobes. I could draw out the floor-plan for you to see which ones fit best. I have a few other ideas and thoughts and would help you to place each piece so that all is displayed nicely and some hidden until you need it to make it look like a boutique. I took a few things off because the board was filling up fast. That chair is just beautiful and the colors and fabric are just perfect! Please just let me know if you should have further questions! :)
MY THOUGHTS: Well if you can't tell Shelley is the most GLAM of the bunch. I immediately was drawn to the colors and that RUG! The gold and white striped wall paper the whole color scheme spoke to me and to see my grandmas chair just made me smile. The lighting is gorgeous also!
Estie: Enjoy the playful yet elegant vibe of this vintage-inspired dressing room. A European floral blue and white pattern room divider separates this space from the master bedroom, while a corresponding blue vintage-inspired rug anchors the space. A "Byzantine" blue wallpaper continues the motif, while several colorful Moroccan glass hanging lanterns add visual interest. Other features include a pair of glass-door bookcases for shoe display and a medley of framed hats and purses as wall decor. Not shown: clothing organized and displayed on racks. Note: Furniture in style board not exact, used for visualization purposes only. Overall, a unique and creative space for styling your wardrobe and as a set for your YouTube channel!
Hi Shana, glad you're liking the direction so far! I definitely had your grandmother's pieces in mind, sorry it's hard to visualize without seeing the exact pieces in the board. I was thinking the long one would stand along the wall facing the entrance, with the mirror over it, and the tall one would be on the left side of the room. Two glass door shoe cabinets would stand on either side of the window on the right. The chair would be in the left corner, sort of in front of the wide dresser, so that your eye immediately goes to the pretty vignette as soon as you enter the space. Also, I love the idea of having both the floor mirror as well as the wall mirror because then you can get shots showing front and back of outfits!
MY THOUGHTS: Ok I have a soft spot for Estie...I don't know if it is how she explained her ideas or the fact that she has glass Moroccan lamps but I just kinda like her overall thoughts. I if you couldn't tell Estie is like the perfect combination of chic, glam and vintage. I feel like she took ALL of the elements. If you read her thoughts she is seeing my dressers and chair in the space. I love her ideas for the cabinets so chic but still organized. The Morroccan lanterns...UMM YES...Wallpaper, frames with hats and jewelry...She is in my top 2 as well...I also loved her thoughts after talking to her. The room divider was almost genius to separate the room! The pieces you see in her collage are not exact pieces so that is something to keep in mind!
WELL. The time has finally come...haha I get asked almost daily for a closet tour...well if you guys only knew what my closet looked like you would probably call HORDERS on me no joke. I couldn't give you a tour I couldn't even give myself a tour! haha So I finally decided that something needed to happen! I LOVE decorating and using my creativity on OTHER PEOPLE...but when it comes to myself I am a total flop. I can never seem to make a decision on anything and I can't seem to let go of anything...those two combinations don't seem to be working so I finally decided it was time to give in and get help.
AFTER our HUGE garage sale fail Edwina and I decided and created #ThriftGiving which will really help me get rid of a lot of my clothes to homes across the world. More on that to come. But it was time to make my space usable, creative, inspiring, and a place where I can feel calm. Just like a trainer I never thought I needed the help, but if I ever want to reach my potential in anything I have learned you must let go, so I started searching for an interior designer.
YEP
I know.
Don't worry the search was short after I saw what they were charging...umm I don't even have that money for my space let alone to hire someone to design my space. PLUS I have so many incredible pieces that I don't even know what they would actually do!
In my search I came across a company called Laurel and Wolf. It was actually THIS YOUTUBE video I came across.
WAIT. HUH?
I know what you are thinking...I don't get it..you hire someone who doesn't actually come to your house, I mean I wish they, I dream of Jeannie'd like they did in the video but it isn't necessary! I was intrigued and immediately went to the website.I was wondering if a company like this would be willing to work with someone like me..I mean I could not only blog about it but I could film my whole experience! I reached out to them to see if they would want to collaborate and they said YES... I couldn't believe it. I didn't wait but 15 minutes before I got back online and clicked on Get started!!!
That brings me to STEP 1 of the Laurel and Wolf Design process! I had already decided that I wanted to re-design my closet/boudoir which used to be a retreat in our bedroom. I wanted to take you guys along my journey not only to share the experience but to share inside of my closet! FINALLY!! and don't worry I might of bamboozled Edwina to also share hers! SO Here we go!
There are actually 4 steps to the whole process and right now I am on Step 2 so let me catch you up!
We will start with Step 1!
FIRST you START a New Project!
They ask you what you will be designing. I chose other since closet wasn't a room.
The next question is asking what your design style is...if you are not sure you can take a style quiz to see! I was
CONTEMPORARY ECLECTIC I knew right away when I looked at the picture!
Next step is to choose a design package!
There are two options to choose from:
The Classic or The Premium Package. Basically the Classic is going to give you access to the whole community of designers at a more affordable cost, the premium package will guarantee you work with a premium designer who in essence has more experience. I believe you also get more designers to choose from in the premium package but since I was collaborating and since I really wanted to show how you can create a million dollar room on a Thrifters Anonymous budget we opted for the classic package! The final design package includes a style board, a shopping list, a floor plan, and instructions!
Then it is time to checkout! You can choose more then one space but you will treat each space as a separate room and if you want to add one you can coordinate so that you are more cohesive with the space!
Once you have made your purchase you begin adding in more details about your space! I actually found a picture online of my actual space! This is below! I included dimensions but they also wanted pictures of the space now and well get ready for this before picture! haha
this is what it looks like with all my nonsense inside!
One of my favorite questions they asked was do you have any pieces of art, furniture or anything you want to incorporate into your new design.
THIS was so important to me!
I truly believe that our homes should tell a story about you. Very few pieces were bought for this specific space. I have traveled all over the world and I have been given pieces from my family who have lived all over the world. When I look around I want to be reminded of all the people and the places and the things that you love and the experiences you have. I know, sounds crazy but I want my space, my whole home to say who I am and I don't want Pottery Barn to do it for me haha but there in lies my issue and well by the look of the picture haha you can see I have a LOT OF STUFF so I needed someone to help me refine my space and get rid of the clutter so I can enjoy the incredible pieces I have.
On the left side of my space I have this vintage high top dresser that was my grandma's...when I was little I remember imagining what was inside...jewels, gowns couldn't wait until she would get ready so I could watch her! I chose this as a piece I would like to incorporate!
This is the dresser that is currently housing my ridiculous accessories! haha
Ugh this chair...We were not allowed to sit in it or even touch it. The colors the fabric this chair makes me smile and makes me think of my grandma every day!
I have this metal dress form from Marshalls that I thought could hold something as well as this ladder which may work for something as well.
This mirror is one of the 3 I bought at goodwill for $25. Yep you heard me $25 ridiculous and it is over 90 inches long HUGE!
I have 2 rolling racks like this rack which I keep currently inspired pieces on!
Lastly is this mirror that goes with the furniture!
I was also able to upload or share links of inspiration! I started a PINTEREST BOARD for this closet/boudoir re-design if you want to check it out!
Some of the other questions they ask are about style and brands of furniture you love or dislike, your timeline, color preference, wallpaper or paint, and why you are designing this room. I had so much fun filling this out! I am hoping that the designers don't get scared by my space and hopefully they are inspired!! I CAN NOT WAIT to see what they come up!
Typically they will have 2 to 5 days to get FIRST LOOKS to you via a style board!
COME back and will share the First looks and designers that choose me!!! Let me know if you guys have any questions or if you would like to see anything additional! I am also filming this and will appear on both my channels!!! Make sure you are following me on Instagram @ShanaEmily_ or Facebook @ShanaEmily for more pics and sneak previews!!! Also check out my YOUTUBE for the behind the scenes! #ShanaEmily and #ThriftersAnonymous
Love you guys! and I am going to need your help deciding so check back tomorrow for the FIRST LOOKS!!
