My Chantelle Valentine's Day Gift Guide!

This post is sponsored by Chantelle Lingerie where I received free product in exchange for a review.  All opinions are 100% mine.

When I worked at Nordstrom many years ago, one of my FAVORITE bra brands I loved to put on my clients was Chantelle.  Chantelle is known for their feminine, beautiful, hand crafted, and high quality bras and lingerie.  Valentine's Day is coming up and if you're wanting to look for something that is going to spice up the night with a timeless piece of beautifully hand crafted fashion, then look no further than Chantelle!

At the end of the 19th century, the company that was later to become Chantelle is founded in Paris, France.  Fast forward 130 years, Chantelle is one of leaders in high fashion bras and lingerie.  Chantelle offers women everyday underwear made of rich fabrics with the most precise fit, similar to couture design.  

What I love about Chantelle is their range in sizes, fit, styles, and cup shapes.  They have awesome push up bras for those wanting more cleavage, full coverage bras that are stylish and comfortable, and beautiful lace cups that have intricate detail to make you feel like a woman!  Every Chantelle piece I've own has outlasted all of my other bras and make me feel so much prettier.  I feel like it's so important to feel pretty, sexy, and desirable especially when you're a mom.  Sometimes practical and pretty don't always go hand in hand, but Chantelle combines sexy and comfortable, so you can have both!    

I'm really excited because Valentine's Day is coming up and I'm one of those women who doesn't expect a lot from my man when it comes to Valentine's Day (I've learned the hard way and plus it helps me to prevent putting up way high expectations), but I do expect something that is thoughtful.  If you want to do something that is different then, I've got some great news for you!  I've gathered up a list of some of my favorite Chantelle picks for you that are fashionable, beautiful, classic, and will be a hit for your Valentine's Day night.  These are also great for surprises for the hubby, anniversaries, weddings, and getaways!  Drum roll please!

A lot of women, and sometimes me, when it comes to lingerie you don't want to spend a lot of money on it because it doesn't stay long for very long (it's the truth), and when you're a mother, the thought on something sexy sometimes makes me want to cringe.  The thing I love about Chantelle is that all of their bras and lingerie are classic pieces of underwear.  These will stand the test of time and will be in the drawer for a long time.  I'll be honest, they're an investment, but an investment that will be used and worn time and time again.  

I received this Rive Gauche T-Shirt Bra and matching hipster panty from Chantelle in black and ABSOLUTELY love it!  It's perfect for fuller and swopping breast shapes.  To learn more about how to identify your breast shape go here.  This bras come in an A to a DDD or F cup size.

I love this Paris Paris Push Up Bra, the matching Tanga Panty, and Waist Cincher (not pictures above).  This combination is perfect for smaller size breasts from an A to DD cup.  

 The great thing about this Paris Paris T-Shirt Bra is that you it can be an everyday bra too!  This also can be combined with the Tanga Panty and Waist Cincher!  It's feminine, beautiful, and racy, but in a good way.  This bra comes in a B to a DDD or F cup size.  

If you like to cover up a bit more, then this Opera Camisole and matching Hipster Panty is perfect for you.  I love the way the lace is designed which creates a slimming effect. The vertical lines also make this a flattering fit.

Palais Royal Chemise and matching Bikini is what I wished I wore on my honeymoon.  It's feminine, pretty, and simple.  

I LOVE this Opera Chemise and matching Hipster because there's not much left to the imagination, haha.  I love how it covers up, but shows off your best assets.  

This Merci Push Up Bra and matching Hipster in the watermelon color scream spring to me!  I know it's January, but I can dream right?  This bra comes from an A to a DDD or F cup.  

For you fuller busted gals, this Vedone Demi Bra and matching Hipster is queen!  The demi cut will make you feel and look so beautiful!  

Which one of these do you like the most?  What are you planning on doing for your significant other for Valentine's Day?  Even if you don't love lingerie, I promise you your husband will!  Make sure to surprise him or do something out of the ordinary to let him know you love him!

If need help with finding a bra that fits, or learning more about how they should and shouldn't fit, or interested in learning more about my bra consultations, make sure to go to my Bra Guide tab on the top of the blog! 

Thank you Chantelle for literally "supporting" me and this blog.

Make sure to follow and connect with Chantelle on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Youtube! 

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Link Up Loves #4

Hey everyone!  I hope you're having a fabulous weekend!  I was really excited about this week's link ups because they're all so different!  Here's what I'm crushing on this week!

This article from Simtten By was just what I've needed to read to help me with something I've struggled with for a long time, to celebrate the success of others.  Sometimes I get down or feel insecure when I see other succeed.  This is a great reminder that by thinking that way only hurts yourself.  

I love this rain cloud mobile from Root and Blossom!  This would make the perfect baby shower gift or just that craft itch you've been feeling for a while! 

Don't you wish your front door looked this cheerful during the gloomy winter months?  I love this look from Delineate Your Dwelling!

This DIY Sunburst Mirror is a stroke of genius from Bigger Than the Three of Us!  She uses some old blinds to make the bursts!  

Oh my gosh, don't you love this dress from A Lifetime of Rain?  I sometimes get in a black and frumpy mess during the winter.  This dress is just what I want to spice up my winter wardrobe! 

Nutter Butter Owl Valentines

Hello Fry Sauce and Grits readers! My name is Melissa and I blog over at My Mommy Style. We blog about family, food, fashion, photography and fun! I am thrilled to guest post here today. I've only officially met Courtney, but with my red hair I feel like I fit right in over here!

Today I'm going to share a simple and fun Valentine treat idea with you. I have been obsessed with dipped Nutter Butter cookies lately. They are the perfect canvas for a super easy and adorable treat with no baking required!

Be.You.Tiful Link Up Party #3

We are THRILLED that you've come back to party with us! We LOVED seeing all your Be.You.tiful posts last week!!!

If you are new to the link party, never fear!! Read what this link up is all about below....

When you think of a link party what do you see? DIY projects, crafts and seasonal goodness for all of us to share, try, and love!?!…but is that all blogging is all about? I mean, sure we all love ourselves some good craft time but is that really what inspires us? Is that what makes us want to get up in the morning? Is that what helps us strive to be a better mother, friend, or wife? Isn't it time for us to have a place to link to for that exact inspiration we are looking for? Well, look NO further! We have come together to bring a link party that is specifically about sharing those inspirational post that we all search for daily! We, as lifestyle bloggers want to bring those posts together! We want to be inspired by your beautifully designed playroom, your amazing weight lost journey, or even your perfectly styled outfits! Come check out what inspires you this week and in turn, you will inspire us!

LINK PARTY HOSTS!

Girl Loves Glam | Maybe I Will | Simply Sadie Jane | Fry Sauce & Grits | Love Me, Dani Marie | My Mommy Style

The INSPIRING POSTS from our HOSTS!

6 WEEK AT-HOME CROSSFIT PLAN by SIMPLY SADIE JANE

6 AWESOME FITNESS CHALLENGES YOU SHOULD TRY by MAYBE I WILL

A PERFECTLY WINTER WHITE OUTFIT by LOVE ME, DANI MARIE

A DRESSED UP GRUNGE LOOK by GIRL LOVES GLAM

VALENTINE'S DAY ROUND UP by MY MOMMY STYLE

TIPS TO FINDING THE PERFECT NURSING BRA by FRY SAUCE AND GRITS

Now for the part you have all been waiting for...

THE LINK PARTY!!!

Before we begin, here are a few rules we have laid out…

-Link up your be.you.tiful lifestyle posts of design, beauty, fashion, health, and inspirational posts!

-No giveaways, Etsy shops, or other link parties

-Link up starts at 7:00 p.m.

-Don’t show up and not socialize! Share, pin, and comment on 2 other link ups, it spreads good karma!

-By linking up, you’re giving permission to us to feature your projects and recipes on our social media and blogs with a link back to you.

We’re excited to see what you link up! Join us every Thursday at 7 pm MST to link your Be. You. Tiful posts!  Link up your Beauty, Fashion, Inspiration, Health and Design Posts!

I can't imagine life without my Dohmie!

This is a sponsored post where I received compensation and was written by me on behalf of Dohmie for Mom it Forward.  All opinions are 100% mine.

When I saw that the Mom it Forward network was looking for bloggers to review and write about the Dohmie Serious Sleep Baby Bundle from Marpac that promises your baby will sleep better,  I was all over it! When I received the Dohmie, I liked how the design was simple, clean, and I noticed that it constructed with high quality material.  

The Dohmie creates a natural white noise to help babies fall and stay asleep, the rest of the family to sleep easier and/or carry on with normal lives and activities.  The Dohmie's sound is seamless and continuous because it uses electromechanical technology to create the natural sound of rushing air, unlike other white noise machines that work on a digital loop and cut off after a set period of time.

At the front it has a switch where you can make the noise louder or softer without having to adjust the Dohmie.  The cool thing is by rotating the cap and collar of the Dohme to allow different amounts of air to rush through these openings in different ways, you can create a variety of tones and volumes; therefore you can customize the sound to your babe's liking.

When I received the Dohme, Amelia was 14 months and I thought Amelia didn't have sleep problems, that's what I thought at first.  I decided I was going to give the Dohme a really good try and use it everyday during naps and when she went down for the night to see if I could tell if this little sound machine would make a difference in her sleep.  Within a week, I could tell a significant difference in her sleep patterns and most importantly, the routine of her sleep, and her behavior towards sleep.

One of the things I love about the Dohmie is how it helped establish a stronger routine when it came to going to sleep for Amelia.  Because I turned it on everytime I would put her down to bed, Amelia got into the habit and routine of when the Dohmie goes on, it's time for bed.  Seriously, as soon as I turn on the Dohmie, Amelia would calm down and pretty much pass out in my arms as I put her down to sleep.  I swear the soothing sound the Dohmie makes hypnotizes them.

Before using the Dohmie, it was a struggle to put her down.  There would be sessions of crying, screaming, and Amelia trying to climb out of the crib.  I was so used to her acting that way, and it didn't seem out of the normal.  Now, our sleep routine is SO much better.  It has made our lives so much easier because Amelia gets her rest and we do too!  It kills two birds with one stone.  Since I've used the Dohmie, she sleeps longer, she's on a better sleep routine, I feel like she gets the quality sleep she needs to grow, and gives McKay and I the much needed break when she's asleep.

During the holidays we went down to McKay's parents house and slept over Christmas Eve night.  I forgot to bring our Dohmie and the combination of sleeping in a different place, over stimulation from festivities, activities, and family, and not having the Dohmie was a recipe for an awful night of sleep.  She woke up every hour and I was to the point where I wanted to drive back home at 3 am in the morning.  I learned my lesson and now whenever we travel I bring the Dohmie and it helps Amelia to get a the rest she needs.  It's easy to travel with because it's small and lightweight.

I recommend the Dohmie as a baby shower, birthday gift for a parent, or just treat yourself to having better sleep for your little darling and you.

Check out the awesome reviews of this product here.  

For more information about Dohmie and serious sleep, please visit marpac.com.

Also, follow Dohmie on Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook for all things baby and sleeping!

Avocado Toast Recipe

I want to share with you my new favorite snack/breakfast/treat.  I've been doing my best to eat well more consistently and I needed to switch things up from eating my protein powder for snacks everyday.  I introduce you to the Avocado Toast!

I posted this picture onto Instagram and had a flood of comments on how to take this snack into the next
level!

Link Up Loves #2

Hey everyone, I got to share with you some of my link up loves from last weeks Be.You.Tiful link party.

I love how the gal from Up to Date Interiors gives you simple and easy ideas on how to update your furniture pieces by switching out the hardware.  Check out her ideas here! 

I love this comfy, casual weekend, and stylish look from My Runaway Style! 

Being a good friend has always been really important to me, but this article from Entirely Eventful reminds me how precious those relationships are! 

I love these makeup picks from A Kentucky Lady!  A lot of the products she features I've used and love too! 

Valentines is coming soon and what a great way to show you really love your husband is doing these five easy and simple ways from Entirely Eventful.