Creativity Underwater

In the May 2009 Anthropologie catalog, Barbara Cole shot underwater images for the catalog. They are so beautiful, I thought I would share with you!

She describes a bit of the process and what its like in this video here!



I would love to try some underwater photography, the only problem is having to ruin a beautiful dress. You would have to find one that wouldn't be damaged by the water, but the flowy ones are always so pretty!

What do you think of underwater photography?

Remember Pimply Skin?

To my teen readers and moms of teens,

Do you (or do you remember) try to hide your face from everyone as a tween or teen, piling on the cover up, just to cover up those dreaded pimples that we all have had at least once in our life?

Why yes, it does happen to everyone.

However, Good for you Girls makes it possible for tweens and teens to have the skin that they wish they did.

Its as easy as one two three! In fact, it is one two three! Start with the Gel Cleanser, then go to the Refreshing toner and finish off with the Oil Free Moisturizer, do this twice a day, and you will be good to go!

You will be pleased to know that not only does Good for you Girls work, but it also has no synthetics, no parabens, no petrochemicas, and no dyes or irritants. Plus, kudos to them for packaging with green materials! In fact, the entire product is 100% natural and organic!

Keeps those pimples at bay.

Thank you to Good for you Girls for providing me with the gel cleanser, refreshing toner, and oil free moisturizer. All opinions expressed are of my own.

Unique T-Shirts

I thought that I would share with you the great store, Cafe Press. Cafe Press is a great website to purchase customized t-shirts!

Looking around their website, I found a few shirts that I just love:

My family are big campers. We always spend the Winter in Florida together (like retired people, only we are still young!). This shirt would be absolutely perfect for my Dad!



This knitting t-shirt would be perfect for my Mom because she just loves to knit! Perfect gift!



I just love this shirt for me! Saving up for Jumping lessons!

They also have some great humor shirts, this one would be perfect for me! (Dressage is a type of horse riding)

Have you looked around CafePress before? Its a lot of fun just to see all of the great ideas that they have came up with for unique shirts! I found a lot that I would love! They also have some great Forums that you might be interested in looking at as well!

brought to your by your friends at Cafepress.com , all opinions expressed are of my own.

Wishing For Summer

**Looking for the great headband giveaway? Click here!**

I am excited for Summer in so many ways!

It is supposed to be 40 degrees on March 1st..its the beginning of Spring!

Now, for a few things that remind me of Summer...

{"Tim Mcgraw" by Taylor Swift always reminds me of the county fair, 2 years ago}

{Riding, in the Summer time I ride almost every day}

{Iolani Swimsuit from Anthropologie}

{Hustle and Bustle of getting ready for the horse shows}

{And hopefully getting a job with Kristi at the Strawberry patch}

What reminds you of Summer?

Don't forget to enter the gorgeous hair band giveaway!

My favorite Store ~ A Birthday Story

I have declared that Downeast Basics is one of my newest favorite shops. Without the bloggy world, I may never have found it!

Yesterday was my birthday, ever since I was born, my Dad has given me a dress. I always have loved every single dress that he has given me, he has good taste I think :)

So when I opened up this lovely dress..

I was uber excited! It looks even better in person that it does in the picture! You would not believe how soft it is! And its 100% cotton!

Thanks pops, I love it!

Also, great chance to win something from Downeast Basics over at The Bragging Mommy!

BTW...don't forget to enter the great giveaway for the Miss Ruby Sue headband! No entries yet!

Gorgeous Hair Piece {Miss Ruby Sue} Birthday Giveaway

Today is my birthday and in celebration I thought today would be the most perfect day to pots this absolutely fabulous giveaway sponsored by Lori from the wonderful Etsy shop, Miss Ruby Sue!

Have you seen the shop Miss Ruby Sue? If not, you are missing out!

If you need convincing, take a look at these:

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Do I have you convinced yet?

These are just a few out of many, many, gorgeous pieces in her shop! They are so unique, compared to all of the usual material flowers jewelry we see because she adds different elements to them, which I just love!

Now, this is one of my personal favorites:

Isn't it charming and oh so sophisticated?

Here is your chance to WIN this gorgeous hair piece! Yes, that's right!

How do you enter?

Just go on by her shop and tell me what your favorite piece is!

+10: If you purchase something from her shop

Also, Lori is offering a %15 discount to my readers for anything in her shop if you mention in the notes to seller mysticpony!

Good luck!

Congratulations to Lori!

Start checking your mail Lori because.....

You won the Cozy Giveaway! Congratulations!

I am sending you an email! Please reply within 48 hours! If you can, within two hours would be wonderful because then I would be able to get it shipped out today!

What do YOU want to see?

Picture by Cheska

I was just thinking...

...more wondering than thinking...

..When you come to Out of the Notebook and Into the Blog, what is it that you want to see?

Tips for Teens?
Reviews?
More DIY Projects?
Guest blogs by interesting people, for example, the girl that took the picture above is a Freshman!
Something else?

I want to know what you want to be reading, so that I can give you it! Please comment and let me know what you love and dislike about Out of the Notebook! Thanks!

Sweet Day

Image Credit: Unknown ~ if anyone knows, please let me know!

Happy Valentines day to my wonderful readers who take the time to read my posts, comment, send me emails, and enter my contests! Thank you! And a special thank you to my good friend Caitlyn for being follower #200!! (Also, thanks a trillion for helping me with Geo!)

Missiko Hair Staightener Review + {Free} Suprise!!!

Just a few days ago I was complaining because of my hair.

Not anymore.

Missiko graciously sent me a Hana Professional Flat Iron to review (plus a little surprise for you if you keep reading!) and I love it! You can straighten your hair with it, lightly curl your hair with it, and do a little flip at the ends of your hair with it. On the first day that I tried my new hair iron, I couldn't get it to curl, but yesterday when I tried again, it did a nice, light, curl!

The Hana Professional Flat Iron can be heated up to 450 degrees! That is a lot! It quickly heats and works like a wonder.


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I also have to say that the packaging is wonderful. It arrived with no damage and everything was in place! It also came with a few little things which made even more exciting!

So, when your hair is feeling drowsy, way to curly, or your are just having a bad hair day, the Missiko Hair iron is here to help.

Does this sound like something you would love?

Missiko also donated a flat iron for me to giveaway!

Heres how to enter:

Mandatory: Go to the Missiko Website and let me know one other product that they sell that is not the hair iron!

Extra Entries:

+15: Sign up for Mylikes (must link Twitter account up ~ Don't worry, I did it and it does not spam you)

+2: Follow me on Twitter @Polopony95

+2: Tweet this message:
@polopony95 Don't forget to enter the great contest to win a $205 Hana Professional Hair Iron! http://bit.ly/avGMq4

Good luck!

Contest will end on February 25th!

I was not compensated for this review other than the product that was sent to me. All opinions are off my own.

Busy Busy Busy!

Image credit: MyFlyAway

I have been very busy lately...

...Just started drivers ed last night! It goes every night this week, other than Friday, for 3 hours each night. Plus next week. I get my blue card on my birthday - the 17th!

...I have been stumped. Not necessarily on what to right, but something else..hopefully you will find out soon about that!

...I have been finding way to many gorgeous blogs to read and have a habit of going through reading every one of their blog posts!

Oops..I better go study for the drivers ed "pop" quiz last night! I just wanted to give you a little update to know that I am still here!