Featured Blogger Friday: "BonBon Rose"

Darlings, I'm ecstatic to bring you one of my favorite new fashion blogs, BonBon Rose!

My discovering Kristin & Megan, the gorgeous bloggeristas pictured above, was one of those happy moments us bloggers all hope for; I noticed a few comments from Kristin, clicked over to check out her & Megan's sparkly new blog, and fell in www-love with their witty and spot-on attention to style detail.  After all, what other site will tell you which trendy fabric pattern best camouflages baby doo-doo? 

Humor aside, I appreciate Kristin & Megan's focus on affordable style; for example, me likey features like this, in which they translate a celebrity's haute style into an affordable equivalent.  Their style analyses ranges from clothes to housewares to my personal favorite, paper, offering a fresh look at each with their daily posts.   

Please give a Pretty welcome to BonBon Rose:

How They Got Into Blogging:

Kristin - Megan got me into it. I think she sensed my new mommy desperation about staying home with the baby alone all day with no creative outlet. Partnering in blogging was a natural fit for our friendship. (Pretty Note: I've been trying to coerce one of my BFFs, the multi-talented International Woman of Mystery, to post here;  take this as an order a sign, J!)

 

Megan - I've always loved writing and over the years have loved reading several blogs.  Kristin and I are always looking for ways to work together on creative projects so when it worked out that I had a break from working to finish graduate school it seemed like the perfect opportunity!

What are your blogging inspirations? 

Kristin - I'm inspired by beauty in anything from fellow fashionista bloggers, to the cool style of celebs like SJP, Nicole Richie and Heidi Klum, the colors in a Florida sunset or my little man's baby blues. It all keeps me going.

Megan - I'm such a dabbler and find so much inspiring!  Mainly my friends inspire me from a coffee date to hash out a problem or for margarit's and boy talk. They always inspire me with great ideas and laughter.  Also, reading magazines, magazines and more magazines.  It's an addiction Kristin and I share!  

(Pretty Note:  This inspiring photo was actually taken by Megan's professional photographer husband, whose work you can check out here; clearly, creativity is a family affair. Just like my family, except the opposite.)

Outside of blogging, what are some of your favorite hobbies?

Kristin - Is reading fashion mags a hobby? (Pretty Note:  Yes.) I get a ridiculous amount of subscriptions. Although, I have to say that I've saved a bundle by subscribing to them compared to the impulse buys I used to make in the check out lane. I also love to bake, just wish I could say the same about cooking dinner, and have found a renewed love for writing. Writing was something that drove me at a young age and which I foolishly abandoned.

Megan - Some of my favorites are cooking and entertaining, reading and most recently I've picked up golf again, although I'm a bit rusty.  I'm also a big fan of going to the movies on a hot summer day!  

What are your future goals, both for you personally & for your blog? 

Kristin - I would love for us to be the next Dooce. What? Is that unrealistic? Ah ha. My aspiration is to someday be able to contribute to my family financially by doing something I'm passionate about. Dare to dream.

Megan - I'd like to see our blog continue to grow.  Since I write a lot about decorating and am moving from a small condo to a real house I'd like to do more projects and before and afters for our readers.  On a personal note, I'd like to do more writing on the side such as children's books and short stories.  And last but certainly not least, I've always dreamed of making the perfect chocolate souffle.  So far I haven't had much luck!

Before a reader would click over to your blog, what would you like her or him to know about your site? 

Kristin & Megan - As you've probably figured out, there are two of us. Megan operates out of Washington, DC and Kristin out of Tampa, FL. We've been best friends for years and touch on everything from fashion, to home decor, to food and travel. We would like to think we have a little something for everyone and absolutely love sharing our lives and passions with our readers!

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Please stop by BonBon Rose and say a Pretty hello to Kristin and Megan.

Note:  If you are interested in the outrageously prestigious honor of being a Feature Friday blogger, please peruse my guidelines here & leave me a comment, including your email address.

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