Quick hello!

Hello! I know it has been a little quiet here on the blog and it's because we had a couple weddings that we attended in California. The weddings were very fun with wonderful sweet moments. California weather was very nice but ironically I got sick from it. Still trying to recover :( Anyhow, just want to say a quick hello and leave you with this beautiful video from WishWishWish for Nadinoo. Enjoy!

Sounds of the Woods - Nadinoo AW11 Film from WishWishWish on Vimeo.

Love,
Athena

Embrace the Simple Things in Life

Taking after my sister's post of embracing the simple things in life...maybe this will be one of our regularly post :)

Sometimes we focus too much on the big picture that we forget it's the little thing in life that adds up to it. Don't get me wrong it's not bad to focus on the big picture but it's also not bad to embrace the simple little things as well. Lets embrace...

a. those sweet moments

b. your pretty speck of freckles

c. the awesome fuzzy feelings :)

d. the many chances we have

e. the big and little hugs

f. the yummy taste

g. the old fashion way

h. the fun rides

i. the tea party

j. the winter wonderland

A reminder to please cast your vote for Bianca Pegg for Miss California USA 2012 by sharing this video: Bianca Pegg Channel. Thank you!!!

Love,
Athena

Get to Know Miss California Pageant Contestant - Bianca Pegg

It has been a great privilege to have had the opportunity to get to know Miss Bianca Pegg in the past year. She is such an amazing person with a great heart. I was so blessed to have her be a part of the Embriven Fashion Show. She drove 4 hrs just to be a part of it! Anyways, I wanted to show her off to the world and encourage you all to please cast your vote for her by sharing this video: Bianca Pegg Channel

Bianca Pegg is competing for the Miss California USA 2012 Title this month and is representing Shasta County.

I've asked her a bunch of random questions so you all can get to know her a little bit better.


[Photo by Steve Smith]

Any Nicknames?
Binks, B are my nicknames. Only my very close friends call me binks and i love it.

Favorite Color:
Blue is definitely my favorite color, it never goes out of season! haha

Hobbies?
Can watching movies be a hobby? I am an avid movie watcher lol. Other than that i love to write and play music. I sing and play keyboard.

How do you describe your sense of style?
I would say my style is always a modern take on vintage. I love classic style icons like audrey hepburn, but love to mix it up with some contemporary trends and even add a little rock and roll like Gwen Stefani.

State your New Years Resolution.
I have actually never made any New Year's resolutions! I do hope this year is better than ever and I plan to master time management, but I wouldn't call it a resolution.

What made you join the pageant?
I decided to compete for Miss California this year because I have dreamed about it for a long time, but this year is different because I have made it my go for it year! Ben Franklin said the key to success is to never leave what could be done today till tomorrow. I would be honored to represent our beautiful state in the national competition as well as the Miss USA organization. They do so much every year in charity work. It is truly amazing.

What have you learn from the experience so far?
So far I have learned the value of confidence and femininity. A lot of people underestimate the power of true beauty, and I firmly believe that when people embrace who they are it not only changes those individuals, but also positively impacts the people around them. I always want to be a positive influence on my environment, and I am able to do so when I embrace confidence in who I am as a woman. Everyone deserves to have a voice! This pageant is a way for me to stand for who I am and what I believe.


[Photo taken Backstage at the Embriven Fashion Show]

One thing I'll personally never forget about Bianca was that she was the one that helped me calm down and take a breather on the day of the Embriven Fashion Show. She knew I was nervous and scared... so she sat me down and prayed a simple prayer with me... and that was all it took...


[Devils Daughter Photography]


[Photo by Steve Smith]


[Antonio Marcus Photography]

Again please cast your vote by sharing this video: Bianca Pegg Channel
You can also become a fan on her Facebook Page

xoxo,

Dora D.

my birthday :)

Just to brag a little about my wonderful husband, he planned a surprise birthday event for me last Friday on my 32nd birthday - not old just wiser :)

He took me out to a fancy dinner at Redstone on Friday night after work. Awesome food there! My favorite is the jumbo spicy buffalo shrimp that they have (top left picture). You have to try them if you're going to dine at Redstone.

Caught on camera chowing down the buffalo shrimp.
After dinner we went to the movie and watched Mission Impossible but that's not it...

The next day I was completely clueless as to where we were going for my second birthday surprise. He took me to watch a play called Charley's Aunt at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis - the setting was in the 1800s and I love it. It was very good and hilarious! I love watching theatrical performances and been wanting to go for a long time. My husband is not a big fan of plays but he did enjoy it as well. What a lovely birthday it was! Thank you husband! :)

Love,
Athena

adorable new years song!

I just remember that I had to share this with you. My sister-in-law, Becca forwarded it to me the other day and it's super cute seeing these two singing the cutest song! If you haven't watched the movie 500 Days of Summer, you should! They're both in there.

My birthday was last Friday and my husband surprised me with a two day celebration so we celebrated my birthday on New Years Eve...but you probably don't want to know how early I slept in - lets just say very, very early :) What did you do on New Years Eve?
xoxoathena

Happy New Year!

Wow, how time flies by so fast! We can't believe 2012 is already here! 2011 has been a great year for us at Embriven. We got our blog up and running and were able to gain a few friends in the blogging world. We also had a great success in sponsoring the Embrace Fashion Show. Not to mention, the Embriven website is up and we got our shop going. It was a lot accomplished for us especially, when we have to juggle between our full time jobs, blogging, building a store and of course enjoying life with friends and family.

With the new year coming we also have new goals and resolution hoping to bring fun and exciting things to you my friends. Thank you for all your support and your interest in our little corner of the internet world. Let 2012 be your year of joy, prosperity, and fulfillment of your dreams.

"The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it."

Love,
Embriven

2012 Sneak Peek!

Hello Embriven readers and all you shoppers! Embriven now has some great new vintage pieces and is working on adding them to the shop for 2012! That's not it...we are working hard till our brain hurts to bring you some exciting looks and give you a taste of our unique vintage style. Say hello to Eva Demeo our model for the new collection!












Isn't she the most adorable one! Now get ready and put your gear on to clean out your wardrobe and add some old clothes to make it the new hipster! :) Don't forget to add our blog to your favorites to check back for some more sneak peeks! We will also put up an ads to look for new models in the Minnesota area so don't let the opportunity past you by!
MUAH!Athena