Also, I seriously cannot get fake nails because the length of time I have to sit in the manicurist's chair freaks me out and I start to get annoyed. I can't take a road trip for longer than 3 hours before someone has to get a severe ass beating, and I cannot sit down in a movie theater because I will kick the person in front of me.
Besides my lack of patience, I dislike what happens after going to the salon. My hair grows faster than lightening. So, when I go to get a super cute "short" cut with all different layers and shizz, it is useless. Number one, because I don't know how to style my hair, and number two, because it grows out by the end of the week and looks completely different.
I decided that my waist-long, "bohemian chic" look wasn't quite looking so much "bohemian chic" as it was "white trash". So, I called on the expertise of my lovely friend, Natalie VanKlompenberg at Craft Salon.
Oh heavens! She actually listened to me!! Finally, I was going to have my hair cut and colored and I might, just might look like something resembling my former self before I sat in her chair. She didn't blow off my pleading for only long layers in the back and for some solution to my "fivehead". She was AH-MAZING!!
The salon itself is pretty cool with a warehouse type feel to it. You can also get your nails and toes done along with a plethora of other wonderful treatments. I am so happy with my hair I could cry. Natalie actually listened to my issues I have with styling my hair, my desire to have something in which I could just "wash and go", and she came through!! She even styled my hair with just the blow dryer (no straightening, no curling) just so I could see how easy my new do would be. I freakin' love this girl. And, my hair color must to be amazing. Because the next day when I went into my office, everyone kept commenting on how beautiful I looked "what did you do?" ~ that's such a great compliment, isn't it? You were so ugly before, WHAT HAPPENED????
Seriously, if you are in search of a great hairstylist, please try Natalie. you will walk out a happy camper.
Craft Salon
2307 Dunlavy St.
Houston, TX 77006
Ask for Natalie VanKlompenberg!!
Ok, so here is the deal. I have always wanted to be like all those beauty bloggers who get to have contests and giveaways, but I had no clue what to give away, or how to do it. So, I finally came up with what will be the first contest giveaway for Houston Living Guide! (More to come!)
If you haven't been to Stella Sola, you've likely heard of it. It is by far one of the best restaurants in Houston. Recently opened and located in The Heights, Stella Sola is one of the most unique culinary experiences you will ever enjoy. Chef Justin Basye has put together a menu for this restaurant dubbed "Lone Star" in Italian, aka "Stella Sola". The only way to experience this much buzzed about dining experience is to go and eat for yourself!
So, my dear readers, I'm having a "Stella Sola" giveaway!! The winner will receive a $100 gift certificate (I purchased it, not a freebie) from me on behalf of my blog, Houston Living Guide.
Here are the details to enter, contest starts today, March 4 and ends Friday, March 12:
Here are the details to enter, contest starts today, March 4 and ends Friday, March 12:
Rules
1.) You must be a follower of this blog, either via facebook fan or email or under the "followers" section in my blog.
Ways to win:
2.) Tweet "Houston Living Guide wants me to eat at Stella Sola! via @Houstonblogger. http://houstonlivingguide.com" Including my twitter name and the link are both imperative so I can keep track. Tweet as much as you want. Each tweet is an entry.
3.) If you are not on twitter, but on facebook, then type in your facebook status: "@Houston Living wants me to eat at Stella Sola! http://houstonlivingguide.com" If you are a fan of my page, you should be able to choose my page name as soon as you start to write "Houston Living' after the "@" sign. It will then alert me that you have put me in your status. Each one is an entry.
4.) If you don't belong to either twitter or facebook, or you want another way to enter, then send a friend to subscribe to my page. If you think a friend of yours is going to subscribe, shoot me a pm or email (danelle@houstonlivingblog.com) to let me know their name. If they fan me or subscribe, that will be considered another entry.
You have 3 ways to win. However, detail #1 is important, otherwise none of the entries count. Please reply to this post with any questions and good luck!!
On Friday, March 12, I will put all entries into a pot and pick a winner. The more entries you have, the better your chance of winning!
The winner will be emailed the gift certificate.
Good luck and good eating!!




























