Minnetonka Moccasin Giveaway!

Today we have an amazing giveaway from Minnetonka Moccasin! They are offering one Tea Talk reader their choice from the three styles featured above - the Double Fringe Tramper Boot, the Deerskin Soft - Ts, and the Leopard Kilty Moc.

To enter you must:

1. Be a follower of the Tea Talk blog via GFC, Bloglovin, or email.

2. Leave a comment with your favorite Minnetonka product!

Bonus entries!

1. Follow them on Twitter.

2. Like them on Facebook.

3. Follow them on Pinterest.

(Please leave additional comments for each.)

Sorry, this giveaway is open only to U.S. readers.

Entries will be accepted until Monday, May 28th at 11:59 MST, and the winner will be announced the following day.

Good luck, and a big thank you to Minnetonka Moccasin for hosting such an amazing giveaway!

-Chelsea xo

Week 20 Wrap-Up

1. My sweet pals Elsie and Emma recently launched their A Beautiful Mess app and I was so excited to check it out. I been loving the photo filters, and the fonts - you really can't beat Elsie's adorable handwriting! // 2. "Would my fiancé like to look at wedding magazines?" "Yes, I think she would." Melt my heart! // 3. Had a very parisian moment with these goodies from NYX Cosmetics the other day.  4. Loved spotting some of my favorite local couples in the Frances Love's Summer Guide.

3 Weekly Favorites:

1. Seeing The Great Gatsby with my fiancé. Growing up I loved the book, so I was excited to see how the new film adaptation would be. Considering movies are always a little different than the books they are portraying, I did really love the film. The costumes were magnificent, and the locations were incredible. The only issue I have is with the non-3D version feeling like it's trying to be 3D (weird angles and shots), but you win some, you lose some.
2. Spending time with my dad. It's as simple as that! 

3. Seeing Star Trek and slightly nerding out. 

2  Hopes for the New Week:

1. That I get CS6 loaded onto my new computer - can't live without it! 

2. That my transition into my new routine goes smoothly - a continually hope.

1 Last Thought:

I'm looking for fun places to visit/check out this summer in the Phoenix area/state of Arizona, and would love to hear what are some of your favorite places to visit/eat/shop at in these areas?

How was your weekend? What are you most looking forward to this summer?

-Chelsea xo

Minnetonka Moccasin Blogger Spotlight

I am SO excited to announce that I am featured as Minnetonka Moccasin's Blogger Spotlight! Being featured by one of my all-time favorite brands is truly such an honor, and I couldn't be more happy with how my featured photos and interview turned out. To read about my Minnetonka story, whose style inspires me, what song I currently have on repeat, and what city is my favorite and why (hint, hint - spreading the PHX love!), check out my blogger spotlight right here.

Thank you so much to Minnetonka Moccasin for having me, and for always being so inspiring and downright amazing.

-Chelsea xo

Spring Must List

Looking to my Fall Must List I wrote back in October of last year, I once again thought it would be nice to gather my thoughts and write a Spring Must List before our current season heads out the door. As in the past, I am again following along in the footsteps of MAV from 3191 Miles Apart, and hope this list will help me in organizing all of my must-have, must-do, must feel for this lovely, and life-changing season.

Must-Have:
Light-weight dresses
Red sandals
Iced coffee
A Mason Jar Tumbler from The Mason Bar Company
Engagement ring (check!)
One good read
Delicious salads
Farmer's Market goods

Must-Do:
Go to a Farmer's Market
Dine at the new Phoenix Public Market
Explore the paper butterfly exhibit at the PHX Art Museum
Experiment with spring makeup looks
Go on an adventure
Go swimming
Eat a snow cone
Make something with peaches in it

Must Feel:
Confident
Excited
Strong
Brave
Adventurous
Satisfied
Refreshed
Content

What is on your Spring Must List? Please feel free to blog your own list and leave a link below, or leave me your list in the comments section. I would LOVE to read what's on your list for this season!
-Chelsea xo

All Tied Up

Now that our days in Phoenix are hitting the 100 degree mark, I've been pulling out my short-sleeve tops, skirts, and dresses, all the while trying to avoid too many layers and heavy fabrics (but really, I still love wearing my cardigans in those chilly shopping centers and movie theaters). At the Arizona Blogger Conference a few weeks back (just a few hours before I got engaged - eck!) I had the pleasure of meeting a lovely lady (Hi Carlyn!) from Minnesota that is working with Lily & Violet, an online shop and brick and mortar store in Minneapolis, Minnesota (wish I could make their grand opening party this weekend!). It was SO neat to meet someone from so far away who came to Phoenix just to check out the city and catch a ballgame. From what I can tell, folks from the Mini-Apple have a ton of pride for their city, just like us Phoenicians do (Phoenix residents if you're getting all J school on me)!

Lily & Violet's All Tied Up Blouse has become a warm weather staple recently. I love the sheer, breathable fabric, the cute bow and dainty ruffles, and the scalloped pattern, of course - perfect for running around town or for time at the office (my new outfit challenge!).

Outfit details:

All Tied Up Blouse: c/o Lily & Violet

Jeans: Levi's

Bracelets: Kate Spade, vintage, & Jcrew

Purse: Kate Space

Sandals: Madewell

Today I've spent some time with family, checked out the spring/summer goods at Frances Vintage, and did a little shopping with my fiancé at Madewell and H&M. 

How has your day been? Have you ever checked out the Lily & Violet shop? They have SO many cute pieces for spring and summer!

-Chelsea xo

25!

On May 2nd I celebrated my 25th birthday! During the months before my big day I kept thinking about what my 25th year would hold - graduation, finding a great place to start my career, and transitioning into a whole new "everyday" schedule. What I didn't know, however, was that I would be ringing in my special day with a sparkly ring on my ring finger and an amazing guy to call my fiancé! WOW! What a way to begin my 25th year!

Scott and I started off the day by having breakfast at one of our favorite local spots - Matt's Big Breakfast. We've been going to Matt's ever since my days in J school, and since we were there early/not on a Friday - we walked right in (gasp! this never happens!). We thoroughly enjoyed our meals and sipped on all the coffee our hearts desired! Matt's, you really know how to do breakfast the right way!

This guy (my fiancé - ohh) did every thing to make sure my special day was the best it could be! Thanks darling for treating me like a queen!

May 2nd was also an extra special day because my family finally closed on a property they've been working on buying since last September. It was amazing to see my folks sign a huge stack of papers and have their dream property finally be theirs. Congrats, Mom & Dad!

Outfit details:
Dress: I HEART Ronson
Purse: Kate Spade
Sandals: Madewell

From the looks of it, 25 is going to be a grade A, golden year! It's amazing to think I started this blog back when I was newly 21, and now I have so many memories (four years full of them!) archived here and ready to look back on whenever I would like. That's truly one of the major reasons why I love blogging so much - it lets you capture and archive a memory forever and forever, and that, my friends, is something that is SO special.

How do you like to celebrate your birthday?
-Chelsea xo

Week 19 Wrap-Up

Ok - here I am playing catch up! I swear I'm getting back on the blogging full-time bandwagon though, and I'm excited to be back!

1. It's official - I have my Master's degree in Communication Studies! // 2. It was an amazing moment getting to watch my fiancé graduate with his Bachelor's degree! I am SO proud of him!  // 3. Some quiet time with a yummy iced coffee and the Frances Loves Summer Guide! 4. I finally joined the forces of iPhone 5 users!

3 Weekly Favorites:

1. Graduating with my Master's degree! I've worked SO had for two years now (+5 with my Bachelor's degree), and it feels so amazing to finally be done. Plus my hooding ceremony felt very Harry Potter esque and I loved it!
2. Watching Scott graduate with his Bachelor's degree! We've gone through our entire college journey together, and I love, love that we were able to graduate the same semester/the same day! I am SO, SO proud of him, and I am SO excited about our future.

3. Starting my new job and loving it already!

2  Hopes for the New Week:

1. That I get to see The Great Gatsby soon!

2. That my transition into my new routine continually goes smoothly.

1 Last Thought:

These past two weeks have been just incredible, and I am so thankful to have so many wonderful folks, like you all, to share and celebrate with! PS Congrats to all the newly graduated out there - we did it! 

How was your weekend? Are you in a transition period right now? I would love to hear your story!

-Chelsea xo