I apologize for doing this so late (I know it has been almost a week since I posted!), but I wanted to stop in and say I am taking a small break from this blog–before you all think that I fell off the planet!

I have a few reasons, one being that I am going back to school, and am in the process of readjusting my life.   Somewhere deep inside I have goals, and now I want to try to follow them!!  Another reason being a lack of motivation.  Now that summer is here I have been finding it incredibly hard to sit down and do much more than sleep!  I don’t want this site to disappear, but at the same time I feel it needs some change.  I would love for it to become more community oriented, and am thinking about ways of doing that.

I love you all so dearly, I have made so many amazing friends, and hope to continue to do so in the future.  I would more than love for you to drop me an email (cedar@misscedar.com) updating me on your life, follow me on Twitter, watch my Tumblr page, or read my personal site in the meantime.

I feel very sad for having to take a short step back like this, but it is very much needed.  I hope you all understand, and thanks for the wonderful support!

xoxo,
Cedar

Hello darlings! I just wanted to post a little reminder about the Indulgences Weekly Challenge. Now that it is the weekend, I hope you are all getting your stylish selves out in the streets and snapping some photos!

I will be posting photos probably around midday on Monday. You can post the link to your photo here, on the post about the challenge, or email them to me at Cedar@MissCedar.com

I look forward to seeing what you all come up with!

xoxo,
Cedar

Well what do you know, we just made it to the 200th post! I couldn’t believe it last week when I realized I was on post #195.  How on earth did that happen so quickly?  I figured 200 would be a good time to make a community announcement, since it has been a while since the last one.

1. I have now created a Links page, which you can get to by clicking on the link in the upper right hand corner of the navigation bar. I put together a few of my favorite links for now, but I suspect it will be continuously growing, as I am always finding new sites that I fall in love with.

2. I have also (finally) created a FAQ page. Like the links page, it will probably keep growing, as I’m sure I will continue to be asked questions.  If you think there is anything missing that ought to be covered, do let me know!

3. I have a huge announcement coming on Monday.  I know you are all going to love it, and I can hardly wait to let it out!  Unfortunately you will all have to sit tight until then, when I can share the big news with you.

Thank you all so much for being so supportive, and so involved.  This blog really wouldn’t be what it is today without all of your input, comments, and support.  Keep up the good work darlings!

xoxo,
Cedar

Today my lovely friend Marilyn featured the inside of my home on her blog, Pulp Sushi. This is the first in a new segment she is doing on art in peoples homes. If you get a chance do browse around her blog, it is great fun, and she features all sorts of incredible etsy treasures.

To check out the zoo that I live in go to: Pulp Sushi

Hello darlings! I have some big, big news that I am incredibly excited about. I have started a weekly newsletter to coincide with the site. It will come out every Tuesday, and include the weekly updates, along with what is in store for the upcoming week, and a few extras! I would love for you all to follow along.

Don’t worry I pinkie promise not to spam you, or sell/give away your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time, and I promise I won’t hold it against you.

Thanks loves, I hope you are all having wonderful weekends!

Love,
Cedar

Happy Valentines Day!

This Valentines Day I plan on sitting around the house, relaxing, eating up the chocolate cupcakes I made yesterday, and watching Strangers with Candy. So nice. What do you have planned on this lovely day?

Here is some Valentines Day Love for all of you…..

♥ Check out A Fanciful Twist’s darling Valentines Day post!

♥ Why not make some Mimosa Cupcakes? These cupcakes from Cupcake Project look and sound absolutely divine.

♥ Kitty Genius is having a Valentines Day sale. Buy one print get one for free! What a steal, I love her artwork! It is today only, so hurry on over.

♥ Read the wonderful post from my friend Ayomide: How I Learned to Love Being Single.

Not ready to leave quite yet? Stick around here a while and indulge.

♥ Make your self, your sweetie, and your friends a Chocolate Martini tonight to celebrate the love you have for each other, and add a bit of fun!

♥ Still unsure about what to wear tonight for your big date? Check out my Valentines Day Outfits article for some ideas and inspiration.

♥ How to Have a Romantic Dinner at Home: Wow the special one in your life with a home cooked meal, and extra special ambiance.

♥ If you are frantically searching for something special and original to do tonight why not head over to my Alternative Date Ideas for Valentines Day article for some fun ideas.

♥To make your evening really intimate, you need to try my Chocolate Hazelnut Fondue. It is so incredibly easy, and I have had friends tell me it is the best chocolate they have ever had.

I know a lot of you are already a member on Blingo.com, but I just want to remind everyone how awesome the site is.

For those who have not ever used Blingo, it is a search engine, powered by Google. Each day they have times picked out to give away prizes, and if you happen to be the lucky one to search at that exact moment, you get the prize. Now if you sign up people below you, with your unique sign up address, and they win a prize, then you also get that prize. So the more people you sign up, the more chances you have to win.

This morning I won $500 cash, thanks to one of my friends. Over the past three years I have won over 25 prizes, most being movie tickets, or $5 Amazon.com gift certificates, but I also won an iPod Nano, and a $50 Visa gift certificate.

It is a great site, they don’t ask for your address until you have actually won a prize, and they don’t sell your address, or spam you with a bunch of annoying junk mail. They just like to offer prizes to the people who use their site, and really, who doesn’t want to win $500?

The movie the Labyrinth was a very defining movie in my life. It was my favorite all throughout my childhood, and it was the first time (that I knew of) that I was exposed to a man in makeup, though I later found out that Grandma’s friend Jackie was actually Jack.

I am honestly obsessed with every single bit of this movie, from the sets, to the music, to the costumes, to the puppets, to David Bowie’s package, it is all fabulous! The mid 80’s really did well with the fairy tale type fantasy movies. They just don’t make them like this anymore.

Being as in love with this movie as I was, I spent much time fantasizing being Sarah. What little girl growing up in the 80’s couldn’t relate to her, and daydream of going on a mystical adventure like she had?

Besides being a great storyline, the movie had some darn good fashion. Can’t we all use a little more Labyrinth in our lives? I dream of one day owning this outfit, because I would love nothing more than to walk down the street looking like Jareth the Goblin King!

The Labyrinth also kicked off my life long secret love affair with David Bowie. Shh…don’t tell my husband.

Today is our one month anniversary here at Indulgences, and what a month it has been! This site has grown so much, in such a short amount of time. We really do have the best readers and contributers.

So thank you to all you wonderful people for making this blog such a success.  Happy Saturday!