Simply Abby

"You can never be overdressed or overeducated"

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Just your friendly office reindeer #christmas #reindeer #rudolph

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Sometimes we're outdoorsy #camping #eno #hammock #love #flyfishing #explore

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My favorite getaway #riverhouse #jacksonville #sunset

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The cutest little panda puppy #puppylove #panda #stbernard #husky

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IF ONLY GETTING READY WERE THIS EASY

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Every time you meet someone, focus on how you can support them first. Give, give, get is a mantra that has helped me build deeper connections with others.

Be self-aware. Don’t ask for too much of someone at the beginning. Build the relationship and understand where they’re coming from.

Honor yourself and speak with confidence. Be honest about what you are hoping to get out of a conversation, no matter who you’re talking to — whether it’s a C-level exec, a leading expert or a budding entrepreneur. Everyone is busy and wants to have conversations that matter.

Don’t shy away from emailing anybody for a meeting. The CFO of Citi said yes to a 20-year-old intern (me!). I’m sure if you write a succinct email and politely ask for what you want, you can talk to just about any anyone. Believe me, I’ve talked to everyone from Sheryl Sandberg to Bill Gates this year — all because I asked!

Have fun with it. When you do get that meeting, ask informed, thoughtful questions and they will remember you. Make sure to do your research so you know what to say. And don’t forget to have fun with it. People want to be around those who are doing fun stuff.

Start with your story. Every time I have a meeting with a new person, I start by sharing my personal story. Rather than discussing what I want from someone else or how I’m going to do it, I first share why I’m talking to them and what led me to this point. My story evokes my values and creates a connection with others that builds a real relationship.

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WHEN I FIRST HEARD GANGNAM STYLE

FIRST I WAS LIKE:

AND THEN I WAS LIKE:

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See ya later summer time! 

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DIY Flower Jars (or pencil/pen/toothbrush/etc holders)

Mason Jar

Glue Stick

Thin yarn or colored string

Hot glue

Beads or chain (or whatever you want to put around the rim)

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Lingerie Shower Bra and Panty Cookies

Sugar Cookies 

Heart Shaped Cookie Cutter

Royal Icing

Food Coloring

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Pink peanut butter hug cookies!

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Same process as the water bottles but on a MUCH bigger surface

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Lilly Pulitzer Inspired Water Bottles

What I used:

Sandpaper

Krylon Fusion Primer

Assorted colors of acrylic paint (paint pens helpful for small details)

Triple thick glaze 

Minwax Polycrylic

Modpodge (i will be using this toward the end before the minwax to add a label about my sister's bachelorette beach weekend)

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