I'll put my future in you,

I'm pretty minimalistic when it comes to jewelry - I think I've said that before on my blog - so I usually only wear my wedding and engagement rings, sometimes a simple necklace, and that's usually it. But then I came across Toni Rae Creations on Etsy and fell in love with her personalized rings. Toni made and sent me a ring with mine and Dustin's initials on it with a heart in the middle and it's absolutely adorable. Now you have a chance to win your very own and she and I are both very excited about it! (dl = dustin lee, cl = cara lynn)



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And don't forget to enter to win your very own kimono cardigan here!
Good luck!

My head is an animal,

I guess my blog is becoming sort of a giveaway blog as of late, and I don't see that changing anytime soon because I have a ton of goodies coming atcha. Like today, I have this amazing kimono cardigan to show off that I am in LOVE with, and I know you will be too. To enter, just use the Rafflecopter widget below! Follow LOVEIN on Instagram @shoplovein, favorite their Etsy shop (new items added every week!), and they offer 5% off everything - just use code LOVEIN718 - offer expires July 31st - no minimum, can be used repeatedly. Oh, and don't forget to favorite 5 items in their Etsy shop for more entries! Good luck!


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Fill my lungs with the sweet summer air,

Lately my blog has been taken over by giveaway posts - which I don't necessarily apologize for, especially because a bunch more will be happening (I guess it's the summer of giveaways at The Marvelous Flight of Cara!), but I haven't been doing much of actual updating, which I DO apologize for.

Shakeology has been going well, but unfortunately I don't notice much of a difference in my pain level, or my energy level, and it's been over two weeks, so I'm pretty discouraged. But, I'm excited to try Relief by ItWorks and see how that affects my pain levels, so I'll keep you posted on that. Still tapering off my pain meds which has been difficult, but Dustin and I are going to the Vancouver temple tomorrow, and then again next Saturday, July 9th (for something super meaningful to me) which I know will change a lot of things and help me even more than my meds are, so I look forward to what Heavenly Father has in store.

As far as music goes - I was in a HUGE slump for a few years... yes, years, but I finally reached out to a music guru whom I trust and she gave me some advice, and then I wisely downloaded Soundcloud which has really helped me in the area of music as well, especially since making a Sleeping at Last station. So now I can't get enough.

Dustin and I are doing really well - having fun and falling more in love. He's my best friend and he makes me better. He brings out the best of me, a part of me I've never seen.


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Trucker Hats & Pen Pals

When I got married, I became obsessed with the idea of being a wifey. It may seem silly, but I love the label, and I think it's adorable - I enjoy being a wife and I think it's cute to wear clothing or jewelry items that say so on them. So, when I found Bleacher Kouture's trucker hat with gold glitter and a DIAMOND outline, I fell in love. Now I can't stop wearing the hat - to the pool, the grocery store, around the house - it fits so well.


Now's your chance to win one of your own!
There are two chances to win, so be sure to enter via the Rafflecopter widget below. Visit Bleacher Kouture's Etsy shop and let me know what you would choose if you won!

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Along with such an adorable hat, you have ANOTHER chance to win some gorgeous personalized stationery. This time it comes with your monogram on it! This is the first thing I've owned with my new initials on it and I love it, and my very first monogram I've ever owned. You can win your very own set of personalized stationery with your monogram on it, and you get to choose the envelope color as well as the ink color. I chose mint green envelopes and purple ink! Good luck!



Be sure to Like I Design That on Facebook and enter with the Rafflecopter widget below!

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Hooray for Chocolate!

What treat is better than chocolate? Truly? It's rich, delicious, decadent, melts in your mouth - it's the perfect delight. But I've gone sugar-free, and chocolate without aspartame or any other sugar replacement is very difficult to find, so when I found Hooray Truffles, I was really excited! Besides being vegan, their truffles are fruit-sweetened, not needing any sugars of any other kind to make them sweet! And the things are delicious, let me tell you.

I was sent a box of the amazing Black Cherry Balsamic truffles.



Now, if you're in CANADA - you have a chance to win your very own box of truffles as well! Your choice of flavors! You must follow me on Instagram and favorite Hooray Truffles on Etsy! Good luck!

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Summertime Wishes

Happy first day of summer!
Since it's the first day of summer, I figured I'd do a summertime wishlist post, including all the things I'd love to have with me by the beach, by the pool, or at home this summer.
What's on your summertime wishlist this year?

Summertime Wishes 2016 by caraalynn featuring a white t shirt

To have clear skin ready to tan!

Some new shoes to exercise in.

This or this to cozy up in around the fire or by the lake.

This to swim and tan in.

This to remind me of home.

These gorgeous sandals to wear with dresses.

Date night outfit.

To help me stay hydrated.

To wear on date night because who doesn't want something from Tiffany's?

Happy Summer!