True Brilliance Beauty with Sara Bristoll

27/03/2022

It’s almost 6 am and I’ve been reorganizing the pantry since 4:30. Best use of my time? Eh… I probably should be sleeping.

But, the house is quiet. My attention isn’t pulled somewhere else. My husband goes back to work tomorrow. And, when else am I going to get this done? 🤷🏻‍♀️

09/03/2022

Even spending 10 min to do make up in the mornings is a struggle with a new baby and 4.5 year old in the house. 3 more weeks before I’m solely responsible for mornings and getting our kiddo to school. 7 more weeks until my backup is back in the office 3 days a week (and just hour long commutes 😩). ✨ How do you make things easier?✨

01/01/2022

Trying to make healthy choices during these last few weeks of 🤰. This one is from … any other salad places you’d recommend??

05/12/2021

Making progress with only 8 weeks left to go. Baby’s room is about 90% there… just need to get the diaper caddy organized and my “snack” and nursing drawer ready.

14/11/2021

This is what 6:45 looks like when your kiddo isn’t feeling well in the motn and the one in your belly is doing backflips every time you wake.
Nope, my make up didn’t come off last night. Yes, I know how bad that is for my skin. Nope, today I don’t care.
Give yourself grace. Some days will be harder than others, some days easier. The list is going to be long... always. It’s ok if everything doesn’t get done today, or tomorrow, or next week even.
For today, I’m drinking my decaf coffee (👏 for the placebo effect), eat donuts for breakfast, and keep moving forward. (Anyone get that last reference?? One of my all time fav movies).

11/11/2021

It may not be the prettiest pantry with gorgeous labeled bins and buckets... but it’s organized and cleaned out.

And let’s just say nesting has been an ongoing process this pregnancy. Our nursery was our catch all storage room and office. Now, we’ve had to de clutter, donate, and find new homes for a lot.

09/08/2021

It’s been a Loooong summer so far, with so much going on here and a lot of decisions to make. Excited to get back to it in a few weeks, after our kiddo’s birthday and bedroom redo is done.

27/05/2021

Someone with a strong stomach should open a mobile car seat detailing service... parents everywhere will thank you!

Also, why can’t car seats be easier to clean? Seriously.... 🤢🤢🤢🤢

16/05/2021

When baking is how you relax and you have your grandmas cinnamon roll recipe... I haven’t been able to get them as good as hers yet, but I’m working on it!

15/05/2021

It’s a coffee kind of morning. Getting used to the new from Mother’s Day! So far it’s kept us from going out to buy coffee all week.

13/05/2021

This counts as trail mix, right??

23/04/2021

Confession... I’m seriously addicted to disc notebooks... and calendars/planners. Hahaha!

20/04/2021

It’s national infertility awareness week - 1 in 8 women suffer from infertility. 1/3 of female factor, 1/3 are male factor and 1/3 are unknown or a combined problem.
We both have fertility obstacles to overcome and it’s been a journey for sure. It can be hard to keep going when there seems to be everything working against you. We’re currently paused waiting for another retrieval round in July (or sooner if a spot opens up). 🙏🤞🙏🤞🙏.
In the meantime, be kind, don’t try to explain away fertility with generalized non-advise. Don’t tell someone suffering from secondary infertility that they’re lucky to have children already. We’re watching our babies grow, knowing our family isn’t complete and seeing the possible sibling age gap grow and grow by the month.
XoXo

11/04/2021

Hey there!! Are you a lipgloss gal or lipstick lady?

For me, it just depends on the mood. Tried a new gloss today that’s got some good stuff in it, like chamomile. Loved how the formula was non-sticky too! Link in bio for it.

02/04/2021

A little before and after... we found a great local craftsman to build our custom wall so that we have more storage (and use our stimulus money to stimulate the economy). Our hope was we’d have a kid in what is now our office by this point. Maybe by the new year with IVF?
Regardless, we needed the extra storage if we lost that room to a nursery and this baby was my design solution. Do you think it’s well worth the upgrade?

27/03/2021

Trying to bring some color to our life... Actually, I do not have a green thumb at all, so I’m 🙏🤞🙏🤞 that we’ll have sprouts in a week and flowers in a month. There aren’t a lot of opportunities to dig in the dirt at my house, so this little project with my 3.5 year old is going to be fun.

14/03/2021

My face when I think about trigger shots... It’s been 8 days and I’m over needles already, but tonight is the trigger shot! I’m nervous (because it’s a bigger needle) and excited because it’s almost egg retrieval day! 🙏🙏🙏🙏 For lots of good eggs turning into embryos!

11/03/2021

If you’ve been through IVF, you probably know what the big white box is... it means progress is being made and more shots. While I’m really tired of all of the needles already, I’m excited and nervous for what’s to come.

03/03/2021

There are days when a little make up can make me feel more productive...and days where a little extra fire is needed. ⁠⁠
Today was my first “check up” and I’m 3 days away from my first IVF shots. I need the bravery because needles and I are not even close to friends. ⁠⁠
I have to remind myself, to hope and pray that at the end of this journey... we’ll have a baby girl or boy to hold and our son will be a big brother. ⁠⁠

27/02/2021

My current view... sitting here watching Angels and Demons for the umpteenth time (because my husband gets into these movies-on-repeat phases), and trying to remember to love myself and give myself grace.
Yesterday, I sprained my ankle... did I do it on purpose? No! But I can’t help being mad at myself and have had to stop from calling myself names.
I wouldn’t say someone else was stupid for getting hurt, so why am I saying it to myself?

24/01/2021

No filters... just sitting on my couch and look outback to see this beauty!

24/01/2021

Are you big and bold or wispy and extra defined?

I don’t know about you, but for me... it depends on my mood. Some days I’m all about the lash drama and other days, I want a more natural look. And some days.... I even combine the two (applying the TWISTED mascara to my lashes first then the 4D).

You can find both through the link in my bio or by messaging me.

04/01/2021

Firework Art! So easy to do...
1. Cut the end of a toilet paper roll into 16 pieces (only cut about 1.5” into roll). Then bend the pieces “outward” I cut one for each paint color.
2. Mix paint with a couple drops of water to thin it out. I mix them right on the plates I use for “stamping”
3. Let them stamp away! I use paint paper because it’s bigger. You can find a pad of it for cheap at Target or Walmart!

25/06/2020

After the last shutdown, many businesses adjusted their strategy AFTER the fact. With how fast cases are rising in AZ, it’s a good idea to start planning NOW for a shut down. What services can you offer remotely or while distancing? How can you spread the word about your temporary change of focus? How can you move from brick and mortar to online sales? Think about these things NOW!

07/05/2020

Yes!!! It’s not BOOM and you’re a social media star or the leads start pouring in. Unless you’re spending thousands on ads, it takes time and consistency to see the results. There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes of some of the most popular and influential brands.

22/04/2020

What creative ways are you still serving customers? Are you shouting it from the rooftops so everyone knows? People WANT to support small businesses and be as safe as possible - so get the word out!!

18/03/2020

Social distancing is pretty normal for us work from home moms. Are you working remote? Need help adjusting to remote work life?

13/03/2020

This right here! Things are crazy right now in Phoenix, and it can be super stressful with the stock market going haywire, especially for those of us that run small business and work freelance.
They never said contract work was for the faint of heart. Help your clients see the value in your work, help them work ahead, and take any spare time to learn a new skill, a new industry or catch up on marketing “journals”.

29/02/2020

Not gonna lie... sometimes it’s easier to content plan the old way, with pen and paper. 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

26/02/2020