Wine Gift Tote: So I am no wine connoisseur. In fact I haven’t found a wine I like. But maybe my taste buds will develop beyond a 5-year old one day and I wont be so picky and I might enjoy a glass.&n… (via Infarrantly Creative)

2 Quick Fix Grocery Tote

Quick Fix Grocery Tote (via Between the Lines)

3 Farmer’s Market Laminated Tote

Farmer’s Market Laminated Tote (via Sew4home)

4 Grunge-effect Tie-dye Summer Bag

Grunge-effect Tie-dye Summer Bag (via Minted Strawberry)

5 Tote Bag Inspired By Ford Fiesta

Tote Bag Inspired By Ford Fiesta (via Creature Comforts)

6 Summer Straw Colorblock Tote

Summer Straw Colorblock Tote (via Tattered to Taylored)

7 Apple Stamp Tote Bag

Apple Stamp Tote Bag: We appreciate the ability to add creative flare and personality wherever possible. Inspired by our canvas tote bag, we have created a simple DIY project to help you flaunt your artsy side too! Its time to spice up that plain canvas tote bag we know you have lying around and turn it into a work of art. Don’t worry, there are only a few easy steps required to create you very own stamped tote bag that is sure to be the apple of your eye! (via Ruche)

8 Watermelon Bag Tote Bag

Watermelon Bag Tote Bag (via Madame Citron)

9 Letterpress Tote Bag

Letterpress Tote Bag (via Salad Of My Life)

10 Black Marble Tote Bag

Black Marble Tote Bag: diy tote bag with marble fabric (via Design and Form)

11 Stripes + Color Tote Bag

Stripes + Color Tote Bag (via Fabric Paper Glue)

12 Cute Leather Tote

Cute Leather Tote: Learn how to make the cutest tote out of leather! (via Pretty Prudent)

13 Striped Beach Tote

Striped Beach Tote (via This Little Street)

14 Shibori Tote Bag

Shibori Tote Bag (via Tuts+)

15 Printed Tote Bag

Printed Tote Bag: I seem to have a tote bag for every occasion. One for work, a few for groceries, one of the beach, the list goes on and on. All of them are functional, but none are particularly pretty, so I though… (via Make and Tell)

16 Belt Strap Tote

Belt Strap Tote (via Iron and Twine)

17 My Girly Tote Bag

My Girly Tote Bag (via Fete Unique)

18 Gold Glitter Heart Tote Bag

Gold Glitter Heart Tote Bag (via Poppy Talk)

19 Iron-on Typographic Tote Bag

Iron-on Typographic Tote Bag (via How About Orange)

20 Monogram Stripe Tote Bag

Monogram Stripe Tote Bag: The biggest request Ive gotten from you guys has been for more DIY gift ideas! Last week, we made these votives and today I have another fun (crowd-pleaser!) DIY gift idea up my sleeve for you this gorgeous monogrammed tote! We use Old Navy’s classic tote bag as our foundation for the project. This … (via The Stripe)

21 Reversible, Lined, Color-Blocked Tote

Reversible, Lined, Color-Blocked Tote (via Dana Made It)

22 Tea Towel Drawstring Tote

Tea Towel Drawstring Tote: Let’s face it, you’ve always wanted to know how to make an easy tote bag from a tea towel, right? This super easy DIY will make you happy. (via Petit Elefant)

23 Minimalist Tote Bag

Minimalist Tote Bag: Your home for all things Design. Home Tours, DIY Project, City Guides, Shopping Guides, Before & Afters and much more (via Design Sponge)

24 Embroidered Tote Bag

Embroidered Tote Bag: ezebeeMag guest blogger Becky Helms from the blog The Pink Samurai is sharing with ezebee users a fun and simple DIY for catlovers and crafters alike. Try it now! (via ezebee magazine)

25 Rope Bag

Rope Bag: Were tackling this Tuesday morning in the finest of forms with this fantastic DIY rope bag. Having recently been inspired by this gorgeous version of Doug Johnstons, our resident DIYer has taken it upon herself to show us how to create our very own, from scratch, using materials found at a hardware store no less. With [] (via Style Me Pretty)

26 My Friendly Tote

My Friendly Tote: Just in case you missed my post over at the36thave here it is Can you believe, Spring is right around the corner, unfortunately I can. It seems the older I get the faster time flies. UGH!! Well you know what comes with Spring, Right?? Outings with your Kiddos!! And, LOTS of them! So (via JoJo and Eloise)

27 Repurposed Vintage Tablecloth Cross Body Tote

Repurposed Vintage Tablecloth Cross Body Tote: Hello everyone! Happy Tuesday! Today I am going to share with you one of my favorite new tote bags! This fun and easy summer cross body tote is made from a fabulous old shabby tablecloth and features a luscious aqua leather strap with rivets. As many of you know by now, I just adore vintage (via My So Called Crafty Life)

28 All-In-One Picnic Blanket Tote

All-In-One Picnic Blanket Tote (via Craft Buds)

29 Leather Strap Tote

Leather Strap Tote: Classic design meets modern twist. This cool tote with boxed bottom can carry anything you throw at (or in) it. The leather strap simplifies the design and accentuates your style. Clean, classic lines mean its easy to construct, so you go from zero to tote-and-go in less time. This will become your go-to tote! (via We All Sew)

30 Leather Tote Bag Tutorial

Leather Tote Bag Tutorial: I am SO exited about this new sewing series that my amazing blog buddy, Caroline of Sew Caroline, and I are starting! Every other month, Caroline and I are each (via Sewbon)

31 Embroidered Tote Bag

Embroidered Tote Bag (via Gina Michele)

32 Stripe Tote Bag

Stripe Tote Bag: Our entryway closet is filled with unfortunate-looking, small tote bags that I’ve typically received as part of some “added value” purchase. You could say I unintentionally collect them, but since they’re so useful, I can never bring myself to get rid of them. I go to the farmers’ market every Sunday and the bags I lug around can hold approximately two pieces of fruit, so I wanted to find a better; more stylish option, without having to spend a lot of money. I found a plain, sturdy tote at my local art store for $5 and decided to dress it up with racing stripes and my initials using fabric paint. (via Cupcakes and Cashmere)

33 Iron-On Tote Bag

Iron-On Tote Bag (via Oh the lovely things)

34 Bunny Tote Bag

Bunny Tote Bag (via Wear the Canvas)

35 Custom Tote Bag

Custom Tote Bag (via Les Belles Du Sud)

36 Library Book Tote

Library Book Tote (via Skunkboy Blog)

37 Two Harbors Tote

Two Harbors Tote (via A Field Journal)

38 No-Sew Beach Bag

No-Sew Beach Bag (via A Little Glass Box)

39 Striped Tote Bag

Striped Tote Bag: Remember earlier this week I told you I had another DIY up my sleeve with my pals at Foley & Corinna? Well today is part two. They have these great canvas totes and I got to spruce one up a bit. I wanted to do something that was easy and … (via The Stripe)

40 Painted Heart Bag

Painted Heart Bag (via V and Co.)

41 Colorblock Tote for Summer

Colorblock Tote for Summer: By Claire of Fellow Fellow Hi everyone! Its Claire from Fellow Fellow back again with another DIY for you. Summer is all about being outdoors, enjoying the sun by the beach, or picnicking in the p… (via Say Yes)

42 Dyed Ombre Totes

Dyed Ombre Totes (via Second Hand Sundays)

43 Neon Painted Boxed-out Tote

Neon Painted Boxed-out Tote (via Dana Made It)

44 Painted Beach Bag

Painted Beach Bag (via My Trash and Treasure)

45 Popsicle Party Tote

Popsicle Party Tote (via Creature Comforts)

46 Net Bag

Net Bag: After crushing hard on this vintage net bag spotted by Phil Oh on the streets of NYC, we knew we had to attempt to DIY it. Sprucing up a reusable cotton bag from the grocery store with some hardware and carabiners? Sign us up!In just a few simple steps, we’ll show you how to make our rendition of (via Honestly…WTF)

47 Sprayed Basket Tote

Sprayed Basket Tote (via Escarabajos Bichos y Mariposas)

48 Waxed Cotton Tote

Waxed Cotton Tote (via By Elke)

49 Burlap & Metallic Tote

Burlap & Metallic Tote: Looking for an easy Easter Craft? Learn how to sew an easy burlap tote and add a trendy metallic decal in minutes. Metallic is all the rage right now! (via Craftaholics Anonymous)

50 Ombre Alphabet Tote

Ombre Alphabet Tote (via Craft Gossip)

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You may think ‘Celibacy before marriage? Come on, no one believes in that today’. And you will be wrong. Though it may sound old-fashioned but there are more and more people who decide to save sex for marriage. Even celebrities, who don’t usually lead such a puritanical lifestyle, decide to say ‘No’ to sex before marriage. Whatever their reasons are, these celebs publicly promised to be celibate before they meet their Mr/Mrs Right.

1. Adriana Lima ‘Sex is for after marriage’

Whenever you think about celibate celebrities, the first person who comes to mind is Adriana Lima. Maybe it’s just too hard to believe that Victoria Secret Angel decided to wait before marriage…Anyway, that’s true. The reason for the decision was first of all based on Adriana’s strict religious views – the Brazilian model is a strict Catholic. However, judging from Adriana’s interviews on sex and virginity, it’s also a matter of respect for her: ‘Sex is for after marriage… [Men] have to respect that this is my choice. If there’s no respect, that means they don’t want me.

2. Lady Gaga ‘It’s OK not to have sex’

Lady Gaga and her scandalous image contrasts sharply with her marriage values and views on celibacy. So her fans were shocked to hear about her attitude to sex back in 2010 ‘I’m single right now and I’ve chosen to be single because I don’t have the time to get to know anybody. So it’s OK not to have sex, it’s OK to get to know people. I’m celibate, celibacy’s fine.’ It didn’t last long though. In 2011 she admitted on ‘getting laid’, so celibacy was the matter of that single Lady Gaga’s period of life. However, her “don’t have sex” voice was heard by thousands of fans and might have influenced their views.

3. Lenny Kravitz ‘I’m going to do it with my wife’

It’s time to get a man into this list and Lenny Kravitz is a good choice. This macho man remained celibate for 4 years and explained it this way: ‘I think sex and intimacy and all that is very important. It’s just that I’m going to do it with my wife. And not everybody else.’ Good for you, Lenny!

4. Taylor Lautner ‘Waiting for the right girl’

World’s Sexiest Man (according to People magazine) is ready to remain celibate until he finds ‘the right girl’. Honestly, there are doubts if the Twilight star is still a virgin or not. But we should hope that the right girl will not keep Taylor waiting for too long.

5. Jessica Simpson ‘Virginity can be cool and sexy’

This blonde with the radiant smile got her purity ring from her father when she was 12 and kept her promise till marriage. She used to say “My virginity is something I stand strong in.” It worked well for her image of “the girl next door”, who apart from being celibate is also a true Christian and doesn’t drink or smoke. In 2002 she married Nick Lacey who totally supported her celibacy: “It’s not always easy,” he said. “But I do respect it. Virginity can be cool and sexy.”

6. Hilary Duff ‘Everybody has slept with each other’

Hilary Duff had specific reasons to keep celibacy before marrying Mike Comrie. She wanted to stand out. In 2006 she stated that everyone was talking about sex and she had no feeling that it was something special for them. “It just seems like everybody has slept with each other – you know what I mean?” So Hilary Duff waited for her special one, and, hopefully, she didn’t regret her decision.

7. Lisa Kudrow ‘I’m saving myself’

Lisa Kudrow, the quirky hippie girl from Friends in real life is quite reasonable and somewhat conservative. She remained celibate until she was 32 years old (!), when she married Michael Stern, her current husband. Lisa was not afraid to admit that she was afraid of sexuality: I don’t know if you’d characterize me as uptight, but I understood what it is to be so afraid of sex, of your sexuality…” However, that main reason for maintaining her celibacy was the fact that she wanted to be a decent wife for her husband. “I have to make myself worthy of the kind of man I had in mind.”

8. Mariah Carey ‘It’s just me, and my feelings.’

Mariah Carie was not a virgin when she met Nick Cannon but she was sure he was the one. So they decided to wait to make that moment special. She said: “We both have similar beliefs, and I just thought that it would be so much more special if we waited until after we were married. And it was, and it still is.” The couple separated in 2014, though.

9. Jordin Sparks ‘It just made perfect sense’

Jordin Sparks was another hot musician who took a vow of celibacy and keeps her word. She is said to still hold her V-card and traveling with grandma to keep her from temptation. No matter if that’s true or not, Jordin stated that she follows her parent’s example: “My parents gave me a purity ring and talked to me about waiting until marriage. It wasn’t forced, it just made perfect sense.”

10.Terrence Howard ‘I don’t believe in premarital sex’

An American actor who was married 4 times doesn’t believe in premarital sex? Weird, but that’s what he says. “If a relationship is built on sexuality, it won’t last long.” Terrence believes that sex causes responsibility, and as long as you don’t have sex you can have as many relationships as you want. It enabled me to date three or four women at the same time, because as long as I wasn’t having sex with them, I could always just walk away.

11. LeeLee Sobieski ‘My virginity was the gift’

An attractive and highly intelligent star, LeeLee lost her virginity with her husband at the age of 26. She remained firm about celibacy before marriage and she had her reasons: ‘It wasn’t for any religious reasons or anything like that, but simply because, to me, my virginity was the most precious gift that I could ever give to a man, and I wanted to be sure I was giving it to the right man.’ Obviously, her husband is a lucky man.

12. Julianne Hough ‘It will strengthen the relationship’

Julianne Hough, the judge of dancing show Dancing With the Stars , is another good girl from Hollywood. She doesn’t drink and smoke and is waiting until marriage. Her choice is based not on religious beliefs, but rather on her own views on relationships; She says: “If you’re just with one person, it’s only for one good reason, and [waiting to have sex] will strengthen that relationship.”

13. Kevin Jonas ‘Sex was not worth the wait’

One of Jonas Brothers, that sweet guy Kevin was actually strict and firm when it came to the celibacy question. He had a purity ring on his finger till 2007, when he married Danielle Deleasa. Probably, Kevin waited too long, and he is one of those who regret his celibacy decision: “Sex was not worth the wait. After we did it, I was kind of like, that’s it?”

14. Colin Farrell ‘I’m a good boy these days’

It’s hard to believe that this bad boy can be celibate…at all. However, after a hard break up, the actor swore off women in 2009. He never proclaimed celibacy as his belief or lifestyle, however in 2015 Colin admits he has not dated for, ooh, four years now. It’s just not happening, what with the work, the kids and my life. Whatever his reasons are, Colin refuses the image of a womanizer.

15. Linsday Lohan ‘Giving up sex to clear her head.’

In 2015 the scandalous redhead decided to join the list of celibate celebrities. The sources say she wants to focus on a healthier life and a pause in dating is a part of the plan. ‘She wants to have an emotional detox.’ Whatever are the reasons, the 28 year old star probably needs some changes to settle down. Will her celibacy last? Time will show.

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