September is here and I can't help myself. Is it just me or are you just SOOOOOO ready for fall too? I know I'm jumping the gun a bit. In fact, I really should have shared a END TO SUMMER cocktail being that it's all labor day weekend, but I love the scents of fall, the warm colors of fall, the flavors of fall. So Labor Day or not, I'm kicking off fall right here baby! Let's do it, shall we? So..... Caramel apple.... mmmmmmm.... … [Read more...]
Bathroom Inspiration
So... I'm one that needs a serious kick in the a** to complete a project. I get the stuff, have the best intentions, and then find all the reasons in the world to delay. How many of you relate? Can I see a show of hands please? So ya, two Novembers ago I got marble glass mosaic tile to redo my bathroom. I was keeping my existing travertine that I absolutely love on my counters and tub deck. Well, it was going to be a project that I needed … [Read more...]
Versona Oklahoma City
There's a new shop in town, and her name is Versona. I'm excited to introduce her to you and all she has to offer all you stylish fashionistas. Conveniently located off I-40 and MacArthur, you can get there in a hop, skip and a jump from anywhere in Oklahoma City and its metro area. I immediately fell in love with the store when I walked in and saw it dripping with chandeliers, and as far as my eye could see, I saw sparkles of displays … [Read more...]
Easy Crockpot Chicken Tacos: Taco Tuesday
Now that school is back in session, I've made a promise to myself that I'm going to try to do better as mother hen and be better about preparing dinner for the crew. We all get busy, I work from home, which is nice and flexible, but still, I consider myself busy working, not eating bon bons on the sofa. ... While many days I wish I WAS eating bon bons on the sofa! LOL!... but often I've found I look up from my errands and … [Read more...]
See Summer Better with Warby Parker
With only less than a month left for summer, it isn't quite over yet. As fall routines begin to get set back into place, I sit back and think about what a unique summer I've had, and count my blessings. While most think of summer as relaxing, mine was hardly that. First I spent the earlier part of the summer in Dallas market helping grow Honestly Margo's business... what fun that was for sure! Then just a short few weeks … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Pink Tart
Fuzzy Friday, here we go! Sometimes we just need to throw something refreshing together. Nothing fancy. Something refreshing and EASY. And it's fun. I'm all about easy and yummy because sometimes, we don't have time for fanciness. The point of this is to unwind and celebrate the end of the week, all of our achievements, and the upcoming weekend. Instead of the basic Sprite or Coke, I love to have Fresca around the house. I love the … [Read more...]
Painting With Acrylics and Gold Leaf
When my kids were young, I used to buy them canvases and let them paint their little hearts out. I have their masterpieces sprinkled throughout the house. Well, I have this wall I've been wanting something new and abstract in my family room. Remember last November when I began this family room and bar makeover? Here it is. Ya what month are we in? Yup. Ok so only a couple more things before I share it all and it's complete. And this is … [Read more...]
Shop Your Closet: White Jeans For Fall
White jeans are my staple in the summer, but they don't have to be a summer pant. Truly, they've become a must have for all year round. And as we transition into fall, there's no better way then to pair your favorite white jeans with a fall color, and the color of the year, marsala. I mean let's be real. What DOESN'T go with white? Um... nothing. Everything goes with white. Even white on white! So … [Read more...]
Baby Foot
Mom, why are there bags on your feet? ... says my son as he rightfully is checking out my feet while I'm plopped on the sofa watching Batchelor in Paradise. I have to agree, it's not the normal thing to see bags on someone's feet. Well, I thought it was time for another peel on my feet. What's that? Well, let me introduce you to Baby Foot if you haven't heard of it. It's basically a chemical peel for your feet, removing … [Read more...]
How To Complete an Overwhelming Task
I don't give lots of parenting advice on my blog for several reasons. One. Not everyone reading this is a momma. Two, I'm not an expert at being a parent. I just do what I know and feel is best for each circumstance we're in and pray that I'm doing and teaching my kids the best that I can. That's all we can in do in everything in life, right? So today I can't help but share this golden nugget that happened to me that I hope can help any … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Moscow Mule
I don't know how many of you shop because you see something spontaneously online, but that's what happened to me when I got THESE mugs. And, the Moscow Mule is something that I had been wanting to try to be quite frank. So I bought the mugs so I can make this drink. Because they were so cool and different, being all GOLD and all. And the drink? It was SO easy, so refreshing, and I even sent my girlfriend off with a to-go … [Read more...]
Tuft Stuff
Photo from: Home Edit In my opinion, nothing says sophisticated elegance like tufted headboards, so it's a good thing that tufting is all the rage again because I can't get enough! My headboard isn't tufted and I struggle with replacing mine. It's a beautiful monster of a four poster bed I got as a wedding gift from my parents, along with the rest of the "set"... the 2 night stands and large armoire. So because it has that … [Read more...]
Fall Fashion: The Shirtdress and Booties
We've got August under swing, and that means fall is just about here, even though it's still technically summer. With back to school underway, kids in different areas slowly making their way to the classrooms, I'm thinking we need to start talking Fall Fashion. Because it's going to be here before we know it. And one of the trends I'm seeing everywhere is the shirt dress with booties. I really love this look because it's very relaxed, easy … [Read more...]
Top Foods To Boost Your Memory
Let's face it, the older and busier we get, the more slowly our brain seems to move and the worse our memory gets. More and more often, I walk into a room and completely forget why I went in there in the first place. I "misplace" my keys or sunglasses on a near daily basis and every day I am more and more grateful that my phone has all my important contact information because couldn't recall a close friend's phone number if I needed … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Golden Glamour
Today's Fuzzy Friday calls for celebration. Actually, every Friday does. Not only does every Friday, but every day in our lives, we need to celebrate something. Every little success, every little challenge you overcome, every new positive thing with your work, your family, your kids, your relationships, need to be celebrated. It keeps those positive feelings of success and achievement and goodness going. Even if you're stressed out, had a … [Read more...]
Spa Break and a New Look
The OP Life is taking a few days off this week for a spa break.... Just like we redecorate our homes and give it, update our wardrobe and buy new clothes, change our hairstyle, my online home is getting a new fresh look. I have some exciting things on the horizon, and we always want to put our best foot forward, so with that, I will see you VERY soon, with a new look! The OP Life will be even MORE On Purpose and ready to take … [Read more...]
Blue and White Decor: Part 2
Last week I talked about decorating with blue and white. In case you missed it, you can see it HERE. I have LOTS of blue and white in my home. It's been a LONG time coming BUT, my family room is like just a week or two away from being COMPLETE! FINALLY! I started painting it last November... took me long enough, right? Jeez! I talked about this little makeover HERE. That room went from that butter yellow to this blue I'm showing below. … [Read more...]
4 Steps to Improve Your State of Mind
It's Motivational Monday, and today, let's motivate ourselves to have a more positive state of mind! When we watch the news, and even pursue social media feeds, it's easy to get depressed. I shared some thoughts regarding social media and all we do with that HERE. So many bad events taking place around the world, and more and more people sharing the negative opinions on Facebook and elsewhere make it a lot more difficult to stay … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Blueberry Zing
It's FRRRRRRIIIIIIDAY! YESSSSSSSSSS! This week marked the beginning of four different things/projects/changes/whatever you wanna call em, and I'm barely keeping afloat, but it's ok. It's life. High school events beginning to roll (did I just say HIGH SCHOOL? a-hem... say it isn't so!).. amongst other stuff... So bring on the zing... let celebrate our accomplishments, we did it, and it's the WEEKEND! Happy Fuzzy Friday … [Read more...]
Shop Your Closet: Classic Denim and Black
I have had this dress FOREVER. As in really truly.. FOREVER... I can't even remember where I got it. Maybe Neiman Marcus LastCall like 7 years ago? And I can't part with it. Because it has 2 elements that are keep-worthy. 1. The classic fabrics combined with 2. the unique look of its classic style. Who would have thought to put together black cotton with denim ruffles? I thought it was so cool. So of … [Read more...]
