Last week for the #FirstThursdaysFashionShow, I was going to be wearing an outfit from On A Whim. They have some of my favorite brands, like alice + olivia, Rebecca Taylor, AG Jeans, Splendid, Rebecca Minkoff, Cynthia Vincent to name a few. Well, the plan was to wear something a little more on the edgy side, but I then got the message that I would be one of the emcees. Sooooooo I decided to get back to a classic considering my new role. Not … [Read more...]
It’s A Wrap: Five Things…
What a wonderful and FULL week it has been, and with that, some thoughts to share and recap.... actually five things... 1. Keep your eyes open for opportunities to bless someone. Some of my personal friends know what happened last week to me with two strangers... I swear you never know when you're being tested. I had tears the rest of the evening because I felt a much higher being all around me and all over me I cannot even begin to … [Read more...]
No Carb Spaghetti
Thanks to Pinterest and Instagram, I broke down and bought yet ANOTHER "As Seen On TV" item. I hate to admit I'm a sucker for those things, and if it claims to help me lose weight, shrink my thighs, make yummy food, you'll bet I'm owning it. And because of my love of pasta and Italian delights, even though I'm not Italian (close enough), I purchased the {drumroll please...... } Veggetti. This little hand held … [Read more...]
Preppy Chic Skirt Styling
As fall is upon us, one of the trends we're going to see is a very preppy and masculine influence on women's wear. And, you've heard me talking about this First Thursdays Fashion Show coming up, well this might be one of the looks you'll be seeing if you're a local and spending the evening with us. From CK and Company, we put together this sleek neoprene skirt, with faux fur on the front side with a retro and … [Read more...]
European Modern Furniture: BD Home
Right in our own back yard in Classen Curve lies this gem of a furniture store, unlike any other I've seen in my area. It's one of those places that has things that you see in fabulous interior design magazines, like Elle Decor or Veranda or Town & Country. BD Home is an upscale furniture store designed to meet the needs of those desiring unique European modern contemporary high end furnishings. Most things on the floor … [Read more...]
Labor Day Break
Taking a day off to chill out from lots of labor {wink!}. Enjoy your day off! … [Read more...]
The Riley Group Assistant Love
I wear many hats, most of you already know. So I can't even begin to tell you what LIFESAVERs The Riley Group has been to me. They have been my second set of hands to do things I just hadn't had time for that needed to get done.... We all have some closet, drawer, cabinets that need straightening, but the time to make it a priority? Nope. Not top on my list when I have a jillion other things I'm doing. So above is … [Read more...]
First Thursdays Fashion Show
For those of us who live in this booming city, we know that we feel a sense of buzz in the air in Oklahoma City. There's always something hot and happenin going on. And one week from today, in my cool hot and hip part of town, there's going to be night of food, music, drinks and FASHION. On a part of Western Avenue's district, Classen Curve and Nichols Hills Plaza and some of their hot businesses are coming together to show … [Read more...]
WOW: Daily To-Do List
WOW is a favorite word of mine because it represents WONDERFULness.... and to me WONDERFULness is nothing but good and positive and purposeful and awesome, which is what we're all about here, right? And it also stands for Words of Wisdom. And it's Wednesday. I think a perfect day, hump day, to give us a bit of umph in our week. Sometimes we are busy and in a hurry, and going thru the motions of life. I was thinking we could use a … [Read more...]
Shop Your Closet: DVF Kaftan
When I spot a deal, I grab it and keep it for when I need it. Then, when I need to wear something either for a special occasion or just to have something fresh and different, I just shop my closet. Last time I talked about it HERE, and such was the case with this DVF blue tropical number. I think I got this last winter on sale and snatched it up for a use I KNEW I could find in the future. {wink!} I took this with me … [Read more...]
Beauty: Miracle Gel Nails
I wish I was one of those girls who do gel and shellac nails. Unfortunately, I'm not one of those. The acetone just TOTALLY wears on my nails, making them brittle and weak. Pretty sad. This isn't the first time I've shared my desire for the gel nail... in fact, I'm all about trying alternatives, and I did one HERE. I confess... I'm a beauty junkie, and especially when it comes to going to the the drugstore, I fight buying more nail … [Read more...]
On My Mind: A Filter on Our Feed
I recently posted this little rant on my personal Facebook page, and I got enough discussion I thought I'd turn it into a little post and hopefully reach more people and see if my one little voice can make a difference in the world in which we live.... Good morning friends! I rarely post negative things on here... a couple of vents here or there... But I have to speak out this morning about all the visuals that have been disturbing … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Beeftekia aka Greek Beef Patties
Sometimes I think I've done a huge disservice to my family by raising my kids to eat their food groups in such a way that THAT is the way we eat around here all the time if I want to cook the same thing for everyone. It's not bad thing, but it does limit me because they won't eat the fruffy things, the casseroles, the crock pot things (rarely). ... all of which that I just mentioned would make MY life as mama bear a heck of a lot easier when … [Read more...]
Greys, Grays and Golds in the Home
I've never been into the whole "matchy-matchy" thing when it comes to interior design. And I've always loved these two colors combined... gray and gold (or grey and gold, depending on where you live). I love the warmth the golds bring into a space to offset the coolness of the grey tones. There are sprinkles of this all throughout my house, but I wanted to show you some other fancies around... Some in bigger ways, other in the littlest … [Read more...]
Playing Dress Up On the Beach
I know fall is quickly approaching, but with our blistering hot temperatures, I'm still in summer mode... You know that feeling that little girls get when they play dress up? That "I feel fabulous" feeling? You see, I have this big floppy hat. And even though I'm no longer a young chickadee, that doesn't stop me from wanting to play dress up. {wink!} I did a post not long ago with my black floppy hat here. For those of you who might … [Read more...]
Welcoming West Elm
A few weeks back I shared the excitement and anticipation of the upcoming arrival of West Elm in our hood here. Well, the day came (last week when my site was in the process of re-launching), and I couldn't be more thrilled to show you some goodness from what they have to offer... I got to have a sneak peek before they opened to doors to the preview party and the grand opening and am excited to share it with … [Read more...]
Making Memories: The Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman
I don't know how you and your family travel, but we go thru this "do we go back to the place we LOVE or try something new" issue every year. And year after year, we end up picking our favorite place, because, well, it's our favorite place. We can't imagine anything better, for many reasons, some of which you'll see below... Let me take you on a mini vacation to see what love to call "our second home", The Ritz Carlton in Grand … [Read more...]
… And Away We Go….
The fam and I are off for a much needed summer vacation...... FYI, The Mister isn't particularly fond of the black hat. He said if I take it, he won't sit next to me.... hmmmmmmm... awfully tempting! HA! He actually said I looked like the widow on Jaws! LOL! But on a more serious note.... I say I'm going to check out from here for the next 10 days ... maybe 12.... but then again, I might change my mind and … [Read more...]
Beauty, Balance and Bonding
I think so many women who want kids love the thought of having a little girl. There's something about having a little girl to dress up and fix her hair. God blessed me with a good one 13 years ago... my mini-me. And has she ever been a ball! Parenting has it's challenges for sure, but it's one of the most rewarding things I've experienced and done in my life. And keeping it all together is something I try to do as best as I can, and look my … [Read more...]
The Difference It Can Make…
Oh.... these heavier posts come with something always coming into our lives that taps us on the shoulder as a reminder... of what's important in life. These are so true and so real things that as we go about our day to day lives, we seem to forget sometimes when we're caught up with our own lives and our own hecticness. If you are new to following me, just letting you know that you might see lots of "stuff" on The OP Life, … [Read more...]
