Sometimes I think I have so much going on in my brain that I need to dedicate a date to just spill it all out... if I can do it in five things, GREAT! Will every Friday be a Five Thing Friday? Not sure, but it has been seeming that way, hasn't it? So here we go! 1. I have no clue what day of the week it is. With Christmas falling sometime midweek, every day feels like some kind of a Saturday and frankly, I feel like doing much of nothing. … [Read more...]
What a relief.
Christmas is over. Done. All the prep, all the gifts, all the decorating, all the parties, done. Finito. AND we're all still alive (the end of the world didn't quite hit us yet). Here are a few of the treats I got from Santa... coat / bag and these that are PRICELESS... The canvas print my daughter made for me, the pot holder and holiday art my son made for me, THOSE are the best. I can't complain one bit. Finally. I got it done. … [Read more...]
A Holiday Break
I've decided to take a few days break from babbling here just to be with my family and celebrate the season.... I'm so blessed to have an amazing family and am so thankful for all that I've been given. I have been enjoying writing daily sharing all my thoughts with you and I'm SUPER thankful to those who click on my link and read what I have to say. I hope I have made some sort of a difference in your life, have inspired you, have provoked … [Read more...]
Holiday Traditions
I don't know if you have any holiday tradition with family and friends, but we started a tradition several years ago that is super fun. Gingerbread house making! Mini-me's Godmother and I started several years ago getting our kids together for the ANNUAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE MAKING EVENT. Our kids have SO much fun coming up with different designs every year for the roofs, the doors, windows, even walkways! We love to have a buffet of candy … [Read more...]
What is going on?
Well, I feel a bit discombobulated. (I love the sound of that word, so I wanted to find a way to use it!) Lot's of static in the brain. Have you ever felt that? Holiday cards... not done yet. Holiday shopping? About done, but not all wrapped. A few packages still left to be mailed. Will they arrive on time? Unlikely. Do I still need to make those gingerbread houses for the annual Gingerbread House decorating? Yes. :) Have I been … [Read more...]
A Pinspired Holiday Snack
I made these and they were SO easy and SO delish. It of course was a PINSPIRATION. Photo via ME! Seriously you guys, 3 ingredients. Pretzels, peppermint red and white Hershey Kisses, and M&Ms. That's IT! Melt a kiss on a pretzel in the microwave, then squish an M&M on it. Let it cool. Voila! Perfect amount of sweet and salty and OH so yummy! Are you going to try it? … [Read more...]
Giveaway Winner and Perspective
First I want to thank all of you lovies for chiming in on my little giveaway for this... I couldn't help as I was doing my shopping... "one for me and one for THEM!" of course you guys being THEM! So the winner is Congrats to Missy Anderson, comment #15 ! Send me a message to connect so I can get this great little piece to you! Now for some deep thoughts that are hopefully truly On Purpose, because as I began this blog … [Read more...]
Five things
1. I'm super proud of myself in being super focused on my diet. When I use the word "diet" I mean my "intake of food"... not DIET per se DIET. Donno why or how. But we all go thru ups and downs. For now this has been a good week. Maybe all the stars are all aligned right.... maybe it's because this week we had 12/12/12 and we won't see it for the next 100 years!! LOL! Whatever the case, I hope I keep up the good work. Pat on the … [Read more...]
Hostess Gifts for Lady’s Affairs
Going to a Women's Coffee? Cupcakes and Cocktails? A mom's holiday gathering? Here's my hostess gift guide I put together for you with a couple of ideas to please most women! 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 And don't forget, if you want a little bit of this, you really NEED to hop on over to yesterday's post.... just sayin... if you'd like to WIN a Marc Jacobs clutch and all.... then you GOTTA get yourself entered into my … [Read more...]
Spreadin the love… GIVEAWAY Wednesday
Just the basics. Remember those? I covered those here. So most of the basics, I've included below. We can't leave home without em, right? But..... a little HO HO HO Holiday cheer...... OH my..... Now.... I will tell you... remember 12-1-12? When I heard the designers "coming out" the RED LIGHT for me was Marc Jacobs. I SWEAR I'm in love with his bags.... I think I have over 20, not including these. Insanity. So I nearly … [Read more...]
Natural Stone Beauty
I had to make a decision recently for countertops for my mud room that was challenging. The reason why I found it challenging was that I fell IN LOVE with almost ALL the stones! I went to a granite/stone business and tried to make a selection, back and forth back and forth, and I had something specific in mind before going. If you're not in the market for natural stone, then seeing the basic stones at the big box retailers doesn't do … [Read more...]
Winner Announced and Cheekbones
Good Monday Morning lovies! First of all tons of thanks to all of you who participated in this lovely giveaway from LuxeObjects. If you love beautiful things in your home, if you love giving gifts that are unique and fabby, then that is your place to go! For those who live in the OKC metro area, pop over to see this beautiful mom/daughter team. If you're not so close, click on their link to the side.... I know their online shopping is under … [Read more...]
Sending you a little LOVE.
A simple way to end the week. A productive week. A deal-making week. A week for growing. A week for seeing old friends. A week for learning lessons. A week for loving. So just wanted to send a little.... as a way to start the weekend. Thanks to my beautiful friend Lady Grace for this picture of loveliness. Don't forget..... if you like pretty things, you MIGHT just wanna do yourself a favor and help get yourself an early holiday … [Read more...]
New Sponsor LOVE + Giveaway
When I recently had girls day out when my daughter was out of school for conferences, we enjoyed a great girly lunch and popped on over to a shop that I nearly MELTED as I walked into the door. From the logo, to the exterior to the interior.... This shop had MY LOVES all over it! And I'm so excited to introduce LuxeObjects as my newest sponsor! Mother daughter team Mary and Katherine (and you can see her holding her little … [Read more...]
The Sexiest Night on Television
That's what that the announcer said. I've never plopped myself on the sofa to watch one of these before, but I did tonight. I LOVED watching this. Can I say that being a woman? I'm not the other way. Totally love men, not women, but these women are just SO beautiful and the glamour and their costumes were amazing. It was SEXY Fashion Show meets Awesome Hip Hot Concert. Rhianna + Bruno Mars + Justin Bieber + VS Angels = Sexiest Night on … [Read more...]
What to wear with this weather.
It's December 3rd and I found it extremely difficult to dress myself because the high for today was 77 degrees. Seriously? Seriously. This comes from a person who loves FURRRRR. I'm thinkin, "WHERE IS WINTER????" Technically, it's not winter yet, but I shouldn't feel like pulling out the flipflops, right? I love to wear boots and there is NO way I can wear boots in this weather. So, turns out, I pulled out some sandals, as did some very … [Read more...]
If you buy it, it will happen.
Not so. I think if I see these hard bodies on tv, making it look SO easy, that if I get their latest gadgets, I will look like that, AND I will actually USE the equipment. Not so. I own all of these. The Ab Circle Pro The Malibu Pilates The Air Climber A recumbent bike Dumbells and my most RECENT purchase from QVC, The InMotion Elliptical Trainer. I'm a SUCKER for equipment. If I see it on tv, I am embarrassed to admit, … [Read more...]
It has arrived.
I donno why I was SO stinkin excited, but I was!! I donno if it's because if it's 2 of my favorite stores? Maybe if it's because of all the INCREDIBLE designers I love? Maybe because it was the first time EVER, so that means it's HISTORY in the MAKING? All I know is I was going to treat this like Black Friday. And I've never gone out and partaken in that day's events, so this early thing is all new to me. Here's how it all went down.... I … [Read more...]
Bauble winner, Randomness and Entering a Season
First order of business this Friday morning, the WINNER!!! Thank you to EVERYONE who took the time to enter the drawing for the wonderful J.Crew bracelet! I promise... I have some FUN things in store for you in the NEAR future just cuz I'm feeling the love and tis the season for giving, right? So... keep plugged in to me! It'll be worth it! ;) So my recent giveaway for this.... The winner is Rachel M!!! via Random Number Generator … [Read more...]
1stDibs Fave’s
I've shared 1stDibs before with you, but if missed those posts, you can catch them here. If you haven't taken a look at that site, you'll quickly fall in love with it once you do. I call it, "A girl can dream, right?" because seriously, most of those beauties are out of MOST of our budgets. But I can't stay away, so I often peruse the site and window shop and dream. And get inspired and get design ideas. Who doesn't wan't to make their … [Read more...]
