One of the things I love is to walk into a place that smells good. Nothing like wonderful aromas. With that, I always want my home to be the same. I want to smell YUMMINESS. Whatever that is. I can't define it, but I love good aroma in the house. Here is something I've been doing that makes the house smell PERFECT for this time of year, and I BET you have everything you need RIGHT in your kitchen. These simple four things can make your … [Read more...]
Giveaway Tuesday
Tis the season to start spreadin the love. With cyber this, black Friday that, I caved in and went shopping for my LOVIES! That's right.... I have to say, I have been having SO much fun since starting my blog, that now when I go out, I think of YOU and not only the things that I'm insane about, but what YOU would love to see, hear about, learn about grow from. And of course, as if you're my children, I wanna SHOP for you!!! For REAL! So I … [Read more...]
90/10 Rule
Happy healthy Monday friends! Did we survive the Thanksgiving pig-out family feast? Did anyone have to roll you out? I hope not!!! But, if that WAS the case, that's ok!!! Because I have a secret to share with you... Another one of my favorite tips on weight loss and maintaining goal weight. 90/10 What is 90/10? This is something I've figured out on my own and by observing others who are skinny biatches at a healthy goal weight. A … [Read more...]
The OP Life’s Black Friday Specials
Even though we spent Thanksgiving being thankful for all we have, 24 hours later we find ourselves as a society obsessed about getting MORE STUFF! HA! Anything wrong with THAT picture? Anyways, in line with this OBSESSION of getting THE BEST DEAL, here are a few shops that are offering some pretty good deals I thought I'd pass along your way! 1. For the gal who loves botanically based cosmetics, results oriented skin care, and amazing spa … [Read more...]
I am thankful for…
As Greeks celebrating Thanksgiving, people ask me all the time, "Do you eat turkey on Thanksgiving?" Yes! Of COURSE we do!... and stuffing, and I made a mean cranberry sauce (not the canned stuff), with all the fixins that come with traditional Thanksgiving. Now.... we DO throw in a few spanakopites and some tiropites, and MAYBE some feta cheese and olives, too! And depending on whose home you go to, you might get some pastichio on the side. … [Read more...]
Ready, Set, SHOP!
As I think of the day after Thanksgiving as that day is VERY near, I think of HEARDS of CRAZY people who are up at the most insane hours of the night to get the best deals before the holidays. So, in honor of the INSANITY, I thought I'd post a little WHAT TO WEAR when youre out to BATTLE, to fight the crowds to get the DEAL of the century. Now, mind you, where I live we're expecting a COLD FALL day of 74 on the day we give thanks and pass out … [Read more...]
My Style in Seven
Hiya friends! Today I'm super excited to be posting over at Bijou and Boheme! If you haven't seen Christine's site, you're in for a HUGE treat! She's a SUPER talented gal, with an eye for style that will blow you away. Not only can she design a room like no other, she will be featured in Canada's Style at Home this December and January (already contributes, but this is a spread on HER), and if you're wanting some really great art, look no … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Cake 1, 2, 3
Yes, it's Monday and I'm keeping to my theme of healthy Mondays. Be it Thanksgiving week, I will share with you one of my most FAVORITE recipies EV- ERRRRRRRRR. It's the best because it's EASY, (3 ingredients!), it's FAST(you really don't even have to use a mixer!), and it's ON PURPOSE with our diets that we're so concious of! Are you ready for this? Check it out... Simply the BEST cake in a pan/bundt cake/muffins... WHATEVER you wanna … [Read more...]
Friday Fancies
A beautiful room I had to share. via Bright, refreshing, crisp and clean. It was simple and popped. A DIY that if I could EVER do a DIY, THIS would be one I wanna do (although I can't say I could do it!) via Happy Friday! … [Read more...]
A Good Deal Early
I was just informed that our Christmas tree got insulation all messed up in it in the attic with a little construction project we've had going on. So that means getting a new tree. I don't do the real ones. Sorry. I feel like I have enough mess to deal with, have a purple thumb for SURE, so there is NO way I could take care of a real one. So tonight we ventured off to make a purchase. And much to my delight, I was very happy with what I … [Read more...]
Ring Finger Bling
You've seen TONS of them all over Pinterest. I know you have. The ring finger different color bling nail look. Something kinda like this.... So here is my combination I put together. I think what I love most about this particular combo is that I've combined this putty gray color with GOLD. So it goes with SO much, not like other colors don't, I'm just sayin I love to mix my metals, and I feel like I'm adorning my nails with that same … [Read more...]
Hiya Stud.
On a recent trip I couldn't help but notice some super trends that really shouted out to me. Gold studs and gold detail. I took these shots at Zara. Forgive my shots for their non-professional look, but I had some jaw-dropping moments, and only took these few shots because the sales ladies were like, "WHAT SHE DOIN????" If you've never been there or heard of it, Zara is some goodness you wanna take home with you everytime you walk into the … [Read more...]
A different BLT.
Do you love the BLT? Well, the BLT I'm going to share with you guys today is a different BLT. Not bacon, lettuce and tomato. BITES LICKS and TASTES (no, that is not me!) Bites, Licks and Tastes. BLTs. We ALL do it, all the time, without even thinking. We take a bite of something out of the pantry, from the kitchen, of our kids grilled cheese sandwich, their french fries, how about those LAST few pieces of candy in that bowl, or … [Read more...]
Peek-A-Boo
It's Friday... via Don't be TOO glued to your computer this weekend. Have a little fun. You deserve it. Dont you??? Muuuuuuuuuuuaaaaaaah! … [Read more...]
Ginger Citrus OH so good.
It's BAAAAAACK. Actually, it's been back since September 1st as part of Arbonne's holiday line that comes out every fall. But it won't be here for long. By the first week of December LAST year, it was SOLD OUT. This light, refreshing, yummy goodness to slather your body in. So rich, not greasy, and OH so good. I'm not one that goes crazy over body butters and scented body products, but this one is one to write home about. The name … [Read more...]
Girls Shopping Day Out
First for my lovies, some unfinished business... The winner from the giveaway from Friday for the super fun iPhone case goes to Kecia! Thank you for entering! Wasn't hard, was it? Be on the lookout friends for some more giveaways soon... I've been shopping lately and have to spread the love! What a SUPER fun day I had today! I had the pleasure of getting invited to participate in a Shopping Tour segment for Nosey Parker on Discover … [Read more...]
Pretty in Pink
Nailing down the EXACT color for a room can be really tricky. I'm working on my mudroom madness which is yes, madness. If you ask my husband, he says, REALLY? All THIS for a MUDROOM? For the backpacks and wrapping paper? LOL! Yes, dear! So I'm going with PINK walls. You heard me. PINK. These were the choices I narrowed it down to. Now, keep in mind, these do NOT at all look like the real color. Holy COW how different they look in … [Read more...]
Don’t look at me that way.
Here you are, candy and all the leftover junk from last week's festivities. STARING AT ME. GLARING AT ME. Quietly SHOUTING out my name. Yeah, you heard me right. Candy, DON'T look at me that way!!! We begin the season that revolves around food. One down, three to go. I'll talk more about the others as they approach us, but for now, how do we deal with those leftover treats that are playing tricks with our brains? 1. Get it out of your … [Read more...]
Giveaway Friday
Meeeeeeeooooow! I saw this when I went shopping and thought to myself RER! My leopard loving friends might REALLY love this, so I snatched it up to do as a FRIDAY GIVEAWAY!... FYI, I've been doing that quite a bit lately... when I go shopping, I have YOU, my lovies, in mind. So just sayin..... My mudroom with gifts I'm going to stash away? Many of those for YOU that I can't resist! :) Fits the iPhone 4/4s. You KNOW you want it. You WILL … [Read more...]
Bath Poof, Not Bat Poop.
Every year the week of Halloween really throws me for a loop because it's filled with activities, not just the normal trick or treating stuff, but throw in a birthday to mix it up a bit and you have one pooped out momma! So being that the past few days did consume my posts with birthday blah blah, I'm doing a bit of a halloween delay, if you will. A post holiday post! Now, take a look at this.... Now, I gotta admit, I'm not much of a crafty … [Read more...]
