Since the holidays are just about here, we all know that means time to get shopping for our friends and family. Am I right? I'm all about saving money, getting a good deal, and of course getting GREAT stuff! (both for myself AND for gifts for others) I've talked about this place HERE before, but I think we need a review lesson, like NOW. So here's what happened this weekend. I am searching my son's closet for long sleeve shirts for school, … [Read more...]
The Power in the OG&E Site
The holidays are just around the corner and that means shopping money. I think we can all agree we'll need shopping money, so who wouldn't want a bit more of it? The promotions of the OG&E SmartHours intrigued me to dig further into some energy savings programs that could save us some money every month. I haven't enrolled in that program yet, but in the meantime, I did go and explore more and went to the OG&E website for customers to … [Read more...]
GNO Mac N Cheese
On a recent girls night out, some of us shared some family traditions. One of the gals shared a SUPER easy and REALLY delish mac-n-cheese that I couldnt help but test for myself, and then of course SHARE with you! She and her family would buy all kinds of fabulous cheeses for "picnic night in" and for guests as well. Whenever they had leftovers, they grated the cheeses, threw em all together, and whipped up this pan of comfort food. Jackie's … [Read more...]
Five From Target
I'm obsessing over these five things from Target this week. Some little details that are awesomeness about these... that glass on that table is SMOKEY as in HOT! {big grin}, those little specs you see on the glasses, those are gold dots, and the pillow has amaaaaaazing black little beads on it. DIVINE! Love all these little beauties that will add some special touches to your home without breaking the bank. All of … [Read more...]
Sweet Mexican Salad
As I hosted my women's networking luncheon today, the main course on the menu was my Green Chili Enchilada Casserole I featured HERE. I needed a side dish or salad to go with it. So, as I do with so many things, I pulled this one out of you know where! HA! Throw this with that and voila.... here is my Sweet Mexican Salad: The goods: Bag of mixed greens Yellow and orange bell peppers, sliced Grape tomatoes Doritos, crushed Pineapple … [Read more...]
Golden Time Tuesday
This weekend's daylight savings time change came just in time if you ask me. It always seems to happen that way almost every fall I feel like. It's the ONE time of the year that the answer to the question "Oh if only there were more hours in the day" is YES! we DO have more time on this day... just ONE hour. But still, it's extra time, right? And time is GOLDEN wouldn't you say? Some of the things I'd do if I had more time? Organize … [Read more...]
5 for 11-1
1. Is it already November? I thought summer was just here..... 2. I am SO glad I didn't buy Halloween candy that I like this year. Trying to keep that laser beam focus and practice self control and will power. I mean, who needs those wonderful, yummy Reese's Peanut Butter Cups anyways, right??? (um ME!) If you're needing some help with what to do with your leftover candy from yesterday's diet bomb, hop on over HERE. 3. I am excited I've … [Read more...]
Update on the Sparkle Element
Not too long ago, I shared a post with you how changing up one element in a space can make all the difference. You can see that post HERE. Well, that change HAPPENED!! {happy dance!! happy dance!!} Remember this bit of fabulousness? Well, now it is in my foyer!! See the befores HERE. See the afters BELOW! So... what do you think? SCORE??? The whole ordeal took about 4 hours to get my old … [Read more...]
A Sophisticated Disco Party
This weekend my daughter celebrated her birthday with her classmates. It was her big 13 and I wanted to do something special, yet not over the top, but still something great, and not overboard. We chose to do a party at the roller rink (remember THOSE days!!), but try to keep it as elegant and not cheezy if possible. So here's how it all went down where it didn't break my budget and still looked pretty great. 1. First I picked a theme. … [Read more...]
Accent Tables
A cute accent table is like having the perfect accessory, but with function as well. Love cute little accent tables tucked next to the right chair, the right corner, the right place. Here are some living areas I found on Pinterest that showed some beautiful accent tables being put to good use. These little accent tables are smaller than end tables and add a cute touch to … [Read more...]
Shine by S.H.O
There is a furniture company I DROOL over. Shine by S.H.O. Couple that with my guilt with GILT, call it BIG TROUBLE! I'm guilty. I LOVE GILT. If you donno what GILT is, get ready for some gooooooood stuff! GILT provides instant insider access to today’s top designer labels, at up to 60% off retail. It's super easy but I warn you it's dangerous. Become a member and find something new every day for women, men, kids and home as well as … [Read more...]
Office Space and I Need Your Advice
Do you have an office? In your home? Do you use it? If you don't, why not? If you do, what is it that you love about it? All these are questions I need to figure out with myself and I'd LOVE for you peeps to chime in on what words for you and what doesn't. Here is my dilemma. Point #1. I have turned the bedroom ACROSS from my bedroom (which is on the first floor) (which began as a nursery) into a guest bedroom/ office. There is a full … [Read more...]
Double Baked Potatoes
What's for dinner? Blah blah.. same ole thing... Steak? Chicken? And the sides? French fries, corn on the cob, some pasta thingy? Well, something SUPER easy, that looks pretty fancy that my gang loves is my double baked potatoes. I start with my russet potatoes. ... wash em really good and stab them with a fork about 3 or 4 times each. Then pop them into the microwave for 10 minutes. Slice them in half and then scoop out the … [Read more...]
A Room With A View
For those who love Paris, this post is dedicated to you. Upon arrival to the city of love, I was in awe. My jaw had dropped as the driver from the airport was taking us to our apartment that we had rented for the week. This was my first time visiting Paris, and of course I had seen it photographed oodles of times, but actually being there and seeing it in person was indescribable. So, as we approach our apartment, drool begins to come out of … [Read more...]
Feeling Blue
Feeling a bit blue, so I thought I'd sprinkle some into our wardrobes and our homes.... ...well, I've been seeing more and more blues around lately, so I had to share some pretties! Blouse / Purse / Lamp / Pillow / Ring / Necklace / Mirror … [Read more...]
Changing One Element
I've lived in my home for 16 years this November. I've updated slowly, in stages, changed various rooms around, flipped dining for living and living for dining, random things like that. One of the biggest things in view when walking into a foyer is the chandelier. It can be quite a statement piece. Well, the time has come for updating mine. Foyer now..... Chandelier I'm obsessing over to go in it's … [Read more...]
Table Scape: How to style a coffee table
I think of the phrase "table scape" and it reminds me of watching Semi-Homemade Sandra Lee shows on Food Network and at the end of her meal she'd show her table and how she styled it. Does anyone know what I'm talkin about? Today I'm thinking of a different table scape. I'm thinking coffee tables and how to "dress … [Read more...]
Confetti Pancakes
Super easy fun quickie pancakes little ones will think you're the best thing ever since bubble gum ice cream! I whipped this little number up the other day for my kids, surprised them, and they thought these were the best treats, and I won the cool mom award. Yeah, I could do from scratch, but having a bottle of this miracle stuff makes a busy life SO easy. 1. Add water to the mix, just like the bottle says. 2. Pour out the mix … [Read more...]
Introducing Stardust Chairs
I had been on a hunt for a long time to find chairs for my new kitchen dining table. My previous table was a Bernhardt set I got when I got married 16 years ago. And yes, it cost us a small fortune back then, but it was time for them to GO. I found my new table solo, so I held out on the chairs till I found just the right thing. I knew exactly what I wanted and waited till I found just that. I'm SO glad I did because I found it when I least … [Read more...]
A Big Pad
You guys know how I LOVE my papers, right? Well, there's nothing that I love more than papers that HELP us keep our lives organized, our appointments set, and just our s**t together! Having to juggle different all kinds of things, from a few businesses to kids schedules to my personal time, to keeping up with my house, Lord only knows every little thing I can find certainly helps! And I'm a huge list maker. This fun BIG pad I've come across … [Read more...]
