Spring is virutally here, and with that I think of freshness, things coming alive, cheer and bright colors, flowers blooming and breaths of fresh air. Designer and blogger Oh Joy! just launched a collection in collaboration with one of my TRUEest of loves, Target, to celebrate spring. Party and celebration "ware" in these fresh and festive colors, these beauties make me WANT to have a party! It launched March 16th, and I had it on my calendar, … [Read more...]
Five Thoughts…
It's FRIDAY! Did this week fly or is it just ME? Next week will fly even faster with my schedule.... I can't complain. These are the good times of my life, right? {wink!} So what am I thinkin about? 1. These little snacks... morsels of heaven for your taste buds.... Seriously, you'll need to buy more than one box at a time.... just sayin. 2. I have this opening on my finger from the cold weather and I cannot get it to … [Read more...]
Home Update All Over
For those of you who have been following me, you've seen snapshots of my home here there in backgrounds, thru instagram, and from a few posts I've shared of things I'm redoing. You can see a few shots of my home HERE , HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE from a few previous posts. Well, get ready for some more. My list is not long, but it's not short. See, here's the dealio. We built our house 16 years ago, and some things have changed and some have … [Read more...]
TBT: Thoughts of Summer Vacation
This Thursday I needed an escape, to be taken away, taken back to a time of relaxing in the sun in the heat, away from the FREEZING weather, at a time when our minds were at rest. We all know when it rains, it pours. And it might not always be a bad thing, it could very well be good things. But it just happens. And it is what it is. So today I'm rewinding back the hands of time to this past summer.... Where I … [Read more...]
Shoe Storage Solutions
This is a dilemma I have had for a long time. I'll say that this is probably the most organized part of my closet. My shoes. I have had them in boxes with pictures on the front of the clear shoe boxes now for quite some time, and this system has been working ok. However, I've noticed that I'm running out of space. Actually, let me rewind. I already RAN out of space and added MORE shelving to accommodate more shoes and boots, so then now … [Read more...]
Instagram InstaBAM
A Picture is worth 1000 words. Well, clearly, the case is made for that in social media platforms that involve images more than text. Now let me first begin by saying I'm no social media expert, but I am a marketing gal. And all of the platforms I'm a part of, I learn as I go. There was no internet when I grew up, no computers like we have today, I studied marketing (for real, that IS my major) the old fashioned way, and the social media we … [Read more...]
An Office-ial Decision
Several weeks ago I was contemplating the placement of the home office. My dilemma? Have a home office combined with a guest bedroom in a location downstairs that was more convenient to my bedroom and the rest of the family? OR Have the office where the actual office is built, WAAAAAAY far away from the rest of the world upstairs overlooking the pool and backyard? See that discussion we had HERE. Well, I have … [Read more...]
Weekend Fun
This weekend was the infamous OU vs TX college football game, where school spirit is an understatement. So we did what so many Oklahoman's do, and head south to the big D for a little weekend getaway. We had 4 tickets, but we decided (IIIIII decided) to do what is true to US. In other words, do what we REALLY feel like doing, not just because "everybody's doing it." So what is that you say? Well, The Mister took mini-me to the game because … [Read more...]
Pretty Little Girls
In the news recently, the French Parliament has moved to ban beauty pageants for children under 16. It must now be passed by the National Assembly in November before becoming law. Of course this is in France, not the US. But still, it's quite a hot topic globally. The Washington Post did a write up on this subject and wanted to know what one young entrepreneur felt about pageants herself. Margo, a 12 year old … [Read more...]
Summertime Magic
It's Friday. It's summer. Let the magic happen! Happy weekend! … [Read more...]
My Five?
1. A winner!!! Kecia, that's YOU! 2. Feeling blah. Do you take your health for granted? I know I SURE do. Haven't felt the best, have had some issues, and just SO ready to be back up to my ZIPPY self. On that note.... 3. What do YOU wear when YOU feel blah? I now see my love for "dressing up" truly makes me feel ALIVE and great and happy. Anyone else relate? 4. Sad because we'll never know what happened at the end of The Sopranos. … [Read more...]
Paper Love Giveaway
I love techy things, gadgety things, but I cannot, absolutely CANNOT give up my love for paper. ... And I have to add a side note to this.. If I find something I love and the price is right, I become a hoarder. Please do not judge me. I am what I am and I OWN it. {huge grin} Case in point with paper. All kinds of paper.... notebooks, notepads, lists, 3 ring binders, planners, file folders (I have packages of them I wont touch because … [Read more...]
Black and White Chevron
The chevron trend is still going on, and I know it won't be too long from now that we will probably be saying, "remember alllllll that chevron?" It will be the 2012-13 fad and will die who knows when. But, for now, I'm loving it! So I'll milk it now as much as I can. Here's a great little outfit for a luncheon, a shopping day, a shower... something that can be worn to lot's of places... Some might wear this little top without a belt as a … [Read more...]
Sadness Amongst Us
My heart is heavy and sad today. Why to these tragedies happen? I don't want to refresh our memory of recent massacres, but it seems to happen more and more often. Why? We go through our lives with our families, our careers, our loved ones, and bam! We get this "hiccup" of sick, heart-wrenching news that is horrific and unthinkable. We get hit with unnecessary tragedy and loss caused by man. via I didn't feel right to just chat it up … [Read more...]
Gathering Thoughts
Happy Monday! We are in the midst of our spring break, and frankly, I'm POOPED. Already. It's not a bad thing, it's just life. This is the reason why our family doesn't venture off to far away islands and beautiful tropical places or lug around massive ski gear... much because I am the woos that I am and frankly need a vacation to bounce back FROM vacation. And to send everyone back into routines and school just like that is too much for me. … [Read more...]
A Piece of Peace.
Amongst the chaos lies a little peace. How do we find a PIECE of PEACE? Why, we make ourselves feel like a princess, of course! I know I love to feel like a princess... who doesn't? My third child (seen in these photos) has it rough.... she spends most of her time napping and grooming herself. After all, isn't that what MOST princesses should be doing (other than shopping?) About to hit some busy busy days... all good … [Read more...]
Unplugged
I had no idea what an impact the internet has on my life. So I write this post to all of you from my phone, no idea what this will look like. Hoping it won't be too bad! No internet all day, outage in 13 states, and my husband thinks this is due to "the mothership." Oooookay. ... Oh tv is connected to all this situation, so there is no tv happenin either. To add to this, tweet tweet is gone bleep bleep... Got hacked, which I have no idea … [Read more...]
Sparkling Water
I bet you've never had sparkling water like THIS before... From blingh20. That's some SPARKLING water... valued at $2,600, I'd say it better make me feel like a million bucks! But this is MY Monday, and after recuperating from a long weekend, I had to have a little sparkle to jump start my week... anyone else relate? Aaaaaaahhhhh... refreshing! … [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...]
It’s Camping Time!
I'll be taking a few days off from Blog-topia to be enjoying some CAMP time with my daughter and her 6th grade class from school. You heard me right. Yes. Camping. ME. Camping. No.... I won't be canoeing in style like Teresa Giudice.... .... by the way, I'm a RHONJ and RHONY junkie, to set the record straight, and the New Jersey chics TOTALLY had me on the floor when it came to camping style. To see them when they ARRIVED? and their … [Read more...]
