Ponder this... Do you eat to live or do you live to eat? It is my belief that 2 of the greatest pleasures in life are food and sex. Think about it.... am I right or not? We can leave the sex talk for another day! So then I'm challenging you to think of food and "diet" in a different light... Why do you eat? Do you eat what you eat because it's YUMMY? Does it make your eyeballs roll to the back of your head? ... oops, lets not confuse that … [Read more...]
It’s a Date!
So now that school is officially underway for the kiddos, we're juggling soccer, baseball, ice skating, then there's all the activities for YOURS TRULY, someone's gotta keep it all straight, right? And, I'm sorry, call me old fashioned, but I've tried and tried and tried all of my different calendar apps.... not sexy enough for me. Sorry all you techies. Bring on the good old fashioned pen and paper! Lo and behold, a ray of sunshine RIGHT … [Read more...]
Mud Room Madness
Why do we need a mudroom? I had NO idea a mudroom would be something SO great, but when I'm thinking of all the possibilities? Let's just call it a "multi-purpose room" shall we? Holy SMOKES! Of course men don't get it like we do, right? So let's get a few things straight.... I wasn't in sports to know about balls, shin guards, cleats, PE bags, and in case you didnt know, it was just me, no other kids. So YES, this room is a need to keep … [Read more...]
Bang Bang!
The day FINALLY came! Today was my haircut appointment. You know when your hair is getting so long and annoying that Sinead O'Connor's look is VERY appealing??? So the final decision? Bangs? No bangs? Bangs? No bangs? via via via via via Bangs will be hot this fall. No bangs still looks great, but I think bangs are making a comeback for the fall. So, I chopped off my front and got me some BANGS! Finally I can put away my … [Read more...]
Butterfly Kisses
As dorky as it sounds, my mom and I love giving each other butterfly kisses. We flutter our eyelashes on each other's cheeks and giggle. My mom is my best friend, not always the case of course maybe 30 years ago, but, I donno what I'd do without her! Anyhoo, back to the butterfly kisses.... so you know that's with fluttering our eyelashes, right? I know I've always wanted long dreamy flappy eyelashes. I can't complain, they havent been … [Read more...]
Eating Pretty
I about DIED when I saw these DARRRRRRLING flatware! via Meet Brooke from Sucre Shop! Isn't the name as cute as these utensils??? When I first saw these I was like DARRRR-LIIINNNNNGGG! I had to spread the word with my lovies! Brooke brings to you fun wooden utensils to the party scene! Sucre Shop has been featured in Martha Stewart Living magazine, Real Simple blog, Amy Atlas, Hostess With … [Read more...]
Have a seat.
One Kings Lane is a great site where you can get great designer goods for the home at discounted prices. If you're not a member, you'll wanna be. I mean, who doesnt love a deal? I know I love to save a few bucks! Their sales are limited to a few days only, so it's one of those places that you've got to be OP on checking what's the "deal of the day". One of my favorite buys? AWESOME grasscloth wallpaper that I bought and redid my living room … [Read more...]
Essie-ntial Fall Nails
Nail colors this fall shouldn't cost a fortune. Our friends at Essie made it easy to not break our banks with these economic-friendly names. Besides, beauty items are ALWAYS recession-proof, right? It's a sign of the times. 1. stylenomics / 2. head mistress / 3. miss fancy pants / 4. recessionista / 5. skirting the issue / 6. don't sweater it What is your top pick for the fall? I think I'd like to be "miss fancy … [Read more...]
Fabulous Florentine
I don't know what it is about Florentine pieces, but I have always been attracted to them. Is it the GOLD that I love (I LOVE gold)? Is it their imperfections through age? Is it their timelessness? I don't know. But all I know is that I love Florentine. From large pieces like this great mirror below with its side table, to the cute little boxes and trays. Oh how I wished I had pictures of all the wonderful large pieces I have seen … [Read more...]
We Remember
September 11. A day that will never be forgotten. … [Read more...]
