You've heard the phrase "try before you buy", well I feel that way when it comes to food and drink. I want to hear if something is good or bad before I try it. So if it's yukky, you'll be sure I will NOT be posting it. Even if it LOOKS good but TASTES bad, it won't be here. Pinky promise! So with that being said, I had something else lined up for you today, and I made it before "making it" like I do for the blog, and it was awful! Like … [Read more...]
Celebrity Style: Desi Perkins
YouTube superstar Desi Perkins knows a thing or two about makeup and looking fabulous, but when it came to redecorating her home, she called on the help of Laurel & Wolf to turn her dining and living room into her office and sitting area. She never really used the dining room to eat in, and lives a more relaxed lifestyle, so she changed things up. DeAnna MacKesson from Laurel & Wolf helped bring her style to life in this beautiful … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Fashion Finds On A Budget
When it comes to fashion, there's no greater feeling for me than to look fabulous and know I didn't spend a fortune. To me, the secret to having that complete look is spending your money on choice pieces. And if you're wanting something that's a bit on the trendier side, very "2016", why spend a lot of money on it, right? No need to spend a lot when next year it might be totally out. So today I'm sharing with you a little place I've … [Read more...]
Be A Flamingo In A Flock Of Pigeons
Today, it's story time on TheOPLife, but this has a nice moral at the end, so stay with me. My family grew this summer by one member. We added Flo. Flo is the gianormous pink flamingo we got on vacation. We were in Grand Cayman, staying at the Ritz Carlton, and every day on my way to the beach, I'd pass the little poolside shop outside that had the usual things most poolside shops have... SPF, sunglasses, water cameras, cover ups, … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Frose’
I don't make complicated drinks too often because I don't have time for complicated things in life. I mean, really, who does? Not me! So as I've been hearing about the latest rage in the cocktail world, the Frose', which is fancy for Frozen Rose', I was like well.... I don't have a slushy machine that the restaurants have.... I don't have an ice cream machine because it was one of those gadgets I didn't think I'd ever use... But it turns … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Colorful Classics
I recently had a Big Fat Greek Baptism to go to. It's much like a wedding, only a baby gets dunked in the basin of Holy Water, and every one eats and eats and dances and eats afterwards.... and eats and eats.... and dances some more. Having a classic traditional dress like this with a pop of color in your wardrobe is a no brainer. A wedding, a baptism, a graduation, it's elegant, timeless, and you won't go wrong with looking stylish and … [Read more...]
Office Obsession: Rachel Parcell Pink Peonies
One thing I love is beautiful work spaces. For one, when we love the space we're in, we're happy, more productive, in our element that makes us feel good from the inside out. So when I saw Rachel Parcell from Pink Peonies redid her office, I was obsessed. Everything she does is nothing but style, class, beauty and it's a style that I personally love. So today I'm sharing her office reveal with you, in hopes that she might inspire you as … [Read more...]
Why You Need To Get To The Beach
It doesn't have to be on a tropical island. It doesn't have to be at an expensive resort. It doesn't have to be for weeks. But I think you should find a way to get yourself to a beach. It's good for your mind. It's good for your soul. You'll FIND yourself all over again. It's just GOOD for you. Get in a car, drive yourself there. If you can fly and want to fly, fly there. Take a train. Just FIND a beach and GO. Watch my brief … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Club Special Twist
We're in the dog days of summer and that calls for something refreshing, light, and classic: the club special. It's made with some simple ingredients that most people have on hand... except for me! HA! I didn't have Sprite, but I DID have Fresca. (wink!) Who doesn't have Sprite but has Fresca???? Me. ... so anyways this has a refreshing twist to the traditional country club favorite. Club Special Twist 1 part … [Read more...]
Five Essential Elements of Coffee Table Styling
When it comes to living rooms, there are a few anchors and then a few centerpieces. I consider coffee tables the centerpiece to the room. It's usually where the everyone gathers around to hang out, watch tv, lounge, and live. And being that I love things that are unique and out of the ordinary, I picked out some vintage coffee tables from Chairish for you to see I found interesting that had great style and character. But first, I wanted to … [Read more...]
