So you made the nice list, but there are still a few things you wanted that didn't make it under the tree? There are lots of sales going on at our fingertips that are 40%, 50%, even 60% off. You certainly can't beat that. From Nordstrom... to one that I don't talk about much here but I shop quite a bit, Gilt... to finally one of my faves, Neiman Marcus, with up to 60% off on their after … [Read more...]
#WIDN: What I’m Doing Now…
Christmas break is here, yipee!!! And with that, we have the hustle and bustle and to-do's and kids and company and presents and stuff, stuff, stuff... and I was mentally unplugged for a few weeks (a few weeks ago... you can read why HERE), so I'm playing catch up... So that means I get to sleep in a little later, or not... ok maybe so... well, depends if I'm sleeping really good and Angel decides to wake me and walk all over me at 5 am … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: The Two Forces
First things first... giveaway ends TODAY. A $500 gift card. Your choice of Target, Amazon or Nordstrom. There will be 3 winners, and you have nothing to lose. Enter here! Three Winners Christmas Giveaway Now, onto the main order of business. It's 5 o'clock somewhere, right? For those of my new friends on The OP Life, every Friday we celebrate with cocktails. I call it Fuzzy Friday. We celebrate all of our wins, the … [Read more...]
How To Handle Life When Dealing With Tough Times
Speaking from the heart today. In case you've wondered where I've been, I got the news just before Thanksgiving that my sweet daddy had colon cancer. Although we did find out we caught it in time just this weekend, we're still not out of the woods, as he could be dealing with possible pneumonia. Needless to say, whatever the illness, it feels like crisis mode to me, because I'm an only child (I'm sure you could NEVER see my invisible crown, … [Read more...]
Decorating With Ornaments
Decorating for the holidays doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. One of my favorite ways of sprinkling some holiday spirit around the house is decorating with ornaments in glass containers. I simply buy different sizes of like colored bulbs and place them in a monochrome scheme throughout the house. On my island, on my kitchen table, as an accent in a bookcase, it's simple and an inexpensive way to turn existing containers into … [Read more...]
Three Winners Giveaway
Christmas is around the corner, and we are acting as Santa's elves to bring you a little joy this holiday season! Enter the giveaway below for a chance to win either a $500 gift card to Nordstrom, a $500 gift card to Amazon, OR a $500 gift card to Target. There will be THREE winners, so your chances are much higher at winning a prize! Use these gift cards on yourself this season, to help with Christmas gifts, or to help someone in need! Enter … [Read more...]
The OP Life Simple Holiday Gift Guide
Holidays aren't only about the gifts. But the gifts do make it kinda fun, I must say. Don't you agree? So I've come up with a little formula to make holiday gift shopping simple. After all, if it's stressful, it's not going to be fun. So here's my simple formula for finding gifts. It's not rocket science, but it's finding those things in the sweet spot, in the center where the two circles overlap. So, with that being … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Peppermint Patty
Sometimes we create the best things by accident. That's what happened with this drink. I was trying to be mom of the year and bought some flavored milks, along with the flavored egg nog (like I did last week when I shared with you the Pumpkin Pie Martini recipe HERE). I had never seen Mint Chocolate milk before. Have you? So I picked it up and away I went. After another trip soon thereafter to the store when I stumbled across … [Read more...]
Pantone Color(s) of the Year: Rose Quartz Serenity
If you're having twins, and one of each, THIS is your year. Pantone just released their color(s) of the year for 2016. Rose Quartz and Serenity. (via) What is the Pantone Color of the Year? Pantone Color of the Year 2106 Rose Quartz Serenity "A symbolic color selection; a color snapshot of what we see taking place in our culture that serves as an expression of a mood and an attitude. For the first time … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Dressing Up When It’s Cold Outside
Dressing up in the cold isn't my favorite. I do love to dress up but I don't enjoy being cold. So I pulled together the fun Nicole Miller swing dress, perfect for us curvy girls and so popular this year, with tights and booties. Keep my legs WARM! I'm also really loving simple colors and monochromatic schemes. So the grays and blacks all flow together. The winter white coat pops, and I think everyone needs a white coat for the winter … [Read more...]
