Our schedules right now are so crazy with different sports, practices, not to mention, "hey mom, can you get me this at the store?... I need things for a school project... Mail this package..." Having some kind of message board I thought might be helpful. Even if not for messages to each other, even "notes to self" to put in front of ourselves. I can't take credit for coming up with this simple DIY dry erase board, but when I saw how easy … [Read more...]
Blush Bags
If you've followed me for any bit of time, you know one of the colors I'm into for many things is nudes. This coming spring, one of the hottest colors you'll see out there is Blush. I consider it an offshoot from the nudes because it goes with just about everything and every skintone, it has that hint of pink that makes it a bit sweeter. So I call it "blush nude" As we're building our wardrobe, planning towards the next season, I think a … [Read more...]
Fruit Cubes
I can't remember the last time I used ice cube trays to make ice cubes in my freezer. Many of you reading this might have no idea what I'm talking about because, well, this just dates me and you were probably born after every refrigerator had ice makers in them. I bought these decades ago and used them for my homemade baby food (yup! I did that! Call me SuperMom!) If you don't own any, don't fret. I'm pretty sure you'll find this handy … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Kinky Pinkies
I had to have fun with this. With Valentine's Day being this weekend, I wanted to create something sweet and fun and a bit sexy.... and of course PINK. So as your mixologist, I created this Valentine's Day Pink Drink idea. So I found this fun liquor that had a blend of wonderful fruits to entice the appetite for whatever comes next {wink!} What ever you have planned for Valentine's Day, you don't want to spend lots of time at your … [Read more...]
Shop Your Closet: Casual Ponchos
Ponchos have never been a huge thing for me but I do think they look pretty great so I thought I'd try one out. Earlier this winter I stumbled across this fabulous fur hooded poncho at Take Out Treasures in Oklahoma City. Starting out as just a jewelry and accessory store, this gem of a shop has expanded it's offerings to so many more things other than jewelry and accessories. They have a cherry picked selection of clothes, fun gifts, even a … [Read more...]
10 Dream Closets I’m Coveting
What is it about closets that "have me at HELLO" I have no idea. Is it that I just love the organization of it? That everything seems to have it's place and it seems so "perfect" (because I am a perfectionist)? Is it because it's the "home" for all of the things I find lovely that make us feel great every day, as in our wardrobe? There's something about dream closets I obsess over. And while mine might never look like any of these, a girl … [Read more...]
Settling for Average and Striving for Excellence
I was thinking recently about goals and things I'm pursuing and some thoughts that some others have shared with me and how my thinking had changed them. They said after working with me, there's no more average, there's only excellence. Wow! And I paused and said, to myself, "well, of course! I mean, how ELSE could it be? It can't be anything BUT that. Average just isn't good enough for me." I have always been a perfectionist. That … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Chocolate Russian
It's still bitter cold out and so I'm in the mood for something to warm me up. Kinda like comfort food, but in the likes of a cocktail, because after all, it IS Friday, and that means, Fuzzy Friday time. Chocolate Russian 2 oz Kahlua 1 oz vodka hot cocoa Pour Kahlua and vodka into your mug of hot cocoa. Stir and enjoy. Nothing like hot cocoa by the fire to make you feel all cozy, and a little extra … [Read more...]
Shop Your Closet: Casual Winter Brunch
It's still winter, and it's still cold, so if you're going to a weekend brunch and then going to take on the day, some thoughts on what to wear to make a fashion statement for the morning that will carry you throughout the day. This isn't the "pearls and sweater twinset" "country-club" kinda brunch. This is the NEW brunch for 2015. I kinda felt like a "tigress" and knew I was going to take on the day with all of it's … [Read more...]
Shop Your Closet: Edgy Casual
I was recently out and about in one of my favorite shops in Oklahoma City, CK and Company, and came across this new line they are carring, Pam and Gela. The girls who brought us Juicy Couture bring us this hip line. It was totally my style. Fun, edgy, contemporary pieces that are super casual for the way I live. I'm a mom, a boss chic of sorts, and I work from home. So when I want to feel comfy but look hip, this is a perfect go-to line for … [Read more...]
