The fam and I are off for a much needed summer vacation...... FYI, The Mister isn't particularly fond of the black hat. He said if I take it, he won't sit next to me.... hmmmmmmm... awfully tempting! HA! He actually said I looked like the widow on Jaws! LOL! But on a more serious note.... I say I'm going to check out from here for the next 10 days ... maybe 12.... but then again, I might change my mind and … [Read more...]
Beauty, Balance and Bonding
I think so many women who want kids love the thought of having a little girl. There's something about having a little girl to dress up and fix her hair. God blessed me with a good one 13 years ago... my mini-me. And has she ever been a ball! Parenting has it's challenges for sure, but it's one of the most rewarding things I've experienced and done in my life. And keeping it all together is something I try to do as best as I can, and look my … [Read more...]
The Difference It Can Make…
Oh.... these heavier posts come with something always coming into our lives that taps us on the shoulder as a reminder... of what's important in life. These are so true and so real things that as we go about our day to day lives, we seem to forget sometimes when we're caught up with our own lives and our own hecticness. If you are new to following me, just letting you know that you might see lots of "stuff" on The OP Life, … [Read more...]
West Elm Love
Look who is moving down the street from me... West Elm is coming to town! OKC... (and happens to be ON WESTERN AVENUE! HOLLA!!!) If I could go on a little shopping spree, I think I'd like each of those pretties. Mark your calendar... August 14th is the BIG day! By the way... don't forget to hop on over to my instagram and look for a big floppy hat... there's a giveaway going on over there and I don't want … [Read more...]
Swimsuits, Getting Personal and a Giveaway
So before I begin rambling, lemme begin by saying I'm off to the beach this Friday and that means I've been in swimsuit hunting mode, and with that, wanting to try NEW things, but yet going back to the same ole thing and what I think looks good on me. One of the pieces of clothing you'll hardly see me do blog posts on is swimsuits. Why? Because it's personal. I know you get it when I say that, but really, it's SO personal, … [Read more...]
Hollywood Regency Design Elements
Today I'm following up on a post I shared last week, a post on interior design and a certain look called Hollywood Regency. In case you missed it, here it is. I LOVE it because it's so eclectic and reflective a fab finds of what pieces and treasures we put together, plus it's a reflection of an era when life was about glam and entertaining and being social and being FABULOUS. It has a timeless, classic element to it, with a flair of over the … [Read more...]
Black Jumpsuit, Part 2
Last week I shared with you my LBJ. My black jumpsuit that I've had in my closet for some time, that was a fab find from way back when. I look at this piece as a blank canvas for you to showcase your own sense of style: with your bag with your shoes with your jewelry with scarves with even a wrap or jacket No jumpsuit? NO problem! Guess what? ALL of these lovelies are on SALE! (my FAVORITE four letter word!) 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / … [Read more...]
A Few Pin Highlights and a Video
Today, I'm talking Pinterest. I am a Pinsomniac. Once I start I can't stop. So much so that my phone app crashes. Does that happen to you? Well, anyhoo, I love Pinterest, and I'm not always on it only because it sucks me in, but it's another place to see what I'm loving and what inspires me. I think it's a place that really takes us to what we "aspire to"… I know for CERTAIN businesses flourish because of it, because of its visual media … [Read more...]
Yemista: Greek Cuisine
Last week we hit all time record low temps… so cool that I felt like I needed a jacket on some days. And the sun wasn't wanting to peek his head out either. So it being cold and gray it definitely felt like comfort food. Coupled with the fact that my family actually REQUESTED a major Greek meal. When people find out my ethnic background one of the many questions I get asked it DO YOU COOK LOTS OF GREEK FOOD. And the answer is truly no. Not … [Read more...]
Looking On The Bright Side: #LOTBS
I want this to go as viral as we can. So does Prissy. Remember my post on my friend who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and we talked about hair and fashion? In case you missed it, here it is. Anyhoo…. Here's a little follow up…. She shaved…. and so did her husband. And she posted this…. which THIS is where I'd love for this to go viral… not necessarily my post, but this HASHTAG: … [Read more...]
