First things first... a WINNER of these... for one year from Honestly Margo™ PLUS from moi! @karijking you're our WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER! SO excited for you! Shoot me an email HERE so we can connect to get you hooked up! HOORAY! And thank you to all who participated. I think there are more sweet deals to come like this in the future, so keep connected here for more.... Always love your support and … [Read more...]
Magical Weekend
Let your weekend be MAGICAL. Don't forget... a winner will be announced on Monday for THIS AMAZING GIVEAWAY. A year's worth of lip balms from Honestly Margo™ plus the fab bracelet on this chic from yours truly.... just because I love you guys.... Look for THIS HERE to get it DONE! Happy weekend! … [Read more...]
Two Giveaways
What's better than a giveaway? TWO giveaways! They say two is better than one, so why not pair up with someone and something I love? and TWO GIVEAWAYS! It's been a LONG time since I've done any and we're well overdue. I've partnered up with the pretty cool chic Honestly Margo to offer a pretty sweet pairing... If you haven't heard of who or what she is, get ready to put a smile on your face. If … [Read more...]
Paper Love Giveaway
I love techy things, gadgety things, but I cannot, absolutely CANNOT give up my love for paper. ... And I have to add a side note to this.. If I find something I love and the price is right, I become a hoarder. Please do not judge me. I am what I am and I OWN it. {huge grin} Case in point with paper. All kinds of paper.... notebooks, notepads, lists, 3 ring binders, planners, file folders (I have packages of them I wont touch because … [Read more...]
Thinking about Five on Friday
Thinkin about about five things.... 1. Winner winner chicken dinner! Who is the lucky one to get this little bauble of a piece to adorn their hands? Congrats to Kecia!! Lot's of people shared it and tweeted it, but unfortunately, forgot to comment on it... Don't forget to COMMENT here on it.. each of those gets you an entry! 2. I came across a cool little app that allowed me to create like "word" grams? So... I wrote this up a few … [Read more...]
Dining Chairs
I vaguely remember sharing this topic with you before, in fact even possibly a few of these pics you might have seen. (kinda like Pinterest... HAVEN'T I PINNED THAT BEFORE??) I got a fabulous dining table for my kitchen minus the chairs... Chairs weren't part of the package. So for now, I am living with my older Bernhardt chairs that need to GO. Here's the table and what I have going on with them that need … [Read more...]
Target Maxi
I don't know if you're a fan of maxi dresses. I am so so on this. Several things about maxi dresses for me to love them, and this one had them all. I am tickled pink wanna squeal with delight with this one, my most recent purchase (as in YESTERDAY) I had to share with you! First... take a peek at what it was... I just picked up this number on my most recent trip to Target when I went to buy all of 4 things (none of which were … [Read more...]
A Winner and an Announcement
It's FRIDAY and that means FABULOUS things.... First.. a winner!... Thanks to all who entered and to LuxeObjects who shared another little piece of their greatness with us. This little GNOME now has a new HOME! {tee hee hee!} Congrats to Lynn! Contact me HERE to get you get this cute GNOME HOME! HA! My announcement.... I will be MIA from the first part of July till mid August on "holiday" and am unsure of internet … [Read more...]
Neutral Sandals
I donno how you roll, but I'm a creature that gravitates to the same thing over and over again. I thought about doing a post on sharing how many "neutral" shoes I have, or how many gold bracelets I have to layer, or how many pale pink nail polishes I have.... you get my drift right? Always going for the same thing THINKING oh but this one is a LITTLE different. Right? HA! yeah, not so much! So as the new summer season has been approaching, … [Read more...]
imm Living
imm Living (what a cute name!) is one of the funnest home accessory lines I've recently spotted in in one of my fave shops in town, Luxe Objects (and those NOT in town, they can still hook you up with some goodness). As cute as the name is, the whimsical and unexpected delights that imm Living offers is always a delight and a surprise. These beauties in my opinion can go in any home with pretty much any design style. They're fun, yet classic, … [Read more...]
Yolanda’s Fridge
Nothing like GREAT reality TV, seeing what's hot (and what's NOT!) on the Real Housewives. I LOVE LOVE em! Not only do we get to see their fab wardrobes, what they wear (again, fashion DOs and DON'Ts!!) and how they style their home. Now, mind you these peeps live the lives extrodinaire, but a girl can dream right? It's fun to use these kinds of things as a bit of inspiration if you like what you see to "try it at home". Well, lovers, lemme … [Read more...]
And the winner is…
Comment #2 via Random.org. Tiffany! You're the lucky gal this time! This loveliness is yours! You get to pick what color you prefer, too! Just get in touch with me... I'm sure you know how! And I will connect you with the amazing designers at Ashlar. After you get it and wear it, snap a shot of it so I can share it with the rest of our gang here, too, ok? Well lovies, it's spring break so I will do my best to be as consistent as I can … [Read more...]
Unexpected Surprises
I was so excited to get a surprise in the mail... What fun!!!! Look at was in this pretty package... Dear friend leopard sister Kecia sent me this necklace... "@theoplife". Isn't that so fun? As I turned a year older, my sweet friend who lives a continent away surprised me with something so special. {{{smiles!}}} The unexpected sweet things in life are always the most meaningful and the best! Love you sweet friend, my Leopard … [Read more...]
Silky, Golden, Natural Adornments
You guys know how much I love jewelry. You also know how much I love natural stones, too, right? Well, today you are in for a SUPER treat! And boy are you are going to be so excited you chimed in to today's post! Meet Ashlar. With hints of a California casual style that is great for relaxed weekends while serving up a healthy dose of sparkle and glamour to satisfy the chicest, Ashlar is a jewelry designer you MUST get acquainted … [Read more...]
Friday’s Five
Hello Lovelies! It's FRIDAY.... WHEW! Are you exhausted too? Well, let's get down to some serious business, shall we? 1. First things first.... WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER!!! Who is the lucky one who gets the sweetest treats for their lips? Comment #14, from random.org. Abby W! Reach out to me so we can get you this wonderful product... like NOW!!! Thank you all for chiming in on this one! Truly sending you cyber-smooches all over … [Read more...]
Wall Calendar, A Sneak Peek and Last Call
I was inspired by my dear friend Amy who has an absolute FABBBBBY mud room (well WHOLE house) but one thing in particular caught my attention... her family calendar. Those of us who have many things to juggle know how hard it all can be to keep it all straight. And yes, I know we've talked before about paper calendars vs phone app, but I'm visual. I will TOTALLY remember it more if I write it and if I SEE it in front of me. Now, mine is a … [Read more...]
Launching Honestly Margo
Today is a special day. I'm officially coming out with it. And I'm SO proud and excited.... Meet Margo! 12 year old dreamer, fun girl, driven, passionate, and entrepreneur. Margo is the creator and founder of Honestly Margo, a new beauty brand offering all natural lip balm. (cute video you might like by the way!) From a young girl, she has always been pursuing SOMETHING. What that SOMETHING was was yet to be discovered, at least until … [Read more...]
Five on Friday
Getting over my sinusitis, I was vegging out in my pjs drooling and dreaming over some pretty sweet interiors. Five rooms I'm loving.... Modern Home Office design by Toronto Interior Designer Shirley Meisels Eclectic Living Room design by Other Metro Interior Designer Andrea Brooks Interiors Eclectic Living Room design by New York Architect Best & Company Eclectic Living Room design by Boise Interior Designer Judith Balis Eclectic … [Read more...]
My turn.
So after the entire world has gotten sick, it's now my turn. Sinusitis, blinding headache, ears hurting. No fun. Taking a lil break today. Because all of my design and fashion inspiration is all mushed together in my brain! But, do take a look at yesterday's post.... It'll be worth your while if you haven't. Gold + giveaway = smiles. {{Cough cough. Sniffle}} … [Read more...]
Golden Giveaway
Just in time for luvs day next week, the FABULOUS LuxeObjects wanted to spread some love to those who love The OP Life. If you haven't made your way to see this amazing mother daughter team who have an eye for luxury and style, you need to get your cute little self over and tell them I sent you. (and I must admit I'm partial to mother/daughter teams ... stay tuned.... you'll see why! {{wink wink}}) Here's a sneak peek of some new things they've … [Read more...]
