Here we are, the start of the week, going to get RE-focused. Right? From whatever damage we did this weekend, time to MANAGE the DAMAGE. Well the more we simplify our life (believe it or not, yes you heard this from moi!), the easier life gets and the more happy we are. Well same goes with meal planning and trying to shed a few pounds or maintaining a perfect weight. How about having something SUPER simple to fix, something that is … [Read more...]
Ombre Hair
I know you've seen these locks around. Ombre is SO hot right now from clothing to nails and of course the obvious, hair. I personally LOVE it. My thought is that it looks better lightly tousled like these images versus all straight. Sometimes if the ombre color is too severe, I'm not quite the fan just because I think it can make the hair look dirty. But I love the look of that gradual dark to blonde. Love love love … [Read more...]
Guacamole Sisterhood
I hardly ever talk about what I do for a job, but after tonight's meeting, I couldn't help but share what a great environment I'm in and a part of. Tonight I had the pleasure of getting together with the ladies that I work with. We've known each other for about 7 years are like family. The "feeling" of work is the farthest thing from our minds when we're together. Our "work" lifts us up and supports and nurtures. It's non-competitive, … [Read more...]
I resolve to…
Good morning all! Today is the first Monday of 2013. Monday's usually mean, "Today, I'm going to start ______." Right? And being the FIRST one of the year? Means really buckling down if you are setting resolutions for yourself. That is, IF you are setting resolutions ... you don't have to! The number one New Year's Resolution people make is to lose weight. And yet about 80% have failed by the end of January. Isn't that crazy? I will … [Read more...]
Five Thoughts and a Winner.
1. First I have to say thank you for being a part of my little wacky silly fun giveaway! I swear this is one of those little guys that EVERYONE wants when they see mine, so I had to spread the love with you guys. So who is the lucky winner of this SHINY DISCO BALL and will have a year filled with good luck? Congrats to Paula, comment #6 via Random.org! Contact me so I can get you your disco ball! I got asked "Where in the world do we … [Read more...]
Five Things Friday
Sometimes I think I have so much going on in my brain that I need to dedicate a date to just spill it all out... if I can do it in five things, GREAT! Will every Friday be a Five Thing Friday? Not sure, but it has been seeming that way, hasn't it? So here we go! 1. I have no clue what day of the week it is. With Christmas falling sometime midweek, every day feels like some kind of a Saturday and frankly, I feel like doing much of nothing. … [Read more...]
What a relief.
Christmas is over. Done. All the prep, all the gifts, all the decorating, all the parties, done. Finito. AND we're all still alive (the end of the world didn't quite hit us yet). Here are a few of the treats I got from Santa... coat / bag and these that are PRICELESS... The canvas print my daughter made for me, the pot holder and holiday art my son made for me, THOSE are the best. I can't complain one bit. Finally. I got it done. … [Read more...]
A Holiday Break
I've decided to take a few days break from babbling here just to be with my family and celebrate the season.... I'm so blessed to have an amazing family and am so thankful for all that I've been given. I have been enjoying writing daily sharing all my thoughts with you and I'm SUPER thankful to those who click on my link and read what I have to say. I hope I have made some sort of a difference in your life, have inspired you, have provoked … [Read more...]
Holiday Traditions
I don't know if you have any holiday tradition with family and friends, but we started a tradition several years ago that is super fun. Gingerbread house making! Mini-me's Godmother and I started several years ago getting our kids together for the ANNUAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE MAKING EVENT. Our kids have SO much fun coming up with different designs every year for the roofs, the doors, windows, even walkways! We love to have a buffet of candy … [Read more...]
A Pinspired Holiday Snack
I made these and they were SO easy and SO delish. It of course was a PINSPIRATION. Photo via ME! Seriously you guys, 3 ingredients. Pretzels, peppermint red and white Hershey Kisses, and M&Ms. That's IT! Melt a kiss on a pretzel in the microwave, then squish an M&M on it. Let it cool. Voila! Perfect amount of sweet and salty and OH so yummy! Are you going to try it? … [Read more...]
Giveaway Winner and Perspective
First I want to thank all of you lovies for chiming in on my little giveaway for this... I couldn't help as I was doing my shopping... "one for me and one for THEM!" of course you guys being THEM! So the winner is Congrats to Missy Anderson, comment #15 ! Send me a message to connect so I can get this great little piece to you! Now for some deep thoughts that are hopefully truly On Purpose, because as I began this blog … [Read more...]
Five things
1. I'm super proud of myself in being super focused on my diet. When I use the word "diet" I mean my "intake of food"... not DIET per se DIET. Donno why or how. But we all go thru ups and downs. For now this has been a good week. Maybe all the stars are all aligned right.... maybe it's because this week we had 12/12/12 and we won't see it for the next 100 years!! LOL! Whatever the case, I hope I keep up the good work. Pat on the … [Read more...]
Hostess Gifts for Lady’s Affairs
Going to a Women's Coffee? Cupcakes and Cocktails? A mom's holiday gathering? Here's my hostess gift guide I put together for you with a couple of ideas to please most women! 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 And don't forget, if you want a little bit of this, you really NEED to hop on over to yesterday's post.... just sayin... if you'd like to WIN a Marc Jacobs clutch and all.... then you GOTTA get yourself entered into my … [Read more...]
Spreadin the love… GIVEAWAY Wednesday
Just the basics. Remember those? I covered those here. So most of the basics, I've included below. We can't leave home without em, right? But..... a little HO HO HO Holiday cheer...... OH my..... Now.... I will tell you... remember 12-1-12? When I heard the designers "coming out" the RED LIGHT for me was Marc Jacobs. I SWEAR I'm in love with his bags.... I think I have over 20, not including these. Insanity. So I nearly … [Read more...]
Winner Announced and Cheekbones
Good Monday Morning lovies! First of all tons of thanks to all of you who participated in this lovely giveaway from LuxeObjects. If you love beautiful things in your home, if you love giving gifts that are unique and fabby, then that is your place to go! For those who live in the OKC metro area, pop over to see this beautiful mom/daughter team. If you're not so close, click on their link to the side.... I know their online shopping is under … [Read more...]
Sending you a little LOVE.
A simple way to end the week. A productive week. A deal-making week. A week for growing. A week for seeing old friends. A week for learning lessons. A week for loving. So just wanted to send a little.... as a way to start the weekend. Thanks to my beautiful friend Lady Grace for this picture of loveliness. Don't forget..... if you like pretty things, you MIGHT just wanna do yourself a favor and help get yourself an early holiday … [Read more...]
New Sponsor LOVE + Giveaway
When I recently had girls day out when my daughter was out of school for conferences, we enjoyed a great girly lunch and popped on over to a shop that I nearly MELTED as I walked into the door. From the logo, to the exterior to the interior.... This shop had MY LOVES all over it! And I'm so excited to introduce LuxeObjects as my newest sponsor! Mother daughter team Mary and Katherine (and you can see her holding her little … [Read more...]
Sugar and spice and everything nice.
One of the things I love is to walk into a place that smells good. Nothing like wonderful aromas. With that, I always want my home to be the same. I want to smell YUMMINESS. Whatever that is. I can't define it, but I love good aroma in the house. Here is something I've been doing that makes the house smell PERFECT for this time of year, and I BET you have everything you need RIGHT in your kitchen. These simple four things can make your … [Read more...]
90/10 Rule
Happy healthy Monday friends! Did we survive the Thanksgiving pig-out family feast? Did anyone have to roll you out? I hope not!!! But, if that WAS the case, that's ok!!! Because I have a secret to share with you... Another one of my favorite tips on weight loss and maintaining goal weight. 90/10 What is 90/10? This is something I've figured out on my own and by observing others who are skinny biatches at a healthy goal weight. A … [Read more...]
My Style in Seven
Hiya friends! Today I'm super excited to be posting over at Bijou and Boheme! If you haven't seen Christine's site, you're in for a HUGE treat! She's a SUPER talented gal, with an eye for style that will blow you away. Not only can she design a room like no other, she will be featured in Canada's Style at Home this December and January (already contributes, but this is a spread on HER), and if you're wanting some really great art, look no … [Read more...]
