Sometimes my own thoughts spin out of control. And sometimes my conscious self wants to punch my subconscious self in the mouth when it finally pays attention to its constant badgering. I found myself finally at my wits’ end yesterday and yelled STOP WORRYING ABOUT FAILING, YOU ARE ALREADY A SUCCESS at my subconscious ALOUD …
Discover the Art You Love
The art world can be a bit intimidating sometimes, even for someone like me who has worked in it for over ten years. It’s unknown, it’s pretentious, it’s expensive and all those words are scary. I watched many clients come in with new money, just buying what they thought would be a good investment without …
Everyday I Write The Book…
What I’m Wearing… * Alexia Admor dress ~ most similar find ~ Worn once at my Simply Cranberry Party* Tiffany gold pendant necklace, Hermes bracelet, branch bracelets, Joseph Mimi rings* Tom Ford sunglasses* Brahmin bag from the Saratoga Collection c/o Brahmin* Marni leather sandals {which I love but they tend to make my legs look …
Spring Florals Nails // DIY Real Dried Flowers Manicure
After staring at my pretty dried flowers for a few weeks, I finally had a chance to test them out. And really, I LOVE THEM. No surprise there though 😉 They’re fun on every nail or would make really pretty accent nails for a more simple approach. I noticed the dye from the red flower …
Monday Must Have: Leather Bow Belt
Go Fossil for surprising me with this fabulous little bow belt! I love it! It’s adorably sweet but the leather gives it a hint of an edge… what a perfect little topper to a waist skirt or to cinch in a loose-fitting dress. Its simple and classic design, gorgeous leather, and rich hue means that …
Sponsored Review: Vanity Fair® Look Lifted Underwire Bra
Last week I received the box of Vanity Fair® bras and underwear I’d have to wear for an upcoming review and, upon first glance, I quickly shoved them back into the box. I initially didn’t like what I saw and I absolutely will not “push” a product that I’m not in love with. But a …
Get Your Leather Moto Jacket On… {Shopping Guide}
view full outfit post & details hereIt was the mid-90’s when I was 16 and I wanted a black leather motorcycle “biker” jacket and I wanted one bad. You could find knockoffs for about $100 then in a hard, inexpensive leather {much like this one} & I was willing to settle for that. Yes, I …
DIY Pretty Paper Flowered Mirror Frame
Last week I posted a little DIY paper flowers inspiration and was inspired most by the first two photos… the flowers on the mirrors, and wanted to recreate something similar in Delilah’s room at my mom’s house. She has a few mirrors in her room that needed a little sprucing up and I thought this …
Hot Pink + Indigo + Gray… & Off To a Fun Block Party
What I’m Wearing… * Vintage oversized hot pink slouchy blouse. {similar but new here and this adorable polka dot blouse is only $14.99!} I actually felt a little grandma when I first put this on because it was so huge, but I loved that the back was a bit longer than the front and a …
Six Years Married Today… Cheers to Us!
Whenever I’m alone with you, You make me feel like I am home again…Whenever I’m alone with you, You make me feel like I am free again…Whenever I’m alone with you, You make me feel like I am young again… However far away, I will always love you.However long I stay, I will always love …
Beautiful Hair Thanks to Dove Advanced Care… {& $1000 SpaFinder Giveaway!}
While I have tried and loved other shampoos and conditioners, and while I mix them in every once in a while to give my hair a jolt of something new… I always ALWAYS go back to Dove Color Repair shampoo AND conditioner. This duo is my favorite because it strengthens the surface layers of my …
DIY Faux Fur Boot Stays-Holder-Uppers w/Water Bottles
Let me first start by saying that this may be one of my all-time favorite DIYs EVER… and I think my best DIYs come from pure necessity and/or a real desire to have something fabulous that I can’t find elsewhere. For instance, I can NEVER find really great boot shapers… thus, some of my boots …
Bebop’s Got a Brand New Pair of Wheels! {Pug Video}
Our pug, Bebop Pugman, is eleven years old now and for the last 3 years or so he’s been having trouble walking due to nerve damage in his lower back. Though he’d drag his legs and bloody up the tops of his paws on occasion or fall down while he was trying to pee, he’s …
DIY Inspiration / Pretty Paper Flowers on Mirrors
I had so much fun DIYing with Delilah last week {and she did as well} so I’ve been thinking about new little projects we can do together that we can both enjoy. My lucky towheaded niece has her very own room at my mom’s house and I thought we could definitely do a few fun …
White & Blue & Paisley All Over…
What I’m Wearing… * Blue and white Eva Franco paisley dress… also seen here.* Vintage beaded blue and white necklace with House of Harlow 1960 gold pyramid stud necklace layered over {plus my pendant necklace that is off to the side :/ } hoop earrings, Joseph Mimi rings, Kenneth Cole watch watch & blue snakeskin …