Sleep is the best beauty treatment you can give yourself. It reduces stress and inflammation, which are thought to contribute to our body’s aging process and releases growth hormones which aid in all kinds of healthy body functions. Continue Reading…Sleep More, Age Less: Can Naps Replace Facelifts? * FACEBOOK * TWITTER * BLOGLOVIN’ * PINTEREST …
You’re Gone Like The Wind & It Don’t Even Matter…
What I’m Wearing… * Black and ivory striped shift dress by Tibi* Le Skinny Jeans by FRAME Denim* Big ROUND sunglasses by DVF* Tiffany T gold pendant necklace, Gold pyramid necklace by House of Harlow 1960* Gold branch bracelets and various bangles* 3.1 Phillip Lim ~ Pashli bag* Black suede tassel loafers by Dolce Vita …
My InstaLife Recap : Week 3/31-4/7 in Photos
Find me on Instagram to see these in real time. 1. Shadows and light… {in one of our guest rooms}2. My DIY glitter nail polish lasted nearly 5 days without chipping!3. LeRoy laying on a faux bear rug, laying on a faux zebra rug in my office4. Out and about… {see full outfit details here} …
DIY Vinyl Wall Art for your Shower or Bath {fun for kids too!}
Years ago, after we watched “What the Bleep {do we know?}” for the first time, we were instantly taken by Water Crystals and Dr. Masaru Emoto‘s studies on how our thoughts and feelings affect our reality, and specifically, how they affect water. And since “WE” are made up of mostly water, that our thoughts and …
Lake House Update: New Exterior Doors… Living Room.
Our house is situated on two lanes… with exterior doors on both… and therefore it isn’t quite sure which to call the front door and which to call the back. It doesn’t really matter because we don’t have a postal delivery service here, but go and pick up our mail and packages in the Village …
Blue are the Streets and all the Trees are Too…
A day late for World Autism Day, but better late than never. I’m blue for Autism month… participate here and here Photos are all mine & link to original sources. Title: lyrics from Eiffel 65 – I’m Blue * FACEBOOK * TWITTER * BLOGLOVIN’ * PINTEREST *
Chanel Nail Colours & Their Affordable Doppelgangers…
Each season I turn to Chanel’s nail polish collection to determine what the latest and greatest “it colors” of the moment are. But at $27 a bottle, I’m not always willing to splurge on a crazy color that I may not love next year. A classic colored polish I know I’ll have in my collection …
How To Make Your Own Glitter Nail Polish
It’s been all over the internet for ages, yes, girls making their own polishes, and even selling them on Etsy {how fun!} so I thought why not give it a try for myself. Really, it’s more of a response to the two tiny bottles of clear polish I got free with purchase as a Sephora …
My InstaLife Recap : Week 3/24-3/31 in Photos
Find me on Instagram to see these in real time. 1. LeRoy with bunny ears I made from last Easter2. Duck following a swan on the lake… making waves3. Houses in the Woods: private beach cove4. First bloom from my orchids since we moved here and it’s a pretty pink spotted one! {see how I …
Do Expensive Blow Dryers & Curling Irons Really Make a Difference? In My Opinion, Absolutely!
When I bought and used my first Hot Tools curling iron in the early 2000′s, I thought it was magic. All of a sudden my curls looked like I’d always wanted them to look and lasted nearly intact until my next wash. Continue Reading…Does it Pay to Spend More on Hair Styling Tools? * FACEBOOK …
Found and Collected…
Small specimens of nature found while on our hike yesterday… and collected. As I trekked the largest of the sticks over my shoulder, dragging the lighter end on the ground behind me, I heard the husband laugh and chuckle to himself about one hundred times. But I’m pretty sure he was just happy I didn’t …
Blog Advertising, Sponsored Posts, Celebrity Endorsements, Product Placement: Why and When You Choose to Care.
Due to the negativity surrounding this post which was taken and shared out of context by the hate site, Get Off My Internets, I have removed my original essay. My goal was to shed light on what we choose to accept from society, from celebrities, and from bloggers, not to begin a discussion that spreads …
Feed My Eyes, Can You Sew Them Shut…
What I Wore… * Plaid pants by Juicy Couture… also seen here one of my favorite outfits!* Old flannel plaid button down shirt {thrifted}* Old gray hoodie sweatshirt* Gray ankleboots by Rosegold which I still see on GILT from time to time* Lumete sunglasses * Hair: huge afro curls…. {see them looking less like a …
Secrets to Thick, Bouncy, Shiny, Beautiful Hair!
Even those of us who are blessed with a thick head of hair have to put some effort into making it look good. And as I age, I want to maintain the quality and longevity of my hair, so I’ve been doing a little research on not only keeping my locks lustrous, but also to …
2012. HIGHS & lows. Writing a Book. Pro-blogging.And Finding and Losing myself in the process.
Have you ever “changed” for someone because that’s how you thought they wanted you to be? Well I think I can safely say, that much of my blogging in 2012 reflected just that. It was my first year solely working as a blogger and writer and I’m pretty sure I lost who I was in …