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 …
Wow. Coach. You Had Me At Hello.
Somewhere in the early 2000’s Coach went all logo-ey on me and I’m sad to say that I jumped ship. There was a certain type of woman who was buying into that look, and it wasn’t my style. Since then I haven’t given Coach much thought let alone, the benefit of the doubt. I’m not …
Dried Flowers Nail Art Set for Floral Manicures
I instantly fell in love with these pretty little dried flowers the other day while randomly browsing Amazon’s nail art products and because they were only $5.00 for the set {looks like flowers vary} I instantly added them to my cart & checked out. I was even more impressed when I saw them in person… …
DIY Glitter Cap Toe Shoes {for kids or adults}
Last year for Delilah’s birthday, I got these adorable pewter lace up oxford style kids shoes for her and unfortunately she wasn’t a fan and rarely chose to wear them. I didn’t take it personally though, she has a fondness for all things pink and purple at the moment and I know she’ll grow into …
Beige Meets Black & Polka Dots…
What I’m Wearing… * Black open trapeze dress… found at Forever 21 years ago* Beige kimono jacket with black polka dots c/o Line and Dot* Gold pendant necklace, oval hoop earrings, gold chain bracelets* Tom Ford sunglasses… I honestly can’t believe that over 2 years later, these are still my favorite sunglasses* Pour la Victoire …
DIY Inspiration // Pretty Matchbox Makeover
I LOVE this project from Holly at In the Fun Lane for so many reasons but mostly because these large matchboxes that are so handy to have around are also so ugly to look at! And since they last forever, you have to look at the ugly box for the longest time {oh oh oh, …
House Hunting: A Renovated 60’s Palace in Lake Elsinore
In our quest to find our dream house {Spanish style homes or houses built in the late 50’s-early 60’s}, which are millions of dollars in Los Angeles and under $400K everywhere else in between here and NYC, it seems, the husband and I have begun looking just outside LA to hopefully find something comparable. I …
DIY Brian Atwood Flower Sandals… {Perfect Wedding Shoes}
When I saw these Brian Atwood Flower Sandals {on sale in white for $860} I fell head over heels and then immediately thought about my DIY Flower Hair Clips I made specifically as decorations for my Christmas tree last year. I couldn’t resist whipping up my own pair because it was just too easy! Even …
If it isn’t Love, Why do I feel this way?
What I’m Wearing… * Marc by Marc Jacobs sleeveless trench dress… yes, it’s actually a dress! But I bought it fully intending on wearing it as an overcoat of sorts. I found it at a GILT sale but you can find it here on sale. Or buy the shorter Burberry version * Striped jersey long-sleeve …