One of the main reasons the husband and I decided on a little vacation in Palm Springs a few weeks ago was to see if it was a place we’d maybe like to buy a home in {read this post to catch up}. And while we were there, I was very much in love with …
THE Little Black MAXI Dress…
What I’m Wearing* Rachel Pally long cut out maxi dress {also available in red, white, fuchsia}* Vintage snakeskin clutch* Aqua/crystal drop earrings …which I can’t find but these teal/crystal earrings are spectacular!* DVF round sunglasses* Shoes: The highest platforms I own. * Hair: damp/drying… though I wish I would have “done” it, but it was …
DIY Bracelets & Anklets: Rose Gold Chain & Wire Initials & Hearts
On a hunt for some chunky curb chain to use for another DIY project I had in mind, I found and bought this very thin copper chain of the same shape but very tiny in size. While it’s not right for the original project I had in mind, I think it’s lovely all the same …
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I am CONSTANTLY in awe, moved, brought to tears, inspired, and motivated by Ted Talks. I can’t even begin to describe the feeling I get when I see people doing amazing things… things I never would have thought of or better yet, things I would have never thought possible. I continue to be amazed and …
Malibu Castle Sherman Oaks Miniature Golf: A Non-Adventure, Adventure
The husband and I returned home from our little Palm Springs vacation last week as restless as two people can be. We went with a decision to make and returned home just as undecided as when we left. We are both fortunate to work from home, however, when your home becomes your workspace, there’s a …
Summer Casual: Green and Black
What I’m Wearing* Dolce Vita green and black striped drop-waist dress found at GILT {which I loved but realized once it was on that it was just too short for my 36 year old bare legs… I actually really liked the addition of the cropped legging with it though… especially because we were quite active …
Dare to Wear: Anklets, Ankle Bracelets
via Karla’s Closet Like seed bead jewelry and friendship bracelets, I wore an anklet for much of the late 80’s and through the mid 90’s. Sometimes made from either handmade seed beads or friendship bracelets but also sometimes from leather or shells or even ethnic bells, and occasionally, a simple and delicate gold or silver …
Custom Victorian Pet Portraits by Luke Jervis
In late 2010, if you can remember all the way back then, I placed a wanted ad here on this blog for a Victorian Dog Portrait Artist who would fashion my dogs, LeRoy the French Bulldog and Bebop the Pug, into Regal Victorian portraits. And while I did get quite a few email responses, it …
My Favorite LBD… Dressed Up & Casual
What I’m Wearing Simple but dressed up…* Little Black Dress by Mara Hoffman …I found it a few years ago at GILT* Black suede and silver ankle strap heels by Jean-Michel Cazabat – and so comfy* Alexander Wang wristlet {my new favorite “take everywhere” baglet} It was really too hot for extra jewelry or accessories …
Pink and Silver Chanel Nails Tutorial… but I used neon purple instead
A few weeks ago I came across Chanel’s silver and pink 2012 runway nails and thought it was a better {and much easier} way to achieve that neon rimmed nail art manicure that didn’t go over so well — and I couldn’t wait to try it! Luckily I had a fresh pack of metallic silver …
The Palm Springs Art Museum
Last Tuesday, the husband and I braved the 122 degree heat and ventured out into the Coachella Valley and landed upon the Palm Springs Art Museum and were happily greeted with a burst of frigid air and smiling faces as we walked through the doors. What a gorgeous space this museum is. There are four …
Peach Peplum Top Dressed up & Casual
What I’m Wearing* Peachy pink peplum top with an open back I think I found it on Hautelook* Tibi maxi skirt c/o Shopbop… psst! the maxi skirt is on sale now!* gold cuff choker necklace c/o Belina & gold chain bracelet {it was too hot for lots of jewels}* Charles Jourdan sandals … another gorgeous …
The Viceroy Hotel Sovereign Villa Suite 105 Palm Springs
We’ve been staying in Sovereign Villa Suite 105 at the Viceroy Palm Springs for the last five days and four nights and honestly, we could move in for the entire Summer and be perfectly content! It’s a 2bedroom/2bathroom little Spanish house with a full kitchen and dining room and extra small reading room or office …
Palm Springs Vacation: Pool Time
Disclaimer: On the rare occasion that I do post anything revealing, body-wise, please know that we are on vacation here and wearing appropriate swimming attire while sunbathing and enjoying the cool pool waters – -as I’m sure you do as well. Just to make myself clear, I’m not “insecure and looking for compliments” as a …
Palm Springs Vacation : Part One
Wow! So, I’m pretty sure I’ll be overwhelming this space with vacation photos for the coming days, if not weeks. We’re having such an amazing time and it’s just too beautiful not to share. I promised I wouldn’t work too much but my husband tends to fall asleep early and I am a major night …







