Every summer the nail trends arrive and every summer I read about them with mild curiosity and then go do exactly what I was already going to do. This is the time of year when every nail artist from Los Angeles to New York weighs in on what your next manicure should look like. Butter…
Timeless style, flattering fits, and why a little white dress belongs in every woman’s wardrobe. There is something about a white dress in summer that never fails. It is cool in the heat, elegant without effort, and somehow makes you look as if you are on your way somewhere wonderful, even if you are only…
Rosy Quartz on my fingers, three OPI shades fighting for position on my toes, and the drugstore impulse buy I did not see coming. There is a moment every spring — somewhere between the last cold morning and the first really warm afternoon — when I look down at my hands and think: it is…
It started with Love’s Baby Soft. If you are of a certain age you remember it — that pale pink bottle, that powdery sweet cloud of a scent that was less a perfume than a promise. The promise of growing up. Of smelling like something other than your mother’s Ivory soap. I was twelve, maybe…
The best things in life are free and that includes Christmas gifts. Here are 10 Free gifts to give for Christmas! Christmas is stressful for so many reasons, including the angst of buying gifts. People think they must spend a lot of money or be extravagant. Today I am going to share 10 gifts for…
Holiday gifts for all of the women in your life, including yourself. Classic gifts they will love. Are you looking for gifts for the women in your life? Your mom, aunt, sister, friend or even yourself? There are sale galore and currently it seems like everything is on sale.Today I am sharing a few things…
Hot Chocolate! The Best Gifts for Hot Chocolate and Hot Cocoa Lovers, including gift baskets, mugs, marshmallows, hot chocolate and more. The Best GIFTS FOR HOT CHOCOLATE & HOT COCOA LOVERS Good morning friends! It is a cold day here, the perfect day for a steaming cup of hot chocolate. Actually, who am I kidding,…
Tis the season for parties, dinners, and the holidays. Here are some holiday hostess gifts to say thank you for the hospitality. Holiday Hostess Gift Guide The holiday season is almost upon us and it’s time to eat, drink and be merry. Thanksgiving is 22 days away and just a month later Christmas. If you…
10 Simple and Elegant Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas using natural elements and finds including pinecones, fruits, leaves and more. 10 Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas Using Natural Elements and Finds I personally love a beautiful tablescape, especially if they are easy to put together and use natural elements. After searching Pinterest I found 10 Simple and Elegant Thanksgiving…
John Derian for Target Christmas Collection 2025, on sale October 19th. Whimsical baubles, stockings, tabletop, pillows and more. John Derian Target Chrsistmas It’s no secret that I love decoupage artist John Derian and I especially love his collections for Target. The past few years he has collaborated on Target Thanksgiving collection which included the beloved…
The biggest sale of the summer, Amazon Prime Days is going strong. Today is day 2 and there are still lots of deals to be had. Amazon Prime Deals Day #2 I combed the deals last night and found something for everyone. I love the tablecloths and napkins, the books and of course anything that…
The trench coat is a fall fashion staple that is classic, timeless and never goes out of style. The perfect addition to your wardrobe. Good morning! It is hot and humid here but that is not stopping me from dreaming of cooler crisp days. The ones where you walk outside and you can smell an…
