I am an Easter fanatic - it's mainly due to hosting for the past few years, this will be my third year and I think our blooming backyard is a lovely scene for having friends who are like family over since our families are out of state. This year, I'm decorating with eggs and displaying them in a unique way!
Every time I went to the 99 Cents Only Store I would pick up some of these rubber foam-like florals. It probably took me about three trips to feel like I got enough to start my project for this Easter garland.
Happy New Year loves! It seems like lately everyone is encouraging one another about stepping back – how to say no, do...
Our 13th pajama Christmas party! Can you believe it? I can't. I never imagined that after our first Christmas party which was not a pajama party, that we would continue this tradition every year. And yet here we are again, 13 years of friendship behind us with so many memories that bond us for a lifetime. A huge thanks and appreciation to Lilly Pulitzer from all of us for providing us for the second year with the most comfortable, luxurious pajamas. My heart is bursting with my love for the Lilly brand and their generosity of support.
Gift cards - the ideal gift that guarantees it will be used and not be regifted, right?! Ha! Sometimes though, picking out a gift card can be confusing - you want that person to like where you are telling them to retrieve their gift and give them a card that's a little more glamorous than one they can pay their bills with. Happy Cards is the versatile gift card it isn't a credit gift card or a gift card to one location - Happy Cards are themed gift cards that allow the gift card recipient to use the gift card balance at several stores. You can find Happy Cards at neighborhood grocery stores - Safeway, Kroger, Albertsons, and Giant Eagle, so the next time you're at the store, grab a few and cross off your grocery and Christmas list at the same time.
You may already know I'm a big online shopper - and with the holidays and this home expansion coming up, the quicker the better to order gifts online and wait on delivery. I also don't find much joy in the crowded malls, and often find myself frustrated finding parking spots so I try to tackle my Christmas shopping list online. I will make it to the mall at least once just to get the Christmas vibes and spirit but just once, ha! Do you ever worry about the information you pass through the Internet - especially if you are on public wi-fi? What about identity theft?
Last week was productive, and this week I'm kind of off. I say kind of because it's blocked off but the reality is a few campaigns landed in my inbox that I couldn't say no to, but really after this week, my editorial calendar is full. I had to find Mr. Wonderful an anniversary gift for our SEVENTH anniversary. It really feels like we got married not long ago, I mean our wedding in Sedona to me still looks timeless and very relevant (good job photographer Ryan Ray) also a perk to picking the right photographer!
When it comes to beauty products, I have become an eyeshadow and lipstick junkie. Lately I've developed a fascination or rather obsession, with eyeshadows. I've gotten bored with the daily look and typical go-to trio brown shadow look I've used over the years. After watching various YouTube makeup tutorials I've become inspired by different looks and shadow colors are so fun to use to create unique looks - gotta love the education out there! Beautycounter created a limited-edition eyeshadow palette featuring 18 high pigmented shades. They vary from cool to warm shades, matte and satin finishes. It also has a removable mirror and double-ended brush for application.
With the home expansion and a Christmas list, we are trying to save money in so many ways this season. The home expansion is on the top of our minds right now. With any expansion, there are unexpected things that have come up (though I expect that too, haha). Then there's the realization you still have to furnish the space. All this to say, this holiday season we are looking for great ways to give back but also show our loved ones that we are thinking about them.
