You can create your own holiday cards to send to all of your family and friends. It can be as personalized as this Halloween card I sent out to my friends of my fur monster, Matthew Lucifer. You can choose from designers like Kate Spade New York (pictured here), Rifle Paper, Sugar Paper, Charlotte Olympia,…
A Special Note from the Editor Fashion. Books. Home. Food. DIY. These are all things this site promises to deliver, but it has not really lived up to doing just that. Or perhaps, it was something I always wanted to deliver, but needed some sort of direction on how I would deliver that to you….
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If you love fashion, especially the industry gossip, you probably read the Vestoj interview with former British Vogue fashion editor Lucinda Chambers. If you haven’t read it, read the linked article above, because it is very informative. I want to point out the last part of the article, which I believe is very important for the future…
One of the most important books in decluttering your life. Marie Kondo may be a little obsessive with decluttering to the point she should probably seek help. But her obsession works to our benefit as we learn what works in managing our homes and offices better. It’s about finding joy. A must have in learning…
Are you using all methods to save the most money when you shop? There is a documentary on Netflix called “The Ultimate Guide to Penny Pinching.” The show follows a few different people saving money in their own way. There are segments for the extreme couponer, the family that does extra research to maximize savings, a couple…
Fall is one of my favorite times of year to redecorate. Out come the spooky box of goodies, trips to the farmer’s market to pick up an array of pumpkins, and fun DIY projects. This year, my little guy wanted to be part of the photoshoot where we share a peek into how we’ve decorated the…
Over this past week, I’ve been pondering what I would like to do with this site. My friends assisted me with the items they would like to see, as well as identifying the items they already liked about the site. I’m going to let you in on a little secret…keeping up appearances for this site is very…
Last month, I turned 40. Like most major milestones in life, it gives you an opportunity to reflect on life thus far. What are the things you still want out of life? What dreams are yet to be realized? What parts of your life make you happy? Where do you want your focus on life to…
Growing up on a farm, my mother used to can everything she could. She learned to do this when we were living in the Appalachian Mountains of Georgia. Our neighbor always made pickled okra and pickled green tomatoes. I would sit in her house, eating jar after jar. I was obsessed with it. Eventually, the…
The June 2016 Popsugar Must Have box is one of my favorites, including items I can definitely use. What’s in the Box All of the items are pictured on top of the Hat Attack Neutral Diamonds-Printed Sarong (Retail: $58). The sarong is definitely my favorite in this box. The Sriracha Pressels (Retail: $1.29) are so…
All of my friends have the same lament. They hate spending the weekends cleaning the house all day long. They’d rather be out on the weekends enjoying their time with friends and family. But instead, they’re stuck in the house cleaning on the weekends. One woman told me she outsourced her cleaning and has a maid…
Want a simpler, more beautiful way to create qualitative storage boxes? Well, I did. I have been saving up sturdy shoe boxes to create storage in my office, but I needed the right paper to wrap the boxes in. I headed to the new Paper Source in Rockefeller Center and picked up a few sheets…
For those who are challenging yourself to read more, I wanted to share with you a few of the books I’ve read this past week. [usr 3] 1. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. With the trailers coming out for the new Tim Burton movie, this story looked absolutely fascinating, so I ordered the first…
I am absolutely addicted to spiralized noodles! A friend of mine had become obsessed with zucchini noodles and wanted me to try it out, so she ordered a spiralizer for me and she started my latest food addiction. Who needs all of those carbs from pasta noodles? Not me. Who wants to spend over half an…
As part of a new series this year, I wanted to share with you how I am decluttering my life. This is a five month series. For those who want to take the steps to begin decluttering your life, count on this being a six month life plan to commit to this year. You’ll need…
Happy New Year, Everybody! I hope you all had an amazing holiday season. You’ll find over these next few months a few changes to the site. For one, I’ll be posting more often (a New Year’s resolution of mine). Second, I’ll be sharing some of my favorites I come across that have really helped me…
Ever wonder what Martha Stewart would give away in her gift bags? Well, here’s a look inside what we received during the American Made 2015 Summit. This denim tote from Map Tote is the perfect tote bag. It’s nice, big and sturdy with long straps. I also love the denim material used to make the…
A few months ago, I received an invitation to attend Martha Stewart’s American Made 2015 Summit. I was a little shocked I received the invite, so I immediately responded and purchased my ticket. I spent this last Saturday as one of the many guests at Martha Stewart’s HQ for one of the most talked about…
Nothing makes me happier than to be able to go into the office on a dull, dreary winter day and wear something sparkly. My latest additions to the closet contain a lot of sparkle. Here are a few of my favorite recent purchases. From LOFT: Jeweled Sequin Tee, $44.99 (currently 50% off) = $22.50. Also…
