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It’s finally happened. I’ve become one of those people. I actually ask for socks for Christmas. But with such cute, trendy options out there, can you really blame me? Below are some of my favorite styles available right now – prepare to drool and join me in my covetous affair: *click image for larger view* [...]
December 14, 2010
Every year, without fail, loads of pictures are taken during the holidays and I’m always a disheveled mess! Partly because we always get up super early on Christmas day (and looking my best is low priority), and partly because there is so much going on for me to really take time to put myself together, [...]
December 9, 2010
A pair of well-groomed eyebrows have a beautiful way of highlighting the features of your face. Tweezing and trimming go a long way, but in a time when full brows reign, filling them in occasionally adds a dramatic and appealing flair. But it’s so easy to go so, so wrong when attempting this beauty feat. [...]
December 8, 2010
The other day I saw this great DIY gift idea of putting together bags of gourmet popcorn for friends and family on Regis and Kelly. Not only is it an affordable route, but it’s personal and a crowd pleaser! Below are some of my favorite popcorn recipes, courtesy of the FoodNetwork.com. Enjoy! *** Classic Caramel [...]
December 7, 2010
Did you know that Christmas tree lots give away their clippings for free? For many of us who either use a fake tree or rather not spend money on one, it’s a great way to add some holiday olfactory and cheer to any space. You can make your own faux topiary by wiring branches together [...]
December 3, 2010
Soda, pop, soft drink, whatever you call it, we’ve all heard that drinking large amounts of the stuff leads to significant weight gain and other health issues. In the last few years the diet soda industry has bloomed and boomed to answer this problem, with requests for diet “fill in the blank” becoming a regular [...]
December 2, 2010
Today I’m going to show you how I made these delicious ham sandwiches out of some of my Thanksgiving leftovers. Enjoy! Take some pieces of ham, cheese (I used Monterey Jack), dinner rolls, butter, and cranberry sauce. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees (or use a toaster oven and set it to get a good [...]
December 1, 2010
There seems to be a dissension in the ranks when it comes to pairing tights with shorts. Some people absolutely adore the look, while a hefty number hate it. Most of the complaints I’ve heard on the matter usually deal with practicality (“It’s either too cold or warm enough where I don’t need to wear [...]
November 30, 2010
I’ve never been much of a rain boot kind of gal. To be honest, I’ve never even tried a pair on. I always thought they looked chunky, unfeminine, and ugly as heck; but over the last few years, my appreciation for rain boots has only increased. It could be all the sweet printed styles I’ve [...]
November 25, 2010
Here are some interesting Thanksgiving facts to impress your holiday guests with; enjoy! (Taken from Coolest-Holiday-parties.com – I haven’t varified all of these, so I apologize if any of them are wrong): *** It was not until 1941, that congress declared Thanksgiving as a national holiday. It was declared to be the fourth Thursday in [...]
November 24, 2010
When I was young my mom encouraged me to keep a journal every day of the things I was thankful for (I think she took the idea from Oprah lol). I was never really good with keep a journal – which is kind of ironic now that I blog daily – but I got to [...]
November 23, 2010
I love the effect adding place cards to your holiday table creates. It gives each of your guests a special bit of attention, it adds some elegance to your place settings, and allows you to show off your personality and taste. Below are my favorite DIY place settings I’ve come across this year, enjoy the [...]
November 22, 2010
Generally the polished, prep look is not one I gravitate towards. But after seeing the various J. Crew and Tommy Hilfiger ads, I had no choice but to do a post featuring these two companies. What better way to update your wardrobe for fall/winter than with chunky, cable-knit sweaters, sharp jackets, and knitwear in hues [...]
November 18, 2010
I only live about 30 minutes away from San Francisco, but I don’t explore the city as often as I would like. This year I am determined to find new spots and push myself out of my comfort zone. What I love so much about SF is that despite being a metropolitan, there’s an aspect [...]
December 15, 2010
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