Happy Wednesday! We are one day closer to the weekend and that’s reason to celebrate! 😉 . It’s been a few weeks since I’ve put a round up of my pick’s together…I’ve been working on some exciting behind the scenes stuff the last few weeks, so you may have noticed my posting schedule has been … Read more
I am late getting this week’s edition of Pink Peppermint’s Picks up today…a crazy travel schedule this week has me at home for just over 36 hours…while I love it…it’s also a bit overwhelming! I always think that if I just had a solid, uninterrupted week at home I could accomplish SO much…but I also … Read more
Easter is right around the corner and every year as the kids get older, it gets a bit harder to come up with something fun for their Easter Baskets. We have three rounds of company coming over the next few weeks (yay!!), so I am being proactive this year and have put together Ashley’s basket … Read more
Happy Wednesday! The sun is shining and we are only a few days away from daylight savings time. While it hasn’t gotten a whole lot warmer around here, the extra hour of light will sure help the mood. We are officially headed into spring! Not surprisingly, there are a few things on this week’s list … Read more
I am having Way too much fun putting these posts together each week. I get excited to search for things each week and share them with you! Here are this week’s picks… 🙂 OK, let me first start by saying that I am TOTALLY not a techie person. I never have to have the latest … Read more
I have been on the hunt for the perfect pedestal table for out kitchen nook. It is more than time for us to get something new. The cute little table we currently have has been our table for the last 8 years. I picked it up for free as payment for a photo shoot for … Read more
It’s funny how when you have a weekly thing that you do the weeks seem to go even faster! I feel like I was just putting together all of my favorite’s for Valentine’s Day and now that has come and gone and it’s time to start thinking spring! I don’t know why, but once Valentine’s … Read more
Happy Valentine’s Day! This might sound a bit silly, but one reason I love Valentine’s Day is because I feel like I have a little extra reason to treat myself to something fun. lol! I’m sure John loves that too. 😉 Here are my picks for this week…and you can treat yourself too. 😉 I … Read more
As a photographer I get asked all the time about “What camera should I buy?” People want to know about photography equipment…what I use, what lenses people should buy, what to get for gifts for photography newbies, etc., so, I thought I would share some ideas for great photography gifts at great prices. This post … Read more
It’s time for another edition of Pink Peppermint’s Picks and boy is there some cute stuff this week! (well, at least I think so! ;)) . It’s no secret that I am on a major hunt for all kinds of home stuff, so obviously a few fun home decor items made the list, along with … Read more
These weeks are FLYING by. I can’t believe it’s already time for another edition of Pink Peppermint’s Picks. I am having so much fun putting these together…I hope you are enjoying seeing what’s in store each week! Here are this week’s picks… I am looking everywhere…I mean EVERYWHERE for a rug for the entry … Read more
Today is an exciting day for me! I am finally accomplishing a goal that I have had for a long time…to get back to my roots and actually do something with my photography. For those of you that have been with me for a LONG time…like circa 2006 with my trusty old TypePad blog, you … Read more
This year I wanted to find a way to feature more talented designers and creators here on the blog, as well as share more of my everyday finds and things I am up to around the house that don’t always make the blog. So often I run across a stunning room design on Pinterest, or … Read more
Please tell me that I am not the only one incredibly behind on my gift buying this year! I am seriously starting to feel the crunch this season…but at the same time I feel remarkably calm about it…like Christmas isn’t in just 15 days. lol! Oh well…it’s been that kind of year. I think I … Read more
I’m pretty sure that we could all fall under the “Home decor Enthusiast” category, am I right? Who doesn’t love something fun and new for the house? It’s amazing how even something little can just totally refresh a space…and how good it can make you feel to walk by the room and see it every … Read more
Today’s post and Gifts for Him Gift Guide are extra special because it gave me a chance to focus on John and what I would like to give him this Christmas. I spend so much time fussing over what to get the kids this time of year, but focusing on him is what is really … Read more
So this is really no big secret if you’ve been following me for awhile, but with Christmas shopping kicking into high gear this week, I thought it was worth a quick mention. 🙂 I feel like I have my own army of holiday elves each year at this time…they drive around in a big brown … Read more
If you have kids then you know it is never too early to start Christmas shopping…especially when it comes to securing the hottest toys for Christmas that are guaranteed to be on every kid’s Christmas list. I grew up in the days of Cabbage Patch Kid craziness. I had one on my list and I’m … Read more
When do you start listening to Christmas music in your house? Growing up my dad had a strict rule that there was no Christmas music until after Thanksgiving dinner was eaten. It used to drive me crazy…especially since they started playing Christmas music on the radio in the middle of November! It obviously wasn’t a … Read more
I don’t really talk about it much here on the blog, but I’m about to embark on something exciting that I’ve been wanting to do for a LONG time, so I thought it was about time I introduced Pink Peppermint Prints here. I have owned the Pink Peppermint Prints Etsy shop since 2011 and been … Read more
I just got notice that my first Nordstrom Anniversary sale package should be arriving today! Woohoo! I can’t wait to unwrap all that fun stuff. Now that the sale is open to the public, I wanted to share the top 5 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Best Sellers while they are still available. Three of the 5 … Read more
This week is seriously Christmas in July! Not only did we have Amazon Prime Day on Tuesday, but right now, in the wee hours of the morning, starts the What is and how do you get It’s when all Nordstrom card holders (credit and debit) get a few days of first dibs on all … Read more
It is T-minus 12 hours now until the biggest shopping event of the year, the or as it has become known all over social media…the #NSale. To be honest, I didn’t really get the hype of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale until just a few years ago. I love a good sale, and I love Nordstrom, … Read more
Happy 4th of July! I don’t know about you guys but we kicked off our celebrating on Saturday with a patriotic concert and fireworks show and the celebrating hasn’t stopped since. We’re looking forward to more fun with friends and family tomorrow for the big day. At first I thought I didn’t love the idea … Read more
It’s time to warm up those wallets girls! The most wonderful time of the year is upon us. The is here, and it will soon be followed by the ultimate of all sales…the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. I like to think of the Half Yearly Sale as a practice run for July. 😉 This is one … Read more
This week has been a busy one at our house, and I am feeling more and more like a deadline is looming overhead with the new home project on the horizon. I know it is going to be a total pain but the reward will be so great! While the little ones are hunting eggs … Read more
Happy Friday! Do you have fun plans for this weekend? The weather is heating up a bit and the days are getting so much longer around here so I am looking forward to spending some time out in the sunshine. There’s a great new little spot in Newport Beach that I have been dying to … Read more
I am so excited to be heading back to my favorite city later this month, but boy, it is going to be cold! I have been to NYC in the winter before (well, technically I guess it was still fall, but it was December and the 18 degree temps sure made it feel like winter. … Read more
It’s that time of year…the most wonderful time of the year…the time of year where everyone is scrambling to find the perfect last minute Christmas gifts for everyone on their list. I have been WAY less organized than usual this year and have found myself running from store to store (like this afternoon at the … Read more
Do you love to travel as much as I do? The lure of exploring a new city, trying new foods, photographing new streets and people…everything about traveling makes me feel alive! Even if I’m not currently traveling, I am always researching places to go, restaurants to try, shops to visit, a great new hotel to … Read more
