I went…I couldn’t resist it. I had to go be a part of the craziness of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale on day 1, even though I had already shopped online. I wanted to touch all the fun fabrics and see all the beautiful colors and just be a part of the overall mayhem that is … Read more
Shopping for baby is too much fun. With my babies WAY out of the baby stage, it always fun for me to shop for nieces and nephews and friends that are expecting. Everything is just cuter in miniature sizes. Here are some of my favorite picks for baby this Christmas, and any time of the … Read more
Happy Black Friday!! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The time when sales and deals abound and we can get our shopping on without feeling as guilty! 😉 I have been working feverishly over the last few days trying to round up a list of the best sales and deals around to put … Read more
One of my fun girlfriends hosts a “favorite things” party each year. Have you been to something similar? The way it works is each person invited to the party brings 2-3 wrapped gifts, each containing their favorite item of the year with a value or dollar amount set by the hostess (it is usually in … Read more
Happy Thanksgiving!! The kitchen is bustling this morning and the most amazing smells of stuffing, pies, rolls and now the 37lb turkey is in the oven just making our mouths water. I love this time of year and the chance to gather with family and friends around the table passing traditions, sharing stories and pictures … Read more
If the trend is good enough for Olivia Palermo and Taylor Swift, it’s good enough for me. With so many great options to choose from, whether it’s buffalo check to plaid, there’s an option for everyone to wear this season’s biggest trend. Bright and colorful or grungy, traditional checked prints are becoming more modern. This … Read more
As much as I love summer, I am much more of a jeans, boots and cozy sweater lover. So, naturally, when fall rolls around, I feel like I am in my element. This year I am seeing camel coats EVERYWHERE and I think one might be making it’s way to my closet as soon as it’s no longer … Read more
Apparently I need to move. The weather in Southern CA clearly doesn’t fit my love of sweaters and boots. 😉 I had to laugh as I was sifting through all of the great sale stuff at Nordstrom this morning. When I looked at the favorites I had collected, I realized that the majority of what I … Read more
If you have a daughter, you probably understand exactly why I found this shirt so funny. 😉 My son is messy too, don’t get me wrong, but there is something about a girl and her “collections” that just dials it up a notch. 😉 I grabbed this shirt while I was running through Nordstrom the … Read more
It’s the most wonderful time, of the year… 😉 well, if you’re a mom that is! 🙂 Finally, for one day you are doted on, somebody else cleans up the messes, and you are showered with love and appreciation, all while the kids get along peacefully…at least until about 7:30am. 😉 I have learned over … Read more
I can’t believe it’s been a week since Alt Summit. Only a week ago I was sitting in classes surrounded by talented and creative people trying to learn how to create more fun and inspiring content for y’all here on the blog. It was inspiring, overwhelming and physically exhausting! As ridiculous as this probably sounds, one of the … Read more
images via 1, 2, 3, 4 I’ve been seeing this combination pop up a lot lately and I think I’m in love. I’m a big fan of leopard and black and white…but throw in that pop of burgundy and WOW! Love that you can wear the combination just about any way you want…something to fit … Read more