It’s late here…technically Monday, but still Sunday night if you haven’t gone to bed yet, right? 😉 it has been a whirlwind of a weekend with SO much fun family time. Sometimes it’s hard to get back into the swing of things. And…it’s supposed to SNOW tomorrow. Maybe if I don’t go to bed it … Read more
Don’t miss this season’s sale event at Serena & Lily! Take 25% off your entire purchase…here are my sale favorites… Sale season is upon us and I couldn’t be happier about it. One of my favorites…, is having an awesome sale right now. Everything, and I do mean everything is 25% off…which is huge! Last … Read more
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE to cook. A well stocked kitchen is a high priority for me. All the gadgets and gizmos to make cooking easy and fun. When John and I were first married we loved going to the grocery store and picking out ingredients to make fun things at home … Read more
Black Friday deals are happening so early this year, I can hardly keep track of all the deals! Are you making a list and checking it twice? People are definitely shopping earlier this year and everyone is on the hunt for the best deals they can find. With prices climbing faster than ever I’m feeling … Read more
Tis the season for dinner parties and overnight guests, which means it’s also time for hostess gifts. If you’ve been invited to a holiday party or dinner, or are staying as a guest at someone’s home this season, it is nice to bring a little something to gift your hostess. A nice hostess gift doesn’t … Read more
We’re just about one month away from when little ghouls and boys will be knocking on the door in search of yummy treats. Make the house look cute and spooky with these fun Halloween Home Decor items…but don’t delay! They will eerily disappear before you know it! 😉 This post contains affiliate links. Click here to read … 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
Have you guys noticed that so many stores have already started their Black Friday deals? I was out last night and saw several places advertising that their sales are starting this weekend and not waiting for next weekend. Any chance to shop without fighting the crowds is fine with me! Although, I have to admit … Read more
Happy Monday! How are you today? I am feeling like I could happily crawl back into bed for a long nap, but there’s no time for that! I have finishing details on this darn house to manage! We just scheduled our stuff to be delivered from LA in a little over a week. I can’t … Read more
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! I hope you are kicking things off this Saturday morning by relaxing and enjoying some time with friends and family. We spent a wild night in LA last night, so we are definitely lounging around this morning…which means one thing for me…online shopping! Memorial Day Weekend not only means the beginning … Read more
Every year at this time my red, white, and blue obsession starts to return. The weather is heating up and Memorial Day is right around the corner. I suddenly have the urge to break out the flag, toss some red and blue throw pillows around and wear stars and stripes. If you are super patriotic … Read more
I’m heading out in a few minutes for a fun afternoon exploring a new neighborhood in LA. One of my very favorite things to do is explore my own area like a tourist and get to know every nook and cranny….the shops, restaurants and must see places. Plus, it gives me a chance to take … Read more
Happy weekend! I could not be more excited to see this week come to an end. What is it about the first week of school that seems to drag on for ever and ever? We are all pretty wiped around here. Getting back into a routine is just exhausting for some reason, so we are … Read more
Are you ready to get your shop on this weekend? There are some seriously awesome 4th of July sales happening, so if you have been holding something in your shopping cart, or just want to pick up some fun things on great sale, here is a round up what I consider to be the best … 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
On any given week I know that when it comes time to make the pilgrimage to Target, my wallet is going to be instantly lighter. I mean, let’s be real. With the Dollar Spot I can’t even get further than 10 feet into the place and I’ve already dropped $50…dollar spot my foot! 😉 Well, … Read more
With kids back in school, and the holidays on the horizon, the natural urge to purge and organize kicks in. I you’re looking for an inexpensive and stylish way to add more storage space and organization to your home, baskets may be the answer you’ve been looking for. Baskets in the Kitchen via Huffington Post … Read more
As the weather heats up, so does entertaining season. With fun days ahead celebrating Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and graduations, guests are on their way! If you’re anything like me, you are always on the hunt for new recipes and ideas for spring entertaining so that your guests always have something new to look forward … 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
Have you gotten used to writing 2015 on your checks yet? It will be May before I have it down. 😉 With Christmas break coming to an end this weekend and school and real life picking up speed again on Monday morning (ugh!) I figured it’s time for me to get organized. I am not … Read more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…baking season!! I’m making pies this week, and next week we start on the cookies! 🙂 Do you have a favorite family cookie recipe that you make for neighbors at Christmas time? I like to make a variety of everything from chocolate chip to decorated Santa sugar cookies. … Read more