Wear This to the Ball and Beyond! Disney Cinderella Merchandise
The doorbell rang and a brown uniformed footman deposited a box of wonderful Cinderella gear and goodies upon my not-yet-royal doorstep. Ok…it was a UPS guy, but my UPS dude does a fine job of...
View ArticleASH + AMES is a Luxurious New Jewelry Line that Gives Back to Female Artisans
As I mature my fashion sense is evolving. I find myself seeking out and collecting pieces that are more sophisticated. Â Statement pieces that voice my individual style. I am always happy to discover a...
View ArticleProm Dress Shopping at Macy’s & a FREE Fashion Show 3/28
I am a member of the Everywhere Society and Everywhere has provided compensation for this post about Macy’s Prom. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own. My daughters are prom...
View ArticleEasy Throw Pillow Cover Hack Looks Expensive But Isn’t
I have a daybed in my guest bedroom. I wanted some luxe oversized pillows on the daybed. I searched high and low. All the textiles I loved were $100 plus per pillow. Not the greatest news when you need...
View ArticleVans Custom Culture offers up 50K to Support Art Programs
My daughters are extraordinarily lucky to attend a charter school that supports the arts. There are so many talented artists at OCSA and so many opportunities for those artists to thrive in this...
View ArticleShop the Tea Collection Private Sample Sale 4/27 thru 4/29 for up to 60% Off!
Shhh…. I have a secret. One of my favorite children’s clothing lines is having a sample sale that is limited to just a few affiliates. You can save a bunch but you’ll have to be quick. This stuff is...
View ArticleEnter to Win Prizes, Show up to Win More at Cosmeticare’s #BeautyLand Event 5/7
Do you love what you see when you look in the mirror? The beauty of youthful, ageless skin is not only possible: it can be yours! Join Orange County’s leading medspa, CosmetiCare, for its open house...
View ArticleTea Collection Hosts Inspiring Catalog and Sweepstakes
Have you seen the gorgeous new Tea Collection catalog? I’m old enough to remember looking forward to great catalogs in the mail. My favorites were the ones that told great stories and brough the world...
View ArticleHow To Get Rid of Damp Smell From Leather Handbags
I have a handbag from Not Rational that is the perfect shape and size for daily use. The “Amy”. I’ve had it for years. It’s just big enough for my little 11 inch macbook air and not so big that I...
View ArticleQuality Mattress Shopping Tips at Custom Comfort Mattress in Southern California
You never forget your first “real” mattress. My husband and I survived for many years beyond college on a futon. When we graduated and got our first jobs we upgraded to the deluxe version. I recall...
View ArticleMore Bracelets: My Alex and Ani Collection
Is it ever possible to have too many talismans? I’ve tried to figure out what I love about my Alex and Ani bracelet collection. It’s not the brand named-ness of them. I realize that they will peak and...
View ArticleThe Big White Ikea Leather Sofa Review
It’s been a year since we purchased our family flagship, the big white leather Karlstad Ikea couch that our family lives on. At the time we were shopping I crowdsourced advice, and read every review...
View ArticleNo Compromises: My Malabrigo Sweater
Three weeks of knitting. Six movies. Two car-rides. Stitch after stitch. The cool soft wool sliding past my fingertips, adding physical sensation to a dozen conversations and meetings as I synced my...
View ArticleThe Pacific Edge Bungalows In Laguna Beach Dream Staycation: Giveaway
SoCal offers the best beaches and idyllic weather. Yet it’s easy to lose track of how lucky we are to live in California, when you live, and work here. Even though it’s only a few miles from home –...
View ArticleEddie Borgo for Target Delivers Clever DIY Jewelry & Accessories to the...
Ever wish you could design your own jewelry and accessories but then think, wait – I don’t own pliers, wires, beads and a wholesale license to shop in the warehouse district where the artists seem to...
View ArticleLiquid Oxygen Delivers Clear Skin Without Burning or Bleaching
I have two teenaged daughters, both who have done battle with acne, and both who have skin that is sensitive (in different ways) and prone to outbreaks of one type or another. My older daughter first...
View ArticleA Back to School Adventure with Fjallraven
I was walking through Nordstrom when I first spied a Fjallraven backpack. Or maybe that was just the first time I saw one for sale, here. There was something so immediately familiar and right about...
View ArticleCoolest Cutest Cat Costumes Because Your Cat Wants To Dress Up Too
Actually your cat doesn’t want to dress up. I’m lying. Most cats don’t favor fancy dress and need a fair amount of cajoling. I learned this the hard way when I was 7 and dressed my cat in doll clothes...
View ArticleDIY Bug Repellant Bracelets
Why do we need these fun DIY bug repellant bracelets in Fall? My family is headed on a trip to the Caribbean next month. We’re returning to the Beaches Resort in Turks & Caicos. The kids are...
View ArticleGet Your Skincare Questions Answered with Loreal Paris Nov 9th
We all want our skin to be healthy and glowing. We are entering the busiest season of the year, and one that is super hard on skin. Now more than ever we need to take extra care of our skin to combat...
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