From fine wines to Walmart! Everyone knows that Walmart is the place to go for diapers, detergents, and cosmetics like Flower beauty products. Well, I was surprised to find out that walmart.com is a great resource for stylish, affordable decor as well: furniture, lighting, rugs, and artwork! I love to find new ways (without alerting my husband) to spruce… Read More
Happy 2019! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday with family and friends (and aren’t too exhausted). Along with the New Year, come new resolutions. I am always determined to keep my house in order and not be overwhelmed by the evidence of daily life. With three (untidy) kids, I try to stay on top of the clutter… Read More
‘Tis the season for holiday parties– which means you will need some hostess gifts. My husband and I used to host an annual Christmas party at our home before two travel hockey schedules got in the way. Over the years we received some amazingly creative hostess presents, wine and champagne included. While a great vintage is always appreciated, these… Read More
Each summer, my daughter and son go to sleepaway camp in Maine, where the only form of communication is through letter writing. This motivated me to find some happy stationery on which to write my many camper letters. I first came across Haute Papier while looking for a hostess present on Etsy. Since then, I have ordered many items… Read More
In an effort to keep my mind sharp, I like to do puzzles– crossword, Sudoku and the good old-fashioned jigsaw kind. Last spring my husband and I were given a Liberty Puzzle by a friend and an obsession was born. She explained how these puzzles are unique because they are comprised of custom shaped wooden pieces called “whimsy pieces” (a sign?… Read More
It should come as no surprise that I would love this makeup line, after all, this British makeup artist has made a name for herself on her glow-from-within techniques. I first became aware of Charlotte Tilbury after watching another favorite YouTube vlogger discuss the Hollywood Beauty Light Wand. This rose gold colored highlight goes on smoothly and looks perfectly natural…. Read More
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