When I read the synopsis for Jeffrey Zaslow’s The Magic Room, I thought, “Great! A book about weddings. I certainly know a thing or two about weddings!” Then I paused, and thought, “Ugh.. I work in the wedding industry. Why on earth would I want to read about weddings? Reading is my escape from…
Opinions | Essie Luxeffects Shine of the Times
Photo taken with iPhone4s, because it’s really hard to take a close-up photo of your own hand with a full-size camera. Or maybe I’m just a weakling. Essie recently released a new line for the Holiday 2011 season, and I’m a huge fan. I was most excited about Shine of the Times, which is a…
Get Crafty: Make a Holiday Paper Wreath
This is a great holiday craft, and is relatively simple to do! Using neutral colors, you can use this wreath for both Thanksgiving and Christmas decor. Here’s how ya do it! Supplies: 26 pieces of 4″ x 4″ light brown scrapbooking paper 26 pieces of 3″ x 3″ ivory scrapbooking paper 26 pieces of 3″…
Reads: Sea Change by Jeremy Page
As a member of the book club at www.blogher.com, I have the opportunity to be introduced to books and authors that I otherwise wouldn’t have come across. Sea Change by Jeremy Page is a captivating and beautifully written novel. I really couldn’t put it down. When Guy finds his world turned upside down after the…
Review of Deepak Chopra’s Leela – win a Wii console!
I tried a video game for the Wii console this weekend: Deepak Chopra’s Leela. Actually, calling this a game is a bit of a stretch. Leela is relaxation and meditation software based on the ancient system of the seven Chakras, or understanding how energy flows through your body and mind. Each Chakra corresponds to a…
Opinions | Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear – Celeb City
This is one of my favorite polishes in my collection. It glimmers and sparkles like a glitter polish, without the frustrating time-consuming removal of a glitter. It looks like my nails have been wrapped in aluminum foil! I may have to work this color into some of my upcoming Christmas manicures – it would be…
31 Days of Halloween #23 – First holiday manicure!
This is my first Halloween manicure of this year! I’m in love!! I used Revlon’s Siren as the base, and Sally Hansen’s Black Out for the spider web. I used a long striping brush to paint the web. I just did this today, but I’m already anxious for it to start chipping so I can…
31 Days of Halloween #2: Fantasy Makers 2011 Nail Polish
I didn’t intend to post another nail polish entry so soon, but I saw these at Walgreens a few days ago, and I had to snatch them up and share them with all of you. Fantasy Makers comes out with a new line of polish and other fun Halloween cosmetics every year. I’m such a…
Opinions | Sinful Colors Nail Junkie
Confession: I love nail polish. I don’t consider myself that big of a girly girl.. but.. I love nail polish! It’s the only place on your body where you can apply a bold-colored product without looking like a prostitute from the 1980’s. I have strong nails that grow like weeds, so I try to…
Kitchen Remodel: Before & Afters
First, some before shots. We hated pretty much everything about it. And now.. the big reveal! The lowdown on what changed: – The floor on that entire side of the house was ripped up and re-tiled, including the kitchen, back hallway, half bath, pantry, and laundry room. This was the biggest expense, and the most…
