Hello summer! I’m pairing a great pool-side summer read with the fresh and floral scent ofCoco Mademoiselle. To accompany my Pass-Along Give-Away (my previously read book), “The Gospel According To Coco Chanel” … I thought a natural compliment would be one of her memorable fragrances. I chose the soft and light Fresh Body Satin Spray with aloe vera and chamomile extract that spritz’ on after a bath or shower and makes your skin feel so refreshed. And the scent of… [Read More]
Today is my birthday.Tonight is the final NBA game with the Lakers playing.Thus lies the dilemma. Before game 6, I was offered my favorite restaurant to dine at tonight ~Studio at the Montage Resort.In Laguna Beach.On top of a cliff.At sunset. But when it was realized “The Game” would be played on Thursday night I could sense the minds of three guys switching gears wondering which sports bar might be the nicest to take mom to. (If they ever want… [Read More]
Why is it you can hit every red light in town but when you’re planning on putting lipstick on while you’re stopped you hit every green one? SHARE THIS POST:
This bicycle basket may have to be my new indoor mail catcher. On sale at the Kate Spade Sample Sale (knew it would be!) Yay! From $325 to $162 I also love her big sister handbag for summer ~ From $275 to $137Love Kate! 🙂 SHARE THIS POST:
Just when I was wondering how I was going to make my own printables for a 4th of July party, I found Brandi’s at Tweedle Dee Designs! If you are planning a celebration you have to head over to her blog. Brandi is a very talented designer who is sharing her entire July 4th collection with us! Thank you Brandi!Her free downloads take you from Invitation ~ (Who could resist a party when it looks this fun & inviting?)… [Read More]
The attentive and proud grandparents in the booth behind us took their young granddaughter to lunch. She was talking a mile a minute and would bring up the cutest things to talk about, non of which were related, of course. For dessert they ordered a tall fluff of cotton candy. It was blue and sitting at least 18″ high on the plate. Her knees made a slight indentation in the softness of the booth’s cushion as she reached for the… [Read More]
Driving up the coast today with son1 to pick up son2 from his first year of college. How the time has flown! Don’t forget to leave a comment for my Audrey book (see sidebar). I will be giving away The Gospel According to Coco Channel soon and have a Birthday give-away planned too! I am working on some free printables but this is coming together more slowly than I would like as I learn the Elements program, but when I… [Read More]
Boatman Gellar is having a HUGE tent sale online. These cards are definitely speaking to me! Packs of 50 cards/50 envelopes reduced from $70 to $14. Some of my favs ~ The lobsters were a tad more ~ selling by the pound? 🙂 $20. Happy Hunting! SHARE THIS POST:
A truly delightful little read. One of my favorite Audrey quotes when asked about how she attained her star status~ “I worked my ass off”! Oh, Audrey. Only you could make this sound classy. 🙂 If you are new to my ‘pass-along book give-aways’, I like to pass along books that I have personally read and enjoyed to one of my followers.My copy.I hope you enjoy them as much as I have. And in true Audrey spirit with her absolute… [Read More]
‘Time to say enough is enough’.Please go HERE and add your name to the list for the Catalonia Parliament to ban bull fighting. Here is some information from the website: This is a historic moment. We have a chance to end the blood sport of bullfighting in one of Spain’s largest regions: Catalonia. And you can do your bit to help. After a huge anti-cruelty campaign by the Catalonian public, the regional parliament will vote this summer on whether to… [Read More]
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Make-Ahead Frozen Buttercream Cake Decorations
Wilton’s Sea Life Fondant and Gum Paste Mold– Part 1
Pretty Pink Petal Cake – A Wilton Cake Decorating Technique
Carlo’s Bakery Cannolis and Lobster Tail Pastries
Meringue Cookie Heart Pops
“Naughty” Gingerbread Men
Colonial Williamsburg Sweet Potato Muffins
