DIY: Lacquer Lamp and Shade. I have a little corner in my studio that has needed some TLC. The black lamp that has been sitting on the side table (see the DIY for the side table) is the perfect size and a good modern shape, but needed a little makeover to brighten up a boring…
Healthy Baking Substitutes
The holidays are here! And the bake goods are right around the corner, which means a new pair of love handles for me! But seriously. I am going to try hard to watch the number of cookies I eat at the next holiday gathering. Of course I want to actually enjoy the holidays and not…
Fall Color and Winter White Outfit
Leather-trim lace top | White knitted skirt | Black heels- old (similar) | Handbag (similar)| Sunglasses | Jewelry | Nailpolish This past weekend the weather was perfect. Fall is finally here. The leaves are changing colors, and the temperature has just the right amount of heat. Not too hot; not too cold. I wore this outfit…
Favorite Snack: Apple Slices
My favorite afternoon snack are apple slices. Apples fill me up and can keep me chugging through the afternoon. So, I shared some of my favorite ways I slice, cut, prepare and serve apple slices over at How Does She. This is the season for apple varieties! I like to take advantage of those sweet,…
Pink and Gold Tween Birthday Party
My oldest daughter Stella just turned 11 years old. Since it’s not a big milestone birthday in a tween’s life, we kept the birthday extravaganzas pretty simple. She decided to have some of her friends come over for a night of karaoke and dancing. I probably didn’t have to do one thing because the girls…
