Coastal Nautical Outfit Ideas to Wear to All Your Summer Activities Blue is my go-to color when buying summer clothes. I gravitate to the color. Always have since I could remember. Like so many, blue has always been my favorite color. So, when I moved to a Connecticut coastal town, it was easy to shop…
Teenager Must-Have Beauty Products
What Every Teenager Must-Have Products and Vanity I am finally back after a little hiatus, and it wasn’t by choice. My website DarlingDarleen.com had a major backend update and it just threw everything off on the front end. We are still working out some kinks, so you my see some some things not working how…
10-Day Italy Itinerary
10-Day Italy Itinerary Exploring Rome, Florence, Tuscany, Cinque Terre and Venice ITALY! Veni, vidi, vici! I came, I saw, I conquered! What an amazing country! My husband and I went on a 10-day trip to Italy last October to celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary, and it was a trip to always remember. We had a…
Basement Makeover On a Budget
A Basement Refresh Taking it from Kid Play Area to Teen Zone Our basement makeover on a budget has been a long time coming! When we first moved into our Connecticut home, our basement was a landing zone for the many many boxes we brought over from Georgia. Having my oldest in high school and…
Splurge or Save Throw Pillows
Designer Throw Pillows Or Pay Less for Knock-off Dupes I kind of have a thing for toss pillows. I just might have a teeny tiny, or as my husband says LARGE, collection of toss pillows. They are a great way to refresh a room, tie a room’s style altogether, bring a pop of color or…
