» Monthly Archives: June 2009
For any good paint job, prepping is key. You need to prime and you need to invest in quality brushes. It’s the same for walls as it is for your face. Personally, I happen to hate painting walls. But my face? A whole different story. I look forward to painting it every day! And Laura [...]
You just have to make it through one more work week until the big 4th of July celebration weekend – and we all know you’re cutting out early on Friday, if you bother to go in to the office. Are you ready for summer’s best and biggest holiday? We’ve gathered some last minute Independence Day [...]
I’ll admit, I am guilty of some passive aggressive note writing in my time. And like all of those on the hilarious gem of a site Passive Aggressive Notes, they stem from when I had to share my space with someone, either a roommate or a co worker. These days if I need something done, [...]
My friends, I have spied the most beautiful pair of heels in all the land – Christian Louboutin’s new jeweled platform slingbacks. That’s right bitches, I said jeweled. Sorry, there’s no need to swear. But I’ll tell you, these shoes have me all worked up! I mean, look at them. Those are multi-colored jewels all [...]
Why do we save our best things for company? The fine china, the nice linens, the “guest” soap, and for me-my best candles. In a way, I guess it’s sweet, you want your guests to experience your finest. But looking at it another way, do you not think you deserve to use your best? Why [...]
I’m sure most of you have heard about a little San Francisco based company named Benefit. Founded by twin sisters, Jean and Jane Ford back in 1976, the company has some of the best packaging and products out there–it’s a perfect blend of function and whimsy and has a really fabulous retro vibe. We recently [...]
The thermometer keeps going up, the sun is shining and my mind is falling into that lazy, summer induced lull. Maybe after so many years of school, my brain is programmed to switch off for a few months during the midst of summer. There’s no way I’m starting on Team of Rivals even thought it’s [...]
An interview with the lovely and talented artist, Darla Teagarden. I love finding artists that make me giddy with delight. Artists who’s craftsmanship and eye for detail leave my mind swimming with inspiration, who send me on daydream vacations to their worlds. Some of my favorite artists, I am very lucky to say, are also [...]
The heat is officially on here at we heart this and to celebrate we have a hot, hot, hot giveaway for our members! Thanks to the generous folks at Smashbox, we have the entire set of the Untamed Summer 09 collection up for grabs. If you’re unfamiliar with these summer must have’s, make sure to [...]
Any make up junkie worth her salt should be well versed in everything Smashbox. My make up vice of choice are eye shadows; show me the latest colors or palettes and I’m loading them into my basket. And the number one brand of shadows strewn across my vanity is Smashbox. Their tri-colored pots of shadows [...]