Category Archives: Style

Lowering the Barre But Looking Fine!

 I rarely do giveaways, mainly because I’m greedy and want all the stuff for myself. But I’m making an exception for you, dear reader, so please consider sending me things too (I like oreos, milkshakes and lipgloss mainly.) Last month, … Continue reading

Everything is coming up roses

If ever there was ever a time to visit New York….. According to The New York Post it has been nine days since anyone has been murdered in nyc.  I’m not sure the New York Tourism board is ready to change … Continue reading

The Pair That Got Away

I am having a blogging crisis over a pair of cashmere/lambswool blend gloves. The problem is not even that I say things like,  ”Oh I like those touch-screen enabled gloves, do they come in green?”  though maybe it should be. No … Continue reading

The BEST solution when you can’t afford new countertops

We live in a beautiful house, tainted only by ugly countertops. Once upon a time, I would have started an aggressive “New Countertops” campaign that ended….well…with new countertops. And a heap of debt, sprinkled with a fine mist of regret. … Continue reading

Covet Thy Neighbours Closet…

I call shotgun on this necklace by designer Lisa Leonard. It’s called Stir My Soul. How apropos. I hope she doesn’t freak out that I have declared her my new bff and I’ve already planned our future together. I hope she likes … Continue reading

Your Closet Just Blew Me a Kiss

When I lose weight, I like to shop. When I gain weight, I like to shop. When I’m happy, sad, crabby, confused, anxious, bored, inspired or excited, I like to shop.  But before you roll your eyes and write me … Continue reading

I wouldn’t swap a thing…

Want to do something really special for your husband? Looking for new ways to thrill and excite him? Host a swap. With a raised eyebrow and hopeful grin, this man may ask you exactly what to expect at the “swap” …Go on and tell … Continue reading

A Contest {No hoops, just a few disco balls}

So I wrote a post the other day, asking for your help choosing a new iPhone case…there are four that I need to choose between and since I reserve all my decision making powers these days to choosing between guacamole … Continue reading

Pretty Little Things

If you’re as addicted to pretty as I am, then you need to know about Cassia Beck She doesn’t know it yet, but we’re practically best friends, even though we’ve never met. I think if her and I lived together we’d do tons of … Continue reading

15 years ago I said I Do…but now I Don’t…

15 years ago I found the shoes, the flowers, the photographer, the dress, the registry…and most importantly, The Guy.And we got married.Since then, we have plowed through countries, cities, jobs, takeout containers and coffee makers.We have had 2 kids, three houses, endless … Continue reading

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