A Blog of Goodies

Look Out!: Lace and Combat Boots Spring Outfit

2012-02-08T21:26:00.000-05:00

(Click image to enlarge) A great way to transition from winter into Spring is layering something sheer over a tank top, whether it is a lightweight gauzy shirt or something more feminine like this lace cardigan. Mixing soft girly pieces, like a lace top, a silk jacquard bag, and soft seafoam blue hues with pieces like darkwash skinny jeans, distressed combat boots, and a leather wraparound

Look Out!: Chocolate-Covered Cherries Inspired Outfit

2012-01-21T13:18:00.001-05:00

(Click image to enlarge) Even though things are not looking good for us as far as having a romantic evening out this year for Valentine's Day, I very much enjoyed putting together this outfit for a night out on the town. I love the color combination of red and dark chocolate brown all year round, but I think it is especially perfect for Valentines Day. Get this look! . . . Red Strapless Satin

Featured Product: Serta iComfort Gel-Infused Foam Mattress

2012-01-12T20:15:00.001-05:00

Since my husband and I had decided to retire our eleven year old queen mattress set, we have been considering switching from a coil mattress to a memory foam mattress. Our queen-size mattress was a 20-inch pillowtop, so I really am hoping to find the same comfort level in our next mattress, whether it be coil or foam. At one time, I sold furniture and bedding, so I have a good idea about which

She Wants: Champagne CZ 2-Level Cocktail Ring

2012-01-11T20:36:00.000-05:00

I have been searching for a champagne-colored cubic zirconia ring for almost two years now. I have yet to find such a ring that I can where everyday. I am not really a cocktail ring kind of person. Love looking at them, but could never bring myself to wear them because they are usually so elaborate and dramatic. This 2-Level Champagne CZ Cocktail Ring set in sterling silver has been sitting

Featured Product: Perfect Dress for a Christmas Party

2011-12-20T11:29:00.001-05:00

With the festive party season almost underway I’ve been looking for the perfect dress to see me through. So I thought I’d take a look through the latest lookbooks and trends from this year’s Fashion Week catwalks for some fresh ideas. There are so many party-friendly trends this season, but I’ve gone with top three. If you’re looking for more festive fashion inspiration, check out the latest

Featured Product: Showgirl Mad Hatter Costume

2011-10-14T14:53:00.008-04:00

When looking for a costume that is fun, bold, and a little outrageous, what better role models to turn to than the characters of the very artfully outrageous film Disney's Alice in Wonderland? Johnny Depp, who starred as the Mad Hatter, in the live action remake of this film, has made the character into a pop culture icon of the 21st century. There is no doubt that Mad Hatter costumes will be

She Wants: Nila Anthony Laser Cut Flower Handbag

2011-10-14T13:27:00.000-04:00

Since the 3d floral trend did carry over to Fall, I think a black leather or faux leather handbag would be perfect for this season. To be honest, I bought a large black handbag by Kenzie Girl with 3d flowers on it last Spring, but saved it to carry during the Fall. It just did not feel very Spring-like to carry a big black bag during the warmer months. I came across this black faux leather

He Wants: Microsoft Windows Home Server

2011-10-14T00:19:00.000-04:00

I just recently spent some time working on my router with the hopes of adding security and performance to my home network. My plan was to enable a feature called MAC Filtering (only allows certain devices access to the network, cannot be bypassed), but while I was there I realized I couldn’t do it. It never occurred to me how complex my little home network had become. Do you know how many

She Likes: Silver "Love" Band Ring with Brass Heart

2011-10-10T13:06:00.046-04:00

I received this sterling silver LOVE Brass Heart ring for my birthday last month from my husband and children. Granted, I saw it online and not-so-subtly pointed it out to my husband. Still, buying jewelry online is tricky sometimes. You can only tell so much from a photo. This band is substantial and will not become misshapen, like some other silver rings I've owned in the past. It is also

She Wants: Crate & Barrel Fish Hotel

2011-10-09T20:24:00.000-04:00

Although we may not share many pet-related products on this shopping blog, ours is a family of animal-lovers. We currently do not own any fish, but we use to have a wonderful aquarium that housed goldfish. Much to my husband's dismay, the goldfish became ill after being with us for quite a long time. I know he would love to have fish in our home once again. I was thinking that starting off

Featured Product: Women's 80's Halloween Costume

2011-10-06T22:22:00.001-04:00

I have a special place in my heart for the 1980's . . . love the music and the trends (well, some of the trends). Since some of the 80's trends have returned to the fashion scene this year, Halloween costumes for adults from that time period have been receiving quite a bit of attention. I won't deny that it would be fun to dress up as a Tina Turner or Madonna lookalike, but I am more drawn

She Likes: Black-Rimmed Eyeglasses from GlassesUSA

2011-09-19T11:20:00.001-04:00

About a month and a half ago, I found myself feeling quite nauseous. I knew it was not morning sickness, but it sure felt like it. Well, it turned out that my glasses were starting to become crooked because a piece on the hinge was starting to give way. I was relieved to finally determine the cause of my nausea, but a little bummed that I needed to take the time to look for new glasses. The

She Wants: Romantic Sentiment Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet

2011-08-28T19:52:00.000-04:00

I own a simple silver bangle bracelet that I like very much, but I have always wanted bangles that I can layer. I like my jewelry to be unique, so I want something more than 2 or 3 plain bracelets layered together. I did find two matching bracelets, each engraved with six inspirational words, but one of them is currently out of stock. I'll be watching it closely and will share them here if I

She Wants: Crate & Barrel's Petra Pendant Lamp

2011-08-15T14:26:00.000-04:00

If you love the look of paper lanterns, but are ready to move away from that dorm-room-casual look towards something more sophisticated, then you might like this hanging Petra Pendant Lamp from Crate & Barrel's home collection for Fall 2011. This impressive 18-3/4" diameter lamp would make the perfect centerpiece hanging over a conversation area, a dining room table, or how about over a grand

She Wants: Pink CZ Little Girl's Heart Ring

2011-08-13T14:32:00.000-04:00

Ever since my 4.5 year old daughter turned 3, I have had my eyes peeled for a ring for her. I have had no luck because all rings, both costume jewelry or sterling silver, are too large for her, even those meant for girls. Even adjustable rings at the smallest position do not fit. Well, it occurred to me the other day that perhaps an adjustable toe ring might work. Has anyone ever tried using

Featured Product: Freckles Daisy Chain Quilted Bedding

2011-07-17T10:03:00.014-04:00

Since before our little girl was born, I have envisioned what her room would ultimately look like. I imagine the colors to be yellow and lavender (or periwinkle) with a hint of pink, which is her favorite color. I have been thinking about a big girl room for her lately because we have finally donated the last of the crib bedding. At first, I was thinking about something delicate and pretty for

She Wants: The Love Bag in Black by Susan Nichole

2011-07-17T09:01:00.005-04:00

When I first laid eyes on the Susan Nichole Love Bag in Yellow, I was infatuated, but I was not quite "in love." I have always wanted to own a yellow bag, but have never found one that I liked enough to make me take the leap. Now that Susan Nichole has introduced two new colors in The Love Bag for Fall 2011, I think I might be able to call it "true love." The two new colors offered in this bag

She Wants: Leapster Explorer Recharger

2011-07-16T19:28:00.000-04:00

Our twins are just now getting old enough to be able to play some of the games on the Leapster Explorer, which their older brother is nice enough to let them use. The problem is that, with 2 or 3 children using it, this handheld game system can go through 4 AA batteries a day! If batteries grew on trees, we would still not have enough. We desperately need the Leapster Explorer Recharger. It

Featured Product: Elite Gothic Vampire Couple Costume

2011-07-10T21:49:00.000-04:00

With the return of the iconic show Buffy the Vampire Slayer to television, the success of the current TV hit Vampire Diaries, and the much-anticipated release of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn this fall, the romance surrounding the idea of vampirism is greater than ever. For this reason, the demand for vampire costumes may reach an all new high this Halloween. Although not everyone envisions

She Likes: Comfy Aeorsoles "On Deck" Leather Sandals

2011-07-10T17:26:00.001-04:00

If you recall, a couple of weeks or so ago, I had been considering a pair of brown leather sandals I had found while browsing online. Well, I had decided to look locally at Target and Payless for something more affordable and really had no luck. Then I came across these Aerosoles On Deck Leather Sandals when I returned to my online search. I immediately knew that I wanted them! These sandals

Featured Product: HP LaserJet Pro P1102w Printer

2011-07-01T08:34:00.001-04:00

We own a 5 year old HP LaserJet printer. We bought it because we needed a cheap way to print on transparencies when we ran a small silk screening business and it fit the bill perfectly. The unit still works like the day we bought it and turned out to be a fantastic value. I can say from personal experience that HP laser printers are good quality and long lasting. The newest version of our

She Wants: Californians Women's Ivanna Leather Sandals

2011-06-30T23:34:00.000-04:00

I cannot quite understand why it happens, but every once in awhile, I try on a pair of shoes that were comfortable enough last year, but are no longer feeling so good on my feet this year. This happened to me the first time I slipped on my brown leather sandals this year around the middle of Spring. Since then, I have been casually keeping my eyes peeled for a new pair of sandals that I liked

Featured Product: Men's Black Tungsten Ring

2011-06-23T23:27:00.000-04:00

The only ring I have ever worn is my wedding band. And for a guy who does not like to wear rings, I was amazingly picky about that one too. I do not wear gold, can’t wear silver, and I do not like to be flashy. My wedding band is platinum and about as basic as it can be. But recently I have been turned on to steel and tungsten jewelry and came across a company that may lure me into wearing

He Wants: Google Chromebook Laptop Computers

2011-06-22T09:53:00.000-04:00

I am torn. I know I have written about my tablet dilemma in the past, but the water has been muddied even further. This past week Google released the Chromebook. The Chromebook resembles the short lived Netbook, but that’s where the similarities end. The Google Chromebook is tackling mobile computing from a different angle entirely. What Google has done is to make an ultra mobile device

She Likes: Black Mother-of-Pearl Large Flower Ring

2011-06-22T09:02:00.000-04:00

Remember when I shared about this large flower ring earlier this month? Well, I ended up ordering it and I LOVE it! This is the Black Mother-of-Pearl Silver Flower Ring from Amazon.com. It looks exactly in person as it did in the photo. The very pretty flower is held onto the ring with the two leaves that wrap over the top of it, as well as with a post that goes through the center of the