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Pretty Paper Roses

2012-02-19T18:27:00.000-06:00

“You are responsible, forever, for what you have tamed. You are responsible for your rose.” - Antoine de Saint-Exupery Have you ever checked out Ruffled? It is a fabulous source of inspiration for weddings and trends that are both creative and stylish! I just love it and try to stop by weekly for inspiration. Anyways, a recent visit there inspired me to make these paper roses for the

Valentine Delights!

2012-02-12T15:00:00.001-06:00

My husband loves peanut butter cups, so this year I thought I'd try to make some special homemade ones for Valentine's Day. I picked up a Wilton candy mold, a package of Wilton Dark Cocoa Melts, and a package of Peanut Butter Candy Melts. I chose the Melts because they taste pretty good, but mainly because they melt so easily in the microwave. I wanted the candy to have a little bit of a

A Fascinating Story from Peculiar Photos

2012-02-05T13:03:00.003-06:00

"A good snapshot stops a moment from running away."--Eudora Welty Last year I posted about the Cottingley Fairies that turned out to be altered images in vintage photographs. To my surprise, I happened upon a book that has woven am interesting fictional story around peculiar vintage photographs. The book is called Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs and I just

Look at the Gold I Found Today!

2012-01-24T22:54:00.000-06:00

I was a little bit of a fan of the movie Dazed and Confused when I was in high school. And by a little bit, I mean a huge, huge fan! To my surprise today, I came across this awesome music video -- the song is really fun too! Butch Walker & The Black Widows released a video for their song “Synthesizers”. In the video, Matthew McConaughey reprises his role as David Wooderson. Some of Wooderson's

What I Wore to the Gala Last Night

2012-01-22T15:44:00.000-06:00

I love dressing up for formal events, but I was not on my game for this one. I totally scrambled to pull something together. Luckily, I had some great accessories on hand, so all I had to purchase was the dress and the jacket. I wasn't really confident about wearing the jacket because it was pretty bold for me. But luckily my husband was able to convince me to wear it. He thought it was

Hungry for the Games

2012-01-13T23:30:00.000-06:00

I must admit, I am a huge fan of the Hunger Games trilogy and I can't hardly wait for the movie to open in March! I just caught a photo that was released this week of Elizabeth Banks who will play Effie Trinket in the movie. From the looks of it, I think the movie will be nothing short of a feast for the eyes! I didn't recognize her at all, but I think this is an amazing look. "May the odds be

Felt Monogram Initials

2012-01-07T16:34:00.003-06:00

I just happened upon a fun project on Pinterest and thought that I would make for my sister, Mrs. S. It was originally posted by Abby at A Feathered Nest. Visit her original post by clicking here. She created a beautiful J monogram that she embellished with embroidery. I love her style, you should stop by and check out her work. My version is made out of felt, scrapbook paper, vintage

Obsessed with the Benefits of Grapefruit!

2012-01-03T22:34:00.000-06:00

One of my resolutions for the New Year is to continue to "Get in Shape, Girl"! And since it's no longer the 1980s, I need something a little more hardcore than bangle bracelets and rhythm ribbons to help me drop the pounds! Thanks to smart people over at Good Housekeeping and Livestrong.com, I've decided to add grapefruits to my diet to help

Just in Time for Halloween!

2011-10-30T20:19:00.000-05:00

"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." -Albert Camus It's been a crazy couple of weeks, but I finally finished my fall decor and right in time for Halloween! I hope to be able to incorporate my creations into this year's Thanksgiving decor, so I don't have to put them away so soon. I just love sculpting papier mache objects. Painted or decoupaged, they have a

The Wall Street Journal and Pumpkin Pancakes

2011-10-24T22:00:00.000-05:00

On the weekend, my husband and I love to make each other brunch and to read the Wall Street Journal together. I know we are total nerds, but we both just love to keep on top of current events and lifestyle trends. The Saturday edition is always very interesting, it covers a broad range of topics and my eyes are always opened up to new things. This week I learned all about Bordeauxs and

Go Rangers!

2011-10-20T21:44:00.001-05:00

Lately I've been so bad about blogging because I went out of town last weekend and on top of that the Rangers have been playing! I'm so excited that they've made it back to the World Series! Anyone else a fan of the Rangers? Anywho, I got to get back to the game and more importantly, Ian Kinsler. They are in need of some serious encouragement tonight! I hope to finish a fun fall

A Sweet and Magical Novel

2011-10-03T20:18:00.001-05:00

I just finished Garden Spells a novel by Sarah Addison Allen and it was such a sweet read, I just had to share a little about it. This is a fairy tale like story about two sisters that reconnect with help from some of their family's magical abilities. The family home shelters a garden with enchanted flowers and a special tree that bears apples that tell the futures of the

Don't Mind Me....I'm Just Having A Moment

2011-09-30T12:34:00.000-05:00

Here I am 12 years ago about to head off to college. My parents bought me this car because it was safe, dependable, and with the hope that it should last so I wouldn't have to worry about a car payment after graduation. Little did I know, we were in for a grand adventure! My parents planned well because until this week, it was able to take me all around Texas, drive across country, and

Fab Product Alert!: Make Up For Ever's HD Microfinish Powder

2011-09-21T23:29:00.000-05:00

"Dear to the heart of a girl is her own beauty and charm." - Ovid I am always tempted by fab beauty products! I am always on a quest to hopefully keep my skin looking young and flawless. (Example A, Example B and Example C to follow) I was a little concerned about the following product. I mean I'm not really into the Kardashian look. No offense ladies, but I am not a huge fan of the airbrush

Falling Back

2011-09-17T15:14:00.001-05:00

"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. "~ T. S. Eliot As the fall begins, I feel refreshed and I can't help but reflect on the wonderful memories I have made with my friends and family. Even though "the fall" for me often seems to mean falling back into old routines and becoming overwhelmed by all the things that seem to be crammed into a

The Enchantment of the Seemingly Unexplainable

2011-07-18T22:03:00.002-05:00

The legend of the Cottingley Fairies has been retold in movies and books over the years. I first became aware of the story after seeing the enchanting movie, Photographing Faeries. The movie tells the story of two girls who often played in Cottingley Glen, England in the early 1900s. One day, the girls took photos that apparently captured fairies dancing amid the foliage of glen. The word and

Music for a Frenzied Friday: Letters to Cleo

2011-07-07T21:16:00.002-05:00

Sometimes I miss the 90's! Back then, I was in high school and the summer consisted of a minimum wage job, time by the pool, and lots of time to hang out with friends. It's really hot here in Texas and today I can't hang out by the pool all day, but I can rock out to Letters to Cleo! Happy Friday everyone! Hope you have a wonderful day! http://

Happy Independence Day!

2011-07-04T22:41:00.002-05:00

Independence Day has always been one of my favorite holidays! Amazing firework displays, tasty bbq dinners, family, sun, swim, and surf ! We did a lot of swimming today, grilled steaks, enjoyed good wine as well as a the blueberry crumble I made. I have a little problem following recipes to the "T", so this one was a combination of a Fannie Farmer and Cook's Country recipe. It wasn't as pretty

Coffee Talk With Fab Friends!

2011-07-01T11:06:00.003-05:00

I'm so honored to be featured on For the Love Of Blogs this week! Thanks for stopping by! I just love meeting new friends and reading new fab blogs! Make sure you stop by their blog directory and if you haven't added yourself, you should! Don't forget to stop by at 1 p.m. eastern to join the live chat!

Vintage Technology in the Modern Day

2011-06-26T21:47:00.000-05:00

Date night this weekend involved seeing "Super 8!" I love science fiction and we were huge fans of Lost, so I was really excited when the previews for this move came out and I saw that Spielberg and Abrams were involved. I also thought it was so clever that these directors featured the Super 8 technology since this is what they used to practice on. Introduced in the 1960s, Super 8 cameras

One Piece Wonders!

2011-06-19T22:25:00.002-05:00

It is another 100+ degree day here in Texas, so I am really starting to miss the beach! I am in dire need of a new swimsuit for the beach this summer, but after watching the Miss USA pageant, I am definitely not in the market for a two piece! I have been pleased to find that there are some really cute one piece options out there. Here are a few that I am considering: Land's End -

Music for a Frenzied Friday: Kylie Minogue

2011-06-10T09:45:00.007-05:00

Today is sure to be another frenzied Friday, but at least it's donut day at work! Here's some Kylie Minogue to help kick-start your day! Happy weekend blog friends! Make it a good one!

I'm Blushing,.. I Received the Stylish Blogger Award

2011-06-09T22:01:00.000-05:00

The Caffeinated OC Mommy is the bomb dot com! She was awarded the Stylish Blogger Award from the The Epic Adventures of a Modern Mom because of her savvy style and clever ways with lipstick! Apparently, The Caffeinated OC Mommy thinks I'm something special too because earlier this week she passed this honor along to me for recommending and blogging about beauty products that will change your

Summer Product Alert!: Spackle Under Makeup Primer

2011-06-05T22:21:00.002-05:00

Can I tell you about my new favorite product for summer? Well, honestly by favorite, I mean aside from the awesome self tanner that I am still on the lookout for! If you have any suggestions for me please post a comment below. Back to my current favorite product.....It's called Spackle Under Makeup Primer by Laura Geller and it's perfect for keeping your face/makeup flawless even when it's 90+

Blog Hop Weekend

2011-06-04T15:13:00.000-05:00

"Be civil to all; sociable to many; familiar with few; friend to one; enemy to none." -- Benjamin FranklinHappy weekend everyone! Thank you for stopping by and visiting my blog. Please be sure to leave a comment on this post, so I can follow you. I'm always thrilled to meet new blog friends!