• Christmas Eve….

    Christmas

    How did Christmas get here SO QUICKLY!?!? We do our BIG family dinner on Christmas Eve and of course I’m not ready. I’m baking, wrapping, cleaning and of course last minute crafting. I need an extra day please!! I hope you are enjoying your Christmas Eve!!! I am very grateful you stopped by! Now, please tell me I’m not the ONLY one still scrabbling to finish Christmas details?!?! Please. It’s okay to lie to me! Merry Christmas!

  • Transforming a Bedroom into a Solace for Him (and Her)

    If you’ve pleasantly allowed a manly decorated bedroom to dictate your surroundings for an extended period, it’s time to choose a lighter and airier approach so that your bedroom will still have a masculine vibe, but with a feminine touch. It may be challenging developing a room that works for both him and her, but once you’ve incorporated warm neutrals and allowed hints of elegance to fit into a space, you’ll enjoy an interior that’s simple beautiful for the both of you. Earthy Materials Start out with shams and two small pillows that are made out of earthy materials such as obi fabric and kimono and place them on your…

  • Navigating Uncomfortable Conversations at the Holiday Dinner Table!!

    Clark Griswold Christmas dinner

    Navigating Uncomfortable Conversations at the Holiday Dinner TableBy Justin Lavelle Oh the holidays! We may love our family and enjoy seeing them, but we may also have very differing perspectives on the world. Family gatherings seem to be a catalyst for uncomfortable conversations with family members whether it be about politics, religion or just having to update the entire family on your life. After a challenging political season and vastly differing views on certain topics, some may consider sitting out the holidays all together. Although the holidays are a time to be grateful for the people you’re bonded with for life, it can sometimes be difficult. The holidays bring together a lot…

  • My Dream For You Is Wonder by Carole Ann Hausman

    My dream for you is wonder book cover

    I am so happy to share with you my review of My Dream For You is Wonder. From the same wonderful team; author Carole Ann Hausman and illustrator Joanne Raptis. This is the second book in the My Dream for You series. The first book was released in September 2015. My Dream For You Is Wonder came out in November of this year. The messages in both books is beautiful!! Alice and I reviewed My Dream for You is Happiness when it was first released. A beautifully written and illustrated book from Hamer House Books. The series celebrate the joy and wonder of childhood. Both books have a message that kids and adults…

  • Beauty Box 5 December 2016!

    Unfortunately, Beauty Box 5 is no longer around. In July of 2017 Hurricane Henry hit Texas, Beauty Box 5 was one of the businesses that suffered. That makes me so sad. Beauty Box 5 is at it again!! They are channeling things I need. HOW are they doing this?!?! In eleven days I head to Las Vegas for the CES Convention. I started a list of travel items to put in my suitcase and thank you BB5!! I just crossed off 4 items. How DID they know?! Let me share with your what is in this month’s box that has me so excited!This month’s theme is Party Perfect! The box…