This past weekend, my eldest {smoo} turned 12. Even in writing that, I feel like my heart might explode. I still remember {like they were yesterday}......1st steps, 1st words, 1st teeth.......an...
Happy Mothers Day to all you beautiful moms!!This post is a reblog from a couple of years ago, recounting what is still one of my favorite moments of being a Mother. {originally titled blinking ...
Stopping by for the first time this week? DESPERATE to know what breaking news/monumental blog posts you missed this week? Fear not, young one.I shall recap:On the BLOG: Monday: I summed myself...
Kate from The Small Things blog has been doing a sweet series called Whats In My Purse. When I saw the contents of some lovely bloggers purses, I had 2 thoughts:First thought: The ins...
Any of you who follow me on twitter KNOW that I have tweeted about some Blowfish wedges that I have had my eye on.BUT I JUST cant decide. Im going on vacation {with my Bestie, YAY!} a...
I would REALLY like to get to know YOU, my readers a little better. Im thinking that one of the best ways to do that is tell you something random/funny/embarrassing/reve aling about myself every...
I think we all agree, that Pinterest is tons of fun. From creativity, to recipes, to fashion & design, Pinterest is the place to be.But, what I am constantly amazed at are the little bits of grap...
{{This post is a re-blog from my other [now defunct] blog, last summer. BUT, as summer quickly approaches, its time to think about beach bags again. And I fi gured, hey, if it...
SO much news this weekend!!First, a Mothers Day special! A chance to shop for gifts AND treat yourself to something!Second, a YUM recipe AND the TimelessNchic giveaway winner!Last, but certainly not ...
ATTENTION: FULL credit goes to {bestie} DIANE ESTRELLA for the idea to add white chips to this recipe.{I had to say that or I would get all sorts of snarky blog & facebook comment...
This April I had the pleasure of working with some lovely brides on some of the teeniest flower girls pieces I have ever madeMy Klout score earned me a SEVEN inch Geico Bobblehead.......yeah,.....
It really was only a matter of time before I climbed aboard the washi tape train. How long could a girl like myself possibly resist all those amazing colors and patterns? And the potential for ...
Today, a giveaway from one of my VERY favorite online friends. I first met Courtney through her shop timelessNchic as a customer. I was in love with some of her upcycled, brightly painted...
Have you seen Shabby Apple lately?!Im practically OBSESSED with their new line The BlockStreetcar SkirtBistro BlouseAND the whimsy of their line Mad Hatter makes me want to have a tea party......
Admittedly, being a recovering perfectionist, I am a glass half empty kind of gal. Instead of looking at something and saying,"this is good." I am more likely to say,"Its OK, but this and...
Ill be completely honest. {what else is new, right?} I hardly ever get dressed in real grown up clothes. I stay at home and the only time during the week that I ever go anywhere is to wor...
Before we get to the fun stuff, I wanted to let you know that You will be noticing changes in my shop, little by little, as I move from using denim as my background for pictures to an all white ...
I have found in Instagram, a really fun way to capture lifes moments. Where maybe I wouldnt necessarily have my camera with me, or be willing to pull it out, I have my phone...........
I havent blogged in an absolute coons age, now have I? No blogging............But I HAVE been working Ye Olde Twillypop Shop {and yes, Im in a WACKY mood for silly colloquialisms this morning}True Th...
I dont have a dedicated work space. Well, I sorta do. Its my own little corner of the toy/exercise room. I have a space, but there is no clear bounadry and there is no door. W...
I love trying new recipes. I love even more trying to recreate something that I have had. A while back I bought a bag of white chocolate cinnamon popcorn and I enjoyed it......maybe a little to...
I had a "moment" last week. You know, one of those moments that catch you completely off guard and leave you thinking, {where did that come from?}Yeah. One of those.I saw a woman ...
We have a Sparkly Stocking Stuffers giveaway winner!! But first, a recipe! This is SO amazing to serve with a chicken or turkey dinner, so easy yet impressive, and SO much healthier than tradit...
Its a Sparkly Stocking Stuffers Giveaway! {retail value $80!}FAB J. Crew braceletAmaaaazing Philosophy lip gloss set of 4Ultra GLAM OPI Nail polish in 2 colorsHow to enter:Be sure you are a blo...
Im a Black Friday shopper. Even though I prefer to buy handmade, I do go out on Black Friday. Its a tradition for my mom, my sisters, and me. Not even so much for the sales, its...
Almost a decade ago {I cant believe Im old enough to refer to ANYTHING as being a decade ago *sigh*} I came up with this recipe for a sweet friends birthday. Her favorite candy is Hershey bars and I ...
Ill confess that Im pretty much a Nike girl when it comes to workout gear. I just am. Their marketing is genius, their workout gear is fashionably edgy, yet still performs well. Nike pretty much "...
Hi.Where in the sane heck have I been hiding? Who in their right mind closes shop for a week in November, one of the busiest shopping months of the year??!!Apparently , I do. But, for good reas...
I happened upon this great blog post about blogging and like so many things in this life........it got me to thinking. Why dont I just blog?! What is keeping me from it?! Is it a lack of &...
Theres a Twillypop giveaway at Beautiful Blendings that you dont wanna miss!!Tara did the SWEETEST little write up and shes giving away a three pack of necklaces in your choice of colors! ...
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