While I've been away, something I've been working on is a new business venture. I have taken a leap and turned my passion for shopping second-hand into a online business. While I continue to tweak...

orange crush

It's true...I have a crush on these orange pants. I knew the next time I wore them (a week after the first post about the same orange pants) I wanted to pair them with a burgundy turtleneck. What I...

bright orange pants

On my most recent shopping trip I came across these Gap pants in the sale section. I've tried these pants on before. In fact the husband really liked them on me, as did the sales lady. Me, however,...

outside my box

A few days ago I decided I had nothing to wear and so I went out and did a little shopping at one of my favorite buy, sell, trade stores. Not knowing what I was looking for, I found these polka...

compliments

I love this coat! It's my favorite...this season. This coat is one of those purchases from a thrift store that you know, the moment you see it, it not only had to be yours but it was THE score....

Rosemary Cacao Nib(bles)

I'm new to this whole baking thing; literally self taught just this last year. I mean, before I decided I wanted to bake, to me, the kitchen was just where you kept the snacks. So you would think...

lunch

On days when I'm running around town doing mundane errands, I like to be comfortable, unfussy. And that was today along with a lovely lunch with the husband. However, when you're going to take...

pencil & puffer

Today was one of those days when I could not decide what to wear. Sure, it's harder to decide when it feels like the majority of my clothes don't fit right since I put on the extra weight, but I'm...

I resolve...

I resolve to wear more color and patterns. And take more risks. Normally, I don't make resolutions because I have learned over the years that life actually enjoys messing with you. No matter what...

scottie dogs

I found this blouse a month or two ago and had to have it. It's not typically something I would've been drawn to in the past but I guess we all have to grow up sometimes...or down. Are little...

Duck Egg

I have been sitting in front of my computer now for about two hours trying to come up with something, anything to say in this post. While I was looking around at other blogs and Pinterest and...

WISH LIST WEDNESDAY There's no denying I have an obsession with coats. About 75% of my closet is coats. So it's no surprise that on my wish list this week is coats. And they're all styles I don't...

skirt & fur

This outfit is why I love thrifting, style, and fashion. I don't normally wear skirts...I hate my legs, but when I found this skirt and sweater at the thrift store a couple of weeks ago, I knew...

comfy with a pop of color

I don't know about you, but I love wearing sweats and a t-shirt. If i had my druthers, I would wear sweats and a t-shirt most days; or pajamas. Don't get me wrong, I love clothes, and fashion, and...

Ladies Night at Clothesline

When girlfriends get together and shop great deals for new fall fashion, that is a good night. My friend and owner of the Clothesline in Elk Grove hosted a Ladies Night Nov. 1 with great music,...

two of my favorite things

Two of my favorite (obsessions) things: coats and thrifting. And as it turns out, I thrifted this coat and everything else I'm wearing for that matter. I love coats as a statement piece. It makes...

WISH LIST WEDNESDAY quilted vest | tory burch handbag | owl jumper | patent mary jane heel | extended wrist gloves | fair isle sweater

Apple Picking

I've been wanting to go apple picking for some time now but the weather just wasn't cooperating. I didn't want to go pick apples in shorts and a tee shirt. So, when the weather finally got cold,...

Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

My favorite time of year is the fall season. So, I wanted to bake with pumpkin flavor. I found this recipe which came out well according to the husbands co-workers. However, I feel I may have been...

Zesty

This was my second attempt at baking cookies. My first attempt, I can now say, Ive perfected. The Oatmeal Chocolate Chip cookie, I added cinnamon. Now, if this is something you also do, I dont want...

Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

While teaching myself to bake, I also like to experiment. With this coconut cupcake recipe, courtesy of Martha Stewart, I added Fine Macaroon Coconut Unsweetened (powder) to the batter to give it a...

Double Chocolate Cake with Matcha Buttercream Frosting

Ever since I came across the book titled "Miette," I have been obsessed. So, as a nod to them, I made a similar cake as the one on the cover. So similar, its the same dark chocolate cake recipe....

Peach Frangipane Galette

One week ago, the husbands family arrived and spent about five days with us. We got to show them our new place, our new city, the husbands new job and of course the new pooch in all his glory. We...

green

I stepped outside my box a little by deciding to wear a bold color head-to-ankle. I've seen it done by others and liked it. So I tried it. Isn't that what fashion is about? I had been eyeing these...

Goals

So, I'm out of practice posing for outfit photos and the husband is out of practice taking outfit photos, although in all fairness it has been a year. But I got new shoes and wanted to share them....

Tomato Face

If you're like me, I still suffer from acne. I am not a teenager. But, when I get sick or stressed or tired, I breakout. I jog 3-5 times a week and wash my face twice a day and I still see pimples...

easing OUT of thrifting

A couple of weeks ago, Sally, over at already pretty (be sure to check out her new book HERE : already pretty, learning to love your body by learning to dress it well) wrote a post about easing...

Across the wheel

If you know me, then you know that I do not celebrate Valentines Day, with my husband, for another week. We were apart for our very first Valentines Day, so for the last 13 years, weve celebrated...

with the parka and cats eye shades

I really wish I could pull this "I dont care how I look even though I know I look really good" look off. This look is ideal for the winter weekend with friends. The parka paired with the crossbody...

Yellow

The elephant on this blog is the wall in the photo. Yellow is not my color and this wall is a mix between yellow and pea green. Sometimes, when shooting quickly and trying something new, things go...