Hot & Pink

There are some things that one cannot pass up in life. When I went to Nordstrom a couple months back I wasn't in the market for these babies but it was useless, I was drawn to them like a moth to a...

DIY: Sparkly Spook

Happy Halloween!!! I happen to love Halloween and all the spooky elements. I love to display items of the season but at the same time I want them to be glamorous. Who says Halloween can't be chic!...

LIFE....

Dear Lovelies My deepest apologies for being away for so long. Life has been a series of ups and downs lately. I'm beyond pleased to say that lately all I am focusing on is the amazing blessings...

Blogiversary giveaway coming soon..............................

American Tart

An abundance of beautiful-fragrant apples from the trees in my backyard led to this impromptu pie-tart-galette creation. It was a fitting dessert for our amazing countrys Birthday. One of the...

Panna Cotta: Simply Divine

It never ceases to amaze me that the dishes I love the most are actually the simplest to make. Fresh ingredients combined with a love for cooking is truly a magical combination. I was first...

Gourmet Cake Mix vs. Grocery Store Mix

Do you ever have one of those dreams where youre lounging at Ina Gartens STUNNING house in the Hamptons and she invites you to cook a delectable meal with her and out of nowhere her (slightly...

Revival of the Sara Vernis

I have this strange sense of deja vu. I feel as though Ive already covered this particular post? Wait a minute, I did cover this post ... right here! This year mothers day was brilliant for many...

Wedding Trends

About a month (or three) back, I attended the Festival of Brides bridal show at the Langham. Although I have been happily married for almost seven years, I still love to go to bridal shows to stay...

Blessed

She is my dream, my hope, my future and the biggest love of my life. She holds the key to my heart and I thank God everyday for blessing me with such joy. I am blessed!

Eyebrow Trends: Thick vs. Thin

Some consider the eyes to be the "windows to our soul"; if so, the eyebrow is surely the frame to the window. What does all that mean anyway? The bottom line is that a well styled eyebrow is...

And The Winner Is...

Please accept my apologies for the late announcement of the "Necklace Giveaway" winner. The previous two weeks have been challenging to say the least; dealing with thieves and colds. Now we can...

Farewell!

Last week was a pretty horrible week for me. My lovely items pictured below were stolen, from a venue that a majority of people would consider sacred...go figure! The reason I am writing about this...

Necklace Giveway

I am so EXCITED about the first ever Gigi Diaries giveaway! It only took about eight months for the first one (have I mentioned my procrastination issues...) but I guarantee this is just the...

Upcoming Giveaway!!!!

Hello lovelies!! I am so excited, I have finally reached a point where I am cool enough to have a giveaway! Just kidding...I will never be cool enough! I hope you enter and more importantly, I hope...

A Sweet Tooth Affair

I think I have made it abundantly clear that I "jadore" parties. This may sound severely morbid, but I would probably enjoy planning my own funeral, just so I could be certain that it would look...

Seven x Seven

I love reading other peoples blogs, I love how they inspire me to try new things and to push myself in terms of creativity. Blogging has given me an opportunity to get to know people that I would...

Channeling Jackie: Prada Sunglasses

I first saw these pretties at Nordstrom and I was intrigued. I loved how unique they were. I am usually drawn to square things, Im weird that way. I was instantly drawn to the design, the intricate...

Delectable Carrot Cupcakes: Who says you cant love your veggies and eat it too!!

I love to cook, but oh wow do I love to bake! I am always looking for the next great recipe, you know, the kind where the taste and smell of the food makes you close your eyes and moan :) I...

Tortuga Bay Hotel & Resort Punta Cana: Part 2

As promised, here is Part Two of our Dominican getaway at the gorgeous Tortuga Bay Hotel & Resort in Punta Cana. If you missed Part One, you can find it here. Again, I will let the photographs...

Toddlers & Guccis

Like most, I too have a love affair with the finer things in life and although I dont indulge my every whim (Id be seriously broke if I did), I do like to treat myself to nice things once in a...

Tortuga Bay Hotel & Resort Punta Cana: Part 1

The Tortuga Bay Villas & Resort in Punta Cana is a AAA Diamond awarded member of the Leading Hotels of The World. It is the closest I have ever come to experiencing paradise. I had the absolute...

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Travel: Carry On Bag

I think we all like to be as comfortable as possible when traveling. Unfortunately with all of the travel restrictions these days, that seems like a pipe dream. Nevertheless, I try and pack for...

2012 Style Wish List!

This year marks the third year in a row that I have celebrated New Years in Las Vegas. I love it because the whole family comes out and we just gamble, eat, gamble, shop, eat, gamble...do you see a...

Oh Ginger!

Before its too late, I wanted to share the gingerbread house that little C and I made together. Now some of you have awesome talents, such as making your own gingerbread for your gingerbread...

Setting The Christmas Scene

To say that Christmas is my favorite holiday would be a huge understatement. I am enamored with everything that has to do with Christmas, especially decorations and tradition. This year our little...

Shellac/Gel Nails

Oh my, it feels like a million years since I last posted. Last week I was blessed enough to spend my 35th Birthday with Mr. C and little C in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Honestly I cant believe...

Red Red Rose

Why are these roses so beautiful? I think they are beautiful because of what they represent. There wasnt a birthday in sight, no anniversary to be had, no momentous occasion to mark...they were...

Fashion for iPhone: 3d case

I honestly dont know how I would function without my iPhone. I earnestly try to remember what life used to be like without my gadgets and gizmos but I just cant summon the courage to do so....