This weekend I was catching up on my magazines and read a quote from an editor that made me cringe, “I’ve been using the same moisturizer since my teens.” Sorry…
Today’s featured friend is actually a dynamic duo. A super fun husband and wife team, that I have known for many years. Boris and Rachel launched their auto parts business…
The other day I was looking through recipe books for inspiration and came across a recipe for chocolate pecan tart. I’m not a huge pecan fan but my husband loves…
This weekend I discovered a small family business out of Wisconsin, Second Nature by Hand. I actually found them at Nordstrom so good job for them, they must be doing…
There is no question that French women have effortless style that oozes class even on their casual days. They will never be seen around town in yoga pants or fleece…
I recently purchased some candles from a friend’s sister just to be supportive and to my delight they turned out to be really yummy. I ordered two dessert scented candles…
Have you seen this mobile phone app? It’s super fun and my new favorite toy. Selena Gomez likes it so much she is an investor. Snap a picture on your…
I saw this yesterday on another blog and can’t help but share because it’s so adorable. Emily of cupcakes and cashmere used gold foil to cover 1/2 of a mini…
I love Martha Stewart’s holiday crafts and always pick up her Halloween magazine for inspiration. This year she featured a black wreath with creepy crawly creatures that I couldn’t resist!…
I just discovered the most adorable Etsy shop! Pretty Smitten is run by a mother of three who introduced her line with custom paper products and eventually grew it into…
I love wrapping gifts and think an essential part of gift giving is the presentation. Thoughtful packaging makes a gift seem more sincere and less like an obligation. Lately I have…
I don’t have children but I think we all find ourselves buying baby gifts left and right at certain times in our lives. This weekend I was introduced to Sophie…
Another college friend and sorority sister, Michele, has turned her passion into her business. Having always held a strong interest in health and fitness, Michele had for years maintained a…
Yesterday I was inspired to roast asparagus and had to ask myself “why don’t I do this more often?” It’s soo easy and amazing yummy! In 15 min you can…
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