While I’m a big supporter of local nurseries/small businesses, sometimes I’m seeking particular plants that my nursery doesn’t normally stock or sold out of which forces me to seek out mail order companies. Late into the growing season, I was inspired to build up my largely ignored shade garden. For years I believed that only …
Autumn & Winter Ready!
It’s like “JCrew and Urban Outfitters had a baby”, a friend had said… so of course my attention was instantly captured! Aritzia offers many wonderful basics with an interesting design twist; which is refreshing to see! Here’s my current favorites… The Talula Trancas Jacket (a very versatile 3 season jacket, which one would never know …
Terrain Garden Center & Terrariums
I recently visited Westport, Connecticut’s Terrain. Ever since I heard about Terrain at Styler’s in Pennsylvania a few years back, I’ve been very curious. Anyway, as a big fan of Anthropologie and an avid gardener, I’m IN LOVE because everything about it is absolutely charming! The downside is that like its parent company, many items …
Getting Organized with Walker Bags
My recent solution to messy contents sloshing around in my handbag are the helpful and lovely double zip pocket Walker Bags. I love them in metallic mesh for their elegance, though they do come in a range of other playful colors and even in single pockets. *Photocredit: Walker Bags
Keeping Busy
Since this is my first year in caring for the hummingbirds, their departure to the South has hit me quite hard :(. I still feel blessed to see a few migratory females now and then but sharing my garden with them brought me great joy and gave me a new sense of purpose. In order …
My Favorite Cosmetic Brushes: Sigma Beauty
Soft, durable, least shedding bristles, overall sleek design, grabs just the right amount of pigment whether natural or synthetic fiber [though this depends on you too ;)], fairly affordable (great investment), and easy to clean… these are all the things I love about my Sigma Beauty brushes :). I have two of their sets (use …
The Vintage Beauty
For a long time I believed red lipstick simply looked awful on me. One day, I was inspired by CamiLovesKiwi on You Tube to give reds another try. At first I wasn’t used to the bold look of red on me, even with very minimal eye makeup minus winged liner, so I quickly gave up …
Magical Hummingbird Folklore
My favorite legend of the magical hummingbird comes from the greeting card company, Papyrus… “Legends say that hummingbirds float free of time, carrying our hopes for love, joy, and celebration. Hummingbirds open our eyes to the wonder of the world and inspire us to open our hearts to loved ones and friends. Like a hummingbird, …
Scarf Treasure: Faliero Sarti
I’m in love!.. again ;)… I saw a gorgeous Faliero Sarti scarf on 11th. Moon’s website because of You Tube’s Chrissstttiiine. It’s a peachy pink, delicate half cotton half silk with floral border best worn as a shrug scarf in my opinion, though there are many other wonderful ways to fashion a scarf. I have …
A New Relaxation Ritual
Inspired by Priscilla Ahn’s (musician) positive review of Rain Living, I’m planning to make a purchase to include a few of their bath bombs and bath salts. It’s been a small decision put off for too long; maybe about a year even :(. Oh my, has time flewn! I recently saw their products at the …
