Hair Barettes & Clips Addicted, I’m Afraid ;)

I usually wear my hair long (keeps my neck warmer during the wintry months) although I’ve been known to get the occasional pixy cut for summer.  For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a fascination with hair barrettes and clips; always on a hunt for the pretty but sturdy few. Claire’s, Icing, and …

Panasonic Lumix G3 Camera

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G3 16 MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Camera 3-Inch Free-Angle Touch-Screen LCD 14-42mm Lumix G VARIO f/3.5-5.6 Lens ————— I was so ecstatic when I received my Panasonic Lumix G3 back in the end of July!  Sorry this post is so late but I’ve been spending time bonding with it =).  So far …

Hallmark Limited Edition Ornaments

I’ve been trying to wrap up my stocking-stuffer shopping for this year at Hallmark and Pier 1.  I have many people to shop for.  I found this sweet little 2011 limited edition cupcake ornament at my local Hallmark and discovered that they began their holiday cupcake series last year.  I was off to search on …

Lisa Stickley & Stephanie Johnson: Vanity Case Innovation

Cute little makeup cases excite me!  My current favorite is Stephanie Johnson’s Mumbai Collection.  I love seeing the new designs that people can dream up e.g. the double pocket, the tall vanity, etc!  Really wish Lisa Stickley would have more American stockists.  Paying for international shipping on top of an expensive vanity case is a …

On Holiday with Vera Bradley’s Grand Traveler & Weekender

Recently my husband and I traveled to England and Wales.  I brought my Vera Bradley Viva La Vera Weekender as my carry-on and really loved this bag for its generous pockets and ease of carrying.  It kept all my belongings well organized and nicely accessible;  with the added plus of being made with cheery patterned, …

Kate Spade: Just a Few Handbags I’ve Been Loving!

Do you remember the Kate Spade Sam?  The “it” bag of 2000?  It was a classic minimalistic (I mean this in a good way) handbag which was quite cute.  I bought it in black and a deep silvery-grey (eventually we parted ways via eBay).  My qualm about the Sam was that it was too bulky …