A Clearly “Pinteresting” Giveaway From Lucite International!
Many of you know that I happen to love Pinterest – ok, who I am kidding, I’m just the tiniest bit addicted to Pinterest! Come on, I know I have a ton of fellow pin happy friends out there! What if we could possibly win something just for doing what we love to do anyway? Pin!! We can, through a giveaway hosted by Lucite International. Lucite International, owner of the LuciteLux® cast acrylic brand, is hosting a Pinterest giveaway in {Read More}
An Easy Way to Get WOW Lashes!
They say the eyes are windows to the soul – well, then our eyelashes are the curtains and we want those curtains to be noticed! Whether they’re blue, brown, hazel, grey or any beautiful combination of colors, our eyes have a lot to say. I say….let them say WOW in the easiest (and most inexpensive!) way possible. False eyelashes are popular. Of course, they’re so much fun on a special occasion but for every day? Not so much or perhaps {Read More}
Sponge Cake with Strawberry Preserves
A classic sponge cake, sandwiched together with your favorite flavor of preserves, is a perfect cake for a tea party or an afternoon treat! This recipe is adapted from one of my favorite “tea” party books, SpecialTeas. The texture of sponge cake is very different from that of a butter cake. A sponge cake is much denser and holds together well, so it’s perfect for slicing and filling. Sponge cake easily absorbs the filling, adding a wonderful flavor to a {Read More}
Thank You to My Mom and Happy Mother’s Day!
Today is a day to celebrate Mom. Though I may not reflect nearly as often as my Mom deserves, on the countless reasons why I love her and am thankful to her, I know those reasons are deeply ingrained in my heart. I’m certain that each lovely one of you will allow me today to focus on my Mom. I’m forever thankful to my Mom for: Demonstrating with strength, dignity and grace that even in the face of unimaginable loss {Read More}
Last Minute Gift for Mom – Wreath Jewelry Holder!
I originally shared this project a few weeks ago over at A Little Claireification and wanted to share it with all of you today because it can be a fast, easy and great last-minute gift for Mother’s Day. Especially since my own Mom was just telling me how she never wears most of her jewelry because it’s all in boxes! I happen to love, love, love vintage jewelry! A lot of it came from my Mom and my Grandmother and {Read More}
