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I recently updated my dining room decor with a gorgeous southwestern inspired stoneware dinnerware set from BrylaneHome. I absolutely adore these dishes! The colors are fresh, vibrant and colorful. Perfect for spring and summer parties or for anyone that enjoys a little spice in their dining room decor. The Hand-Painted Santa Fe Collection at BrylaneHome.com…
Naturally, because I’m so ‘fashion continuous’, I notice other people’s style (or lack-thereof). I can’t help it. There is a fine balance, on either end of the spectrum, between envy and judgement. Admittedly, I’ve been guilty of both. I usually find myself lusting after the latest fashion trends on Refinery29, but my fashion envy and…
We interviewed Celebrity Chef, Food Network Champion Hollis Wilder who recently authored the new book Savory Bites: Meals You Can Make in Your Cupcake Pan that will be released this Saturday – April 6th! I can’t wait to see her new book because I’ve heard of making cool recipes in cupcake pans but I haven’t…
Now this isn’t the perfect gift for just anyone… I can definitely imagine guys getting dumped on the spot for getting their gal this as a Valentine’s Day Gift, but there are others that would score big time so be sure you know who you are getting this for! The geeky, tech-geared girl would absolutely…
I don’t know about you, but I am a huge die-hard fan of Sex & The City. Carrie’s fashion sense has been an inspiration to me for years and I found the movies incredibly entertaining. If you saw Sex & The City 2 movie, you’ll immediately recognize this sterling silver rings as being inspired by…
For those of us on a budget (and let’s face it, who isn’t these days?) finding stylish, affordable clothing is a necessity. Luckily, you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to look great this spring. In fact, all of these dresses are under $50 – which means you can pick up more…
In stores now, dENiZEN™ jeans are available exclusively at Target® with YOU in mind! These affordable jeans feature premium fabrics, finishes and fits. Fashionable dENiZEN™ styles are offered for men, women, boys and girls at a great price that will fit into your family’s budget. Jeans are an important part of our lives including life’s…
I love Labor Day weekend. It seems to be the defining weekend of the summer, bringing together all the best of the warm months: good friends, good food, good weather (hopefully!) and lazy days before the Fall crush – and for all you moms out there – the knowledge that school is literally just around…
Ever wonder who invented some of the things you enjoy most? If you’re like me, once in a while you just sit back and marvel, wondering “Gosh, who invented this?!” Urban legend has it that Jennings Cox, a mining engineer that did some work in the little Cuban beach town of Daiquiri, invented the drink…
As if things weren’t hectic enough through Halloween, now that it’s November it’s time to start gearing up for the holidays. Meal planning, travel planning, gift planning, shopping, holiday cards, school events, parties, entertaining…it never ends, and it can take a toll on even the heartiest of fashionable housewives. To keep your cool when everyone…
Have you checked out the Old Navy Booty Reader, which is designed to help you pick the perfect pair of jeans? When you visit this microsite, the oh-so-mysterious Madame Eva speaks to you in a spooky voice, demanding that your booty be read. You have the opportunity to upload a picture of your actual booty, use a webcam to…
I recently discovered garlic scapes at my local farmer’s market, and I’ve started cooking with them on a regular basis. Garlic scapes are those long green things that grow from garlic heads when they get overripe. They taste like a cross between garlic and scallions and are wonderful sauteed over steak or mixed into soup to enhance the…
When I had the opportunity to interview $100 Makeover’s Leslie Segrete, I immediately asked her about a topic that’s been on my mind lately: everyday elegance. Whether it’s true or not, I have the impression that my grandmother used to entertain in refined style on a regular basis. I have visions of her serving hors…
If you enjoyed designer Leslie Segrete on Trading Spaces and While You Were Out, you definitely want to catch her latest show: A & E’s $100 Makeover. Like other favorites of the home makeover show genre, Leslie’s new project transforms cluttered, uninspired rooms into more liveable spaces– all with limited time and money (specifically $100 per room). What…
So, I just learned that CBS has a new drama series called The Good Wife, starring Julianna Margulies and Chris Noth. (You know, Mr Big from Sex And The City??!!) Margulies plays a wife and mother who must assume full responsibility for her family and re-enters the workforce after her husband’s very public sex scandal…
DRESSING SHOPAHOLIC Award-Winning Costume Designer Patricia Field Sizes Up the Film Filmmakers knew that a film like “Confessions of a Shopaholic” required brilliant costuming. Enter Patricia Field. Photo Credit: Craig Blankenhorn/The Kobal Coll “Patricia Field is one of the great costume designers,” says producer Jerry Bruckheimer. “She’s always been ahead of the curve, finding new…