A Few of My Favorite Things | End of Summer

Happy Monday! To usher in the END of summer 2015, I’m sharing just a few of my very favorite things. Isn’t each one so cute? I don’t own all of them yet, but hope to soon!   “Things Are Totally Gonna Work Out” Notebook Set How adorable is this? I want it on my desk now… It just makes me happy!     Michael Kors “Slim Runway” Chronograph Bracelet Watch This super cool watch just MIGHT be on my birthday wish list. Yep! {Read More}

J.Crew Giveaway!

Hope you’ve all had a wonderful weekend! We heard that temperatures here in Palm Desert would soar up to near 120 degrees, so we headed up the mountain! We loaded the VW van (our camper of sorts) with the two pups and made our way to Idyllwild. It was WONDERFUL! If you are ever in the area, it’s a beautiful place to camp, hike and picnic. We just got back home. You can imagine from the looks of our furry {Read More}

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

There are so many fun gift possibilities for Mother’s Day this spring! Now is the time to order your gifts instead of waiting until the last minute. Today I’m sharing some of my fave finds in my Mother’s Day Gift Guide. I know for sure that THIS mama would be happy to receive any of these awesome gifts!  Kate Spade Glass & Glitter Silicone Water Bottle | Kendra Scott Rayne Stone Tassel Pendant in Periwinkle | Betsey Johnson On the {Read More}

Fashion Week El Paseo 10th Anniversary

I was so blessed to join area fashionistas at the opening night of Fashion Week El Paseo over the weekend. Saturday’s festivities kicked off the 10th anniversary of the event here in Palm Desert. I have to say, from the moment we walked across the red carpet, sequins, lace, sparkle and glamour where everywhere. I chose my polka dot sequined top and multi-strand pearl necklace, both from J.Crew, and a fun and flouncy Red Valentino skirt for the occasion. Tom and I got to {Read More}

What I Wore

The California desert is such an amazingly beautiful place to live! The chocolate brown mountains frame our little valley. The skies are blue, the temperatures warm. The predominant style here is casual and comfy. One day recently, it was actually cool enough to break out my fave find this winter, this Betsey Johnson faux fur vest I picked up for half its original price at Marshalls (similar here and here). We headed to Keedy’s Fountain Grill (a real blast from {Read More}

$125 Paypal Cash & Designer Jewelry Giveaway

Tabler Party of Two  |  Katherines Corner  |  Epic Mommy Adventures  |  This N That with Olivia  |  God’s Growing Garden  |  Butter Basil and Breadcrumbs Today I’ve teamed up with five awesome bloggers to offer you the opportunity to win a beautiful bracelet from Caroles Art Etsy shop as well as $125 in Paypal cash to help you get started on your spring wardrobe! The designer behind the bracelet is my own, very-talented mama! She gave me this bracelet for Christmas and generously {Read More}