We all know the turkey is the most important thing on the table at Thanksgiving. Arguably, the second most important thing are the pies! What is a well rounded Thanksgiving dinner with out the classic pumpkin and apple pie? Pies tend to intimidate people. It’s not something we make regularly like cakes. This year I’ve…
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9 Practical Ways You Can Start Preparing For Christmas Now
September is in full swing and next thing we know the the holidays will be here. When my kids were younger the holidays were spent in a mad whirlwind of chaos. Running to stores, cooking, going to parties, looking for a last minute gift for said party, etc. Honestly, they were not enjoyable or memorable. …
Beauty Gift Ideas: All Things Hair, Makeup And Skin
I am so excited to share this gift guide for the beauty lover! During the winter months and holiday season our skin can really take a hit. Dry weather, late night parties, alcohol and sugar can all wreak havoc on our skin. Today I’m sharing all my favorite beauty must haves for you, your friends…
5 Easy Christmas Treats For Friends And Neighbors
During the holidays I love to make easy Christmas treats for our neighbors. I packaged them up in these cute cellophane bags or festive boxes and hand them out with our Christmas card. It is also fun to make each one of these easy Christmas treats and give an assortment in each package. Christmas usually means a…
Christmas Recap and Christmas Sales…
Wowzers has this been a busy week! We had so many amazing parties, the most important one being my birthday of course! Ok, I won’t lie, having a birthday the week before Christmas kind of sucks but I just love turning 29 year after year. Even though I stay youthful, there may be a birthday Botox visit…
Velvet Blazer, Plaid Scarf and Gangster Wrapper
Happy Winter! The winter temps have arrived here in Texas. My husband wants to turn on the heat but I keep resisting so everyone is freezing in our house! I am loving layered looks right now. It can be in the 40’s in the morning and heat up to 65 by two. Jackets and scarves make the perfect…
Holiday Shopping
Outfit Details Happy Holidays! It’s holiday shopping time and I finally got some of my Christmas shopping done this weekend. I met my cousins in Kansas City for our annual all girls cousins trip and we shopped til we dropped. The first day we went to an outdoor shopping center in Overland Park and scored…
Plaid Shirt and Puffer Vest
I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas…until it stops raining cats and dogs in Houston I’ll settle for wearing this plaid shirt and puffer vest. The weather here has been so crazy. One day it is 85 and sunny, the next pouring rain and 40. YIKES. Anyway, I saw this plaid shirt and it immediately put…
Haute Girls Guide to Christmas
Happy Holiday Season! I know many of you are making your lists and checking them twice! For all of you super awesome gals out there who are looking for an extra special gift I included my Haute Girls Guide to Christmas below. This Givenchy handbag would be a stunning addition to any wardrobe. If Santa…