Blog Love June 25, 2009

I’m back and blogging, but during the month while I was not writing on my own page, I  spent ample time checking in on the lives of others. Mostly strangers…but women, younger and older than I,  who I find amusing because they are interested in the same things that I am interested.  Do you know how [...]

Natty Napkins! April 7, 2009

I can’t wait to use these!!!!  I got a Birthday Happy in the mail yesterday from Virginia, and included in the packet of goodies were these cocktail napkins: This napkins showcases a softer, gentler version of another message  I’ve been known to offer, along with a drink, but can’t really use as much now that I call Maryland [...]

Friday Find! April 3, 2009

  For those of you who, like me, may struggle with decorating your walls, perhaps we should take a tip from Do It Yourself magazine and steal this idea – ceiling medallions as wall art! Though one day it’d be nice to have original and expensive paintings hanging on the walls I hired someone else [...]

I’m Really Into Skinny Dipping April 1, 2009

During my first big diet week, I was pretty dedicated. I didn’t have any drinks at my birthday lunch, no weeknight alcohol.  My only indulgences, save the birthday cake that Anne made me and some birthday wine, were nightly treats of Skinny Cow Skinny Dippers.   These yummies come in vanilla and caramel, both dipped in choclate.  One [...]

Custom Monogram January 13, 2009

I want to give a zillion plaudits to SwishDesigns, a California-based design company I found on The Bona Fide Preppy Bride blog  that for a mere $7 created a monogram for me to use throughout the wedding.  I wanted something very traditional, but custom designs are less than $20!  Donna, the designer, is AMAZING!  She [...]