Madras 'n Pearls

Have you discovered Charming Charlie yet?  I have and let me tell you it is an accessory lover's dream.  I am developing a penchant for costume jewelry, and I usually make a lot of pieces myself. I am partial to wearing to my pearls, albeit glass Swarovski pearls, everyday. (I save the real pearls f

A few weeks ago I decided to follow my bliss and move forward with finishing up the courses to sit for the Certified Interior Decorator exam.  Starting my own business is a long shot, but there are other options available. I am writing for Examiner again and covering the interior decor scene here in

Last week I stumbled across an old bookstore in the antique district of a near by town.  I was overwhelmed by the collection they had. There were first editions of J.D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye, and Five Stories (personal favorites) leather bound complete collections of Conrad, Dickens, Chaucer

Saturday I enjoyed a lovely lunch at the Chart House for a friend's shower. Then Sunday we spent the day watching golf and nibbling on cheese and crackers. Really it was an uneventful weekend with very little excitement. And..... I picked up some tulips for our Easter table, which went unu

This week's Friday Find comes to you via Farmhouse Wares... They have these really cute cupcake stands that hold an individual cupcake. source  Wouldn't they be great for a dinner party, or a little girl's birthday party?

Recently I listened to Dr. Dyer's Wishes Fulfilled and realized that there is nothing wrong with following your imagination or your dreams.  The trick, I think, is to notice when an opportunity falls in your lap. A few months ago I was approached by Examiner.com to start writing for them again. I de

Summer...... I can't believe it's on my doorstep already. Of course as it fast approaches I've added a few wonderful additions to the wardrobe....thanks to a few stellar finds at Marshall's. These adorable Tommy Hilfiger sandals..... I found the red and navy ones, then thanks to a post by the gir

Orange, or should I say tangerine, is every where this season. It is this year's hot color trend taking it's que from nature. It's in clothing, home decor, accessories and make-up. Where ever you look you will find this bright cheery color.  Like the color pink, orange makes me happy too. source

There's something about wearing dresses when the warmer weather comes around and the shift dress is my classic go to look.  They have been around for eons and flatter just about any figure. I love the 1950's sensibilities of the shift dress. Paired with pearls it's a timeless look.   One of my favo

I spent my birthday at the beach. I just wanted to have a day to myself with no job search tasks, or housework staring at me. So after a trip to the gym, I packed up the beach essentials and hit the road. Of course it's only a twenty minute drive to my favorite beach spot... Honeymoon Island State P