Several years ago, I faced a situation I felt incapable of handling. It involved a difficult discussion I knew I must have with a friend, and I DID NOT WANT TO DO IT. In fact, I was filled will dread about the whole thing. This dilemma was so difficult that I knew in my heart that I simply didn’t have the wisdom to handle it on my own. It was obvious to me that to get through it, I must rely {Read More}
$80 Target Giveaway
Simply Clarke | Tabler Party of Two | What You Make It | That Southern Mama Musings of a Museum Fanatic | To The Sea | Danise Jurado | Gettin Fit & Fab Happy Tuesday, friends! Aren’t you excited spring has arrived? To celebrate longer, warmer days, I have teamed up with seven other awesome bloggers to bring you a quick and easy $80 Target Giveaway! Spring is in full swing and there are some awsome finds at Target right now… {Read More}
diy Flower Cone
This DIY Flower Cone will add the perfect touch of spring to your home! Today I’m featuring another easy craft from my super talented daughter in law, Shandi. She’s always up to something creative! Supplies -faux flowers -foam cone -wire cutters -glue gun Step One Cut the flowers close to the stems. Step Two Glue flowers to cone, starting at the base. Step Three Continue to glue flowers to the cone, from the bottom all the way to the top of the {Read More}
Sunday Features Link Party {18}
Welcome to this week’s Sunday Features link party! We enjoyed see the almost 300 creative ideas you all linked up last week. Thank you for stopping by to inspire us and our readers every week! I just returned today from an absolutely amazing conference in San Diego. Social Media Marketing World ’15 was a blast! I learned SO much that I can’t wait to implement, especially since I’m now using my 25+ years of marketing experience to add blogging and social {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}
Sunday Features Link Party {17}
Welcome to another party week! And we cannot wait to get this party started. Warmer weather in the air! Spring approaching! And some great inspiration from the Sunday Features {16} party! Let’s see all the great features for this week! Denise has another party that started this week…Our Favorite Things Pinterest Party! Head over and link up your favorite pins and see what great pins that you can add to your own boards. I shared my DIY Spring Hydrangea Wreath as a way {Read More}
Amp Up Your Instagram
Instagram can be a blogger’s best friend, but many bloggers are unsure how to maximize their efforts on this platform. Or why they should even bother. Yet there are many compelling reasons to incorporate Instagram in your social media mix. Instagram can be used quite effectively to develop your brand. It can generate interest in your blog and has the potential to drive significant traffic your way. Here are six tips to amp up your Instagram this week. 1) Strategically use hashtags. These {Read More}
diy Spring Wreath
This DIY Spring Wreath is so really pretty and super easy to make! I love decorating for a new season! This week I’ve been having fun adding little touches of spring throughout the house. I didn’t have anything for my front door, but after a quick trip to Hobby Lobby I was set with everything I needed to make a spring wreath. Inexpensive and easy DIY projects are my favorites! From start to finish, this wreath only took about 20 {Read More}
$400 Target Giveaway!
What better way to start a Monday than to enter to win a $400 gift card from Target? Winning this Target giveaway could provide you with a nice budget for your spring wardrobe, swimsuits, decorating, or something else you’ve been saving up for! So hurry… click on the form below, meet some new Instagram friends, and start entering to win. I’m a cohost in this giveaway, or I’d be entering daily! GIVEAWAY DETAILS Prize: $400 Target Gift Card Giveaway organized by: Oh My {Read More}