Baby bump up close. I was just chilling in the back yard guys so the pictures are not glamour shots:-)First, congrats to Kait for winning the giveaway! You're so lucky:-). I'll be in touch shortly! I have...
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$75 Giveaway and Musician Sting’s Heavenly Garden Reverie!
I am a huge fan of Sting and his music, so I was beyond thrilled to see his magnificent garden featured in Architectural Digest. Sting and wife, Trudie Styler purchased the Villa Palagio(located 16 miles from Florence) in 1997. The couple soon set their...
Devastation in NC.
I have to say that I am extremely lucky to have only suffered a minor inconvenience of no electricity for a couple hours from this devastating storm. A number of my fellow North Carolinians have lost so much. Roads, schools and a number of businesses are closed today....
Everything in moderation, right?:-)
It has been one heck of a week for me and Friday could not come soon enough! A glass of wine always takes the edge of., so maybe a glass or two is in order… Just don’t overdo it. Have a relaxing weekend everyone! XX image
Some pictures from Zion’s birthday.
Baby Z’s(guess I have to stop referring to him as Baby Z since he’s now 2) birthday party for his 2nd birthday was simple. My goal was to use what I already had so I referred to the party as “Springing into two,” since I already had many colourful items. I had a...
Happy Birthday Baby Z!
Baby Zion, my sunshine, my life, turns two today! Happy Birthday Zion! Mommy and Daddy love you more than you love bananas!. He could eat bananas for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I hope everyone has a spectacular weekend and a warm welcome to my lovely new...
Enamel Signs Giveaway via Danish Company-Ramsign!
I know how much you all love Danish design and that is why I am beyond thrilled to bring you this giveaway today! A Danish company, Ramsign, is offering one of you(my beloved readers) a chance to receive a personalized enamel house sign or number sign for your...
What Happens When a Traditional Builder Constructs for Me…
I remember the first day I met my very traditional builder and his look of sheer “you must be kidding me look” when I told him what my vision was for the house. However, thankfully I didn’t scare him off, in fact he said he was up for the challenge. Nonetheless, my...
One up, many more to go!
(view of a part of the foyer looking into the dining room) That’s the light I chose for the foyer. There are also recessed lights that flank both sides of the fixture. Although I chose lighting for most of the rooms, there are at least four still without...
Browsing the Aisles at Pier 1.
I visited our local Pier 1 over the weekend and snapped some pictures while browsing their aisles. Sometimes, I tend to just pop in there (although I don’t need to purchase anything) because my senses get such a treat! I can’t get enough of their...
Amazing Graffiti Artist+ Award Nod.
David Walker is a very talented graffiti artist. One would never know that he only started to hone this craft three years ago. He also doesn’t incorporate the use of brushes! David says that,“People are normally quite surprised the work is made from spray...
The Winner is..!
Thank you to everyone who entered this CSN contest! The lucky winner is Paige! Congrats to you Paige. I will be contacting you shortly. Thank you to CSN for another fantastic giveaway opportunity! XX
Cooking with Paule Caillat
I’ve been lucky enough to savor exquisite cuisines from my dining experiences in Paris. However, those experiences pale in comparison to what I could have on one of Paule Caillat’s( a Parisian cooking...
Running Errands related to the New House.
Yesterday, we were holed up at the lighting store(the merchant used by the builder for the lighting) for quite awhile attempting to choose lighting for the house and staying within the budget. We are allotted $2500 as our building allowance and with my taste, it was a...
You Deserve It…
After a snowy start to the week(which most of us encountered), i think we all deserve a grand getaway(if only through images) to the fantastic Lily Beach Resort & Spa. It's designed with an exotic experience in mind and is sure to tantalize your...