Although I'm always up for a spa appointment, and checking my worries at the salon door for an hour, the convenience of doing my own mani pedis at my leisure, while catching up on my latest show binge or podcast works best for my lifestyle (and saves significant $$) Over the last 12 years I have ...
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Tufted Cornice DIY
What you need: Upholstery Fabric Heavy Duty Staple Gun Heavy Duty Staples Decorative Nailheads Hammer Scissors I covered old cornices that we already had instead of buying or creating new ones. My overall vision was during a textured grey cornice, tufting it with nickel nailheads, and adding ...
Loose Waves Hair Tutorial
detangling brush / volumizer / protein cream / hydrating oil / shine spray / shine brush / curling rod / hairspray / dry shampoo / shower cap I rock my best "loose/undone waves" once they have been slept in. I sometimes style my hair the day of, but it gives a more done up look instead of ...
Links I’m Loving
1. Lauren Conrad's Cool-Girl Guide to Holiday Dressing.. I'm loving Lauren's new locks! This shoot ups her usual simple meets classic style to a new notch of glam and edginess 2. Get Cozy.. 20% off all pillows, throws, bedding, and rugs going on here 3. The new unlimited program to hit Rent the ...
Weekend DIY: Fix a Broken Compact
Last year a trip to the beauty department at Saks, left me with an obsessed with Armani Beauty. I came home with the serum, primer, foundation, powder, bronzer, blush, etc. (the whole shebang) and I've been loyal to every product ever since. Last month when I was traveling from LA, my new bronzer ...
Weekend DIY: Floral Cake Topper
I was looking to brighten up the sweet-themed Hummingbird Cake I made for Mother's Day/Birthday. I searched for supplies on hand and came up with bright hued scrapbooking flowers and always festive striped straws. A day-brightening daisy-themed cake topper was the perfect puzzle piece, complete in ...