I fell instantly in love with this J. Crew Tortoise and Pearl Cluster necklace. I occasionally stalked the necklace for a few months hoping I would find it on clearance because I could not justify the $120 price tag. Sadly and understandably it sold out before ever being marked down. Create A J Crew Necklace For Less. Create A J Crew Necklace For Less Recently while taking Sweet Guy back to school shopping I spied two bracelets in the J. Crew clearance bin. They were a final sale item ... View the Post
Lasting Friendships
Tomorrow I will be getting on a plane bound for California. I’ll be spending time with some of the best people I know. Many of us met in kindergarten and have enjoyed Lasting Friendships. (I’m the brunette in the white dress.) Lasting Friendships I’ll start out the week in the L.A. area hanging with my BFF of 40 years, Tracy. Regular readers have seen her on the blog many times. She works in the movie industry and sends me pictures like this one reminding me that Sodapop Curtis was my ... View the Post
Create A Simple Dry Riverbed
This past week while Mr. Decor and Sweet Guy were away my BFF Tracy flew in for a quick visit. She possesses a wonderful green thumb and we decided to transform two areas in the backyard of Storybook Cottage. Here is how to Create A Simple Dry Riverbed. Create A Simple Dry Riverbed This is a sort of semi “BEFORE” photo. I only remembered to take a picture after two hours of weeding. We also removed two crepe myrtles from the area. They had been planted by the previous owners and were ... View the Post
Looking Beyond
Looking Beyond its summer and it’s hot. But the heat does seem to make ice cream floats taste even more delicious. There are also mosquitos. But let’s not forget about the fireflies. Some parents may be hearing endless cries of “I’m bored!” Yet they can be ended with a bucket of water bombs. Endless lists of mandatory summer reading may exist. But the right book can change everything. Life is full of opportunities to focus on the positive. It’s true that there is beauty in ... View the Post
Inspiration for a Perfectly Easy Summer Party
During the summer you don’t need a reason to celebrate. Just celebrate summer itself! Here is some Inspiration for a Perfectly Easy Summer Party. Inspiration for a Perfectly Easy Summer Party Take advantage of the good weather. String up some fairy lights and invite the neighbors over for a potluck. Or simply just star gaze. Come One and All The fact is summer should be a relaxing time of hotdogs on the grill and a dip in the pool. Summer parties don’t need a lot of planning or ... View the Post
Washing Away Fear
A few weeks ago my doctor recommended I start going to a local water aerobics class. Washing Away Fear. Washing Away Fear With my combination of scoliosis, osteoporosis, and arthritis she said it would be the very best therapy for my recent back injury. In theory, it sounded good. But I just couldn’t get past thinking that it was going to be a really uncomfortable situation. I just knew that I was going to feel bad about myself. But I forced myself to go. Nervously tugging at ... View the Post
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