When I go to Cost Plus Imports, I normally skip everything and head right to the back of the store where all the lovely imported snacks are. But on my last visit I wound up taking some time in the…
Olay Hair Removal Duo and Giveaway
Oh you guys. This is how committed I am to Project Put Together. I am actually posting photos of my hairy mustache on the internet. Shame? What’s that? I seem to be out of it. It’s a sad little secret…
Dress Up Makeup
As part of the Life Well Lived series, BlogHer asked a few of their bloggers this question: What is your favorite way to add a bit of sparkle to your holiday look? Is it with make-up, clothing or accessories? I…
2011 Year of Pleasures #44
This is another one of our goofy family games, and I am terrified of the day that Atti discovers he’s too cool for it. One of us will shout “Family Sandwich!” and Bear and I will give each other a…
Best Fashion Bloggers
Since launching Project Put Together, I have completely fallen down the rabbit hole of fashion blogs. I have gotten completely addicted to seeing how these stylish regular gals combine clothes to express their individual style. It has been totally inspirational…
Tights
I’ve never been a big fan of tights before. My legs have always been one of the features I liked best about myself, so I went bare legged whenever I wore a skirt, which was pretty much just once a…
Tiny Prints Cards
Tiny Prints is one of my blog sponsors, and they have been very good to me. Along with sponsoring me by running an ad here on the blog, they also gave me a gift certificate to try out some of…
2011 Year of Pleasures #42
After years of pining away for one, I finally got around to buying myself a manual typewriter. I found this beauty on ebay and fell in love with that perfect gray-blue color. It came with its own carrying case, but…
Bounce Dryer Bar
I hope you guys know by now how picky I am when it comes to reviews and you’ll keep that in mind when I get all breathless about this product I’m about to describe to you. BlogHer and Bounce asked…
Shutterfly Giveaway!
Every year, the week after Christmas, when I’m still feeling full of Christmas spirit but all the items on my todo list have been done, I take advantage of clearance sales and make handmade Christmas cards to be packed away…