Melting in the Heatwave? Lets think about Fall Fashion!!

Melting in the Heatwave? Lets think about Fall Fashion!!

Recently we had a heatwave in the Northeast, and I must admit I started longing for cooler days. I dreamed of leather jackets, cute scarves and luscious suede boots.  Since we still have a little summer left to enjoy though, I decided to do the fall fashion primer instead!   This fall is going

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Etsy Featured Shop: Fill your home with cute!

This months featured Etsy shop is the Little Black Bird Studio!  Handmade baby items, home goods and paintings are offered here, and the style is classic with a retro edge.  The pink and brown polka dot baby crib set is ultra chic for a new little baby girl! This little set would be the perfect

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A Girl Must Also Beware of Scams!

Doing a lot of shopping is fun, but it can be dangerous if you're  not leery of all the scams out there!  In order to keep up with everything, I read Consumerist every day.  Consumerist "...empowers consumers by informing and entertaining them about the top consumer issues of the day."  In shor

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Orange You Glad It's Summer?

Readers, do you have anything in your closet that is orange? I know you might be skeptical, but hear me out!  Orange is one of the colors this spring and summer.  I know it seems daunting and a little bit scary, but really, orange is more than just for Halloween!  If you use one piece of orange a

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Be bold with nail color from Zoya!

Nail color is a fun way to change your entire look.   Whether you like matte neutrals, or glossy neon nails,  Zoya is the place for you.  Zoya is a website devoted to your talons.  From color palettes, to seasonal sets to nail polish remover, you will find it all at Zoya. With 300 colors to ch

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Ready for Summer? Design your own Clothing at Fibers!

Have you ever been staring at your closet with nothing to wear, just wishing you had a tshirt that screamed "Its laundry day, this t-shirt is the only thing I have to wear" ?  Well now you can have that t-shirt, and countless other personalized items as well! Fibers.com is a snazzy little website t

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Quirky Gifts and Home Goods from a Quirky Company!

I had never heard of Quirky until this week when I met the CEO and founder, Ben Kaufman, at a Consumer Reports media and marketing summit. Let me tell you, I now know all about Quirky, and I feel like it is my duty to share this awesome company with our readers! Quirky is a company that creates new

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Featured Etsy Shop: ChetandDot

If you havent heard of Etsy,  this post is for you. Etsy is an online marketplace where artists and craftspeople can sell their wares.  There is something for everyone at this marketplace.  You will find unique handmade items with panache! Everything from jewelry to stuffed animals to note cards

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Crafting made easy

I am a big advocate of crafting.  I love making things by hand- using my creativity to produce one of a kind gifts, cards and holiday decorations.  Unfortunately crafting is getting expensive! I have actually walked right out of the most well known craft stores because I simply refuse to pay high

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Adorable and Funny Gifts for Every Occasion!

I ran across this website via a twitter post today.  Perpetualkid.com is a site with all kinds of wacky and wild items. These peapod salt and pepper shakers are adorable, and  a steal at 16.99!  Check out the rest of the site for all kinds of gag gifts, cute household items, giant candy, bacon l

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