During the summer months, I love wearing shorts and dresses. I find them so much cooler than pants or jeans. There are some great sales on dresses right now, but before I share those, I am smitten with this pretty blue and white striped, linen-blend blazer. It looks so fresh and pretty for summer, especially with white slacks! I could see wearing a red tee under it for the 4th. It is currently on sale here: … [Read more...]

I have grown to love this time of year when nature can't make up its mind what season to be. lol The mornings are chilly with temps anywhere from the upper 40s to the mid 60s. Every morning is truly a surprise. Being a lover of warm weather, I eagerly watch the weather station in my office and kitchen, growing excited as I see the temps tick up. Sometimes I cheat and look at the Weather Bug app on my phone … [Read more...]

We've been having some really beautiful spring-like days this past week. Are you seeing signs of spring in your area, too? It makes me so happy to see the daylight staying with us a whole hour longer each day since the time change this past weekend. The little magnolia tree in the front yard of the Dollhouse is starting to flower, and shoots are popping up everywhere in the garden. What are you seeing in … [Read more...]

The end-of-winter sales have started, and Talbots has an amazing sale going on right now. All of their sale items are currently an additional 70% off.  New season items are 30% off. This is when I normally stock up on their jeggings that I love wearing throughout the year. Here are some examples of the amazing sales you'll find right now. This pretty snowflake sweateris 70%. It was originally 99.50 and now … [Read more...]

Do you own a Bogg Bag? Have you ever heard of them? I didn't know they existed until last summer. I can't remember how they first came onto my radar, but once I saw one in person, I could see why they were so popular. They are super practical bags for busy moms who haul around a lot of kid stuff. They are also great for taking along to the pool or on a beach vacation since they are almost indestructible and … [Read more...]

It's starting to get pretty cold here at night. Though spring and summer will always be my favorite seasons, as I've gotten older, I've begun to appreciate the fall and winter months more and more. My favorite part of winter, other than the holidays, is the much slower pace of the winter months. One thing I do not like is how dry my skin feels once the heat starts running. All my humidifiers are back in … [Read more...]

If you've been waiting for Prime Day, it's officially here! I've been checking out the deals today and have taken advantage of some of the really good ones. Today, I'm sharing the things I already own and feel comfortable recommending, along with some of the things I'm considering that have really good reviews. A few months ago, I had an Ecobee Smart/WiFi Thermostat installed upstairs in the Georgia … [Read more...]

Come along and see what I'm loving in the current Talbot's sale! It's a really good one! Instead of just the normal 40% off any 1 item that they occasionally do, this sale is 40% off everything, even those pieces that are already on sale! Love that! So, you know I'm a huge fan of shirts that have a coordinating collar and cuffs.   This shirt is already so pretty, the coordinating cuffs and … [Read more...]

The temps in Ohio haven't exactly been consistent, but we are definitely seeing a lot more warmer days than chilly ones now. Some days have been so warm, I finally had to run the A/C here in my office. So I've been bringing out alllll the summer things, including my favorite fan. When I purchased this fan last summer for the office, I liked it so much that I bought a second one for my bedroom. I love … [Read more...]

Happy Spring! I have some spring pretties to share with you today, some I couldn't resist and have purchased, and others that I'm considering. Recently, I shared an adorable Love Shack Fancy Stanley Cup I had purchased, my first one ever.   After that purchase, I discovered Love Shack Fancy has some pretty popular perfumes. Not wanting to purchase a full bottle without first trying them, I was … [Read more...]

When I'm not running around in white shorts and colorful tops during the summertime, I love wearing light, airy dresses during the summer. I love how comfortable they are and find them even cooler in the summertime than shorts. I've been dress shopping this week and here are some of my favorites in all price ranges. This cotton dress is super affordable and available in so many colors including white. It … [Read more...]

One of my favorite stores is having an awesome FLASH sale right now! I think it ends at midnight unless they extend it, so I'm making this post short on words to get it published before the sale ends. The sale is amazing with 70% off so many things. I think everything I've linked to in this post is currently 70% off which shows up once the item is in the bag. To give you an idea of how great this sale is, … [Read more...]

We had another good-sized snowstorm yesterday; I can't believe how much snow we've had over the last week. It was so much, I had to have the driveway and walkway cleared again. I rarely go anywhere when there's even a hint of snow, but it is nice to know that if something comes up, I can get out if needed. I have a tallish pair of snow boots here that I purchased a few years back but never had the need … [Read more...]