Here are 10 fun things I found online in July of 2023. Art (Or Not?) Whether or not you choose to refer to AI prompters as artists, or even if you’re undecided, it’s hard to deny that Ben Myhre is creating mysterious and magical worlds with AI. From dark manors to country lanes, from Oz …
For Christmas, this foodie was the excited recipient of a subscription to Local Fare. Because I suddenly had so many beautiful, fresh veggies when my first delivery arrived, I needed a recipe that could be prepped in a 15-minute break from the workday so I could begin enjoying healthy meals right away! Now, as you …
Forty-nine years ago, my boyfriend’s parents celebrated their honeymoon in New Orleans. Last week, they invited him, his sister and brother-in-law, and me to join them there for their anniversary. What fun! I was not accustomed to traveling with a group, and particularly not one I like so much. We had a blast. My first …
Throwback to that time this Badgley Mischka “Belle of the Ball” gown and I did a Renaissance-style portrait sitting in Miami with Bradford Portraits. Bradford Rowley is an uber professional, expert photographer, finding and snapping the perfect shot within seconds and swiftly moving on to the next. He offers his clients the opportunity to look …
We all go through hard times now and then. Here are 13 pieces of advice that have stuck with me and carried me through the bad. I made both Pinterest and Instagram versions for whichever you prefer. (And you can grab the Pinterest versions here.) This post will be the first in a series with …
When I saw that Unique Vintage had licensed actual vintage Barbie outfits for the human form, I was enchanted. There were a few pieces I just had to add to my vintage-inspired closet. My photographer for this shoot was MB85 Photography. Kaitlin Francois did hair and makeup. (I previously teamed up with both of them …
I am always on the lookout for outdoor locations that don’t look strictly like Florida. No matter how long I’m stuck here, Florida will never be my vibe or aesthetic. But it’s hard to find anywhere with a hill or with zero palm trees in sight. Soft grass is impossible to come by, and the …
I’ve been aware of the existence of Book of the Month Club my entire life. But I didn’t realize until just a few months ago that I could be a part of it. I don’t know what I thought BOTM was. But being a “club”, I assumed it was exclusionary. And I guess it had …
I’ve always been all about that Christmas spirit. It’s my absolute favorite holiday, and fortunately for me, there are a ton of films on the subject! They’re mostly cheesy, low-budget productions with bad acting, unbelievable scripts, and unintentionally cringeworthy human behavior, but hey, they serve a purpose. My brain isn’t really sure what that purpose …
Here’s a fun number I found in the 1940s section of Unique Vintage. If you enjoy clothes inspired by other eras, this is a great shop that lets you browse by decade. I was wowed by the color scheme on this one. But I was completely sold when I came across a review that said …
