We had a day for giving thanks. We had two for getting deals. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. Today, Tuesday, November 27, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. It’s simple: find a way… Continue Reading #GivingTuesday and Guitars for Vets
Likely most of you have done your shopping this long weekend, but if not there are some amazing deals this Cyber Monday. I did a list of the best sales for Black Friday and many of those promotions are still taking place. So instead of a repeat, here are items I own and love that… Continue Reading Cyber Monday: I Own It, You’ll Love It
are you putting up your tree this weekend? Today is Small Business Saturday and I usually celebrate it by offering a gift guide of items made by small businesses. However, I encourage you to not sit on your laptop today but head out to a brick and mortar establishment in your community. Whether it’s an… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #30
This month last year I quit my job to blog full-time. I was excited, terrified, clueless. But I believed in my writing, my ideas, and this community and felt it could work. And if it didn’t work, well I had made enough contacts that after a year I could try to get a new job… Continue Reading Thankful
They’re hot, they’re itchy, they’re sheer, they’re bulky, they stretch out, they’re too tight, they are a necessary evil. What am I talking about? Turtlenecks! When it’s cold outside, turtlenecks are a brilliant choice but so many disappoint with their fabric, fit, or quality. Chico’s asked me to try out their Coolmax® turtleneck and it may… Continue Reading What I Wore: The Perfect Turtleneck
It’s so easy to get caught up in the hype. Someone mentions a new serum or skin treatment in a Facebook group or a blog post. Next thing I know I have a box at my doorstep with another jar or bottle for my medicine cabinet. For weeks I’ll apply the product expecting miracles. And… Continue Reading Colleen Rothschild Retinol Review
When Karl and I got married, our wedding color was orange (with hot pink accents). We had a signature cocktail at the wedding reception, an Orange Crush. Considering I’m wearing an orange cocktail dress in today’s blog post I felt Orange Crush was a fitting title. Orange is my favorite color, and I think it’s… Continue Reading What I Wore: Orange Crush
Yesterday we got a new mattress; we upgraded to a king-sized bed. I never wanted a bed that big, I heard the superstition that big beds cause divorces. However, as we get older we have different sleep patterns and find a bit of space prevents one another from waking up. we’ve found when we sleep… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #29
Inspired by Oprah’s Favorite Things, below is a list of things I absolutely love and have made my wardrobe, skin, or life in general better. While this is a blog that focuses on style, I think that extends past the wardrobe, dressing table, and medicine cabinet. This list of my favorite things, like Oprah’s list,… Continue Reading Alison’s Favorite Things of 2018