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Happy Halloween & Link Up On the Edge #169
Halloween for me is a case of “If you can’t beat them, join them.” I was never one to embrace the dressing up and celebrating this “kids’ holiday.” Until I had kids. I could fight no longer and so here we are…I find myself getting festive for every event from themed blog posts to Halloween dances to holiday parties to the day itself. And now the day has arrived and I figured I would be a witchy woman. So I grabbed my purple velvet dress and dolled it up for the occasion. This morning, the kids had a Halloween parade at school, then I headed off to my ladies’ coffee…
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The Magnificent 8 in Animal Prints
While animal prints in fashion are often classified as trends, the fact remains that people have been wearing animal prints for as long as they have been constructing clothing. Granted, in ancient times, it was more a matter of necessity than style. When humans were hunting for the sake of survival, all parts of the animal were used for some purpose. The meat was nourishment and the skins were used as garments to protect from the harsh elements of hunter-gatherer life. With the evolution of human societies, adorning one’s self in decorative animal skins became a status symbol. As hunting became more of a sport than a necessity, it was…
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Simply Earth Essential Oils Recipe Box & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #146
I am super excited to share this post! I have long been a fan of and advocate for the benefits of essential oils for healthier living. Lavender and eucalyptus oils have saved me from the pain and anguish of migraines and chest congestion on countless occasions. Aromatherapy has proven an effective home remedy for the daily stressors and ailments that come along with living in a world that is fast paced and demanding. I would much rather use natural remedies at home before running off to the doctor for some lab created pharmaceutical that causes more side effects than curative effects anyway. And as far as preventative medicine goes, why…
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The Fab 40’s Start with a Necklace
I don’t know where or when I first saw it. But I remember it catching my attention with all the force of lightning striking my sartorial sensitivities. I want to say it was Sarah Jessica Parker whom I saw first, but it may have been Diane Keaton. Or maybe both simultaneously. That seems about right. Both women have been style trailblazers for so many. And while following their iconic lead may be overdone and completely trite these days, I don’t much care. I like what I like and what caught my eye and my heart was the dramatic overloading of layers upon layers of pearls. One of my favorite ways…
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The Sunday Afternoon Quarterback #8: Sparta Has Fallen Along with My 26 Year Drought
#6 Penn State Nittany Lions 28 – Michigan State Spartans 7 On Saturday, Penn State hoped to end a two game losing streak against the Spartans of Michigan State and I hoped to end a 26 year deer hunting drought. The Nittany Lions have lost two straight and five of the last six games against the Spartans and I haven’t shot a deer since the first day of the first year I was eligible to hunt at the very young age of twelve, twenty-six years ago. As Saturday would wind to a close, both streaks would end. Penn State came out victorious and I finally brought down another deer, ending what…
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Finding Styles That Reflect Your Personality
When it comes to clothing, it is one aspect of your life where you can boldly showcase your personality. Finding the styles that suit you and illustrate who you are as a person is important to many people as a way of communicating without words. This post provides some tips for creating outfits that will illuminate your individuality to everyone you encounter. Avoid Being Too Committed To Trends Trends are very easy to follow but they are trends for a reason. Once a certain style has been labeled as a trend, you start to see it everywhere on everyone. As a result, it loses its unique touch and any genuine…
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100 Books to Read & Link Up On the Edge #168
A few weeks ago, I mentioned those old Hidden Facebook Gems that I discovered in the Notes section on my About page. Today, I was going to share another poem from those Notes and then I stumbled upon BBC’s The Big Read which is a challenge to see how many of the top 100 books chosen by the BBC you have read. Since I had just done a photoshoot in the library, I thought this might be a fun idea for today’s post instead. Plus I am a super huge book nerd. I once took it upon myself to read every work of fiction that had won a Pulitzer Prize…
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Inspired by Not Dressed as Lamb: Denim, Camo, & Combat Boots
I just love when I see a fashion blogger go outside of their norm and present the unexpected. I thrive on the unexpected. It keeps me on my toes. It prevents me from becoming too complacent. It forces me to stay on top of my own game. Please don’t interpret that as my being competitive. The only person I compete with is myself. And that competition is quite fierce so it’s kind of all I can handle right now. The blogosphere is a huge place and we don’t really have to compete with each other to make a statement. In fact, I find it so much more fulfilling when we…
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The Importance of Art with SmitKit Studio & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #145
“Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.” Pablo Picasso You probably remember this outfit from Thursday when I shared my Halloween Costume Ideas featuring a giant furry unicorn head and a witch hat. Well, after the photos were taken, I ditched the headgear and headed off to an art show at SmitKit Studio: Center for Creativity located in the historic Paddock Arcade in Watertown, New York’s downtown square. I know this outfit is a little bit wild for making my way around town on a Sunday afternoon, but it was an art show and I was definitely showcasing my artistic side. Plus I was already dressed.…
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The Sunday Afternoon Quarterback #7: Some White Out Magic & A Sprinkling of Luck
#7 Penn State Nittany Lions 28 – #16 Michigan Wolverines 21 The White Out! A feared name and quite possibly the most electric home game atmosphere in college football. Over 110,000 college football fans clad in all white, energized by all day tailgating create an amazing sight to witness and an even more amazing crowd to be immersed in during a White Out game. I have attended two of these games in previous years. My first White Out game, which was also the very first Penn State game that I ever attended, was in 2008, against Illinois and then again in 2009 against Iowa. Since those first two games, I…
