Founded in 1949, SERVV's mission is to eradicate poverty wherever it resides by providing opportunity and support to artisans and farmers worldwide. They accomplish this by: Purchasing and marketing handcrafts and food products. Promoting sustainable development within their producer partner … [Read more...]
Thrift Store Shopping
November 15, 2013
I love shopping at my local thrift stores whenever I can for three reasons. First of all, since they are usually connected to a local charity, it's an easy way to give back to my community. All I have to do is shift the usual shopping I would otherwise be doing elsewhere to a thrift … [Read more...]
Fashion Friday: Top Jewelry Trends
November 8, 2013
Jewelry designer Joseph Nogucci has all of this season’s top trends for wearing and giving this season. Stack your Style: Wrists are piled high this season - don't stop with just one bracelet! Start with a bracelet or two (or three), add a wrap and you are right on trend! Add an Animal: Cute … [Read more...]
Show How You “Click” with Helzberg Diamonds
October 31, 2013
We all have those photos of us and our spouses that we just love. Ones that really represent our relationships and If you had to pick three photos that represent your relationship, what would they be? I'm not sure... I have a hard time thinking of only three pictures. I had a few come to … [Read more...]
Stella & Dot Bags for Every Occasion
October 24, 2013
We LOVE Stella & Dot's line of handbags! (I mean, we rarely meet a handbag we don't love, but we have a special fondness for the line that Stella & dot launched last Spring. They're fun, sophisticated and meet every need! A few of our favorites? … [Read more...]
Fashion Friday: Eve’s Addiction Sliver Jewelry *GIVEAWAY*
October 18, 2013
I have a special weakness for shiny things... I'm not alone, right? I heard about Eve's Addiction from a fellow blogger and checked out their site and was blown away! SOO much cute stuff - and incredibly affordable. Everything is of extremely high quality, .925 sterling silver and the choises … [Read more...]
Fashion Friday: Fall’s Most Wearable Trends
August 30, 2013
September is next week and Fashion Week is almost upon us... we're officially in fall fashion season, folks!! Join me in a cartwheel, won't you? This fall the trends are all over the map - and the 700 page fall fashion issues of your favorite magazines will prove it! But lets pick out a few … [Read more...]
Fashion Friday: How to Wear a Belt
July 12, 2013
A belt will make almost anything you're wearing look instantly more put together. Belts are also inexpensive way to try out new trends with what you already own! If you are afraid a belt will look funny or draw unwanted attention to your waist, belting is actually a lot easier (and more flattering) … [Read more...]
Shopcade Wedding Month
June 19, 2013
Wedding season and love is in the air... Is your mailbox just full of gorgeous wedding invitations, shower invitations, engagement party invitations.... Lots of excuses to get dressed up! While I love a good excuse to buy a dress, this all starts to add up after a while. That's why accessories … [Read more...]
