“Hike up your skirt a little more…” Ahhhh, don’t you just love that song? Both Crash
Crash into me
May 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Mini-Mini Bubble Necklace
May 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment
My daughter loves all things sassy so she will freak when she gets this Mini-Mini Bubble Necklace! Jump over to Very Jane to grab one for only $5.99 + shipping.
leave-in love
May 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I received this in my Birchbox and fell head over heels. This leave-in mist smells divine, has a nice consistency, and makes my hair feel so good, so good, so good! Check it out -
This paraben- and sulfate-free detangler seals the cuticles (the microscopic scales that compose the outermost layer of each strand of hair). It also smooths and moisturizes, thereby minimizing frizz, while safeguarding color and adding shine. Lastly, it provides protection against UV rays and heat. Happily, it accomplishes all this through a weightless, non-greasy formula that leaves behind an airy floral scent.
It has been a little bit of time since I really liked something new. I am happily adding this baby into my routine, plus it helps my daughter with her tangles too. Beauty Protector Protect & Detangle $21.95 {free shipping at the moment}
Bloch Flats
May 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
If you love flats, then you should probably just give yourself a little gift. TGIF…go for it. I own a pair that I bought on Gilt.com and I loooove them. Classy, well-made, and comfy! The shoes are on the pricey side, so grab them at a discount while you can. The Bloch sale begins at noon EST, and sizes sell out fast. Gilt.com is free to join.
For Tori
May 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Last summer, my phone went off with a text early one morning. It wasn’t making sense to me. I was so confused to be waking up to those words. Trying to understand what was happening, I reached out for answers, he wrote right back. I put my head down and cried.
My friend unexpectedly lost his precious little girl. He doesn’t live 5 minutes from me anymore; he lives hundreds of miles away, but over the days, weeks, and months that followed I tried to make sure I was there when he wanted to talk. When I think about his wife and 2 other kids, I look at my own and remind myself to see little Tori’s sparkling eyes. I did not have the pleasure of meeting her, but I have listened to her father talk about her, and I have read the stories loved ones have written about her. In her 2 years, she made a remarkable impression on those around her.
Tori’s death was ruled Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood {SUDC}. I was familiar with SIDS from worrying about it when my kids were newborns, but I was not aware of SUDC. It is defined as “the sudden and unexpected death of a child over the age of 12 months. ”
They are having an event on 7.20.13 at the North Suburban YMCA in Illinois to celebrate her life. If you cannot attend, consider making a donation. Every little bit helps. Please take a moment to pop over to the Tori Wilensky Foundation page, then LIKE the Moves Like Tori Facebook page. Read about her. Read about how much joy she gave others. Look at her pictures, and give your own children an extra hug today…for Tori.
Boston Strong
April 23, 2013 By 1 Comment
Last week was horrifying. We saw images that I never thought possible on a sunny, family day in Boston…images of war. We have also seen images of tremendous heroism and compassion. I love Boston! I am so very proud to live around here, and so thankful that these angels on earth walk among us. Such bravery! Over the years, my husband has asked if I wanted to move out-of-state. Ahhh, NO is always my answer!
What can we do to help? We should all donate, and we should ALL strive to help others in our everyday life, not just after tragedies. Be the GOOD!
Some of you may remember when I blogged about a fabulous local artist from Etsy. She sells cool prints and is donating 100% of the proceeds of Boston word art prints to The One Fund, set up by Massachusetts Governor Patrick and Boston Mayor Menino.
ReStudios – Jessica Harrington
Spring Shopping 2013
April 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
SPRING. This means I turn into a bigger lunatic trying to find the best prices on things we need for the warmer weather. Think bike helmets, sandals, water shoes, bathing suits, sunblock….you get the picture. I still love One Step Ahead’s water shoes. We have used them for years, and I always go back for more. They go up to a size 3, and are only $9.07 right now! If you have little ones, be sure to check out the Sun Smarties Rubberized sunglasses {love}. Click on the shoes, or coupon to see more.
What are you favorite sunscreens to slather on? I need to do some research…AGAIN. My kid’s bike helmets won’t work for them this year so I started looking into some. I am leaning towards Bell. Good reviews, cool designs, and I read they come a little lower down the skull in the back, plus these are multi-sport. What do you think?
Bell Fraction Multi-Sport Helmet
And now onto girl sandals! I despise the sandals without any traction, or any bend in the sole. So many companies put out cutesy options, however, the construction is awful. I like them to have some give. I didn’t buy this brand yet, but I have my eye on the silver or gold ones. They go with more outfits, but my eyes keep gravitating towards these bright yellow ones :)
(there are a bunch of different styles & colors in this brand, so poke around. pricing is different for each color/size)
Very Jane 3.11.13
March 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I think you need a purse organizer in your life! You are a girl on the go, right?
And for you shutterbugs, you should own a fab camera strap cover! I still have a lot to learn about my camera, but I hate the uncomfortable strap. Snagged me the gray chevron with Kelly green on the inside. Sweet! Very Jane is free to join, and you will love it!
Click below to peek at all of the deals!
Etsy Spotlight {PaperLine}
March 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
As soon as I found Jaime’s shop PaperLine, I knew I found something very special. Her work with paper is unreal! I think it is all too sweet for words and I cannot take my eyes off of them {especially the dress or shirt & tie ones} Even if you don’t have kids, you know someone that does. PLEASE pop on over, show her some love, and spread the word. If you mention you heard about her from Things I Fancy you get 10% off!!!!
Feast your eyes on these…
Am I right??? I want the dress one in my room :) There are so many other options, so please go on over. Add her shop to your favorites because one day you will be trying to think of the perfect baby shower or birthday gift…and there it is! Also, each piece can be customized to your color and theme needed {how fab is that}. When {not if} you decide to place an order, send her a message about getting the 10% off from Things I Fancy and she will get you what you need at the discounted price!
Happy March
March 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I know, I know…I have been seriously slacking on this blog. I need a few more hours in the day! What have I been up to?? Well, changing decor in a room, of course! We have a breezeway that needed some love. The walls used to be a warm, milk chocolate color. Now they are a bright, crisp white. My color palette has changed a few times, but I ended up with linen & indigo with silver and gold accents! Here is my original Olioboard. I put some of the pieces of the puzzle together first to make sure I was heading in the right direction.
The room is about 1/2 done, but so far I am loving my purchases. Everything I bought was on sale, with the exception of a couple of things on Etsy. I spray painted some ledges and picture frames that I already had, and now we have to decide if we are going to do the floors over. I love the idea of ledges because you can change out accents and pictures easily, so we ran out to Ikea and bought 2 long white ones. {45 1/4 inch for $14.99 – click pic to learn more}
I think I might need an Etsy intervention. I have spent hours each night looking at such creativity. When some of my wall art arrives, I will post links to the shops. In the meantime, stay tuned for the CUTEST Etsy shop!!!!!!! I will post what I found later today or tomorrow!
