Are those for real?

I completely understand investing money on great, high-end designer pieces – as they will generally last for years. I do have my fair share of these items and I will treasure them forever. However, a recent shoe purchase really got me thinking about how I might...

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Do you know Goldie?

Goldie Garcia is funny.  I mean, she is “knee-slappin’, side-splittin’, please – I’m trying to breathe'” kind of funny – and I totally LOVE people who can make me laugh like that! You really know someone is funny when weeks...

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What to do with…

…an agate slice.  I have found myself with a really large stash of agate slices.  I purchased them years ago at the Tucson Gem and Jewelry show. I have so many I finally decided I needed to do something with them.  Of course, there is the obvious project –...

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Casual lunch with friends

I love casual lunches with friends. Friends don’t normally care what you wear but casual does not mean roll out of bed and slap on whatever is on the floor.  You’ve got to put some thought into it. I am wearing a Forever 21 Utility Jacket, Old Navy Heart...

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Do you remember "back in the day"…

…when you used to stand in front of your stereo speaker with your cassette recorder in hand and ask everyone in the room to be quiet? (shhhhhhh!)  This is because you were about to press down on the “record” button and record all your favorite...

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Much a "do" about nothing.

Some of you may have wondered…what’s up with the ponytail?  I know, I know… how hard can it be to cut and/or style my hair?  “We never see you any other way…” ( What are you people talking about??? ) My hair is a such a drag.  I...

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Are your dogs barkin’?

Then you’d better take them for a walk…but not outside, just around your living room. Dachshund loafer A great pair of smoking loafers is similar to a  Frontier sweet roll   –  you can’t have just one. Zodiac loafer – I’m going to...

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My zipper called …

It wants to know…when will I get it together?  Hey – the NERVE of my zipper asking me this question!  Is my zipper trying to use witty little sayings in an effort to get me to back off on the cookies and the carbs? Even worse – have you ever had a...

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Brrrrrrrrrrrr!!!

Did you get snow at your house yesterday? We didn’t either… But the weather is quickly turning and I’m ready for it because… gurrrl, I’ve got my BOY hat!  Do you have your BOY hat, gurrrl? This is the year of the hat, cap, fedora,...

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Now, that’s good math.

My husband is great with numbers.  Me?  Let’s just say I have different skills. However, when it comes to finding a “deal”…I can blow all of you out of the water. You see, I am the QUEEN of the DEAL and I apply “Jamie Math” to every...

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