With Labor Day marking the official end of summer, many of us (myself included!) are preparing to say “au revoir” to our favorite summer outfits. To prepare for the colder days of fall and winter, we...
There’s nothing like the summertime. Lounging by the pool, enjoying a barbeque with friends, relaxing on the beach. When we think of summer skin, we think smooth, tanned, and glowing. But that is...
Hello, hello, friends! Are your diamonds clean? Don’t feel embarrassed if they’re not. Many of us wear our diamonds each day, especially our wedding rings. Of course they will get dirty...
It’s that time of the year when we put the spotlight on our moms! Mother’s Day is just a few days away. It’s not too late for a DIY gift, made with love! Surprise Your Mom with a DIY Whether...
“A day without a nap is like a cupcake without frosting” – Terri Guillemets We’ve all been there- feeling exhausted and dragging because we couldn’t sleep well. Did you know, the...
Cure for Second Home Syndrome: One family’s story of finding a new appreciation for home. Do you have the syndrome too? I have to admit, I’ve been dreaming about a temporary escape from...
My favorite things in February consist of stuff that makes my life easier. Easier to maintain a quick but effective beauty regimen, easier to see while not looking like a middle aged nerd, easier to...
It looks like 2021 will be a year of testing our patience. The pandemic is still raging and everyone is at home. People are dying for connection, for moments to live, for laughter and love, and...
Happy 2021! How are you doing? It is Sunday and my first full week back from taking a much needed vacation after Holiday jewelry season for my jewelry business, Ounce of Salt Jewelry.
The holiday rush is here and so are the new COVID restrictions…ugh. It makes shopping a little tricky, to say the least!
Are you guys in full Christmas/Holiday mode yet? About this time of year, I host my annual cookie baking day/night where my neighbor friends come over for an all day and evening bake-fest to make...
It looks like masks will be part of our daily lives for a while. No matter how we feel about them, we need them if we want to go out in public. Masks protect us from spreading Covid. But, they have...
Once Halloween hits, time seems to speed up double-time. We blink, and it’s Thanksgiving! My friend, Janiece, has 2 easy Thanksgiving Dinner ideas to wow your family and guests this year! And...
Being trapped in the house this year, we can use all the home decor excitement we can get! Who’s with me? Janiece Cotrell purchased and styled a bar cart for my home that made me giddy...
A post from my dear friend, Janiece Cotrell, who I admire for her skills to make a house a HOME. Check out these quick ideas to get the October feeling!
Do you know the basic rules for jewelry sizing? I’ve summarized the simple rules of thumb to remember when choosing sizes for your rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings.
I guess Halloween is canceled this year. There may be no trick or treating, but I’m still going to have fun! We can’t stop living life. Even if you’re just dressing up at home with...