Photo Credit Photo Credit Photo Credit I first heard about the Mummers Day Parade from the leasing consultant who helped me with my apartment in Philly. She highly recommended it, especially since my studio was located directly on the parade route. It’s on January 1st as a celebration of the New Year. It’s quite a celebration at…
Month: December 2010
Style Sunday: Michelle is becoming a Minimalist
I love the idea of living simply. Without loads of material possessions nor a packed schedule. Since this is what minimalism can achieve, I think I’ll give it a shot. With even more determination anyway! I have a pretty minimalist wardrobe after some work over some time, and love it; it works really well for me. In addition,…
Merry Christmas!
Photo Credit eat ~ drink ~ and be merry!
Travel Tuesday: Taxing Tourists
My Personal Photo of the Trevi Fountain in Rome and its crowd. Toss a coin into the water over your shoulder and you will return to The Eternal City. I had heard that Rome, Italy wanted to tax tourists staying in hotels and I just found out it’s official. Thank you J for forwarding…
Style Sunday: Winter White
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas… Marrakech Earrings by stormysky Photo Credit Snow White Mother of Pearl by EmeraldMoonDesign Photo Credit The Amanda Earrings byEleganceforyou Photo Credit And this is my shape: Mother of Pearl Quatrefoil Dangle Earrings by floweravenue Photo Credit Silk Georgette Blouse Ann Taylor Photo Credit Sleeveless Cotton Wrap Top Ann Taylor…
Travel Tuesday: Baltimore Bar Review
Photo Credit Last Friday night I went out with a couple of guy friends to an area of Baltimore called Federal Hill. One of them just moved there. Between a nice dinner and bar hopping, we went to a bar with a magic show called Illusions. A father and son, Ken and Spencer, run it. The…
Style Sunday: New Item on my Amazon Wish List
Here’s something I added to my Amazon Wish List this week: Photo Credit I love Target’s Avington collection. In fact, I own the desk, file cabinet, TV stand, chest and nightstand …and only want more! It is cheap furniture and it sucks to assemble each piece but I love it! I think this particular piece…
Travel Tuesday: Overweight and Oversized Baggage
This cute bear is in front of the Self Check-in Counter. Photo Credit I sell luggage for a living. My guests come in and ask for the largest carry-on or checked bag allowable by the major airlines all the time. They also complain they just paid a huge sum for being over in some way. It’s…
Style Sunday: Style Icon Inspiration: Kate Middleton
Photo Credit My Style Icon is officially Kate Middleton, soon-to-be Princess. I’ve never really had a style icon… I may like a celebrity’s style but then there’s many of her choices I don’t care for, so I don’t think of the person as a personal icon. As an adult, I’ve always dressed for myself, not following trends in…