I’ve had a couple of curtain panels for my bedroom window for months now. Although, I probably need two more to be right for my big bedroom window! Anyway, last weekend I finally worked a silver curtain rod into my budget. Hopefully one of the maintenance guys on property can install it for me. I’ve already…
Month: March 2012
Style Sunday: Recent Purchases from JCPenney
My mom and I hit JCPenney on the third Friday of the month, for the better prices. I picked up the Liz Claiborne jean skirt and the pair of Levi’s uncuffed jean capris listed on my Amazon Wishlist and they both look fantastic! I also snagged a fine scarf in my favorite color, dark pink (for…
Lasagna
I know I am the italiagal and lover of all things Italian, but I’ve never actually made lasagna myself. Hopefully with my next paycheck, I can purchase the ingredients (along with a bottle of cheap Chianti) and change that. I’m looking forward to giving it a try! Of the meat, cheese and vegetable variations, even though I am…
Style Sunday: Pretty Peony
pretty peony I want to purchase a white peony and put it in a short, small clear glass vase. I am just so ready for spring!
28 Recommendations for a Life Lived Well
I had posted Michelle’s 27 Things I Know for Sure back in May after being inspired by Shannon’s 26 at The Simply Luxurious Life. She recently updated this list and published 33 Lessons Learned on her 33rd birthday. I thought I would redraft my own as well, but couldn’t wait to post on my own birthday even though it is…
Style Sunday: My Love for Chandeliers
Chandelier Close-up (and my chic desktop background) I find a chandelier in the home to be sophisticated, refined, elegant, glamorous and old-world. My love for chandeliers started in Italy with the amazing Murano blown glass ones, like this: Red Murano Chandelier …but then my taste has become more refined recently and I now favor classic…