Month: July 2012

I scored a part-time job today! I had spoken with the very new manager at my former workplace, a name brand luggage store, a couple of times recently. This morning, I visited her at the appointed time and submitted an application for part-time employment. I do not want to return to retail, but, alas, need…

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I recently purchased the OPI nail lacquer A Oui Bit of Red. Photo Credit It’s a red polish with dark pink shimmer. Painted on toenails, it simply looks red and I couldn’t be happier with it! I gave myself a pedicure before my girlfriends and I painted the town red. Details soon!

In my daydreaming of living in Italy lately, I’ve been picturing a home with a French or Juliet balcony; you know… double doors with shutters that open onto a balcony with railings of fancy ironwork. Typically, this balcony only protrudes about a foot from the building. It seems very European… However, I prefer a balcony…

Margie of the blog margieinitaly nominated me for The Very Inspiring Blogger Award! I have to say, it is a bit of a shock! I love my little blog, but I didn’t think it is worth an award based on the value of inspiration for others. Thank you! Grazie mille! (Literally “Thanks a thousand!”) I’ll…

I love my red Kenneth Cole New York handbag. It’s the “Fold Play” tote in Cabernet. When I spotted it one day in the outlet mall I was working in, I knew it was what I had been looking for and just perfect… the right red and an appropriate size. I loved the simple design….

The swimsuit I ordered from Ann Taylor arrived today… …and it fits! It looks fabulous!  This is the one: Available at Ann Taylor I’m simply not a beach bum, but now I’m looking forward to having one perfect beach or pool day even more this summer.

I recently wrote about a job interview and, with that, the opportunity to break into my career field of choice and to move closer to that workplace and to a city, thus radically changing my life. I was extremely excited for this potential change. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the job. This taught me something. Now…

I shared my afternoon on Monday with my mom. Between a restock of her booth of antiques within a consignment shop and the discovery of the most delicious grilled chicken club sandwich in town, I am incredibly grateful that she bought me much-needed clothing from one of my favorite stores, Ann Taylor. Each item fits me…