Month: August 2012

I’m sorry that I didn’t post this on Sunday! Mi dispiace! Last week was a rough one for me… With having a cold, then severe back pain, then dealing with the side effects of the prescribed muscle relaxer, and then starting to work at a part-time job, I am so glad that it is behind…

I did my laundry at my parents’ place as usual on Sunday morning and caught a cold from my family, suffering through it myself on Monday. (Although, I do have a tissue in my hand as I type this Tuesday evening.) Luckily, I was off, from both jobs, as I just started at my part-time…

These are pretty… Pave Bow Bangle Set Thin Crystal Hinged Bracelet Encrusted Bangle Set  I love bangles, even more when they look like silver and diamonds. I would love to have one of these to add just a bit of sparkle to an outfit.

August 15th is Ferragosto, a bank holiday in Italy. …that’s if your workplace isn’t shut down for the entire month of August! Emperor Augustus declared this month a celebration back in ancient times. Italians go to the sea for a long vacation. Can you imagine? Anyway, this day is used to celebrate summer, but it also…

…or Perfetto! Pasta in Peppers Pintuck Duvet and Shams Pizza in Naples Perfectly Packed: the essential checklist Photo Props Perfect Potatoes* Summer Nights in the Piazze Photography I Prefer Penny-Pinching Pizza Party Places to People Watch in Paris My Personal Pins *I make these often and plan to this week. I peel and cut the potatoes prior to boiling.  The…

Maryland’s Tax-Free Shopping Week starts today. One is not charged the 6% sales tax on clothing and footwear priced under $100. For this event, I budgeted funds for some much-needed clothing and accessories, more than half these items were basics. Not used to spending money on these things anymore, I was excited to indulge in…

This is the Empire Seam Button-Front Shirt in Optic White from New York & Company… This particular shirt does have a lot of seams, but I did see it in person and still think it’s the best choice to add to my wardrobe for its low cost. I prefer feminine tailoring over a loose look…

Parisian Chocolate Credit Chanel-Inspired Credit Cup of Gelato Credit Classic Red Lips Credit Caprese on a Toothpick Credit Capri Credit Chalkboard for Cheese Credit