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• Photography ~~ My First Spring Day

  

  We have had a couple of nice days since the official arrival of Spring but I would have to  say that today was my official spring feeling day.  I opened some... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2014 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Photography ~~ Street Life (weekly Photo Challenge)

  

  Street life. Chicago, September 2013.Please visit the Daily Post for more!Have a great week, peeps.~~Heather~~ Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2014 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• French Friday ~~ the Well Loved Chanel 2.55

  

  Bonjour!  We meet again, mes cheres francophiles.Today I pay tribute to the iconic Chanel, quilted handbag–the 2.55 bag.  Voila!via chanel.comIsn’t she gorgeous? Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2014 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Vintage ~~ Impractical Wants/loves

  

  I had to share these items because of their uniqueness and ability to make my heart pitter patter a little faster.  First is this GORGEOUS Murphy Bed:This is th... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2014 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Photography ~~ Reflections (weekly Photo Challenge)

  

  Tired of seeing this type of reflection on the river: And SO READY to see this one:Have a Happy Monday!Join all the photographers at The Daily Post for more... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2014 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• French Friday ~~ Feelin’ Very Frenchy…and Austrian

  

  Bonjour!  And Happy French Friday.  Didn’t I just write a Friday post yesterday?  That’s how it feels lately.  Time is flying by and nary a hint of Spring is... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2014 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Vintage ~~ Reviving Old Furniture with Chalk Paint

  

  My house is full of old stuff.  Antique and vintage furniture is everywhere whether salvaged, bought or gifted.  I like having the old and worn around me–it... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2014 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Photography ~~ Inside (weekly Photo Challenge)

  

  Back in the day–the good old vintage days–these lovely ladies were quite popular in the world of gift-giving.  They are “head vases”.  These were very popular i... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2014 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• French Friday ~~ Pink Martini and the Von Trapps (what?!)

  

  What a week!We got our taxes done.  Not good news.  Is it ever?I have painted three pieces of furniture.  Go moi!Did some antiquing with hubs.We went out to... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2014 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Photography ~~ Perspective (weekly Photo Challenge)

  

  Same subject.  Different perspective. (South Haven, Michigan lighthouse)Click here to visit the Daily Post to get some more “perspective”.Happy Monday…or maybe... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2014 LIFESTYLE

• French Friday ~~joie De Vivre

  

  Happy French Friday!I hope you have had a great week and are ready for a peaceful weekend.  Our week has been peppered with some big changes going on at Bliss... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2014 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Chic ~~ It Has Been the Season for Boots

  

  When I bought some boots early last fall in anticipation of the cooler colder months ahead, I had no idea how significant that purchase would be. All I have wor... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2014 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Photography ~~ Abandoned (weekly Photo Challenge)

  

  Not far from my house…and just yards from our downtown area…are some abandoned buildings.  Whenever I walk that way, I dream of how I would fix them up if I... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2014 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• French Friday ~~ Lampe Berger

  

  Happy French Friday!I would like to say that the weeks are just flying by…and in a way they are.  But this Winter is just draaaaaaggggiing on.  I know I have... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Chic ~~ Pursuing Perfect Pink Pumps

  

  Perhaps I am thinking Spring.Perhaps I am easily influenced by what I see.Perhaps it is both.In any case, I have had quite the time of it lately, trying to... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2014 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• French Friday ~~ Breton Stripes

  

  (via)My Spring/Summer wardrobe planning has begun.  While I do not intend to buy many items, I will be replacing some worn looking tops/tanks, maybe my black... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2014 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Vintage ~~ “bubbly on Your Budget”

  

  We got about another 6 inches of snow last night.  It took Brett 1 1/2 hours to rake the roof (thanks to new leakage problems this year) and clear the drive.... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2014 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Photography ~~ Treasure (weekly Photo Challenge)

  

  This week’s photo challenge is treasure. I recently wrote about finding attic treasure. Even though the attic find was just an old, disintegrating newspaper, I... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2014 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• French Friday ~~ Paris Memories

  

  Happy French Friday!I am afraid I have a rather short and sweet post for today.  We have been very busy…and out of town…the past couple of days so I have not ha... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2014 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Chic ~~ Crabtree and Evelyn Nail Lacquer

  

  Am I the last to know that Crabtree and Evelyn makes nail lacquer? Not just regular nail polish/lacquer but the kind that boasts: Reinforces and protects nails... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE