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Rachael Rossman’s Pet Portraits

Rachael Rossman’s Pet Portraits

I just got a peek at my me-to-me Mother’s Day gift. Somewhere between Oregon and Southern California is this baby… a Rachael Rossman portrait of our cat, Weebee. Weebee in watercolor We consider Weebee the 5th member of this family. Ok, let me clarify, we, as in everyone with exception of hubby. Weebs is our crazy cat/dog of the fantastic breed known as Abyssinian. Some people call her psycho kitty (see photo below), but let me just say this right off the bat she is one of THE … Continue reading

Bug Under Glass {Giveaway}

Bug Under Glass {Giveaway}

Often late at night I go shopping. One of my hang outs is ETSY. You probably already know all about ETSY. I just discovered this mecca about a year ago. Since then I have purchased, handmade pillows, crayon aprons, photographs, art, jewelry, vintage glass and most recently butterflies. Lovely colorful, delicate museum quality butterflies from Bug Under Glass. Kevin the curator and owner of Bug Under Glass is not just your typical ETSY store owner. In just a few short … Continue reading

Red Hot Orange

Red Hot Orange

Ok style expert Stacy London from What Not To Wear just tweeted this little shopping tip: (click to see full size) She says you need this shoe from Urban Outfitters in the orange-red shade. Heck $48 is a deal! (yea that’s me checking to see if it comes in 11) and the shade orange goes for your LIPS as well! Now the lips I knew about. I read about this HOT soon to be SOLD OUT perfect neutral lipstick by Chris Benz from Lancome. I ran … Continue reading

Room Swap Part 1 – DIY camouflage wall

Pottery Barn Paradise Pink by Benjamin Moore

My home office has made a metamorphosis again. The room started here where I am today as a sitting room/office (or junk room as my husband often referred to it) then it was transformed into a baby room with the unexpected addition of Ava in 2006 and now I have restored my office back in its original room where it should be (the smallest room in the house). Last summer we (actually I)  decided that our daughter who was then 3 was eventually going to … Continue reading