I’ve been thinking a lot about friendship and how much those closest to me, including my family members, help add joy and happiness to my life as well as help shape who I am. The quote: “You are the company you keep” encourages us to be deliberate in how we define and choose our friends. And on the flip side, it reminds us that being good company is just as important as seeking it.
Characteristics of a FriendSo much…
Pool Jumping: The Perfect Ending to the Evo ConferenceLast summer, I watched this fun video from Famous Footwear and was tempted not only to buy amazingly beautiful shoes, but also to jump in a pool in all my clothes. Now that’s the power of advertising! A month later, I attended a cocktail party…
My 40th Birthday: The Anti Midlife CrisisHow old are you? Nearing 40? Far from it? Beyond it? Well, this year marks the beginning of my 4th decade (on March 24 to be exact), which actually has had me pretty excited. I normally get giddy about my birthday, starting on or around January 1 each year. But,…
What Do Alice in Wonderland and the Grand America Hotel Have in Common?What do Alice in Wonderland and The Grand America Hotel in Utah have in common? I wish I could say Johnny Depp, but that would not be entirely true. And I’m certainly glad it isn’t the Queen of Hearts with her obnoxiously big head, because that could have…
Thrift-Store Shopping How-To’s From a Nordie’s Gal!I am proof that you can swear undying devotion to Dillard’s and still rock it when it comes to thrift-store shopping. What’s the key to my success, you ask? My uber stylish friends (USFs) who just so happen to love all things vintage and make sorting, frugality, and thrift-store…
Mom It Forward This Halloween by BOOing!Check out these great Halloween boo-ing ideas from fellow blogger and friend, Cindy Hopper from Skip to My Lou. She shares how it’s not to late to Mom It Forward Halloween style to your neighbors, family, and friends! What’s more is this is a perfect family activity! In her…
