Love, Health, Happiness ~ a simple recipe for 2012  Best Wishes, Jeanie

 

         

It is hard to believe another Christmas is just around the corner.  Time marches on and stops for no one and I find myself wondering where did the year go? Being the owner of a small boutique, I have been planning my buying, gearing up for this season, for months now.  In my personal life however,  my shopping trips are those of necessity and quick decision-making must be had. No second guessing as I have not had the luxury of time on my side.  Each year, a little voice inside my head echoes "I am going to be more organized" but unfortunately, it never quite pans out. That being said, now that I have actually written it on paper, perhaps next year I can sigh with relief, pat myself on the back, as I have stock piled the perfect gifts for my loved ones throughout the year. On top of my "done" list will be the pretty written Christmas Cards with personalized notes for all my special friends and family. That would be perfectly....perfect!   

The joy of visiting the Make-Up counter. So many different brands,colors....products galore!

It always makes the job easier if one has the correct tools. A brush for this and a brush for that. One thing I have learned is you can't "skimp" on the quality of your Make-Up brushes. It's much better to have one top notch brush rather than a few cheaper ones.

 I used to watch in anticipation as my Mom would apply her stepping-out-for-the-evening Make-Up. She was frugal and instead of using a specific "blush" she would dab her lipstick on a Kleenex and carefully smudge it on her cheeks. She would run a comb through her short stylish wavy hair. Clip on her earrings.  Leaving the best for last ~ she would slowly, meticulously apply her red lipstick. Taking the other corner of the Kleenex she would "kiss" the hanky making sure her lipstick was applied evenly ~ not too overdone. I like to think my love of Make-Up is hereditary, one of the more pleasant genetic traits I also share with my daughters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

The joy of finding the perfect winter Coat!

The delicious taste of fresh cake with cream cheese icing.....

Passion.....

Our dear little furry friends ~ unconditional love. 

Pinterest

I came across this sign and thought how perfect, such a simple concept.  I'll show those dust bunnies a thing ~ or two!!

One of the best things about owning a shop is ~ going shopping (of course)

I am loving the taupe & champagne colors, the dove gray & soft pink hues. Classically elegant.

A touch of sPaRkLeS celebrate the feminine side of PRETTY

Celebrate with Jewelry ~ Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces, a touch of BLING (ring a ding ding)!!

 

My girl's and I share a passion.....

We love the excitement of fashion & Accessories. My oldest daughter works magic with her hair styles. My youngest daughter shines with pretty tresses.

Together we love to shop vintage. Half the fun is finding something unique and pretty (of course).

Thank goodness my youngest puts up with me ~ she is my official hat model for my vast hat collection. It is a bonus that is she so photogenic.

It is difficult to select one specific style of clothing we like ~ the options are vast. Oh....and did I mention makeup?

We are dangerous group when we hit the Mac Cosmetic Counter! Quick....where's my Visa!