Sweet as Lime




My cutie wore this adorable outfit for a sweet summer picnic. This cute top is only $5 right now. Grab it while it's hot!

Serving up the Kitchen


Last week, I orchestrated an entire food-network like shoot in a kitchen set. The producer, the talent, the food stylist, the makeup and hair artists were all top-notch. The kitchen was beautiful with imported tiles, the most coveted appliances, details fit for any design magazine. Where did we get all of the props? Target of course.

Everything from these beautiful white serving platters to measuring cups, from dish towels to cast iron grilling pan. There was not one thing we couldn't find in the bright aisles of Target. Sorry Chef Central. My bullseye has you beat.

Can you say "consignment"


Hey all,

I am deviating. But since I am not yet sponsored by Target - I do shop elsewhere. I had to share this story.

I like second-hand clothing stores. Not afraid to say so. Have found lots of cute things there for the kids and some really nice things for me. Pray tell- what is the difference between a mint condition second-hand item and a hand-me-down from my shopping-talented sister-in-law?

The things I have gotten at second hand stores (ok, am told to call them "Consignment Stores") are some of the greatest work items I own. Guess that says something for quality brands. I don't know much about brand names - but it turns out the Nannette Lepore (didn't know it when I bought it) and a few other brand names I got from these stores look just as good second hand.

This brings me to my bag story. I went into a consignment shop I hit a few times a year (generally while on a long conference call) and found a bag that reminded me of my then-single hippy mom when I was a kid. Those were tough days for her but really happy ones for me and I just felt a connection with the bag. It was a little stained inside so I tried to negotiate the price. The store owner snorted and told me it was a something-something bag.

I liked it enough that I bought it (and a few other items - all for under $100) and left.

When I got home I looked up the name of the bag online. If you are into fashion the name Henry Beguelin will mean something to you. It meant something to me when I saw that his bags sell for $1-2K new and high hundreds on ebay! Fell off my chair.

So if you soon see a new listing from me on ebay you'll know why. But most likely you will see me carrying around a hand-made pocketbook that serves as a reminder one person's high priced bag is another's frugal fashion statement.

Note: The bag pictured is not the same bag I bought but similar.
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