• Books,  Boudoir,  Glamour,  Shopping

    Christmas Recap

    I hope you are enjoying the Holidays! I sure am. Our first gift (or blessing, rather) actually came before Christmas. My Step-Father had his life saved during a massive heart attack. He is doing well now, and that is the best gift of all, for which I am very thankful. I have to say, I am also quite pleased with those gifts found under the tree, too. Here are some of the fabulous gifts that I received this year. I’d love to hear what you received…feel free to leave a comment! 1. Gucci Guilty 2. Tiffany & Co. Envelope (aka Business Card Holder) 3. Coach Julia Patent Card Case and…

  • Boudoir,  Fashion

    The Handbag Search

    I’ve recently been searching for a new handbag. Since this sort of purchase is typically an investment of sorts, which means it needs to last a while, I look for one that meets the following criteria: 1. Quality (because it needs to last) 2. Black (because it goes with almost everything) 3. Leather (because it is more durable and easier to keep clean) 4. Timeless (again, because it has to last a while) 5. Trendy accents (so that timeless does not become boring) But why oh why does the one that strikes my fancy have to be over $2K? Seriously, it happens to me every time. Even if you did…