Every January when I was growing up, my grandparents came to visit us and enjoy the California sunshine. My grandma refused to fly in an airplane, so they took the 3 day train trip from Illinois to Los Angeles. I loved going to Union Station to greet them when their train came in. I haven’t […]
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John Varvatos: Rock in Fashion Gift Book
John Varvatos: Rock in Fashion by John Varvatos isbn 978-0062009791 Pub. date 10/15/13 This beautiful book would make a great gift for anyone who appreciates fashion, photography and/or rock and roll. Whichever category you fall into, you’ll think the book was made just for you. The oversized hardcover book contains over 250 images […]
Art & Sole: More Than 150 Fantasy Art Shoes from the Stuart Weitzman Collection
What fun! This is a wonderful book for anyone who loves shoes. Stuart Weitzman designs wearable shoes that make women look and feel beautiful along with fantasy art shoes that are artistic and inspiring. In Art & Sole, Jane Gershon Weitzman introduces us to these gorgeous fantasy designs. A few years ago, I would have thought […]
Idiot’s Guides: Making Natural Beauty Products
Handmade products are fun to use and great to give as gifts! The Idiot’s Guides: Making Natural Beauty Products by Sally Trew gives detailed step by step instructions for a wide array of products. The book itself would be a good gift for a crafty friend or family member. Or if you’re so inclined, you […]
L’Oréal Paris #MagicBBCream
L’Oréal Paris Magic BB Cream I’ve been hearing good things about BB Cream and it’s magical powers, but am naturally skeptical when it comes to magic beauty products. Since I’ve got very fair skin and freckles, corrective products often don’t look right on me. It’s hard to choose the right shade that can work with […]
Nathan Turner’s American Style
Nathan Turner’s American Style Classic Design and Effortless Entertaining by Nathan Turner isbn 978-1419704390 Pub. date 9/25/12 Synopsis:“With large open areas for relaxed entertaining and rooms where the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces are blurred, Nathan Turner’s interiors epitomize the easy and casual yet hip and chic style of West Coast living. Now Nathan Turner’s American […]