Lucite Love

December 10, 2013
Celebration
Lucite.  Simple, classic, and yet making a statement in the most subtle of ways.


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So this little number arrived a few weeks ago at my house.  I won it actually!  Birdaria is one of my favorites with their mantra prints and artwork.  I have long wanted a Lucite tray for my home, so when I received the email that I won a custom Lucite tray I was super excited. I knew pink would be involved too!

What I didn't know was the sweet little surprise they had in store for me!  I was touched and thrilled at the same time to turn the monogram over to reveal my logo.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.  What a sweet touch, and a perfect way to utilize my tray in more than one space!




I haven't decided what I will use my tray for, I know several people use theirs on their bar carts, but when you have teenager's in your home, a bar cart isn't a reality, rather a temptation.  Whatever I decide, it will be fabulous!! 

What would you use the tray for? Give me some ideas please!


Shinola

December 09, 2013
bags
I was recently introduced to Shinola.  I want to say a leather company, but that's not doing it justice.  They have fabulous watches, journals, and bikes too! There is a Shinola store local here in Kansas City on the Plaza and I spent some time playing among the wonderful watches and leather items they have to offer.  I must say, there is something to the feel of a sleek watch around your wrist.  I fell in love with a few that I wished came home with me.  Oh and a sign me up for the pretty pink bike!!


Making products that are beautiful, meaningful, and made to last, Shinola has partnered with a group of extraordinary American manufacturers who have an obsession with craftsmanship and quality.  Each of their partners, from Horween Leather to Waterford Precision Cycles, has a long legacy of excellence. 



Horween, a family-owned company founded over a century ago by Isidore Horween in Chicago, Illinois produces Shinola leather in one of America’s longest-running tanneries.  An exceptional leather of renowned quality, apparent in its color, texture, and the beautiful character it develops over time, the Horween tanning process still uses many of the same hand-based techniques the company has used from the very beginning. Although these techniques demand a highly-skilled team of craftspeople, and the process  a bit more timely and expensive than conventionally-produced leather, the end result is the same it’s been since the company’s founding.  Whether it’s a wallet, journal cover, or handbag, Horween demonstrates the care and close attention that defines American-made quality.  The leather is shipped to the expert craftspeople of Eric Scott in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri where the leather undergoes an intensive hands-on production process, from the cutting and stitching to the splitting and skiving.  Done by skilled workers, many of whom have been perfecting their craft for decades, this experience is ultimately what sets their craftspeople apart, with each detail of every item they produce.


They even have a curated collection and this little piggy is screaming to come home with me!


Shinola has partnered with me to offer this unique case for your iPhone that showcases American-made craftsmanship.  It features premium vegetable-tanned Horween leather that will develop rich character through exposure and daily use. Fits the iPhone 5, 4S, and 4.  It feel good in your hand, and the leather is soft, yet thick, and I am sure you will love it.  You just pull the cute little leather tab to raise your phone from the soft protective case.  There is also a front pocket to keep  your license of business cards handy too.  



To enter to win this beautiful green leather iPhone case, just follow the instructions in the rafflercopter form below, and good luck! 
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Santa's Belt

December 06, 2013
Celebration

A quick and easy DIY for the holidays.  I made a few of these Santa's belts for my tree this year and they are pretty darn cute. I purchased large red balls from Hobby Lobby, along with some sheer black ribbon and a couple of packages of buckles.  Finding buckles in the right size and gold tone was not easy.  I ended up purchasing a package of silver and painting the square ones gold.  Worked perfectly!  I found this glittery ribbon at a local scrapbook store and decided to layer the ribbons for a more festive, chic Santa! 



Paint the buckles gold if you had trouble finding them in gold and let them dry completely. Measure around your ornament and cut the ribbon to fit with about an extra inch to give you room to work.   Thread the ribbon thru your buckle and center the buckle.  I added a drop of hot glue to the back of the buckle to keep it in place.  Once the buckle was set, I glued the ribbon to the center back of the ornament being careful not to burn myself. (not that is has ever has happened to me) ha!!  Trim the extra ribbon.


And that my friends is all there is to it!!  Hang those jolly little belly's on your tree and pour yourself a glass of festive cheer and enjoy!

Travel Tips

December 03, 2013
Family
Traveling anytime of the year can be joyous and hard work at the same time.  You're so excited to get away that you make list and start laying out and packing way too early.  Oh wait, that's me!! haha

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We all know the essentials to a trip.  Packing the necessities, placing your liquids in clear bags, or even better yet a few Truffle pouches!  These really are perfect for travels and are approved by the TSA.  Not to mention you have to carry clear bags to any pro football game.  Just saying, they are pretty fab!  But on to our trip..... The most important thing to do is to be safe in your travels.  With sticky fingers loitering in public places looking for unsuspecting and weary travelers, just waiting to ruin your vacation.   A few simple steps can save you hours of time, and huge headaches if the unforeseen happens to you. 
Lets be honest, if your wallet was lost, or even worse, stolen, would you be able to remember every. single. card. in it?  Probably not. Thieves act 10 times faster than we do when it comes to stealing out of our accounts, and by the time you may even notice your wallet is missing, they may have already spend thousands on your credit!  I want to share a few things you should do to be safe, and protect yourself.  While I have never had this happen to me, I could only image the panic I would be in if it did.



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  • Place the contents of your wallet on a photocopy machine. Do both sides of each license, credit card, etc. You will know what you had in your wallet and all of the account numbers and phone numbers to call and cancel. Keep the photocopy in safe place.

  • I also carry a photocopy of my passport when I travel either here or abroad. We've all heard horror stories about fraud that's committed on us in stealing a Name, address, Social Security number, credit cards.

  • We have been told we should cancel our credit cards immediately. But the key is having the toll free numbers and your card numbers handy so you know whom to call. Keep those where you can find them. 
  • Call the 3 national credit reporting organizations immediately to place a fraud alert on your name and also call the Social Security fraud line number. I had never heard of doing that until advised by a banker friend of mine who told me of people having applications for credit made over the Internet in their name.
  • The alert means any company that checks your credit knows your information was stolen, and they have to contact you by phone to authorize new credit.

1.) Equifax: 1-800-525-62851-800-525-6285

2.) Experian (formerly TRW): 1-888-397-3742 1-888-397-3742

3.) Trans Union : 1-800-680 7289 1-800-680 7289

4.) Social Security Administration (fraud line):

1-800-269-0271

  This tips won't stop a thief obviously, but they will help you in the aftermath.   Safe travels!

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