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Friday, March 16, 2018

Sour Power! - Lemons, Why We Love Them


I may be a tad biased but lemons in my opinion are extraordinary!  Though they do not get the same recognition that apples receive, they are just as important to us health-wise and other wise. If not more so. Lemons are underrated rockstars in the fruit game. Seriously.  

Think about all the medicine you take to get well, especially if you have a cold.  More than likely a few of them use lemons as an additive or primary ingredient.  Lemons are so powerful for our health that lemon water is one of the most popular daily recommendations for optimum health.  

Check out more health benefits here: 


Aside from healing our bodies, lemons also dominate the food game! I mean, what would we ever do without, lemoncello, lemon chicken, or lemonade???? I personally cannot imagine a world without lemon merinque.  Oh, the horror!!!!!



Lemons are as versatile as they are yellow.   The lemon can be used effectively in so many ways, including as decoration in home decor.  Lemons look fresh and stylish on bedding, dishware, wall art, figurines and so much more.  There is absolutely nothing more refreshing than drinking a delicious frosty glass of lemonade while relaxing on bedding decorated with lemons.....don't ask me how I know that. :)






Among all the other feats that lemons have accomplished, they also are a force to be reckoned with when it come to Fragrances and Beauty items.  That fresh citrus smell combined with a wealth of nutrients, especially vitamin C makes the lemon perfect for creating effective skincare and titillating fragrances.  Lemons will always be sought after in this regard. Why? Well, because they are proven to work!





Last but not least. Lemons in fashion! This blouse says it all.  
Beautiful, classic design with a modern edge.  So chic, so stylish.  
Long live the lemon!!! 


CHERIO! 

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Gals With Gunz! - Killer Arms Inspiration


Celebrities have some of the most toned bodies we’ve ever seen, but there are some ladies who have serious arm game! 
What is even more inspiring is the fact that most of these women are moms!  To hold it down like this with the demands of raising children and a schedule that is off the charts is quite impressive by any standard. 
Here are photos of 12 celebs who prove that toned arms are possible with hard work and dedication! Yes, I said the "W" word. If you want it, you have to go get it!





Angela Basset


Jessica Biel


                                                                 Jennifer Lopez



Jada Pinkett Smith

                                                                   
                                                                         Gabrielle Union - Wade


Jennifer Garner


Cameron Diaz


Michelle Obama


                                                                     Lupita Nyongo 



                                                                        Madonna



Viola Davis


 Kelly Ripa



Now that you are properly inspired, time to put in some work! :) Here is a quick and very effective video that will have your arms toned to perfection!  Get ready to feel the burn!!!!

Cherio!
























Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Dress Up Your Dresser - 11 DIY Dresser Ideas


  
This girl loves an old old dresser makeover and apparently you do too!  Thank you for receiving my post drab to fab - old dresser so well. :)  At the moment I am shopping for ideas again. I have another dresser am planning to transform.  Here are the beauties inspiring me right now. 



Go green!  The white accents really makes this pop!


https://www.diyinspired.com/learn-to-decoupage/

Ok. You had me with just the color yellow but the botanical 
drawings...lol, now you're just showing off! 




Normally this would be too sweet for me but you know what, this is just the right
 amount of sweet.  I adore the romantic shabby chic-ish look.



A little midas touch never hurt no one!  I adore the diamond motif, bold and beautiful!



Not sure if this is a painting or large stencil but I like it so much! What an awesome nautical look. The drawer pulls is everything!



This one is another fav!  What can be better than bold, black and white damask with 
polka dots too? Thumbs wayyyy up!  



The color got me.....then the modern, clean aesthetic. Then the texture.  What a beauty!



Silver is by far one of my go-to color choices. But, silver with mirror accents added, a no 
brainer for me. Yes, please!



 This I included only for the print. It is so soft, soothing and fresh looking.  Just beautiful.



The color!!!! Wow. The gold accents is a perfect compliment to this piece. Absolutely stunning!

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Pray And Push 'Til You Get It Done!

Hello Lovelies,

What a busy week so far, but, if am honest I love it!  Things are getting done.  This year I decided to really work hard on my product line which comprises of mostly prints, totes, and tees. My t. shirts are generally inspirational, God inspired and some are just down right zany...like me. Trust me, it has been a looooooooooong exhausting road to get here but, here I am about to kill it. Advice to anyone with a dream. NEVER GIVE UP!  Ever.

The tees below are my newest creations which are all available now on Amazon! YAY ME! 
Yes honey, she did that! :)




















https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079YDJCX5?customId=B07537H5TD&th=1






















https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079YM2SF7




https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079XK8764




















https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079VXQ1G4?customId=B0753779LY&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079VBJ7QT



https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079STS2JJ



https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079WM7R7C

Cherio!

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Song Of The Day! - John Legend - Love Me Now




Hello lovelies, I am a huge Legend fanatic so of course this is my fav song for the day. :)  Happy Valentine's day! Wishing you a day filled with love, and wonderful memories.

Cherio!

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

A Tale Of Love And Lessons

I had the kind of relationship that was iron clad.  One that could never fail or falter...... until it did. 


I had been married to the most wonderful man on earth for almost twenty years when my whole world shifted of it's axis.  We had been living long distance for a considerable amount of years when one day we both realized that we were not "as happy" anymore.  We still loved each other madly but over the years he had built his career in one country and I in another. Neither of us wanted to ask the other to give up his or her life work to move and start over, but we both wanted the same thing.  To be together. Again. 

In the main time the separation was taking a major toll on us.  We were both miserable without each other. And so one day, in a confused and frustrated emotional state, we decided to just end it.  



Our relationship had become, too hard, challenging and the separation from each other, a major source of tension. 

There was seemingly no solution to our dilemma.  If I asked him to forfeit everything he had spent his life blood building, surely he will resent me and he felt I would resent him if he asked the same of me.  What a colossal mess!  



And so, for two years, we grieved for what could have been.  We called each other from time to time, and lost ourselves in each other for a few minutes.  It was always the same, like slipping on your favorite pair of jeans. 

Dependable. 

Comfortable.

 Effortless. 

Just Right




 Two years later, we still had not pulled the trigger on getting a divorce. Neither of us had the strength or fortitude to follow through on it, though we knew it was inevitable. To make matters worse, neither of us could date another person.  He was stuck on comparing other women to me and I compared other men to him.  Needless to say, everyone we could potentially date was all wrong for us! No matter how good looking or good they were. Clearly, it wasn't them. It was us.



Eventually, my hubby and I realized that we had made a huge mistake.  It was clear to us now that what we had was rare. Something to cherish and nurture.  All we needed to be happy was each other.  To hell with all else! 




Today we are together.  My husband and I wake up every day next to each other. We are happier than we have ever been.  Over the years we have learned lessons that makes us appreciate what we have.  Ironically, our two year separation has done more for us than the best marriage therapist. 


Here Are A Few Lessons We Learned Along The Way.

Never sweat or nit pick the small stuff

Laugh and enjoy each other every day.  No excuses!

Work and set goals as a couple but never worry or quarrel about money or bills

Be grateful for what you do have

Trust each other completely 

Communicate your feelings! 

R E S P E CT each other. Period.

Never go to sleep angry or upset

Show your love by your actions!  
Give impromptu massages or cook/order each other's favorite dish


Today, while I may not be a guru of love, I have learned enough to make a significant difference in my own relationship.  I will never, ever make the mistake again to think that my career or anything else is more important than my relationship. 
 If given a choice, I choose LOVE!  


CHERIO!