GIFT IDEAS

Graduation season is here! Frightened of graduation invitations flooding your mailbox? Don’t fret, if you get organized graduation season is a breeze! I compiled a handy list of Do’s and Don’ts for graduation gift gifting that is sure to keep you on track. While it’s important to give the people you love a thoughtful gift that they’ll appreciate, remember shopping for it should be FUN! Do: Create a budget! Compile all of your announcements... Read More »

It’s no secret that dads tend to get the short end of the gifting stick when it comes to Father’s Day. A significant contributor to dad’s gift woes is the dreaded cliche gift. The mugs, the bad drugstore-bought cologne, “The World’s Best Dad” gear, are all gifting decisions in need of a little remix. So, I put together a list of the most cliche gifts dads can get and updated suggestions to keep things fresh. Dad needs a little excitement... Read More »

It seems like every season the trend experts say something like, "animal prints are back!" I'm not sure how they can be "back" if they are always in, but the bottom line is that a splash of animal print will always make an outfit more fun. If she is sick of the same old leopard and cheetah or think it is a little too wild for her taste, Zebra may be the way to go. Zebra also plays well in the black white trend, so she actually gets two... Read More »

Sometimes we get invited to an event and have no idea what to expect or what is expected of us. We've all been there; confused, bumbling and ultimately embarrassed. But, it doesn't have to be that way! I'm doing a whole series on weddings so that no matter what kind of wedding you get invited to, you'll show up like a pro. Let's start with Catholic wedding guest etiquette. What's going to happen? What are you supposed to wear? Will anything... Read More »