Snooze buttons are sooo tempting. Warm beds are sooo cozy ‘n comfy. And a lack of morning sunshine (for much of the USA) makes even the driven among us roll over and say, ‘fuh-get about it.’ So we must be more driven. And if we can blast away the temptations pulling us from what we should do—and if we can do so in January of all … Read More
Got Butterflies?
Good. Consider yourself lucky. You know the feeling. Senses spark. Focus narrows. Heartbeats quicken. Far from our comfort zones, stomachs begin to jump and flutter. Perhaps it’s almost time for the big presentation. Or, you’re about to walk into an interview. Maybe it’s moments from going live on-air—or perhaps your deadline is ‘tick-tocking’ away on the clock. The butterflies within you … Read More
Breast Cancer Warriors? This is for you.
The Finishing Touch: 3D Nipple and Areola Tattoos Yep, it’s tattoo artistry just for breast cancer survivors… a tattoo of a natural-looking areola + nipple. By Cathy Hamil Each year, thousands of women have a mastectomy, either because they’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer or are at very high risk of developing it in the future. If so, their doctor … Read More
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Get Dirty: fall’s beauty, the mum
It Just Isn’t Fall without Mums A fall floral favorite, the mum is as much a staple for fall as is a pumpkin to Halloween. Bright, colorful and versatile, mums transform front doors into festive welcome centers and complete harvest displays with brilliant, flawless beauty. You just can’t go wrong with the versatile chrysanthemum. And one more reason to love mums? … Read More
Summer’s Beauty Queen
Gerbera Daisy Oh, she’s a bloomin’ beauty alright. You just can’t go wrong with summer blooms. But our personal favorite? Hands-down, it’s the Gerbera Daisy (also known as Gerber Daisy). Dainty, brilliantly colored and hardy, we crown the Gerbera Daisy as the best beauty queen in potted arrangements, landscape beds—and it’s a ‘must’ for indoor cut floral arrangements. Their bright, … Read More
It’s So Beachy
Beach Waves, no matter where you are! Want sexy, tousled waves this summer? So did we. So check out what we just tried ‘n tested! Beachy waves are easier to create than you might think! If you can’t see sand and surf on the daily, beachy hair—the loose waves that look effortless, as if the ocean breeze put ‘em there—can … Read More
June Beauty… muuah!
Pucker Up Fresh, pretty, good for your lips—and oh, so smoochable. Hey, when we find great products, it’s exciting to share! Our new favorite beauty find! We tried Burt’s Bees lip balm as an impulse purchase from a local grocery store. We loved it so much, we had to share. Made with 100% natural ingredients, it’s a moisturizing balm comprised … Read More
A Honey of a Bloom Honeysuckle It’s sweetly fragrant and wildly attractive. The honeysuckle is a romantic, yet hardy twining vine or arching shrub. With about 180 species, the honeysuckle is a great addition to any landscape with its sweet blooms in pink, yellow or red blossoms. Too, the delicate blooms’ tasty nectar is a wonderful attraction for various wildlife. … Read More