Top 10 Beauty Faves to Stock Up On! I’ve been using {these Viviscal hair growth supplements} for over a year now because my hair has thinned a lot over the past several years. They really do help and they don’t upset my stomach (I tried Nutrafol but they made me nauseous). Viviscal isn’t cheap so … Read more
When I was a little girl, candles were only lit on special occasions. They illuminated our holiday tables, celebration dinners and birthday cakes. Days and nights, when the house was filled with guests and good times. While the birthday candles were extinguished with wishes and big breaths, the tapers usually burned themselves out, after a … Read more
Wow – that number kind of does something to me, more so than other early 40’s birthdays have. It feels like this is the real threshold to “middle age” – perhaps the doorway to actually being “older” in the eyes of society (or maybe that’s just me projecting, which I do tend to do). Of … Read more
I always think the new year trend predictions for interiors are kind of a hoot and never pay much attention to them. But, if these lists hold any weight, I was happy to see that COLOR seems to be on the uptick. According to House Beautiful, bold color–specifically chartreuse–is making a comeback. I know neutral … Read more
It’s always a subject that seems up for debate. Is it better to reupholster your furniture or buy new? I shared this vintage chair and ottoman set that I found at a consignment store for $300 last year. Although the pattern wasn’t exactly what I would’ve chosen, they were bright and cheery and worked with … Read more
Our trip to London to see Taylor was so great – perfect weather (every day was low 70’s-60’s and sunny!?), incredible hotel and great meals and sightseeing. I wish we had more time but it just means we need to go back, with the kids next time. There were SO many recommended hotels to stay … Read more
Well, it looks as if the dog days of summer have truly arrived, and I for one, have been enjoying every hazy, hot and humid minute of them. Which is why my normal weekend chat to welcome the new month, is a day late. You see, instead of typing, I spent the last few days … Read more
Gosh, I hope I haven’t jinxed myself with that title. If I fall from the scaffolding this weekend or get hit by a bus, it’s that title’s fault. Hey, the lengths I’ll go to for a good joke…but yes, that one would be on me. It’s crazy month here at the Dust Mansion. We are … Read more
Hello and welcome to a brand new(ish) section on my blog, all about travel and adventure! (I say “new-ish” because I’ve blogged about a few trips years ago, but nothing consistent.) I’ve been traveling more since my divorce a few years ago, particularly recently, and I decided I might as well start documenting my adventures. … Read more
I recently took a trip to Sedona, Arizona, and it was absolutely spectacular. I have so much to share about the trip that I’ll be breaking it up into multiple posts, but today I wanted to just share a broad overview of the entire trip. First of all, if you’ve never been to Sedona, GO! … Read more