Fourth of July festi...

Time to get ready for the family fun.  Whether you are celebrating at the park, or inside.  With family and friends.  It’s always fun to get in the mood with all things red, white & blue. Here are some great items on Artfire to get you ready: Now that I have a daughter,...

Ways Artfire sellers...

It’s always exciting to see how creative someone can get with recycling or upcycling items they already own.  Here are a few items I found on Artfire that stood out.  What do you like to use?   I love notebooks, so this is a really great idea for me.  Have a ton of old VHS in...

Vintage Shopping on ...

It’s fun to get lost sometimes on Artfire in the Vintage shopping area.  It’s like going to a thrift store without having to deal with all of the racks and people.  Just sitting in the comfort of your home and going to any category you like.  Since I never know what I may find I...

Let the camping fun ...

As you’ve seen in my past posts about camping, I’ve never really been a “camper.”   But, since having a child and with more on the way I’m warming up to an outing that our kids could enjoy. This is the perfect time for families to get out into nature and enjoy a...

Resort 2013 Trends

Resort is in full effect and although it doesn’t make the headlines like fall and spring collections there is still reason to check out the trends for inspiration.  Here are a few trends that have stood out so far on the runway. Caftans and Tunics: BCBG Max Azria took my attention right...

Royal Style is back ...

  For the Queen of England’s Diamond Jubilee affair people have been watching what Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge has been wearing and she never fails to inspire.  Even when she wears something more than once people are taking note.  Every occasion calls for a new look and the...

Trend: Cut-Outs

  Cut-outs are everywhere this year and anyone can wear them.  We started seeing a few “peek-a-boo” moments in clothing last year and now they can be found at any store.  That’s how a trend starts.  Small, where you can barely find what you see in a few magazines. ...

Trend: Retro inspire...

  It’s pool/beach time and although there are so many swimsuits for ladies to choose from, the style that stands out the most to me over and over is the retro inspired look.  It’s the look that has the high waist bikini bottom worn with a bandeau top or halter top.  There...

It’s wedding s...

Are you ready?  Get ready for weddings all season long.  After a while they can seem all seem the same.  That’s why changing up the gifts can make it more fun.  For those of you that don’t want to buy the items on the registry or want to add something personalized to the...

MTV Trends from the ...

The MTV movie awards is all about showcasing unique styles for actors; wearing looks they would wear at other awards ceremonies.  The main thing I saw in all the looks is that the women were all mainly rocking really short dresses and skirts and tons of cutouts.  Nothing worthy of showcasing...