Baltimore. It's my city. I was born here. I moved away many times, only to come back. My family has a long history here in Baltimore. My great grandfather was the head of the State's Road Commission and helped design 695, the beltway around the city, the Harbor Tunnel, and BWI (now Thouroughgood Marshall Airport). I love the people, the sights, the feeling, the vibe. It's a hard city. It was ranked as the number 11th most dangerous cities in the US last year. But, there is a feeling of hope emerging that says change is … [Read more...]
Love - Things that inspire and make us happy!
BlogLove™ Spark & Style
Last Saturday night Kristin and I hosted our 5th BlogLove™ event. This was our 3rd event in Minnesota. Our BlogLove™ events bring bloggers, businesses and brands together for what we hope is an inspiring time. Kristin and I were so happy to have so many guests join us for BlogLove™ Spark & Style! DJ Kane kept the Houndstooth energy popping!! Thanks to our models who worked their own "Spark & Style" walking the room in Houndstooth fashion. Amber from Houndstooth, dressed the "Spark & Style" blogger … [Read more...]
What I Wore Wednesday From Houndstooth Boutique
Today I went over to Houndstooth Boutique the location for our next BlogLove™ event, "Spark & Style". I needed to go over last minute details with Amber (the owner of Houndstooth) and of course check out the fashion. Later I realized that this would be the perfect time to link up with an a popular blog party called What I Wore Wednesday over a Lindsey's blog The Pleated Poppy. Hi Lindsey! These are some of the looks I tried on today at Houndstooth. (Sorry the pics are out of focus a tad, Amber was not acquainted with my … [Read more...]
Fancy Friday Blissdom Style
When have you last rocked a glittering vintage pantsuit? The details on this dress were beautiful just like the gal who wore it. Robin ~ Pensieve, brought glamor to Blissdom 2011. And~The Beverlies...brought hats. Last year at Blissdom I met Laura, via her stylish dress. This year I walked across the hall to meet the women behind this dress, Liberty ~ 16 Ball In The Air, turns out she co-writes her blog with her bff too. I was sure glad I was looking for great style and found an opportunity to meet … [Read more...]
Fancy Friday Rings
Silver Stacks... "A fine quotation is a diamond on the finger of a witty person, but a pebble in the hands of a fool." ~Author Unknown Turquoise from Mexico~ "I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond." ~Mae West Sweet Gold~ "I'd rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck." ~Emma Goldman Rings that strike our fancy~ "My crown is in my heart, not in my head, Nor decked with diamonds and Indian stones. Nor to be … [Read more...]
Peppermint Park Introduction Special
We are excited to introduce to our LoveFeast readers a fabulous new company called Peppermint Park! And, to offer you a SWEET deal! Peppermint Park is a membership based fashion e-tailer. It is a place where you can shop and generate income at the same time. Every time you introduce a friend to Peppermint Park you receive $10 and then after that 10% of all their purchase amounts comes back to you!! You can shop and make money all at the same time!! The discounts at Peppermint Park are below wholesale prices making … [Read more...]
31 Days To Savor ~ Love What You To Do
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. ~Herman Cain What do you love to do? … [Read more...]
Aveda Moment Of Wellness
While Kristin was in town for our Minnesota BlogLove event we decided to take a trip to the Southdale Mall to visit and thank Rachael & Patty at Aveda for bringing wonderful hand massages to our BlogLove event. Aveda added some gifts to our BlogLove swag bags that included a Caribbean Therapy body creme and an empty pure-fume bottle to bring in to be filled at the Aveda store at Southdale. So, of course we brought our empty bottles with us!! We had to choose from a tray of different scents to custom blend our … [Read more...]
Fall Fashion Shopping
There's nothing more fun then sharing your shopping with your peeps! So, if anyone is curious as to what we bought with our Houndstooth credit from BlogLove....Kristin got this amazing sweater... and I got this relaxed and cozy shirt. We also spent some time chatting with Amber, the owner of Houndstooth, about fall fashion. And, got a sneak peak at her new website! Houndstooth Boutique is a chic little shop in Savage, Minnesota. BlogLove Minnesota attendees received a Houndstooth gift to spend … [Read more...]