Interview Yourself about Your Passions

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One of my favorite bloggers Shannon Ables from the Simply Luxurious Life wrote a book called “Choosing the Simply Luxurious Life”: A Modern Woman’s Guide. I downloaded a sample onto my Amazon Kindle to see what the book is all about. So far…. I love it!! I especially love the questions that Shannon presents about life. I found the questions about finding your passions extremely intriguing. I found myself answering the questions as I was reading them. I think they are very helpful in finding some truth about yourself. Read the questions below and see if you can figure out what your passions in life are.



* What am I doing when I lose track of time?


* What am I most often complimented on?


* What do others look to me for?


* What do I have the most fun doing?


* What makes me feel great about myself?


* What am I naturally good at?


* What do I most often give to others?


* What ideas, things, places and people am I most inspired by?

(photo from Marchioness Instagram)

Barefoot Contessa

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I am a huge fan of Ina Garten the Barefoot Contessa. I recently watched a short video about her life and how she started the Barefoot Contessa. I enjoy her cooking show! I love her simple delicious recipes and her simple but gorgeous table settings!! Watch the video and see why she is just a classic!

(photo from Barefoot Contessa.com)
To watch this video on your mobile click here.

Gray Kate Spade (My Spring 2015 Tote)

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I love bag shopping and honestly who doesn’t!! Shopping for a bag or tote always takes me a while because I want to make sure that the tote “fits” with my wardrobe and that I will carry it 10 years from now. So when I saw this Kate Spade Cedar Street tote I knew that it would be a perfect fit for my wardrobe. I have been carrying it for a few weeks and it looks so chic. I have really enjoyed it! Lastly, if you missed my blog entry about How to Keep your Handbag Elegant see it here. Enjoy!!!

My tote. I love the gray color. Perfect for any season!!

I love the size and the “purse feet” at the bottom. 

The inside. I love the polka dot pattern. So feminine….
(all photos via Mrs. Shockley)

A Wealth Board

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A few weeks ago I was reading an article on Camilla Styles about 13 Ways to Up your Financial Game and in the article she discussed ways to create financial wealth. The second item on the list really caught my eye.

She mentioned the idea of creating a “wealth board” and this is what she said about it….
The strong feelings that visuals trigger actually help you achieve your goals. This simple technique is used successfully by Olympian athletes. It will also serve as an encouraging reminder of why you’re doing what you’re doing when the going gets challenging.

A wealth board
I have to admit I LOVE this idea!! I love the idea of keeping pictures of what you would consider to be your wealth on a board to keep you inspired. I have been doing this for years. I just didn’t think of it as a wealth board. Now I will have to create one for home. I think this idea is great! It keeps the heart and mind on the same track and it does remind you of why you do what you do. Create your wealth board today and be inspired!!!
(photo via Camilla Styles)

Be Faithful….

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Photo by Sophie Vinetlouis on Unsplash
“Be faithful to your own taste, because nothing you really like is ever out of a style.”
Billy Baldwin 




Recent Consignment Finds

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I recently made a trip to my favorite consignment store The Toggery. It is located in Broad Ripple here in Indianapolis and I always find some of the best items there! Below are a few recent purchases. Consignment shopping is a great way to get some of your favorite designers for half price! Most of you know how much I love second hand shopping. If you missed my entries on Goodwill shopping see here and here. As always thanks for reading!!!

I am not sure what designer this is but I thought it was sharp!!
I only paid $8!

I love vintage clip earrings! These are called La Contessa by Mary DeMarco. 
I love them!!!





My faux fur vest! This was 70% off!! I only paid $11 for it!!
Yeah me!!
(all photos via Mrs. Shockley)

Heart of the Home

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Photo by Flaunter on Unsplash
I read this recent quote from Vicente Wolf out of Southern Home magazine….
” In the most successful spaces, you don’t see everything at once. The more time you spend in them, the more you discover. They open up like flowers.”
I couldn’t agree with him more…..