Blog posts that inspire

Small Successes

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The quality of your life comes down to the quality of your habits. No success can happen overnight though it sometimes seems so. Every success is made out of little things, little habits which you do regularly every single day, every week.
Success is not that difficult if you decide to take one step at a time. Doing little things, small habits consistently with all your heart makes you efficient every single day and the compound effect of doing so will bring success in your life.

Money Doesn’t Buy…

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Mrs. Shockley

Money doesn’t buy elegance. You can take an inexpensive sheath, add a pretty scarf, gray shoes, and a wonderful bag, and it will always be elegant.

Carolina Herrera


A Beautiful Life…

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Photo by Micheile Henderson on Unsplash
“You must give everything to make your life as beautiful as the dreams that dance in your imagination.” 

― Roman Payne


Perfume Dos & Don’ts

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We all love perfume and have our favorites but there are some dos and don’ts that you should know. I came across an article in the December 2008 Better Home and Gardens magazine that gave 5 reasons for how to wear perfume.

* Don’t
Over-douse yourself. Spritzing yourself over and over in the morning doesn’t make a fragrance last all day. Instead, reapply sparingly at 6-hour intervals. And as a rule, perfume should never be noticeable beyond an arm’s length.

* Do
Combine your scents. Mix up your fragrance wardrobe by layering different aromas-a lovely, the original scent may emerge.

* Do
Store perfume with care. Most fragrances will last for years, provided you keep them away from extreme temperatures and heat, which can alter and “turn” the scent.

* Don’t
Buy a fragrance because you liked it on someone else, Scents smell different on each person, depending on her body chemistry, how dry or oily her skin is, and even what she ate for dinner the night before. Try it on your own skin if possible.

* Don’t
Buy perfume on the street. You can’t be sure of the source or even if it’s the real thing, turning a bargain into a blunder quickly.

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The Symphony of Elegance

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My necklace from Von Maur
To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not, rich; to listen to stars and birds, babes and sages, with open heart; to study hard; to think quietly, act frankly, talk gently, await occasions, hurry never; in a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common – this is my symphony – William Ellery Channing

My Facebook Page

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I started a new facebook page for my blog. I will post things that I find while shopping, past entries, and anything else that may inspire me. If you wish to follow my page just click “like”. Thanks for reading!!!!

My kitchen at home
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Secret Details

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I know I have shared tons of “chic tips” from author Jennifer L. Scott but I just can’t get enough of them. I love her tip called “Secret Details”. I believe in this tip so much. Especially, in regards to making an effort to enjoy being woman.

“Enjoy the secret details of dressing every day. Don’t wear your granny panties and hole-y socks (in fact, throw them away). Pick out a beautiful matching bra and panty set to wear today. Yes, today! Even though you don’t have a hot date. Even though no one will see them. You will know you are wearing them, and that is enough. Wear your nice lingerie and spritz yourself with your favorite fragrance. Then put your clothes on. Enjoy these secret details. You’ll have a decided spring in your step throughout your hectic day”.

My nightgown and favorite body spritz. I spray it on every night before bed.
Amazing Grace








Amazing secret details
This is Glamorous




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