Category: Style

  • You are a bad influence on me

    Yesterday I posted this on both Twitter and Facebook: And it’s true – it’s something I’ve been thinking about wanting for a long time – but of course, it’s a huge decision to make – bigger than any other tattoo decision I’ve made thus far (see my other tattoos here). And every time I see…

  • What’s in your beach bag?

    Some of my summer favorites, thus far: Neutrogena Ultimate Sport sunscreen: My friend Brian suggested I get this when I complained on Facebook that the Coppertone I was using was really heavy and greasy. He was right – I love this new stuff. It’s so light and sheer I almost forget I’m wearing it. But no sunburn!  Apple…

  • What’s in your beach bag?

    Some of my summer favorites, thus far: Neutrogena Ultimate Sport sunscreen: My friend Brian suggested I get this when I complained on Facebook that the Coppertone I was using was really heavy and greasy. He was right – I love this new stuff. It’s so light and sheer I almost forget I’m wearing it. But no sunburn!  Apple…

  • The only thing missing is turndown service

    Have I mentioned I’m an impatient person? No, my house is not even on the market yet. Yes, I know this is not a good seller’s market. But that hasn’t stopped me from thinking about what I want next – and wishing I had it now. The problem with looking at houses and townhomes is…

  • Why I want a smaller house

    I mentioned recently that I would tell you why I want a smaller house. Let me give you some background: A little more than 6 years ago, Jeff and I decided we wanted to be homeowners. At the time we were living near Park and Woodlawn (Madison Park)  in a small 3-bedroom rental house in…

  • Why I want a smaller house

    I mentioned recently that I would tell you why I want a smaller house. Let me give you some background: A little more than 6 years ago, Jeff and I decided we wanted to be homeowners. At the time we were living near Park and Woodlawn (Madison Park)  in a small 3-bedroom rental house in…

  • Fashion help, please?

    Nothing beats a little retail therapy, as Colleen and I determined yesterday afternoon after our DC trip got canceled. We ended up at Express for some guilt-free shopping, thanks to some coupons and gift cards. One thing I always love at Express is the selection of leggings. I bought a plum-colored pair a couple of…

  • Life is a gift. Use it or lose it …

    So, I’m a little late on the the whole “look back/look ahead” post that comes at the end of the year, but I was too busy celebrating the holidays to take the time to sit down and think about it! So, better late than never, right? Last year I wrote about some thoughts on 2008,…

  • Um, apparently I need new pants

    Spent the night at my grandmother’s the night before Christmas, so I put on the pants I had packed to go over there. I knew they were too big when I was wearing them and I spent the day pulling them up. But wow, I didn’t realize how horrible they looked until I saw the…

  • Um, apparently I need new pants

    Spent the night at my grandmother’s the night before Christmas, so I put on the pants I had packed to go over there. I knew they were too big when I was wearing them and I spent the day pulling them up. But wow, I didn’t realize how horrible they looked until I saw the…

  • I sleep on the floor

    Ok, so I’ve showed you my completed closet (really, is anything ever really complete?), my hallways, one of my guest bedrooms. So now I’ll show you my bedroom, and of course I am showing you this so you can laugh at me: Yes, it’s true. I have 2 fully furnished guest bedrooms but no furniture…

  • I sleep on the floor

    Ok, so I’ve showed you my completed closet (really, is anything ever really complete?), my hallways, one of my guest bedrooms. So now I’ll show you my bedroom, and of course I am showing you this so you can laugh at me: Yes, it’s true. I have 2 fully furnished guest bedrooms but no furniture…

  • You are getting very sleepy …

    On occasion I’ve been showing you different rooms in my house, and how they’ve been decorated (so far. Is a house ever really done?) So far you’ve seen my closet and my hallways. Now let me show you the bedroom … but not my bedroom, that’ll come later. This is the guest bedroom. In this room,…

  • It’s all about the art

    So that you don’t get super bored by me talking about the upcoming marathon, I’ll talk about something else today. More home decorating! I already showed you my closet. What’s next? Today I’ll show you the hallways. Sounds boring, but that’s where some of the art is. Let me start by saying 99% of the…

  • Puking puppies, good referrals, happy home

    Warning: This post contains mention of puppy puke. I don’t think it will bother you to read it, even if you have a weak stomach, but you have been warned! So, as I have mentioned before, my dogs are inside dogs but they have not been for very long. Everything is going great with them…

  • ‘Missa, why is your hair red?’

    I was born with auburn hair. In fact, I was a redhead through all of my younger years – and I hated it. I hated being called “Carrot Top” or “Copper Top” or “Red” or whatever else came to mind. Then I started growing up and someone told me guys actually like redheads. Then my…

  • ‘Missa, why is your hair red?’

    I was born with auburn hair. In fact, I was a redhead through all of my younger years – and I hated it. I hated being called “Carrot Top” or “Copper Top” or “Red” or whatever else came to mind. Then I started growing up and someone told me guys actually like redheads. Then my…

  • Skeletons in my closet

    I’ve done plenty of writing about how I’ve helped Chris decorate his place, but I haven’t written much about my own house. That’s mostly because the decorating was mostly done before I started this blog, but it is certainly not anywhere close to done yet! So, without further adieu, here is an inside look at…

  • Skeletons in my closet

    I’ve done plenty of writing about how I’ve helped Chris decorate his place, but I haven’t written much about my own house. That’s mostly because the decorating was mostly done before I started this blog, but it is certainly not anywhere close to done yet! So, without further adieu, here is an inside look at…

  • ‘People think I’m a player. Do you know what that is?’

    Adventures of couch-shopping and entertainment-center shopping in Charlotte with Colleen … Quotes heard from lovely salespeople themselves: – “The stain guard protects against wine, chocolate and bodily fluids.” – “You want a chaise on one end, 3 cushions, less than 90 inches? You will not find that anywhere.” (But we just found it at the…

  • Some scissors and some free time …

    So when I joined TrySports‘ Triple Rewards Club, I got a free T-shirt. Not just any free T-shirt. A moisture-wicking tech tee. Those are not cheap – can cost up to $50. And they are great for running in. Except … even though I got a size small, it was way too big for me.…

  • I don’t love shoes like most girls

    I mean, I like shoes, don’t get me wrong. But love them? When Jeff first organized our closet he gave me an entire cubby for my shoes. I was in heaven! Organized all my shoes and gave them their own little spot. Then I showed Colleen the closet and she said, “Is that all your…

  • Where the heck I’ve disappeared to

    Let me start by saying I think I have a mildly addictive personality. When I get excited about a new project, it’s full speed ahead. And lately my obsession has been painting, which doesn’t really go hand-in-hand with the computer. But I have missed you all! I spent a week in Athens, Ga., helping Chris…

  • Broken iPhones and why Apple rocks

    I had a wonderful evening on Friday. Went to Wade’s house, then a group of us had dinner and drinks at Cosmo’s in Uptown Charlotte for Jim’s birthday, then bowling at midnight and attempt to dance at Blackfinn (way too crowded to actually dance!). All night, my iPhone came in handy. Twittering my horrible bowling score, texting…