Archives for February 2016

February 8, 2016

Your perfect gift is waiting to be created with Metal Pressions

 

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It started out as a thought. Then it was a creation of my very own. Actually, I did have a little help from this amazing website, Metal Pressions. Owners Andreas and his wife Elisha (the inspiration behind Metal Pressions) established this unique business in 2008, offering fine personalized jewelry. Their jewelry is hand-crafted to your specifications so it is very unlikely you will find millions of people wearing your exact piece of jewelry. You probably won’t even find one person wearing it because your jewelry creation will be one of a kind, created by you.

At Metal Pressions, creating your piece of jewelry is easy and fun.

First, you will select your product, pendant, chain, necklace bracelet charms, ring, gems etc.

Next, you will choose your material such as silver, gold, rose-tone, it’s your choice. l then select text for personalization and stamping.

You will then select text for your personalization and add to your piece whatever else your heart desires.

My piece (shown above) was created with the help of Andreas and after he worked with me on the creative process, alas, my pendant was complete. I couldn’t have asked for a more charming sentimental piece honoring my 4 children. If you need a little help with your creative process, there are professional metal crafters on the site to help you and guide you through the steps.

Metal Pressions also gives you the opportunity to purchase merchandise already created and waiting for you on their website.  Men’s and Women’s jewelry, as well as exceptional Bridal gifts are among many exquisite handcrafted jewelry pieces available for purchase.

When my piece arrived, I was excited to show my creation to my husband. He liked it very much and was impressed with the piece knowing I didn’t drop into the nearest jewelry store and buy it on the spot. I told him I created it on Metal Pressions and he even added a few of his own ideas. Well, it’s too late to add to this piece but It’s not too late for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day to create another piece.  It also got me thinking, what a great idea for my children to collaborate and create a piece for their grandmother and/or grandfather.

The personalized intricately crafted pieces can be worn by anyone and created by anyone. There are no limits to what you can create.

Andreas stated himself “We knew early on that creating amazing jewelry isn’t enough to be successful. Our customers want an incredible shopping experience. From the hand drawn images our customers sent us, we realized they wanted to be a part of the design process and know eactly what they were going to get before they purchased. The idea was born then, when we were just starting out in our garage. Now everyone can design their own jewelry.”

You can start designing your own jewelry by going to metalpressions.com and let your imagination take you away.

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February 8, 2016

“Incorporate love into your home” on Studio10 Live

Presented by Author (DIY on the Fly), DIY &  Lifestyle Expert at It’s a Glam Thing Julee Ireland.

1. The entry to your home is your first impression and it’s the perfect place to set the tone for Love. People tend to glance to the right as they enter a home so it’s a great place to display a beautiful table with an open bowl or a family or couples portrait on the wall holding hands, sharing a kiss or family hug. Remember, if you enter a home with a feeling of Love, you will exit with Love.

2. Featuring Naturally Bare Reiki Infused Organic Soy Candles- Out of our five senses, the strongest is our sense of smell. Scents remind us of people, places, and life experiences that we love. A scent has the ability to  transcend us to another time and place. Placing candles or essential oil room fragrance throughout your home in various scents that fit the mood that you wish to evoke in each room, is a great way to connect your sense of smell to your heart and home. You can easily create feelings of happiness, harmony, tranquility and Love. Lemon and Orange is uplifting, Lavender is calming and is known to relive stress, Eucalyptus promotes balance, and Vanilla or Ylang Ylang is alluring and romantic. naturally-bare.com Price: $25.00

3. Featuring Spring in the Air Luxury Roses (2 dozen Roses fresh from the grower in Colombia to your doorstep!) There’s no better way to bring instant love into any room in your home than through a vase of fresh, fragrant, colorful flowers. Choose a vase that fits the look and feel of your room and use a variety of seasonal stems that match your accent color in your room to brighten your space year around. www.springintheair.com Price Range: $69.99-99.99 Use Coupon Code WOW for 15% off.

4. Featuring Wayfair Meaningful Word Art- Surround yourself with Love at home by displaying meaningful art, photos, books, or words to remind you daily of the things that matter most in your life. Make your home a gallery filled with Love. www.wayfair.com Price Range: $23.00 – $30.00

5. DIY on the FLY Sweetheart Box of Roses

DIY ROSE BOX

“DIY”  Box of Roses

Supplies: Box, Plastic liner or disposable plastic container that will fit into your box,

Wet Floral Foam, Floral Tape, Spray Paint or Wrapping Paper, Ribbon, Scissors, Blue

Painters Masking Tape (optional), ModPodge (optional), Flowers (Various Varieties of

Roses and Peonies work beautifully)

Step One: Use your masking tape to mask off a design for your box. Such as: Stripes.

(This is optional) Next, use your spray paint to paint your box in your desired color.

Option Two: Use decorative wrapping paper, old sheet music or photos to wrap or create

a collage with ModPodge on the exterior of your box.

Step Two: Line your box with your plastic liner or plastic wrap.

Step Three: Cut your Wet Floral Foam to fit inside your box. Use your floral tape to create

a 1” grid on top of the box. Add water.

Step Four: Cut your roses the correct height to fit just over the top of your box. Insert your

cut roses into the open areas on your tape grid.

Step Five: Add a Ribbon band, bow or handwritten message of Love and Voila! You’ve

just created a lovely box of Roses!

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February 8, 2016

I can’t get enough of my Pura Naturals

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I can’t get enough of the Pura Naturals soap infused sponges. The Pura Naturals charcoal infused sponge was a fabulous facial sponge, I really loved it. My husband did too and took them for himself. Now, he wants my Pura Naturals Citrus Splash Nourishing Body Bar (Sponge) too! Really!!

What is so special about the  Citrus Splash Nourishing body bar? It is the perfect Soap sponge because the soap is infused in it and exfoliates at the same time. No abrasive microbeads are contained in the bar. The sponge is thick and perfect for your body. You will cleanse with hydrating and soothing oils including coconut, soybean and sunflower seed oil among others.

The sponge itself is quit unique. As stated by Pura Naturals,  “Pura Naturals, created from the same unique foam approved by the U.S. EPA to clean sensitive waterways, performs like no other personal cleansing product.”

You can find Pura Naturals soap infused sponges at select CVS, Wegmans and Harris Teeter stores as well puranaturalsproducts.com

 

 

 

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February 8, 2016

Bella Thorne wears ban.do!

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LOS ANGELES – February 8, 2016 – Bella Thorne shared a video on Snapchat wearing ban.do over the weekend! The actress was rocking her Forever Girl Gang sweater ($48, www.bando.com).

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February 8, 2016

Wake Up with am

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You know I am all about those eyes and lips. I would like to share with you these two new products made by Advanced Mineral Makeup, Luxury Lash Mascara and Luxury Lip Gloss. Advanced Mineral has a progressive line of mineral makeup with a wide range of colors for all skin tones. Before I even tried the mascara and lip gloss I read up on the company and was pleased to learn that the products are free of Paraben Talc, fragrance and dyes, just what a natural girl loves to hear.

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The lashes are where it’s at! If you are like me, when I am looking for a mascara I am looking for that mascara that can thicken my lashes give them volume and length all while nourishing them. Well, Luxury Lash Mascara is what we are looking for. Advanced Mineral Luxury Lash Mascara contains Vitamin E, Rosemary, Gold Seal, Chamomile and Sunflower Seed Oil which are all natural ingredients that will not only nourish our lashes but make them come to life. This mascara is not only good to your lashes but it is good to for the active woman. Let’s be honest, we want to look good while working out, playing tennis, or even running around the park after our kids, you will totally appreciate the fact that this mascara is water-resistant and smudge-proof.

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Advanced Mineral Luxury Lip Gloss has my lips glistening just like I like it! My lips feel so voluptuous and fuller. The color I have is Candice and it looks so natural with my skin tone, my lips look shiny, juicy and kissable and since we are being honest, really our goal is to make our lips look kissable. Advanced Mineral Lip Gloss comes in different shades all so natural looking. Of course the gloss is full of nourishing ingredients to add moisture to your lips. Click here Advanced Mineral Makeup so you can bat those lashes and pucker up those lips for that special someone in your life.

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February 7, 2016

Kiko Milano Cosmetics has finally arrived at a store near me

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Kiko Milano makeup is currently one of my favorite stores in the mall for a couple of reasons. They always have really great, quality products and super affordable prices. The product that I was trying out this time was their Long Lasting Stick Eyeshadow in a nice purple shade. To be honest, when it comes to eyeshadow sticks I’ve always been a little wary just because in the past I’ve used some that were really greasy and smudged after wearing it for about an hour. But with this eyeshadow stick, I was really pleasantly surprised. The consistency of it has sort of a matte feel to it, so it didn’t feel greasy at all. Plus, they’re not kidding when they say it lasts for 8 hours. I wore it all day and it still looks as perfect as when I had just put it on! Plus it has just the perfect amount of shimmer where it can be worn for a day look without being overdone, and a fun nighttime look. And lastly, these eyeshadow sticks come in a variety of colors, so if you ever find yourself near a KIKO store I highly suggest that you go give some of these eyeshadow sticks or their other amazing products a try!

You will find Kiko Cosmetics at kikocosmetics.com or maybe in a Kiko store in a mall near you.

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February 7, 2016

Tribal Heart Collection now available at Hynt Beauty

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February 7, 2016

A Word from the experts on Investing in Real Estate in Stowe

 

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Real estate is a difficult world to understand, and as a layman, you need someone to hold your hand and show you the ropes. Real estate in Stowe, Vermont has recently experienced an all-time high due to the great returns that some of the investors have made and have testified to. Stowe is located in an ideal area in the United States where real estate companies have profited in the purchase of areas for the popular ski resorts and mountain resorts.

In this high stakes industry, you need experts to help you along the way. Below are some important facts straight from the mouth of the winners in real estate Stowe, Vermont. It is important to note them down before you embark on real estate as an investor.

  •         Due diligence– you must confirm, research and find out everything about the property you are interested in. Try your best to obtain all information possible about your potential investment. Information such as the history of the property, potential future income and capital costs should be well understood and at your fingertips.
  •         Do not try to reinvent the wheel– What I mean by this is that you should follow the footsteps of the ones who have already made it in the real estate world. Talk to the experts and more so the winners. Do as they did. There is always a formula to success in every niche and it is simple to find out what the secret to real estate is.
  •         Collaborate with the right people-Partnering with the ideal real estate firm or agent can make or break you in the investment sector. A reliable and honest partner will be able to advise you on the steps you need to take in order to succeed. More importantly, investigate their track record before you collaborate fully with them.
  •         Never trust the spoken word– Although many deals are made and closed verbally, it is advised that you put everything in writing. Everything concerning your investment, such as leases, amendments, notices, addendums and even general communication should always be written down and where necessary acknowledged by all parties involved. This will avoid future conflict situations and lead to better understanding and referencing.
  •         Location, location, location– Those are the three golden words in real estate and are especially important to an investor. Location always relates to home value. It can have a great impact on your investment risk. Most people look at making a good deal based on square footage and property characteristics forgetting that location is the most important factor to consider

Buying and selling of homes has become more than what you see on the surface. The real estate industry is in fact a multi-million dollar industry in the United States of America alone. Investing in this industry has become an increasingly popular prospect for most Americans especially over the past fifty years. It has become a very profitable investment vehicle since it presents a large array of opportunities. You must however seek advice from the experts as owning real estate is a lot more complicated than investing in stocks and bonds.

 

 

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February 7, 2016

February 2016 Beauty’s Best – Blo and Go

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http://www.bloandgo.com

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February 5, 2016

What’s Trending from Nails magazine

Adding Dots and Bows on Short Nails

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