tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89837671428826985452024-03-13T07:55:36.648-07:00pixiedustPixieDustCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10810680784456548860noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983767142882698545.post-6017543593012114642015-04-07T11:55:00.003-07:002015-06-15T07:36:28.416-07:00Happy Spring...and Beyond!<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello dear friends! Spring is such a beautiful time of year, isn't it? The cherry trees are blooming, the birds are singing and the sun is
shining enough to make me forget how long and dreary this winter
was. Spring is also a time when most of us do a little spring cleaning. With
that in mind, I wanted to share with you some news: I am posting my final blog. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">During the past year, I have felt the need to re-vamp the look
and narrow down the direction of the posts. After taking time to lay out the
new design and solidify a new direction, I truly felt like the spark was just
gone. Trust me when I tell you that I still love crafting, re-purposing
furniture, experimenting with beauty products and sharing shopping tips, as
well as an occasional funny story. All
of these things thrill my soul and allow me the most wonderful creative escape.
I like sharing with you and I love hearing about the projects that you are
trying on your own. This has been <i>so</i> much fun for me and I<i> thank you</i> for
joining me on this journey.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I want to clear a little head-space in order to open myself up to new possibilities.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I believe that exciting things are in store for me and I
can’t help but wonder what they are! Who knows, a year from now I may
feel differently and move forward with a new blog? Until then, you can find me on
evening walks with my husband, at the dog park with Mardi & Marlin, soaking
up the sun at the beach, playing with my nieces & nephews, taking a class
or two or three…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I want to leave you with some of my favorite blogs over the
past several years. Taking a look back definitely put a smile on my face and I hope
it will put one on yours as well. After all, that was my ultimate goal all
along. May you always have the courage to know when to say yes and the wisdom
to know when to say no, even when it</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> seems that nobody understands. Peace and blessings to you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://pixiedustatlanta.blogspot.com/2013/11/a-headboard-project.html" target="_blank">A Headboard Project (aka: the most creative title ever)</a></span></div>
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<a href="http://pixiedustatlanta.blogspot.com/2013/07/just-call-me-scatter-brained.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Just Call Me Scatter-Brained (um, for real)</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://pixiedustatlanta.blogspot.com/2013/12/a-great-neighbor-gift.html" target="_blank">A Great Neighbor Gift (I need to start gifting my neighbors again)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://pixiedustatlanta.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-magic-is-in-details-tabletop-decor.html" target="_blank">The Magic is in the Details (I love that this is my side job!!)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://pixiedustatlanta.blogspot.com/2013/05/an-un-funny-tale-of-funny-tail-wagger.html" target="_blank">An Un-Funny Tale of a Funny Tail-Wagger (this one still makes me cry)</a></span></div>
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PixieDustCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10810680784456548860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983767142882698545.post-67483138741097198642015-03-02T13:06:00.001-08:002015-03-02T13:06:06.318-08:00Your New Go-To Dessert, Greek YogurtI have an on-going love affair with New York City. The beautiful store windows that leave you in awe, the incredible plays that make you cry, the interesting people that make you realize you are not that cool and, of course, the food. Ah, the food. There is something about the energetic atmosphere that makes me willing to try new dishes. Many years ago while in NYC, I tried Greek yogurt with honey for the first time for dessert. Everyone at my table thought it was disgusting but I was immediately hooked. I have tried it many ways; as a substitute for mayo, as a dollop of "sour cream", and of course for breakfast as well as dessert. As someone that doesn't love meat, I was thrilled to learn that it is packed with protein...and I happen to think it is delicious. That being said, I realize that I am in the minority here. If you know me at you you know that I rarely share recipes because cooking is just not my thing. So you know I must think this is really worth sharing! Below are two of my favorite recipes that I am willing to bet will change the way you think about Greek yogurt!<br />
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<br />PixieDustCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10810680784456548860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983767142882698545.post-433290837527899792015-03-02T11:25:00.002-08:002015-03-02T11:25:28.021-08:00Happy Valentine's Day: Batting My Eyes at Latisse<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
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<u><b>BEFORE</b></u><br />
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<b><u>THREE YEARS LATER-2015</u></b></div>
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After some time, my lashes actually curled on their own so no more eyelash curler! I go through phases where they are shorter or longer but the coolest thing is how much <i>thicker</i> they are. I also apply my mascara in such a way that the tips are not coated. Why, you may ask? Because they actually come close to my eye brows when I look up & I get mascara smudges on my eyelids. I know, such problems ;)</div>
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PixieDustCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10810680784456548860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983767142882698545.post-29421834145786442392015-01-28T08:02:00.001-08:002015-02-16T07:39:50.738-08:00Be My Valentine!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Hi friends! I don't know about you but my winter time blues have officially set in. I need something uplifting to look forward to like sun, sand and cruising the Gulf of Mexico. Unfortunately, those things are not in my near future so I will just have to settle for some inspiring pre-spring projects here in Atlanta. As I work on those, I wanted to share some adorable Valentine ideas for your kiddos. My blogs typically do not focus on kid crafts but I simply could not resist the adorableness. Enjoy!</div>
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Ok, so this last one isn't a Valentine but it is my favorite cookie so, if anyone wants to make these for me, I would gladly be your valentine ;)</div>
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<br />PixieDustCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10810680784456548860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983767142882698545.post-17125938243834885222014-12-03T12:44:00.003-08:002014-12-03T12:44:53.076-08:00Whimsical Holiday Party Decor<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After many years of working in non-profit events, I suppose I picked up a thing or two about how to decorate on a tight budget. I like to incorporate elements from natural settings, like magnolia leaves from my yard for example. I strive to create an elegant look with touches of whimsy that will surely leave your guests smiling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I had the pleasure of decorating a corporate as well as a private party last holiday season so I wanted to share that with you. If you want to see some of my other work, check out <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pixiedustcrafts/pixie-dust-centerpieces/" target="_blank">My Pinterest Page</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A whimsical snow globe display greeted guests as they feasted on perfect holiday treats</span></div>
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There is nothing I enjoy more than creating fun tabletop decor for holidays and special occasions. I was asked to create a Halloween-themed table for the Alta City Tennis Finals in Atlanta. It was so much fun and super-easy to pull together. My favorite part to create was the Spooky Reflection Lanterns. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Meet Harry & Lloyd</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Mock. Ing. Bird. Yeah.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: start;">Samsonite! I was way off! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We belong together til the mountains fall into the sea, til the heavens collide. Or until I get sick of her and need to move on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For a fun eight year old that loves Mexican food and horses</span></div>
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<br />PixieDustCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10810680784456548860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983767142882698545.post-31352413535256494222014-07-23T12:11:00.000-07:002014-07-23T12:11:28.962-07:00An Easy Way to Say "Mahalo"<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Hawaii is one of my favorite places to visit for its tropical and rustic beauty. I have had the opportunity to visit twice and I hope that there will be many more trips in the future!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Early visitors to Hawaii noted that they were generous and grateful people, but had no word to express gratitude or to say "thank you", so "mahalo" was born. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Summertime can often be a busy time of year with vacations, family visits and work. What better time to <i>make time</i> to stop & say "mahalo" to those around you. My office just had a staff luau as a way to say thank you to everyone for their hard work and creativity. That and we just like to laugh & have fun together!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">The food & decor were so cute and festive. Since I am not the best cook, I contributed by adding a Hawaiian centerpiece. Enjoy and mahalo to you!</span></span><br />
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<b>I worked with some beautiful Limelight Hydrangeas that were blooming in my yard</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;"><br /></span></span>PixieDustCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10810680784456548860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983767142882698545.post-89473640965507257562014-07-08T06:01:00.000-07:002014-07-08T07:17:43.295-07:00The Beautiful Sites of Orange Beach<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For many years, our family has been vacationing in Orange Beach, AL. My mother-in-law owns a home there that boasts some of the most beautiful views you can imagine. We are on the bay so we are surrounded by water and still have a view of the Gulf of Mexico that is just a short boat ride away. There is nothing more relaxing than watching the sun rise over the water in the early morning or the boats roll by late in the afternoon. It is most definitely one of my favorite places to be on earth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Besides the amazing views, there is the added bonus of spending time with family. We have created a lot of fun & hilarious memories over the past 10 years since I have been a part of the family. Since we love to reminisce, my mother-in-law thought it would be lovely to have a collage-style table in our living room. Given my somewhat crafty nature, I got to work. Enjoy!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I have tried to talk my mother-in-law into giving me this table for years. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Start with 8x10 photos to create a frame.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I used clear photo corners to hold all of the large and most of the small photos in place. These take quite a bit of time but really help your edges stay flat. I used double-sided tape on any odd shaped photos.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Next, add in the 5x7 photos to further enhance your border. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">And don't forget to let your edges be uneven for a scattered look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">We added a custom-made piece of glass on top to help hold everything in place and protect the photos.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">From fishing trips to Easter Sunday to a wild west showdown....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A Hawaiian Thanksgiving none of us will soon forget...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And looking back at how our nieces & nephews have grown over the years...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This table is a time capsule that we will enjoy for years to come! Here are some of the views we see on our trips to Orange Beach:</span></div>
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<br />PixieDustCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10810680784456548860noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983767142882698545.post-51706418993959944762014-06-25T07:14:00.000-07:002014-06-25T07:15:40.228-07:00Chocolate Covered Baseballs: A Sweet Gift Idea<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I spend a LOT of time researching ideas for centerpieces. Sometimes it is for work and other times it is for personal parties. I think Pinterest is a great way to source ideas because it can introduce you to new websites or blogs that you many have never heard of. One such site is <span style="color: #274e13;">Flowers on 1st </span>in Vancouver BC.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.floristvancouver.com/" target="_blank">Visit the Flowers on 1st Website</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Their website says: <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><i><span style="color: #274e13;">We deliver flowers, balloons, gift baskets, birthday cakes and Belgian chocolates to all areas of the city including Vancouver General Hospital, the University of British Columbia and all cruise ship at the Vancouver ports.</span></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">But what I found on their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vancouverflorists" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page is so much more than what they describe! </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18px;">Check our these chocolate covered apples, for example. Aren't they adorable? Even though I am not that talented in the kitchen, I decided to give them a try.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My company recently signed a really exciting sports-focused client that is launching a new concept this fall. Our team spent weeks researching, preparing (sweating, whining, laughing, crying) and then presenting all of our ideas to our client in Jupiter, Florida. I know, I know, its a tough life but somebody's got to do it. Needless to say, our client loved our ideas which made all of our hard work so, so worth it. As a treat to our team, I made them all chocolate covered baseballs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thanks to Flowers on 1st for their inspiration. If you are in their area, give them a try the next time you need to send flowers....or a sweet treat. And tell me, where does your inspiration come from?</span></div>
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I recently got to spend some time with two of my nephews in Atlantic Beach where my dad rented a house for the month. Granted, kids really only need their imagination to have fun but I love doing crafts so I brought along one that I thought would be easy & fun. </div>
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Start with paper plates, bags, string, washable paint, paint brushes and two cute little kiddos.</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Our fun morning of crafting was followed by playing on the beach where we found an actual sea creature; a starfish. What a perfect summer day!</span></div>
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<br />PixieDustCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10810680784456548860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983767142882698545.post-77760391738632996072014-06-02T13:33:00.002-07:002014-06-03T11:21:03.260-07:00You're Simply Glowing!<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am a HUGE proponent of wearing sunscreen <i>every single day</i>, even in the winter. But, that doesn't mean that you all should have to experience the blinding paleness that is my legs when I decide to wear a skirt!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Last year, I demonstrated a few ways to achieve a golden tan without exposing your skin to the sun’s harmful rays. I focused on my favorite body bronzer and a custom spray tan service that comes to your home, both of which I still love!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><a href="http://pixiedustatlanta.blogspot.com/2013/05/a-memorial-feaux-glow.html" target="_blank">A Memorial Feaux Glow</a></span><br />
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The body bronzer, Jiffy Tan, is no longer widely available so I decided to try a similar product, <strong>TANtalizer </strong>by Lorac. Sephora sells the travel size of this product for $9 so it is a perfect way to try it. I really love the smell and the light coverage. I have been using this like a body makeup on my legs. No gloves needed to apply!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.sephora.com/tantalizer-body-bronzing-luminizer-P144241?skuId=1384700" target="_blank">Buy Lorac at Sephora</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have always heard great things about the <strong>TanTowel </strong>by Look Good Naked but had never tried it. I also purchased them Sephora for $15.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Metal and Lights: <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;">Custom metal letters, signs, logos, and lights</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These metal & lights signs are so popular right now & are popping up everywhere from wedding to events, even on Andy Cohen's show "Watch What Happens Live" on Bravo. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My husband & I recently purchased ones of these signs for a friend that was retiring & plans to spend his retirement working on old cars. The sign we had made said "Ed's Garage". Needless to say he LOVED it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My sister-in-law recently purchased this for her husband & I just fell in love with it. I cannot tell you the number of times that I have had to throw away a shirt that my husband was wearing because he spontaneously decided to do some sort of work in the garage. This is manly, sturdy and just awesome. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Goodness, what can I tell you about my dad? Well, he is the dad to two daughters that didn't hesitate to talk about boys or clothes or nail polish growing up. He attended more beauty pageants, cheerleading tryouts and at-home fashion shows than he can probably count. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He absolutely did not understand why I wanted to head out to California as soon as I graduated from college but, when I returned at the end of the summer, admitted he thought it was pretty cool and brave. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today, he is the person I can call anytime day or night. If we are talking on the phone while I am driving and I suddenly need to hang up, I can simply say, "gotta run" & hang up & he is totally cool with that. He loves surprising people, fine wine and Alabama football. He is never, EVER late, so I can say that I get that gene honestly. Not all women can say that they have a great relationship with their dad so I feel very lucky to call mine one of my best friends. Happy (early) Father's Day!</span></div>
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PixieDustCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10810680784456548860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983767142882698545.post-92100458442413650712014-05-03T04:48:00.001-07:002014-05-03T04:48:05.700-07:00Your Trash is My Treasure: A Unique Hostess GiftSome sweet friends of ours host an annual Kentucky Derby viewing party complete with great food, auction-style bidding and, of course, mint julips. They do such a nice job hosting all of us in their home that I wanted to give them a thoughtful hostess gift. I recently saw a set of adorable antique, hard-backed placemats on <i>*Buckhead Exchange</i>. I wasn't quite sure what I was going to do with them but, I was sure I could figure something out. Once I picked them up, it became apparent that I should just use one & make it a welcome sign, of sorts. I then reached out to a lovely & talented young lady in my office to do the lettering, (my handwriting will put most doctors to shame). We came up with the best wording & sampled various paints on one of the mats that I wasn't going to use. Paint pens were the clear winner so I ordered a pack of 5 colors from Amazon.<br />
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P.S. My horse "I'll Have Another" won the Derby last year. Wish me luck this year!<br />
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<i>*Buckhead Exchange:</i> I am sure that many of your cities have a localized Craigslist, (I have seen several on Facebook). The one I belong to is called Buckhead Exchange. The beauty of these trading sites is that you know that when you purchase an item, you won't have to drive very far to pick it up. Also, someone buying from you is likely one of your neighbors since they only allow people in your neighborhood to join. For me, this mostly removes the safety concern of using something similar like Craigslist, which I never use.PixieDustCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10810680784456548860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983767142882698545.post-5862435289945851592014-04-30T08:57:00.000-07:002014-04-30T08:57:39.003-07:00Chevron Painter's TapeI was shopping at Lowe's one day when I came across chevron painter's tape. It immediately struck me as something I should buy but, for some reason, I decided to wait until I knew what I wanted to paint. When I went back to make my purchase, they told me that they didn't carry such a thing. I thought maybe I confused them with Home Depot or Ace Hardware so I stopped by both places & got the same answer. Three trips later I started to think that this idea came to me in a dream so I went to the dreamiest shopping place on earth, Amazon, and sure enough, they had it.<br />
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I picked the bulletin board in my home office because it desperately needed a makeover. I spend a lot of time in there so I think it should be fun, whimsical and invoke a sense of creative chaos. For all of my creative friends, you know what I mean. It is kind of the equivalent of letting your freak flag fly in the sense that all of my weird decor resides in this room....and I LOVE it!<br />
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The dreamy chevron painter's tape</div>
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At this point I realized that painter's tape doesn't stick that well to cork. I was able to smooth it all down in sections though & it held up long enough for me to spray. I only mention this so you don't think that you can put down your painter's tape then come back to paint later on. </div>
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<b>THE FINISHED PRODUCT!!</b></div>
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I can't wait to fill it with all sorts of inspirational things...and pictures of my nieces & nephews :)</div>
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<br />PixieDustCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10810680784456548860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983767142882698545.post-51205395398535822392014-04-15T07:37:00.001-07:002014-04-15T07:37:35.874-07:00A Mother's Day Idea for Every Mom!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It is so hard to come up with a unique gift for Mother's Day. I would like to offer you some inspiration while at the same time showcasing some of my crafty friend's businesses. Thanks for helping support small businesses...and for giving my friends some play money so they can meet me for lunch or cocktails often :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You may remember from an earlier post that I don't exactly have a knack for making wreaths. <a href="http://pixiedustatlanta.blogspot.com/2012/10/how-to-not-make-your-own-fall-wreath.html" target="_blank">OOPS!</a><u> </u></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So, when a friend of mine started making these adorable burlap wreaths, I had to pick one up for my mother-in-law. It turned out SO cute and was very affordable. I can't wait to give it to her! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="text-align: left;">If your mom loves all things monogrammed, then this is the place for her. I bought an adorable monogrammed, straw clutch for the summer that I love! They have some </span><i style="text-align: left;">great</i><span style="text-align: left;"> gifts ideas; yoga mats, jewelry, stationery, etc. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A sweet lady that I have known for many years has a really neat tradition in that she buys her daughters a gift on Mother's Day to thank them for giving her the gift of motherhood. I find this especially touching so, if you have a sweet little girl that blesses your life beyond measure, consider giving her an adorable custom-made headband this Mother's Day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: normal;">What can I tell you about my mom? She's a retired drama teacher, horticulturist, animal activist, actress, theater buff, turtle researcher, writer, lover of all things purple and recent world traveler. She let me wear makeup when I was really young which, I swear, is why I feel comfortable without it now. She taught me that personality comes before beauty & that being kind to others is important, especially animals. Lord knows we had a lot of animals around us growing up; dogs, cats, goats, cattle and an occasional turtle or tiny bird or whatever was floating around in our pool! She embraces her inner wild woman and now, in her retirement phase, is gaining so many stamps on her passport that we should all be jealous. Travelling to different cultures changes people. It helps them to understand others, relate to decidedly uncommon causes and embrace people that are different than them. What the world doesn't know, however, is that my mom already know these things & lives life loving others every day. So, Mom, you get out there & show them what a sweet lady from Bama has to offer!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: normal;">Oh, and sorry to disappoint you but, your Mother's Day gift isn't being shown here since I KNOW you read all of my blogs! But I think it is something that will make you smile. Thanks for always thinking that I am great, even when, and especially because, I am not. </span><span style="line-height: normal;">Happy early Mother's Day!</span></span></div>
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I was honored to have been asked to create the décor for a corporate holiday party this past December and ended up decorating for a friend's Christmas party the next week. (I will share those ideas around the 2014 holidays) Since that time, I have found myself offering to make centerpieces for friend's parties in lieu of bringing a side dish or wine, for example. I think it is a nice gesture and takes a small, but sometimes stressful, item off the hosts "to do" list. </span><br />
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This particular party was a crawfish boil in honor of our friend's 40th birthday. The backyard setting had a rustic-chic feel. My husband & I throw a crawfish boil most summers so I didn't want the decor to look exactly like mine. Since they have a sandpit in their backyard for horseshoes, I thought it would be fun to throw in some beachy elements. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Displaying fruit can be an easy (and inexpensive ) centerpiece. I used an over-sized clam shell that I just adore! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I chose deep pink Camellia blossoms and Acuba leaves from my yard. The key to using fresh cut flowers and fruit is Baby Oil!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Remember this old post from 2011? <a href="http://pixiedustatlanta.blogspot.com/2011/12/things-i-love-baby-oil.html" target="_blank">Old Post About Baby Oil</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One of my favorite backyard treasures is my over-sized lantern. I filled it with wheat flour (to look like sand), then dropped in decorative shells & a rustic candle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is an old wine crate that I have been dying to use for something. I draped netting over the side and painted a loose-hand "40" on the side. It served as a gift deposit, which, at our age, is typically a nice bottle of something or a gift certificate :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">She got the iron "A" at TJ Maxx & used it on the dessert table.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;">Btw, if you ever want a custom-made metal letter (or sign), you have got to check out my friend's business. I just ordered a custom sign for a close friend that is retiring. This style is very hip right now & I just love them!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MetalAndLights?ref=pr_faveshops" target="_blank">Metal and Lights Etsy Shop</a></span><br />
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PixieDustCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10810680784456548860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983767142882698545.post-44550845288255028852014-04-02T06:43:00.002-07:002014-04-02T06:44:24.784-07:00A Bird's Eye View: Making Hummingbird Food<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My husband & I have loved watching birds enjoy our
bird-feeders & birdhouses for some time now. We had a pair of Carolina
Chickadees that stayed with us for over a year before taking off for greener
pastures (ie: have I told you that one of our dogs is a bird dog?!). While I am not quite ready to invest in bird-watching binoculars, I
do want to continue to add to our collection. There is nothing like waking up in the morning to the sound of our little friends chirping!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">To keep the squirrels
away, we use “Cajun” birdseed for all of our bird-feeders. If you have never
purchased Cole’s Hot Meats, you should know two things: 1. It is a bit expensive 2. It absolutely works. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bonus: the name makes me giggle :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I recently purchased a glass hummingbird feeder that I will place right outside my bedroom window. Keeping the steep price of our regular birdseed i</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">n mind, I thought it might be nice to try to make
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I think this is adorable! And isn't this just so "green" of us? :)</div>
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I would love to share pictures of hummingbirds enjoying their yummy nectar but, what can I say? They are very fast & therefore hard to photograph! So, enjoy a few pics from my yard that celebrate Spring!<br />
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PixieDustCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10810680784456548860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983767142882698545.post-62295505946448935772014-03-20T07:03:00.000-07:002017-04-09T07:36:32.479-07:00Spring Clean Your Beauty Routine!<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">This may be a hidden gem...I'm a big fan of
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">I find Sonia Kashuk Illuminator (baby pink
bottle) to be amazing mixed in with a drop of moisturizer or foundation to
really brighten the skin and make your cheekbones more defined. When
applied around the temples, it really makes your eyes pop as well....especially
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">Darn!! A cheap product I
love is discontinued!! I still like the one still around. $3.99. Same
concept at the Bobbi Brown compact that is so popular:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">Unnecessary but a fun product. I
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">Huge fan of this, I think we
talked about this before. Works great & is half the price of Obagi.</span></div>
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so I will be curious to see how it stands up to my usual brand (Obagi) during
the summer months. Paying $20 vs. $45 sounds like a great deal to me!</span></i><span style="background: white; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have a hair product that I am obsessed with. I got a sample of
it in one of my Birchboxes. The small size has gone a long way for me. Just
requires a few spritzs before blow-drying. And you don't get that producty-feel
in your hair with this either. Things I like about this product and why I would
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<a href="http://www.trishmcevoy.com/p-537-correct-and-brighten-professional-strength-multi-acid-weekly-peel.aspx" target="_blank">Link to Trish McEvoy Peel</a><br />
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new favorite! Not exactly cheap, but it lasts
for 12 weeks and I justify it because I can never find time to actually go
anywhere for a peel!<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><br />
<i style="background-color: transparent;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><span style="color: #38761d;">My take:</span></strong> Can’t wait to try it! Seriously, DYING to try
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">One of my girlfriends recently started this
and she LOVES it. Says it really does deliver on results. I am going to try it!</span><br />
<i><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><span style="color: #38761d;">My take:</span></strong> Ok, this isn't actually a product suggestion but, I had never heard of it so I had to share it. Can’t wait to try it but maybe one of you could go first & tell me all about it? </span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">My sister in law is a fabulous dentist in Baton Rouge! <a href="http://www.griffonsgentledental.com/" target="_blank">Griffon's Gentle Dental</a></span><br />
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worked so great. In the meantime, however, I still drink red wine, coffee, etc.
so I have to do touch ups every so often. I happened to try this toothpaste,
probably because it was on sale, and realized that I don’t have to
touch up as often. Never in a million years did I think that I would care about
a particular toothpaste but, trust me, this one does what it says!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I absolutely love wrapping gifts & cannot believe that I
have never shared any of my creations with you. I will work on that! My
gift-wrap room is fully stocked with a wide variety of wrapping paper, bags,
ribbon, cool boxes, etc. Sometimes I just hang out in there & look at all
of my pretty things. It makes me happy </span><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
One thing I have been <i>unhappy</i> with lately is my selection of gift tags. In my opinion,
the tag should complement the wrapping paper & ribbon or contrast in an interesting way. I keep a few on hand but inevitably, they never "go" with the gift I need them to. So, I went to my favorite on-line retailer, Amazon, &
purchased my own plain tags that I customized to coordinate with looks that I
generally use for wrapping. Give it a try the next time you have a rainy day.
Or, if you live in Atlanta, during the next Snowmageddon!! This project was SO
much fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">You can choose different shapes & edges for a very reasonable price!</span><br />
<span style="color: #0000ee; font-family: Calibri;"><u>http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CLOGH0A/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1</u></span><br />
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PixieDustCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10810680784456548860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983767142882698545.post-70838505039483686292014-02-12T08:57:00.002-08:002014-02-12T08:57:21.733-08:00Married to An Old Fart<a class="irc_mutl" data-ved="0CAUQjRw" href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=DgE9ISCMkqCADM&tbnid=FmdkyeNHYe3xBM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealart.com%2Fblog%2F2013%2F04%2Fcatch-a-whiff%2F&ei=6Jf7Ur6zOvGk2gXN-YCIBw&bvm=bv.61190604,d.b2I&psig=AFQjCNGf6y0FSm7Vxe7nhN9HlBdoM2t5AQ&ust=1392306531566501" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>It's true, none of us are getting any younger these days. But, you know what they say, you're only as old as you feel, and we feel pretty young & silly! 2014 started with a very big milestone in my household, my husband turned the big 4-0! We celebrated with a ski trip in Breckenridge with some of our close friends. But, before we left, I decided to give him an "old fart" themed gift complete with Polident, Gas-X & Old Spice (for the "old" part of the theme), and two really hilarious books, (for the "fart" part of the theme). Both can be found on Amazon.com. These are too funny not to share!<br />
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<br />PixieDustCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10810680784456548860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983767142882698545.post-8604041412938994992013-12-16T09:40:00.004-08:002013-12-16T09:40:58.618-08:00Atlanta Gift Guide<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">At this point, if you haven’t purchased something for your
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special occasion. However, I have girlfriends that use them quite frequently.
So, consider making her feel like she has a personal hair artist with either a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Membership </b>or a<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Bar Tab. </b>See website for pricing and, no, this isn’t going to be
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personal style. Being on trend yet wearing what works for our bodies is not
always one in the same. What better place to start than a “closet cleanout” by
a professional? And if all goes well, your lady may want to start building her
wardrobe with perfect pieces for her. Now this is a GREAT gift!! See website
for pricing. You can determine how much your lady is worth to you…ha ha! Just
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<a href="http://stylesbyliles.com/menu1.html">http://stylesbyliles.com/menu1.html</a></div>
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it is here to stay. There is only one problem; my husband isn’t preppy, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">at all</i>! That being said, he loves having
a custom shirt made just for him since the fit is far superior to shirts
purchased in department stores. Getting him to go to a boutique to get his
measurements taken, pick out the fabric, etc. can be a hassle, (for both of
us). I was recently introduced to a stylist at J. Hilburn. They <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">come to your home</i> with fabric swatches
in hand, take measurements and place your order. Problem solved! Prices are
around $100-$175, depending on the fabric chosen.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.jhilburn.com/">http://www.jhilburn.com/</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Atlanta Stylist: Neil Gressette, </span><a href="mailto:neil.gressette@jhilburnpartner.com"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">neil.gressette@jhilburnpartner.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Note: Stylists are
located throughout the U.S. in most major cities</span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Give the gift of</i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">MEMBERSHIP
TO THE CLUB AT CHOPS</span> </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">After breezing past the maître
d' with a knowing glance, you weave past the restaurant's patrons to the
open-air kitchen, eyes furtively scanning the room, wondering if anyone noticed
you. One sharp glance back as you
slide your magnetic keycard through the reader and enter a classy speakeasy of
the new Prohibition. This is The Club at
Chops, a semi-private dining room in one of Atlanta's premier steak houses. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Annual dues for membership are
$700 for individuals and $1,900 for corporate memberships, which grants access
to four members of the same company. But there's a new way to score a spot at
The Club, among the vivid hues of leather and mosaic tile, and that's to secure
a one-day pass ($25) and a reservation. Though you probably won't be seated at
the Frank Sinatra or the Ray Charles tables (the best seats in the house, named
for the portraits on the walls above them), you'll still have access to the
humidor with 10 different cigar brands for, the live jazz five nights a week,
the top-shelf liquor and the extensive wine list, plus the full restaurant
menu. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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PixieDustCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10810680784456548860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983767142882698545.post-53319797098029699182013-12-08T14:13:00.001-08:002013-12-10T18:00:20.758-08:00Top Five Beauty Products of 2013 <br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We all want to look our best year-round and there is no
better time to spruce up your beauty routine than right before a new year.
Every year I make it a personal goal to try new beauty products that I think sound interesting or fun. I shop
everywhere from Nordstrom to Sephora to CVS.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There is always a drawer full of rejects (maybe I should compile that
list for you sometime!), but what I want to share with you now are my
favorites. Here are my Top 5 beauty products of 2013. Let me know if you try any of them!</span></div>
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Products of 2013<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">1. Ear Plugs</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Fabulous Eye Drops</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Brightening Lid Liner</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Color Mousse</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5. At-Home Peel</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">EAR PLUGS</span></b> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">You read correctly, my number one recommendation is ear
plugs. I have been married for close to seven years and, not only have these
saved my marriage (tee hee!), but they also let me have a full, restful night
of sleep. There is nothing that will make you look better than a great night’s
sleep. I buy them in bulk! You will thank me later.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.howardleight.com/earplugs/max-lite">http://www.howardleight.com/earplugs/max-lite</a></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">FABULOUS EYE DROPS</span></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Do any of you suffer from constant dry eyes? I look at a
computer a lot, read quite a bit, wear contact <em>and</em> have allergies. These things
combined make my eyes so dry that I actually once removed part of my cornea
while taking out a contact. Yes, that can happen. I wore an eye patch for two
weeks while my eye healed. Did you know that your eye is one of the fasting
healing parts of your body? Pretty cool huh? I was thrilled to learn that
little tidbit when I thought I had ripped out my eyeball. Anyway, I now have
the best optometrist in the world and he had me start using these eye drops. I
put them in before bed & in the morning before my contacts go in. Visine
has been a<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>well-liked product for a long
time but, trust me, these are head & shoulders about that brand. This product feels <em>great</em> in your eyes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So, after a good night’s rest and perfectly moisturized
eyes, I still want to make my eyes pop. Many, many years ago, I started using a
white liner inside my lower lash line for special events. (MAC “Fascinating”) It
truly works wonders in opening up your eyes. The problem is that the white can
be very stark in daylight. So, if I need for my eyes to pop during the day, I
use a neutral lip pencil in, (MAC “Naked”). MAC is the best stay-put brand I have found. Give
it a shot!</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/151/323/Products/Eyes/Liner/Eye-Kohl/index.tmpl?SKU_ID=SKU1464">http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/151/323/Products/Eyes/Liner/Eye-Kohl/index.tmpl?SKU_ID=SKU1464</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A few months ago I posted about temporarily dying my hair
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<a href="http://pixiedustatlanta.blogspot.com/2013/08/when-woman-changes-her-hair.html">http://pixiedustatlanta.blogspot.com/2013/08/when-woman-changes-her-hair.html</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I could not believe how well it covered my color. I went
back in to Sally Beauty Supply to get a mousse to match my everyday hair color
to use in between highlight appointments. You know, for that last week before
your appointment when you think the world will end if you don’t touch up your
roots? It’s perfect for those days! I also have sparse grey hairs in my temple which this product totally covers. Seriously!</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">AT-HOME PEEL</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I make no secret of the fact that I make a big investment
in my skin each year. It is important to me to have healthy, glowing skin that
makes me feel more confident. My general feeling is that there are very few
shortcuts when it comes to facials and face products in terms of pricing. If
you have ever bought a Microderm off of Groupon, you know what I mean.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That being said, one of the aestheticians
that I go to suggested that I try these towelettes in between appointments.
Since they are $8, I agreed. I love getting “mini” peels since “big” peels have
to be perfectly timed due to all the peeling and redness. (Mini peels typically do not make
me peel). My expectation was that the towelette was similar to a mini peel…I
was wrong. This tiny, $8 solution-soaked towelette made my face peel like a
major peel. Depending on the market you live in, this usually costs well over
$200. I was a little caught off guard by the peeling since I normally plan
around that sort of thing, but was majorly impressed by this product!! This isn’t
for everyone, I will admit. But, if you are like me and have a BFF relationship
with your aesthetician, ask him/her about these!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">NOTE: This product
is intended to be used in conjunction with the Vi Peel. It is my personal
opinion that this is not entirely necessary. Please ask your dermatologist or
aesthetician where to purchase in your area…and send me before & after
pics!!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Now that I am in my late 30’s, I have really started to
pay more attention to the delicate skin on my neck. I had been hearing great
things about Nectifirm so I decided to give it a shot. Honestly, I feel like I
may be doing more preventative work than recovery but I do like the product. It
is not too light or too heavy. I do find it hard to remember to use it which
means that one jar has lasted about a year. The verdict it still out on whether
or not I will continue but overall, I give this one a thumbs up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In case you missed it, here is a review of my 2012 recommendations (I still use all of
these products, except for the LeMer):<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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