Posts Tagged ‘ Dreams ’

Slithering Little Handbag

10.05.10

We love going to Nordstrom and standing in the beauty of the shoe and handbag department. What girl doesn’t dream of shoes, handbags, clothes and everything beautiful? Stepping into Nordstrom is like living that dream. At Nordstrom.com we found this great little tote by Juicy Couture. When we saw the tote, we knew it had to be This Week’s Handbag. The Python Daydreamer Velour Tote ($198) is “a shadowy python print updates a soft velour tote gently cinched with a beautiful drawstring. Dangling tassels and a gem charm lend chic finishing touches.” This Python just slithered its way into our daydreams.

Shh – It’s a Secret

09.03.10

On New Year’s Day everyone makes New Year’s Resolutions. I’m going to loose weight. I’m going to start a business. I’m going to take my dream vacation. You can’t wait to share resolutions. Don’t do it! Derek Sivers, founder of CD Baby, says it’s better to keep your goals a secret. Research dated back to the 1920s suggests people who share the goals are less likely to achieve their desired outcome. Here’s to keeping a secret and achieving your goals!

Goodbye 2009

12.31.09

Wow, what a year. 2009 had it’s moments of ups and downs. This past year-and-a-half has been full of struggles. My husband lost his job twice due to the problematic financial industry. We have been living on limited funds and finding creative ways to make money stretch. But at the same time, I wouldn’t change anything. My beautiful daughter was born this year and she is such a blessing. If I changed anything it would affect the whole course of my life. I may not have my son or daughter. Both of my children were born during very difficult times in my life. I believe everything happens for a reason. I know that you have to go through a valley to reach the peak of a mountain. I realized that late one night when all my struggles and worries were keeping me up. Laying in my bed crying, I...