Best Gifts to Buy for a Teacher, From a Former Teacher
I love teachers!!! I know all the hard work they do throughout the year, having been there done that with them for so many years. And what better time to love on them than Christmas. Sure Teacher Appreciation Week will happen in May, but trust me on this, Christmas is so special. So here you go! Starbucks gift card, I …
It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas
Nothing quite compares to the sparkle of Christmas. I put a little touch of Christmas Spirit in every room. Even simple touches like a pillow or 2. This cute pillow came from TJMAXX. I can now no longer complain about the number of boxes my mom has for Christmas decorations. I have plenty of boxes packed to the brim. Just …
The Blanket Scarf
I love layers! The blanket scarf is one of my favorites to add to any wardrobe in the fall or winter.
Gallery Wall
Is there a blank wall in your house that’s just calling to be decorated? I’ve been in my house for three years and just now completed two huge nearly empty walls. Sometimes you have a vision for an area in your home but you just need to live in it for awhile. In my case, that was a few years. …
My Many Adventures Near and Far: Part I
This summer I had the privilege to travel all over the world and country! So here are a few of my favorites from my many adventures! I have to begin with Chicago, our first stop to Europe in June. This spot right here is a landmark and an icon when you think of Chicago. It was busy and a whirlwind …
Goal Setting
As the summer comes to an end for me, I begin to set goals for the year ahead. I know many people set New Years resolutions, me, I set mine in August. Being a teacher often means my new year begins in August not January. I’ve had the summer to relax and reflect on the past year. As I look …
Bring On The Bling!
The girl in me has always loved to accessorize any and every outfit! Jewelry is one of my all time favorite ways to accessorize. In all honestly, I don’t mind admitting to having a little addiction to jewelry. And come on y’all I named my blog Sweet Lil’ Charms partly because of my charm bracelet! I am drawn to all jewelry. It doesn’t matter …
Oh Sweet Vacation!
Summer time is all about vacation time! I’ve had the joy of traveling to Europe, then the beach in June. Going on vacation is full of fun adventures! Today I want to share a few tips to help with making your vacation to the beach truly fabulous! (Don’t worry, I’ll be sharing my adventures in Europe soon!) First of all, …
One of my favorites….
I love kittens and I love turquoise! And look what I found, cute turquoise plates with kittens. How cute are they? When you find something as simple and as cute as these plastic plates, you pick them up!! I found these at Marshalls. Anytime I shop at stores like this or TJ Max and I am always on the lookout …