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Monthly Archives: July 2019

College Dorm Checklist

This was probably the most requested post for the past 6 months…..Here are my college dorm picks…I tried to find something for everyone and some must haves as well!!!

This is great for under the bed storage…


I love this Johathan Adler rug


My son swears by this pillow….

These seem to be the best hangers!!!


We just ordered this Dorm Tape….


This vacuum is perfect for dorm rooms…my son has had his all 4 years!


A must for the top of the dresser…


We liked this fan the best…its very powerful and does not take up a lot of space


What a great idea for students living off campus or for a recent college grad!


Great looking storage boxes!!!


Candles cannot be burned in the dorm but this is a great alternative!


This trinket tray is so cute!!


A cool gel mattress topper is a must!!


And don’t forget some cool wall art…..in blue


And pink…


Love this decorative box on a desk..


Don’t forget an over the door mirror!


I received a bunch of requests for a safe…I really like this one….


We loved this headboard pillow!


This is a great looking storage ottoman!!


And so is this……


I saw this in a store in CT..such an adorable first aid kit!!!!


And don’t forget a tool kit!

We are ordering this microwave…it works with Alexa….how cool!!!!!


Lastly, do not move into any dorm without these…they make it so easy to pack and carrying things of all shapes and sizes!!!



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Book Club Monday!!

Are you ready for a thriller?  We have not had one for a while.  I went on Reece Witherspoon’s book club picks and found today’s book, There Is Something In The Water by Catherine Steadman.   According to Reece you are going to be captivated by this wild page turning ride!!!  Here is the story:

If you could make one simple choice that would change your life forever, would you?
 
Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough, Mark a handsome investment banker with big plans. Passionately in love, they embark on a dream honeymoon to the tropical island of Bora Bora, where they enjoy the sun, the sand, and each other. Then, while scuba diving in the crystal blue sea, they find something in the water. . . .
 
Could the life of your dreams be the stuff of nightmares?
 
Suddenly the newlyweds must make a dangerous choice: to speak out or to protect their secret. After all, if no one else knows, who would be hurt? Their decision will trigger a devastating chain of events. . . .
 
Have you ever wondered how long it takes to dig a grave? – Amazon.com


For more information or to purchase this book, click HERE.


Weekend Real Estate Stalking

This weekend’s beautiful weather is the perfect time to introduce you to a gorgeous home with old world charm on the water right in Old Greenwich.  It has been featured on the Greenwich Garden Tour and Greenwich Magazine for its beauty.
At one time,  John Phillips of the Moma’s and Papa’s fame rented this house AND  Mick Jagger sunbathed on the seawall!  Did you know that Old Greenwich was voted the BEST place to raise a family with A+ schools?  For more information on this property please contact Christine Oleynick ASAP. This one of a kind treasure is sure to go fast!






German Pancakes

My sister and her boys are visiting for the next couple of weeks.  My nephews LOVE to cook, especially here (not so much at their house!!!!! HA).  I found this recipe for German Pancakes, it is so easy and looked so good that I thought I would make it for them…but the secret is you have to use my special syrup to make it come out just right!!!  Bon Appetit!!!!

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6 Eggs
1 Cup Milk
1 Cup Flour
1 tsp Vanilla
pinch of salt

Mix ingredients
Melt 2 tbs butter in the bottom of a 9X13 inch pan add mixture
Bake at 425 for apprx. 25 min

Special Sauce:
Melt 1 stick of butter on the stove
Dissolve in 1 cup of sugar
Turn off stove and mix in 1 cup of cream (I use fat free 1/2 & 1/2)

Does Your Grad Need Work Clothes?

With a whole new group of recent college graduates entering the workplace, J Hilburn has got you covered.   Why not treat your recent grad or twenty/thirty-something son to a custom work wardrobe.  Cynthia Hudson, a J Hilburn personal stylist will make an appointment with them, at their convenience and will take a few measurements, discuss their personal fit and style and help them develop a new working wardrobe.  Once the clothes are in, the fit is made to be perfect, if not, any adjustments will be made.  From then on, all future custom orders can easily be done online.  How simple is that?  Contact Cynthia for more information or to purchase a gift card which can be used at a later date.

Tried and True…Things I Order Over and Over Again

I love when bloggers post their “empties”, or the things that they have used that month and liked so much they will be ordering them again.  I decided to do my own “empties”. I looked around my house and checked my past orders and here are the items that I seem to order over and over again.  I am excited to share them with you.  

This detergent takes stains out of everything…clothing, rugs!!! I go through bottles!!!!


My friend introduced me to these protein bars…everyone in my house is obsessed!!!!!


This root touch up is the best for in between color days!!!!


I first bought this M Magic Cover Cream in San Francisco…it is amazing…it also comes in 3 shades


I refresh all my clothes with this spray…..all wrinkles disappear


I love these towels


I have these lighters all over my house…they are rechargeable…..


The best self tanner that I found in Paris!!!!


A reader sent this recommendation to me a year ago..I now use this cleanser once or twice a week, esp in the winter months!!!!


This is the BEST eye makeup remover!!


I love this setting spray..I also bring it with me when traveling to help with skin dehydration…

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