terrarium love

I love terrariums and succulents (the succulent in my house is one of the few plants that have lasted over a month).  And terrariums are cool, full of wonder and a great gift for the holidays when you're covered in snow and need a little more greenery in your life.  Bonus, easy to keep alive for the H2O challenged like myself.  Here are some of my favorites on Etsy.

 (jar & light bulb terrariums from MossTerrariums)

(Sea View in a Jar by Wendiland)

 (a DIY kit or simple dome, both by teresab123 - best terrariums on etsy, if you ask me)

(if you like succulents, too, I like this one - Through The Looking Glass by TheSucculentGarden)

(another DIY, but this one is perfect for the holidays!  moss ornament kit by stinkygirlcrafts)

change of space

This couple turned a gymnasium in Beacon, NY into their dream home.  Read all about it over at Ready Made and dream all about their creativity as you gush over the photos.

hiker in heels?

Friends - you know I don't actually hike in heels, right?  It's just a way of expressing how I am just as comfortable in heels and a ballgown at a black tie gala as I am in hiking boots and a 40lb pack hiking Mount Katahdin and the struggle between both lives.

Well, no one told Teva.  They made Teva heels.

 (surely it's a joke?)

Ridiculous.  Save those Tevas for the footwear you put on at the campsite after a long day of hiking.  And I don't mean the high heeled kind.

birthday secrets

It's my BIRTHDAY!!!  Thank you for the phone calls, texts, emails, wall postings, blog entries, cards, gifts and endless love!  I am so blessed to have amazing, supportive people in my life.

But, I wanted to tell you a couple of great free things you can get on your birthday!

 (got a starbucks card?  register it online and you get a free drink coupon in the mail.  hello, venti)

 (are you an AMC movie card member?  if so, they send you an email good for a free large soda)

 (sign up online for coldstone's birthday club and get a free ice cream)

elves were at the berkeley penthouse last night...

(we celebrate it all)

feels like home

So marks the end of autumn with Thanksgiving.  Heading to Las Vegas to celebrate with my family and couldn't be more excited to see everyone and just take a moment to relax, reflect & recharge.  Upon return, we'll be decorating the Berkeley Penthouse in full Christmas cheer.  Until then, have a fabulous long & well-deserved weekend.

*images courtesy of bippity boppity boo & oh joy!

delicate & fancy

I am so pleased to host my first jewelry party for my co-worker & friend Michelle at my abode in less than two weeks, Tuesday, December 7th at 7pm.  The line is Meghan Browne and it's great costume jewelry at a fraction of the price for what you might pay elsewhere.  Big chunky necklaces for $30 bucks?  So in.  Check out all the goodness and if you're in Boston and you'd like to come, let me know!  It's just in time for holiday shopping for others or for yourself for all those holiday parties.