Celeb Style Find: Reese Witherspoon's Purse

Reese Witherspoon carries an understated black woven Bottega Veneta hobo. Available at Bluefly for $1,192 in brown and white.

Celeb Style Find: Jennifer Garner's Hero Purse

We're loving Jennifer Garner's new Lanvin "Hero" purse that she has been spotted carrying on her recent outings with daughter Violet, 2.

I can't find the white in stock anywhere, but the black version is currently on sale at Barneys. Regularily priced at $1,745.00, currently on sale for $699.00.

Isabella Oliver: Hot Summer Maternity Style

Summer is here and it is time to show some skin. For all the expectant moms, you have to check out the collection by Isabella Oliver. Their collection is full of fresh, adaptable maternity wear that can easily dress up and dress down based on your needs.

Their featured product this week is the Isabella Oliver Halter Cross Top. A modern twist on the halter top with their signature ruched sides designed to flatter your pregnant curves and a hidden shelf bra adding extra support.

Outdoor Seafood Sign Capturing Vintage Fun

Ahhh... summers by the ocean. There's just something about summertime by the water -- the smells, the sounds, the feeling. I just want to capture it for a moment and hold it tight. As a result, my kitchen is designed around just that feeling. I'm always on the lookout for great finds that capture that spirit.

I love this outdoor seafood sign that I discovered at Ballard Designs. The vintage inspired print was designed by contemporary artist BJ Schonberg to capture the spirit of mid-century advertising styles.

Available in two sizes and priced between $80 - $160.

Design Within Reach: Industrial House Numbers

It's the boys first week of summer vacation and we've been busily working on outdoor projects. During our frontyard cleanup, I noticed that the peal-and-stick house numbers that were on the mailbox when we moved in had started to un-peal-and-stick. I decided it was time to replace them (and the mailbox too!)

In my search, I found these gorgeous numbers available at Design Within Reach.

The Industrial House Numbers were created by designer Erik Spiekermann with a very distinct, clean, aestetic and modern design. They were inspired by metal stencils where the numbers themselves are cut away from metal.

Currently on sale for $9.99 per number.

Pretty n' Pink: Posietint Stain for Cheeks and Lips

Are you a fan of a natural look with your makeup? If so, you have to try Posietint cheek and lip stain from Benefit Cosmetics.




The tint gives you just the slightest flush with just the right natural tint. It offers hours of smudge-proof color for a fresh summer look.

Michael Stars Summer Collection

I think I'll start my shopping trip at one of my favorite websites, Michael Stars.

Best known for its amazing collection of tees, the company introduced a collection of amazing dresses last year. I have yet to find anything in their collection that isn't completely comfortable and flattering.

Here are my favorites in their Summer Collection:

Dip Dye Empire Waist Shine Tube Dress
Price: $78.00



Vee Neck w/Shirring Supima Camisole
Price: $52.00

A Summer Shopping Spree

A few weeks ago my husband informed me that we would be taking a vacation this summer. I say informed because after our last vacation I swore we would never take a family vacation again.

Let's just say that there was not an even distribution of "free time". My husband drove two days to and from our destination (I flew on my frequent flier miles with three children under the age of five). Please note - my United States Air Force Veteran husband is afraid of flying. He then spent a week going off with my brother-in-law golfing, fishing, and general trouble making. The boys and I spent a week exploring, hiking, playing, swimming, and visiting with the rest of the family. I was not very happy with his definition of a "family vacation".

So anyway, he came home with a stack of resort brochures and said "pick one". I dug through the stack and found a place with children's programs, a spa, swimming pools, and a golf course. He then informed me he wanted a more rustic place (I grew up in the country way off the beaten path.... vacationing in the woods is not a new experience for me). We went back and forth negotiating and found a place with its own cabin (2-years old), kids programs three days a week, and just down the road from a spa. Then he told me his best friends family would be joining us.

And then he told me I could buy a new summer wardrobe since I have been complaining that nothing fits me anymore (I've dropped 30 lbs since last summer!!) I've been given carte blanche to stock up on clothing that actually fits and I will be spending the day scouring the web for some stylin' summer fashions....

Let's see what we can find...

PeaceLoveMom Kicks Off Summer with Camp Mom Tanks

It has been a very late start to summer in Minnesota and I only started looking at my summer wardrobe this weekend. All I have to say is that it is time for a major shopping trip. (A big bonus - I've lost nearly 30 lbs since last summer and nothing fits!!) I was excited to see a new summer announcement hit my email box from one of my chic mom favs - PeaceLoveMom

Right now they are featuring their "CAMP MOM" Tank top. Camp Mom is described as "the perfect camp for all ages! Filled with fun activities, yummy treats, and lasting memories. Unlimited Hugs and Kisses too. Camp Mom, where your heart stays."

Regularly priced at $30. Right now, you can get this summer tank for $24. Just enter the coupon code "Camp Mom" at check out to take advantage of this great offer through June 30

PeaceLoveMom: Celebrating Motherhood

You may have noticed that I love tees. They are my mommy uniform. I will as needed pull out my more formal wear if I have meetings or an event, but most days you'll find me in either a short-sleeved or long-sleeved tee and jeans. I have a selection of hoodies, sweaters, and shirts that get pulled on and off during the day, but there is typically a tee involved in my daily attire.

One of my favorite collections is by PeaceLoveMom. Their collection is all about celebrating Motherhood and all that it means. Their tees are made of ultra-comfy cotton with messages like "Peace Love Mom", "Camp Mom", "Happy Mom", "Green Mom" and "Rock & Roll Mom".

A tee from PeaceLoveMom would make a great gift for Mother's Day. Place your order by May 5 to guarantee delivery for Mother's Day and receive a FREE PeaceLoveMom tote bag on orders over $75. Just enter the coupon code"MothersDay" at checkout to take advantage of this great offer.

Celeb Style Find: Nicole Richie's Post Baby Sundress

Nicole Richie was seen out earlier this week enjoying the spring sunshine. The fashionable new mom was wearing a Karen Zambos Vintage Couture tunic dress. The tunic dress is perfect for her post baby body with its colorful print and loose fitting style they will easily hide any post-baby weight you may be carrying.

Pick up this Karen Zambos Vintage tunic dress is available at Nordstrom for $151.

Spring Sale at Old Navy: Up To 40% Off

I suppose we may as well start where most of my shopping trips occur -- Old Navy. Right now they are busy stocking their racks with summer fashions and discounting all the spring stock.

Some of my favorites:

Women's Cross-Front Babydoll Tops
Regular price: $16.50
Sale price: $12.50



Women's Destination Graphic Tanks
Regular price: $14.50
Sale price: $8.70

Let's Get the Fun Started Again

Oh long ignored blog readers where do we start?

I have an email box full of press releases, announcements, and miscellaneous product emails. My office has stacks of samples that need to be sorted and reviewed. Unfortunately / fortunately, my business consulting work has had to take precendence for the past few months and things have piled up that I just don't know where to start.

So let's just dive in from the top of the piles and see what fun stuff we can find....

Whatever It Takes Tees Designed by Celebrity Moms

Whatever It Takes has teamed up with some of our favorite celebrity moms to design custom made tees being sold to help them raise 3 million dollars in 3 years for various global causes and philanthopies.




Check out the tees designed by by Gwen Stefani and Nicole Kidman.

Available online at shopintuition.com for $48.00

It's Time to Give Yourself a Treat

I'm a pretty basic girl. My daily makeup routine is very minimalist. Considering that my daily activity typically involve trips to the grocery store, school drop offs / pickups, and my daily excursion to the gym, I really don't require much makeup. A little foundation, a little powder, and some lipgloss get me out the door.

I love the Candy Color Minderal Lip Stain by Treat. Full of soothing ingredients including shea butter and rosehip, it leaves your lips with the gorgeous stain of candy-kissed color.

Just a little bit gives a big impact and it lasts for hours without needing to reapply.

Jennifer Garner is also a big fan of the Lip Stain from Treat!

Pre-order Murval Paris Handbags at Real Simple

Just in time for Spring comes the Murval Paris Handbag pre-sale at Real Simple. Designed with French fashion flair in easy care fabrics at amazing prices. Real Simple has added some new spring releases to their collection that will make their appears at the end of the month. They are offering a sneak peak and pre-order discount on the entire Murval collection.

Order by this Friday (February 15th) and take 10% off your entire order. Just enter FABBAGS in the promotional code box at checkout.

Wallies Peel & Stick Chalkboards

I recently decided it was time for a new look for my office / studio. In a land with three boys and a husband, my office is the one space that is even the slightest bit 'girly'. I decided to paint it an oceany aqua and move a bunch of my flea market finds into it to give it a kind of shabby chic / midwest modern look.

The one thing I've been putting off it nailing in a blackboard into my beautiful paint job. That's why I am totally ga-ga over the Peel & Stick Chalkboards from Wallies.

The Slate Gray Chalkboards come in packages of four 9" x 12" panels. Each vinyl panel is fully removable and repositional. Priced at just $16.99 for one package of four panels.

Local Celebrity: Time to Respect Your Mother

Local Celebrity has teamed up with non-profit organization, Global Green USA, to bring you this custom vintage inspired tee. All proceeds from their Respect Your Mother shirt sold is being donated to Global Green, to help with issues associated with global warming.

Each tee is constructed of 100% Organic Cotton with a vintage wash for extra-softness.

Priced at $28

There was a kid-sized version of the same tee available earlier this year which was spotted out on Phinnaeus Moder (Julia Roberts' son) and Pax Jolie-Pitt.

Winter Sale Time at Old Navy

Old Navy has expanded their after-holiday sale and is offering up to 75% select winter styles both online and in stores.

Here are our sale favorites:

Women's Long-Sleeved Tiny Fit Tees
Regular price: $14.50
Sale price: $3.49

J Crew Introduces Vintage Inspired Jewelry Collection

During the summer months, I spend my time scouring flea markets and estate sales for gorgeous vintage jewelry and fabrics. I am completely in love with the new jewelry collection just introduced by J Crew that is inspired by these same vintage pieces.

Each necklace, bracelet and ring is designed to make a statement in earthy shade of turquoise, coral and pistachio.

The pieces are priced between $35 - $200. Available at JCrew.com

Bono Designs for Hard Rock Signature Series

U2 frontman and longtime activist has collaborated with the Hard Rock Cafe to become the 25th music icon to create a charity t-shirt for Hard Rock’s Signature Series. The "Fish Can Fly" tee features his own design of a fish soaring through the stars and sky.

Proceeds from the sale of the shirt will benefit the Wildlife Conservation Society's Conservation Cotton Initiative, which helps African farmers escape poverty through land management education, organic cotton growing techniques and wildlife conservation.

The shirts are available at hardrock.com.

Other artists that have participated in the series include Elton John, Sting, Michael Stipe, Aerosmith, Matchbox Twenty, Greenday and many more.

Loeffler Randall Arrives at Target

The latest designer handbag collection has hit the shelves at Target. This seasons collection has been designed by Loeffler Randall as part of their chic for less campaign. The Brooklyn-based line has a long line of celebrity fans including Cameron Diaz and Jessica Biel.

The entire collection retails at Target stores and their online site from $19.99 - $49.99. Check out all the gorgeous designs at target.com

Old Navy Item of the Week: Patch Pocket Sweater

I love cuddling up in a comfy sweater on a cold winter day. These patch pocket sweaters by Old Navy are a perfect fit with their cute button-flap patch pockets and a comfy hood. On sale this week for $20.

Winter Sale Time at Old Navy!

Old Navy has launched their after-holiday sale and is offering up to 50% select winter styles both online and in stores.

Here are our sale favorites:

Women's French Graphic Tees
Regular price: $16.50
Sale price: $9.90



Women's Sueded Shoulder Bags
Regular price: $19.50
Sale price: $9.75

Boxing Day Sale: 25% Off Everything at Hatley

The holidays are over and the after-Christmas sales are just starting. First up is the Boxing Day Sale at Hatley. For one day only (December 26th), Hatley is taking 25% off everything at their website. The discount will automatically be calculated at checkout.

Some of our favorites:

Bear Country Womens Boxers
Regular price: $18.00 CAD
Sale price: $13.50 CAD



Penguin Flannel Pajama Pants
Regular price: $30.00 CAD
Sale price: $22.50 CAD



Bear Country Adult Boots
Regular price: $56.00 CAD
Sale price: $42.00 CAD