Kitchens, giveaways and other random stuff

First, the winner of the shimmer Chapstick is: Kathryn Winner of the Q-tips is:  Kathy T. both of you should just click on Contact Us on the left, remind me what you’ve won and send me your address. I do… Continue Reading

Random Beauty

Latisse update – I’ve been lining my upper and lower lash line with Latisse for two months now; maximum results expected at 16 weeks.  A week ago, even, I’d have said “not worth it” but my opinion’s changed.  I think… Continue Reading

Random Sunday: Thanks

Thanks to everyone for your kind words last week. I dropped by and couldn’t believe all the comments and well-wishes, especially considering how vague I was.  That meant a lot to me.  One of my kids got sick very quickly… Continue Reading

Random Sunday: Mineral Makeup, Face Powder

Today we turn to you – the experts – for help and recommendations relating to powdered mineral foundation, as well as face powders to use over regular (liquid or cream) foundation.   The topic came up in the comments recently in… Continue Reading

Random Sunday: Beauty Books

At the suggestion of Gina, who lurks on here (hi, Gina!) and is a makeup artist, I bought a copy of Laura Mercier’s makeup book, The New Beauty Secrets.   Paraphrasing, Gina said she uses a lot of the same approach… Continue Reading

Random Sunday: Run, Blinc, Tauer

Three random Sunday items: First, a big thanks to all of you who suggested I try Sephora OPI´s Run With It nail polish when I was doing my odd colors. I never did because it wasn´t unusual enough in the… Continue Reading

Random Sunday: Nails and Lashes

Today it was 72 degrees, and I took advantage of that by spending as much time outdoors as possible.  Soon it will be spring, that time of year when a randy gal’s thoughts turn to … nail polish and other… Continue Reading