my favorite magazine

WHY DID THEY GET RID OF THIS MAGAZINE???

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they're great alternatives but they are no domino

research, research, research... find a magazine that you love & get inspired!

kjoy

pretty things, make girls feel pretty.

do i even have to say anything?...

....but i will say this....

pretty moms make pretty girls.

go get pretty ladies...it does a woman good.

kjoy

el bano de lochbaum

i started this room finding this amazing mirror at my favorite thrift store in houston
the guild shop

i choose a great rich brown color. less brown-sherwin williams

i built thin shelves and created an art piece with nick knacks

my first curtains (french pleats), recycled commercial mirror that came with house, made a bench from an old piano bench & two small pillows to throw on it.

why should the toilet area go neglected? built thin shelves to house "reading material" and candles.

homemade jewelry holder. old picture w/ great frame, lay cork over picture wrap with your choice material and heavy staple material to picture.

do things afraid or in uncertainty.

kjoy

ps. i apologize for the poor picture quality, i only had my camera phone on me.

what?! summer is over already...

who likes to party? we like to party.

whos we? everybody.

Watch HERE as I guide you through on my Great Day Houston with Debra Duncan segment; how to throw an end of the summer party!

Let’s Go Crazy Kid’s Party



1. Bring back the classics.



Activities: Three legged race, potato sack, limbo, water balloon toss, and winners get a crown or an over-sized lollypop
Drive in classic: create an outdoor theater to end the night watching kid classic flicks. The Parent Trap, Ferris Buller’s Day Off, Indiana Jones, etc. While kids are sprawled on blankets on the grass, hand out bags of popcorn. Take home gifts are fun pinwheels or water balloon kits.

2. Bag it or Box it


Food: get old shoeboxes/ or bags and have them supplied with premade meals with napkins and treats. Can include corn dog, corn, fruit kabobs, etc. and Cotton Candy all wrapped up.
Water station: blow a whistle and say, “Water break!”

3. Say Cheese


Pictures: Create a photo booth. Have kids throughout the day take pictures with friends. Have a trunk full of props, hats and costumes. If you have instant photo printers you can have kids take home pictures as their take away gift. If not, you can have your child bring photos to school which will be a great way to engage with classmates.

Take it Easy: A Light Night in White

1. Keep it simple


You can use curtains, sheets, or painter’s cloth as table linens. Stay with neutral/white as your constant color then add just one color as your wow factor. Let summer fruit be your color inspiration: lemons, watermelon, cherries, grass. Use what you got! Bring your lamps outside for lighting, use your lampshades with candles to create soft lighting. Have easy food that is simple and light so that guest can mingle without having to balance a plate.

2. Create talk


Frame a Map and have guest pin where they traveled with one color and where they hope to travel next summer. Encourage guest to talk about travels.

3. Kick back & relax


Blow up an air mattress and put white sheets and pillows for people to lounge on. Have an old classic film for people to watch and enjoy. Have a wine bar where people can pour themselves (maybe ask guest to bring favorite new summer wine they experienced this year) or have a pitcher of an already made beverage: mojitos or lemondrops—“Just Add Vodka and Shake” bar. It’s good to get people interacting with things. For dessert, a twist on a favorite summer treat-white chocolate ‘smores bar/station near a fire pit.

***Maybe hire a college kid or someone you know that takes decent pictures to go around taking pictures for an hour. An extra 60 bucks is worth it!

whoooaaaaa...party in the u.s.a.

kjoy

5 loves for all seasons

great white tank x5 (you can never have too many)

muted color comfy sweater...Ahh-May-Zing

jeggings-jean leggings

frye boots...nuff said

black fitted blazer

mix & match pieces for a great look night & day. done.

Now go get beautiful!

kjoy

rock and roll bride.

Trying to be the best MOH-to-be ( maid of honor) I flew out to LA to help my beautiful friend kateigh




in her wedding dress discovery. First stop Monique lhuillier: she tried on multiple dresses nothing short of fabulous. But we concluded that cupcake styles are the ones best suited for her petite frame. And with an unanimous vote between the two of us this was the winner!!!:

Can we say ooo lala!!! I love that this gown is two pieces with the top being a edgy corset with the bottom being a A-lined skirt with shredded pieces of silk and satin organza. It has a nice sway about it. Its rockin' awesome. The only problem and i mean only problem is its hefty price tag: $11,000.00+ another reason I need to learn how to sew. ho hum....

Check out more amazing gowns at: http://www.moniquelhuillier.com/


Peace, love and rock & roll...


kjoy

LOVE LOVE LOVE...Its All About Love.

This book The Five Languages of Love by Gary Chapman has not only helped relationship but also changed lives; but was my inspiration for my segment on Fox.





What is your love language?

Words of Affirmation
Actions don’t always speak louder than words. If this is your love language, unsolicited compliments mean the world to you. Hearing the words, “I love you,” are important—hearing the reasons behind that love sends your spirits skyward. Insults can leave you shattered and are not easily forgotten.



Quality Time
In the vernacular of Quality Time, nothing says, “I love you,” like full, undivided attention. Being there for this type of person is critical, but really being there—with the TV off, fork and knife down, and all chores and tasks on standby—makes your significant other feel truly special and loved. Distractions, postponed dates, or the failure to listen can be especially hurtful.



Receiving Gifts
Don’t mistake this love language for materialism; the receiver of gifts thrives on the love, thoughtfulness, and effort behind the gift. If you speak this language, the perfect gift or gesture shows that you are known, you are cared for, and you are prized above whatever was sacrificed to bring the gift to you. A missed birthday, anniversary, or a hasty, thoughtless gift would be disastrous—so would the absence of everyday gestures.



Acts of Service
Can vacuuming the floors really be an expression of love? Absolutely! Anything you do to ease the burden of responsibilities weighing on an “Acts of Service” person will speak volumes. The words he or she most want to hear: “Let me do that for you.” Laziness, broken commitments, and making more work for them tell speakers of this language their feelings don’t matter.



Physical Touch
This language isn’t all about the bedroom. A person whose primary language is Physical Touch is, not surprisingly, very touchy. Hugs, pats on the back, holding hands, and thoughtful touches on the arm, shoulder, or face—they can all be ways to show excitement, concern, care, and love. Physical presence and accessibility are crucial, while neglect or abuse can be unforgivable and destructive.

Take the Test Here

Another great book on relationships is Love & Respect. ummm I think I need to pick up that book again. just sayin'.

For all that need to know my love language is quality time.
kjoy