Life in Italy, Five Weeks Into Lockdown
I thought I would share what five weeks in lockdown with my husband, four children and dog have taught me:
I Get Dressed Every Day….
I have started taking a (poor quality) mirror selfie everyday. I am curious what it is I am wearing everyday and I realise that I clearly have a uniform. {jeans and top for the win apparently}
Three Magic Words…
The words…”I appreciate you” have a lot of power. When people feel appreciated then they feel good about themselves. It makes people happy to make other people happy.
The Easy and Inexpensive Way To Wash Makeup Brushes
This laundry soap product is such a great discovery, it is cheap and easy to get. But most importantly it leaves the makeup brushes so soft and fluffy and a pleasure to use.
The Perfect Drink…The Spritz Veneziano.
……by far my favorite is the Aperol Spritz. With its bitter orange flavor, served over ice with a slice of orange as garnish….it makes a perfect pre-dinner cocktail.
Why Don’t You Buy Yourself Some Supermarket Flowers…
What an indulgent idea, buying flowers for yourself just because it is raining, springtime or it is simply a Tuesday. The little bouquets that are available at the supermarket (or the farmer market) are so inexpensive and very good quality. So while it may seem indulgent and luxurious to buy yourself some in season flowers, in actuality it is really quite the bargain.
The Magic Potion That is Botox
Can I live without Botox? Warning: this post includes close up views of my face….scroll down at your own risk!!!! Almost two years I decided to get Botox. I think I needed it: Just kidding…..but I really did need it. I had sworn up and down that I would never, never, never do it. Idid not love the deep lines that were etched into my forehead, but I had earned each of them…….every laugh and every frown had left…
Merry Christmas 2017
Merry Christmas, I hope your day is filled with joy and love…..and that you get to relax a little. Enjoy! ♥Criona
The Army Wife and The PCS
When my husband gets reassigned, I, as the military spouse, also get reassigned along with my children and my dog. We have very few options……we must go with him, because he is what is known as our “sponsor” and also we love him and want to be with him.
How I Store My Jewelry
I have a lot of what I like to call “junk jewelry”. I love beads of all colors and finishes, especially for my wrists. I bought the bracelet and necklace organizers from Amazon.