Happy Owl-O-Ween!

Halloween is one of my FAVORITE holidays. I love pulling out my craft box and whipping up something original. This year I decided to be an owl. This was SUPER easy to make - I just cut a felt dress and then lots of feathers, then hot glued them on starting at the bottom. Hoot hoot! This is me owling in the woo...

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Craft-tastrophy.

Great artists are often remembered for their masterpeices. But in order to make an awesome creation, you often produce some, well…duds. Let’s just say that my take on a Kate Spade-inspired canvas just may have failed.   The blogger being Mint Loves Social Club took a Kate Spade plate and made this canvas. Cute, right? In our new pad, the hubs and I have a pale blue bedroom and...

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Roe Roe Roe Rosettes

(source) So I forgot to tell you all that I’ve almost mastered the art of making my own rosettes. Yes. Those little flowers that I adore on almost any type of clothing, shoe, home good – I can now make them. Well, the other day I saw a rosette table runner!! (I can't find that darn pic right now) I’m thinking that this is totally makeable for a small bridal or baby shower or dinner...

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B Flu Cure

If you are my friend and you read this blog, then at some point in your life I’m guessing that you suffered from a hangover (or what my mom calls "The Bonkowski Flu" - that means you aren't hungover...you're "sick"). The room is spinning, you head is pounding, you can’t get comfortable, you can’t sleep, you are nauseous. We’ve all been there (some of us last weekend or even today – what can I say,...

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Getting Mugged

It’s really true what they say. When you hit 30, a lot of things go downhill and you officially become “old.” I know, my older readers are violently yelling at their computers right now, but what I’m saying is there are some things that change. Like that Greenday song that you made out to at a concert in high school is now played on the easy listening station. AND you are listening to the easy listening...

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Look Whooo's 1!

Reader, sorority sister and MILF Stef recently had a super adorable first birthday party theme that is just too cute not to share here. Her beyond charming daughter Eden celebrated her birthday with a “Look Whoooo’s 1” party. You see, Steffie was a Chi Omega like me, so now that owl décor is so posh, I think this party is Stef’s way of secretly convincing Eden that she will one day be...

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The Apple of My Eye

For about a week now, I’ve been craving a good caramel apple. Maybe it’s my new found loveobsession with salted caramels or maybe it’s that hint of fall that is in the weather. Or if could be the fact that my style crush Suri Cruise was spotted at my local pumpkin patch. Whatever it is, I’m craving a good caramel apple. Actually, I think it may be the awesome recipes that I’ve been seeing on...

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You Are An Obsession

Check out the things that I’m lovin’ from the internets: ·         This sign from Urban Outfitters says it all: “Drinkin with my Bitches" Ugh! After FOUR random Blackberry shut off’/restarts in the last three months, I decided that I may officially move to the iPhone later this year. When that happens, one of these Tibi designed cases. Way too...

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Crown Jewels

On my London to do list was a trip to the famous Harrods department store. Brady was yawning, but I was all “this is a tourist attraction.” I know what he was thinking in his head – “no, this is her excuse to get me to go shopping.” Let’s just say he was super shocked when he realized that this massive building/department store WAS really a tourist attraction. When you enter a store and they have...

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IreLondon

Shot of Brandi* went a little Euro over the last two weeks. Not only did I bring back some shot glasses, vintage jewelry and a cold, I also took some photo gifts for my readers. These are things that I spotted from afar that reminded me of my friends. Don't be offended if I didn't find something for you. There was so much to see, I may have missed a hidden gem!  For Reader Brian....

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