NO Flowers Mother's Day, under $100

Mother's day is almost here again, can you believe it? If you haven't found the perfect gift for the woman who brought you into this world, don't worry, there's still time for something other than flowers!

I'm not a huge fan of flowers. I know, I know, it's like I'm not even human! Just hear me out. Of course, they are so beautiful when you first get them, until you realize you now have a new daily task to add to your to-do list. First, you have to find and dust off the one vase you actually have, cut the stems at the perfect angle under running water, and then water/feed the new (unexpected) guest in your home everyday until they start to smell rancid, only to.........die. It's tragic. Moral of the story? Your mother has been working hard enough being a mother to you, so don't give her more work. Instead, give her something that she can enjoy for longer than a week.

Here are some great finds for all you last minute shoppers. I hope you find something fabulous that suits that special mother of yours.

Happy Mother's Day to all you amazing mommas out there! xo

Pottery Barn Glass Jewelry Storage, Pottery Barn $39-$49

UGG Australia 'Nala' Suede Clog Slipper, Nordstrom $79.95

Longchamp "Mini Le Pilage' Handbag, Bloomingdale's $95

Personalized wooden jewelry box, Nordstrom $58

Philosophy 'amazing grace' set, Nordstrom $55

GMC-NFL Commercials are Finally Out!

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Those of you who know me, know that I am a CRAZY sports fan.  My #1 sports love is Football and my 2nd love is Basketball.  So, when asked to be the wardrobe stylist for some GMC-NFL commericals, I screamed, a lot.  The commercials starred Hall of Fame running back, Marshall Fualk and ESPN's Monday Night Football announcer, Mike Tirico.  Marshall Faulk & Mike Tirico?  Pinch me, because I must be dreaming!

Both men were so great to work with.  And let me tell you, dressing these two handsome & dapper men wasn't the worst day of my life, ha!  The day was filled with jokes, laughter, football talk, some trash talking about my fantasy football team :/ and of course a lot of work ;). 

With that, 4 extremely funny commericals were produced.  Serioulsy, they are all pretty creative, witty and funny.  I am extremly grateful to be part of a project that involed two of my passions, football & fashion.  I'm even more grateful for leaving that day with some great memories and even greater new friends. 

Now, check out the commercials and the behind the scene pictures from that day! Hope you love them as much as do.  Let me know what you think!

"Chair Fantasy" commerical, turned mobile print ad.

I was lucky enough to be the wardrobe stylist for 4 different commercials for Lawrance Furniture back in May, 2013. When working on any commercial shoot there is always so much anticipation to see the final product. You wait....and wait....and wait a little more, until the final product comes out.

I was able to view the final edited commercials before they aired online & tv, but it didn't truly feel complete until I actually saw the commercials air live on tv. What a great feeling that was, a feeling that is pretty hard to explain. I was absolutely in love with how they all turned out. I felt so proud to be a part of something so great. Working with so many talented people, with so many creative visions and seeing it all turn into one final amazing product....Ahhhhhh, there is just something so beautiful about that. It gave me chills.

With that being said, one the producers from Emota sent me this image via text the other day and I wanted to share it with all of you. This image is from one of the 4 commercials, I styled, for Lawrance Furniture. It's one of my FAVORITE commercials, "Chair Fantasy". Am I allowed to say that :)?

Seeing this image allowed me to relive something so great, giving me chills all over again. It's the simple things in life. How cool is my job?