Christmas is coming so fast this year. How many of you had your decorations up by Thanksgiving? (I know all the retail stores did!) Each year we get a real tree but I really want an artificial one – one that I can decorate, cover and put away in the basement until next Christmas! It does take a while to decorate your home for the holidays. I have to admit I did start before Thanksgiving so that decorating the tree would not take so long. I think I am going to take steps each year to slowly decorate the whole house so it does not seem like such a chore! This year I did the decorating all by myself with a little help from the elves (my two kids). If you are looking for decorating help this season or are looking for help with your holiday party or staging call Gretchen at The Fancy Kind! Â
It always helps to have extra hands (and a good eye) when it comes to decorating, staging and party planning! Here are a few photos of my decorating skills!
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. As you prepare to head out on your shopping trips here are some tips we discussed on New England Cable news this week!
I had so much fun at last night’s event @MiddlesexCommon.  Middlesex Commonsis my favorite place to shop locally. I stopped at Nordstroms Rack to shop for a few holiday gifts, went over to the dollar store to purchase wrapping paper, gift bags and all the essentials for wrapping: tape, tissue paper and scissors. I actually picked up a few gifts there too (good book selection). I ran into Market Basket for last minute treats for Thanksgiving and a quick stop at the Paper Store and I was done shopping. Then I got to sit down for a nice evening of food tasting and wine paring at The Chateau. I did not know they had so many items on their menu as we were able to sample SO MANY dishes. Of course I knew about their chicken parmigiana and toasted ravioli but did not know about the Scrod Bella Vista and Chicken Francais (my two new favorites) If you go to The Chateau save room for desert as the spumoni was the best. Such a relaxing evening on such a busy week!
Disclosure: I was invited to attend this food tasting and wine paring and got to sample some great food and wine. We were also given a small gift bag with a few goodies as well! All opinions are my own in this blog post!
Good friends and good food at The Chateau at Middlesex Commons
I had so much fun at last night’s event @MiddlesexCommon.  Middlesex Commonsis my favorite place to shop locally. I stopped at Nordstroms Rack to shop for a few holiday gifts, went over to the dollar store to purchase wrapping paper, gift bags and all the essentials for wrapping: tape, tissue paper and scissors. I actually picked up a few gifts there too (good book selection). I ran into Market Basket for last minute treats for Thanksgiving and a quick stop at the Paper Store and I was done shopping. Then I got to sit down for a nice evening of food tasting and wine paring at The Chateau. I did not know they had so many items on their menu as we were able to sample SO MANY dishes. Of course I knew about their chicken parmigiana and toasted ravioli but did not know about the Scrod Bella Vista and Chicken Francais (my two new favorites) If you go to The Chateau save room for desert as the spumoni was the best. Such a relaxing evening on such a busy week!
Disclosure: I was invited to attend this food tasting and wine paring and got to sample some great food and wine. We were also given a small gift bag with a few goodies as well! All opinions are my own in this blog post!
Good friends and good food at The Chateau at Middlesex Commons
Halloween is over, Thanksgiving is almost here, but is seems retailers and advertisers want to rush through the holiday season. We are talking this and more on the trendymommies report on 980 WCAP-AM!
Halloween is over, Thanksgiving is almost here, but is seems retailers and advertisers want to rush through the holiday season. We are talking this and more on the trendymommies report on 980 WCAP-AM!
I always like to recommend a good product. As October is breast cancer awareness,there is still time to shop for a cause. Here are some great gift ideas that also give back. We love them all.
Eos Lip Balm – When this product first came out I was obsessed! Lip balm in a smooth ball is so cute. This breast cancer awareness 2 pack is only $6.49 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit breast cancer research.
Spa Ritual nail polish- SpaRitual’s ‘In Pink’ collection for BCA Month is just a great gift. SpaRitual, an eco-friendly beauty brand, uses vegan and organic ingredients. The formulations are naturally colored and free of synthetic dyes. 20 percent of sales from SpaRitual’s ‘In Pink’ nail lacquer collection go to Cancer Schmancer™, founded by actress and cancer survivor, Fran Drescher. Cancer Schmancer is dedicated to saving lives through prevention & early detection of cancer. The collection includes the following colors: Idyllic, Loving In Pink, Love Is In The Air and Fran-tastic Pink.
Mel’s bracelets – Friends of Mel Foundation in Rockland, Mass – This started In 2005: a small circle of friends joined together to raise funds for cancer research in memory of their dear friend Mel Simmons (who was from Hingham, Mass.). Instead of a hopeful $5,000 the women raised an incredible $1 million in that first year. Since then, the foundation has gifted a total of $3 million to 45 different cancer causes around the country. Known for Mel’s Bracelets, colorful beaded bracelets that have a global following of half a million women – they symbolize friendship, love and support. They have two colorful bracelets: one for $20 and a special edition Mel’s bracelet with genuine Swarovski Crystal rounds for $45.
Paul Mitchell Products –Paul Mitchell Limited-Edition “The Girls Are Alright†Collection: Paul Mitchell is inspiring women to take matters into their own hands, and make sure their “girls are alright.†In support of the National Breast Cancer Research Foundation, limited-edition Paul Mitchell tools and styling products are emblazoned with bold words of encouragement, to help spread the message that “early detection rulez.â€
Included in these products are: Paul Mitchell Haute Rollers Travel Set: This set of six premium, 1†hot rollers in a pink thermal bag is perfect for girls on the go; Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum: Super Skinny® Complex penetrates deep into hair to displace water and constrict hair for speedy drying and styling; Paul Mitchell Hot Off The Press: hair spray: Rice hull extract builds a weightless barrier between hair and heat styling tool; Paul Mitchell Express Ion Smooth: Express Ion Complex ™ smooths hair from the inside out for healthy, shiny results and Paul Mitchell Detangling Brush: Super soft bristles massage scalp.
I always like to recommend a good product. As October is breast cancer awareness,there is still time to shop for a cause. Here are some great gift ideas that also give back. We love them all.
Eos Lip Balm – When this product first came out I was obsessed! Lip balm in a smooth ball is so cute. This breast cancer awareness 2 pack is only $6.49 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit breast cancer research.
Spa Ritual nail polish- SpaRitual’s ‘In Pink’ collection for BCA Month is just a great gift. SpaRitual, an eco-friendly beauty brand, uses vegan and organic ingredients. The formulations are naturally colored and free of synthetic dyes. 20 percent of sales from SpaRitual’s ‘In Pink’ nail lacquer collection go to Cancer Schmancer™, founded by actress and cancer survivor, Fran Drescher. Cancer Schmancer is dedicated to saving lives through prevention & early detection of cancer. The collection includes the following colors: Idyllic, Loving In Pink, Love Is In The Air and Fran-tastic Pink.
Mel’s bracelets – Friends of Mel Foundation in Rockland, Mass – This started In 2005: a small circle of friends joined together to raise funds for cancer research in memory of their dear friend Mel Simmons (who was from Hingham, Mass.). Instead of a hopeful $5,000 the women raised an incredible $1 million in that first year. Since then, the foundation has gifted a total of $3 million to 45 different cancer causes around the country. Known for Mel’s Bracelets, colorful beaded bracelets that have a global following of half a million women – they symbolize friendship, love and support. They have two colorful bracelets: one for $20 and a special edition Mel’s bracelet with genuine Swarovski Crystal rounds for $45.
Paul Mitchell Products –Paul Mitchell Limited-Edition “The Girls Are Alright†Collection: Paul Mitchell is inspiring women to take matters into their own hands, and make sure their “girls are alright.†In support of the National Breast Cancer Research Foundation, limited-edition Paul Mitchell tools and styling products are emblazoned with bold words of encouragement, to help spread the message that “early detection rulez.â€
Included in these products are: Paul Mitchell Haute Rollers Travel Set: This set of six premium, 1†hot rollers in a pink thermal bag is perfect for girls on the go; Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum: Super Skinny® Complex penetrates deep into hair to displace water and constrict hair for speedy drying and styling; Paul Mitchell Hot Off The Press: hair spray: Rice hull extract builds a weightless barrier between hair and heat styling tool; Paul Mitchell Express Ion Smooth: Express Ion Complex ™ smooths hair from the inside out for healthy, shiny results and Paul Mitchell Detangling Brush: Super soft bristles massage scalp.
