tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35628340695281215382024-03-13T11:03:16.761-05:00Joy De Vivre DesignJoy De Vivre Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14269574053762312316noreply@blogger.comBlogger670125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562834069528121538.post-34532134853382289942016-09-25T18:29:00.000-05:002016-09-25T18:29:17.961-05:00I Have Moved!! <div style="text-align: center;">
Joy De Vivre has played such a fun role in my life! I have met some great friends and had so many awesome people come to visit on here. </div>
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But sometimes we need a change! I have created that over at <a href="http://channellingdolly.com/">ChannellingDolly</a>.com!</div>
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I would love for you all to come and visit me there! It is super fun, a little similar to Joy De Vivre, but still very much a work in progress. For anyone who has left me messages here I so apologize. Upon logging in today I realized I did not receive an alert for the comments I had waiting. </div>
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Anyway this isn't goodbye to Joy De Vivre just I will see you later old friend. If you have any questions about any of the posts on here feel free to drop me a line at the new site! I would be happy to chat with you! </div>
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Joy De Vivre Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14269574053762312316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562834069528121538.post-64147259190902387792014-03-09T17:58:00.000-05:002014-03-09T17:59:14.927-05:00For Those Rocker Chick Days... <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Some days I love to dress girly, others days though I prefer a little edgier style. Nothing bridges that gap like skulls..with a twist. We are not talking Hot Topic Gothic style here, but cute skulls. Cute skulls? Yes, there is such a thing my friends. </div>
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I purchased this top from <a href="http://www.express.com/clothing/crochet+skull+muscle+tank/pro/8099437/cat290002">Express</a> this weekend and I can not be more happy with the look, not to mention a great price to boot at only $29! </div>
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How pretty is this intricate necklace from <a href="http://www.ettika.com/Lace-Outline-Skull-Charm-Long-Chain-Necklace-with-Onyx-Semi-Precious-Stone.html">Ettika</a>? </div>
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This watch comes to us from none other than the queen bee of girly style...Miss <a href="http://www.dillards.com/product/Betsey-Johnson-Skull-Rainbow-Bow-Watch_301_-1_301_504301706?cm_mmc=GooglePLAs-_-Betsey-Johnson-_-Watches-_-Betsey-Johnson-Skull-Rainbow-Bow-Watch&adc=pg_318_11145_53068691e4b032ee9fcc7654_41223906027">Betsey Johnson</a>!</div>
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What do you all think of the skull trend? </div>
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I have never really written about this much on my blog, but I wanted to put a warning out there to all of you with furry kids. As many of you who have read my blog for some time, and heck even someone who has just skimmed it, would know Barkley is my boy..my life..my everything. He is my fuzzy child and best friend. </div>
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Last August, shortly after we celebrated our nine year adoption anniversary of Bark we noticed some things going on. First off he was drinking a lot of water. Twice as much as usual. At first I wrote it off to the fact that we live in Houston and it is freaking hot in August! Then a few days later we came home and he had peed in the house, multiple times. This was very strange for a boy who NEVER went before we came home from work. He had went on his bed and multiple places on the floor. </div>
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After searching Web MD, (yes you can terrify yourself on there about your pets, just as much as you can about yourself), I saw that the possible causes could be a urinary tract infection or diabetes. I never even knew before that day that diabetes could attack pets. My father has it so I have an understanding of what it can do to humans, but who knew about dogs!? </div>
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After reading that, I began panicking that this was not a good sign so we rushed Barkley to the after hours vet ER. There they confirmed my fear that it was indeed diabetes. Needless to say we were devastated that this disease was going to cause pain to our boy. The vet at the pet ER was unfortunately not the most helpful or compassionate person I have ever met. After calling Barkley fat and after I restrained myself from wanting to knock her out (such a good thing that I do not have human kids! Bullies would all be laid out flat and I would be in jail!), we took him to his real vet for more testing the next day. </div>
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His vet at Banfield was wonderful and explained to us that as long as we take care of him, give him two shots of insulin daily, take him to get his glucose tested regularly and feed him a special diet that he could still live a happy and healthy life. </div>
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I wanted to write this as a warning to any of you out there that has a pet in your life that you are crazy about. If you start seeing them drinking more water and using the restroom more than usual or having accidents please take them into the vet immediately. They told us that because we knew Barkley's behavior so well and noticed something had changed quickly that we were able to help him before it got worse. It is so important to start treatment as soon as possible with diabetes so as not to suffer from further complications. </div>
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Thanks for reading! </div>
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Joy De Vivre Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14269574053762312316noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562834069528121538.post-56968667354883396272014-02-16T17:44:00.001-06:002014-02-16T18:39:15.568-06:00Ettika... I am Impressed! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In my last post I introduced you to Ettika. Through a fellow friend and Glambassador I learned about them recently and let me say I am very impressed. </div>
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Looking through their site I chose this <a href="http://www.ettika.com/Her-Lady-s-Pendant-Necklace-in-Green.html">gorgeous necklace </a>online last week. I had my eye on several different pieces, but narrowed it down to this one, because I have a thing for gold and big dramatic stones. Not to mention that green is my favorite color. Despite not doing a rush delivery it arrived in just a couple of days and it is just lovely. The color and craftmanship is perfection. </div>
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I highly recommend<a href="http://www.ettika.com/"> Ettika.com</a> to you guys if you are looking for standout accessories! Check them out!<br />
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<i>Necklace courtesy of Ettika</i></div>
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Looking for a gift for your honey, or perhaps yourself? Check out <a href="http://www.ettika.com/home.php">Ettika</a>! Their accessories range in styles that are bohemian, southwestern, rock n roll and many points in between! To get more info and possibly win cool prizes join in on their Twitter party February 14. Details below:</div>
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From my home to yours...best wishes for a Merry Christmas!</div>
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This holiday season I have been spending way too much time on Pinterest. It has become an addiction, second only to buying pretty, sparkly things! But with Pinterest ideas getting my creativity flowing I can make my own sparkly things! Check it out:</div>
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I had seen several different versions of the craft below. Some featured the trees on top of the cars sitting out for decoration, while others put them into a jar with fake snow creating a snow globe. All were darling ideas, but for a gift to take to my coworkers I opted to glue the car on top of a jar of candy. Cute cars carrying a tree plus chocolate...they were a hit. </div>
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To start I found some fake snow:</div>
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Next assemble your cars. I purchased Hotwheels, but any small cars will work. Place a small dot of hot glue on top of the car then push the tree on top. </div>
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Glue a ball of fake snow on top of the jar, (for this I found Tacky Glue worked better than hot glue). </div>
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I have also been looking for a centerpiece for the dining room table. When I couldn't find exactly the right thing I decided to craft it from ideas I found...guess where! Yup, Pinterest. </div>
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For this one I found some cheap glass candlesticks at the $1 store. I spray painted them gold and put then in a decorative tray. </div>
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I found three foam cones and glitter to match my decor. To make glitter trees get Elmer's glue and put a small amount of water, I suggest 1/4 water to the amount of glue. It should be easy to brush on the foam, but not too runny. Mix the glue and water and start brushing the mixture on the cone with a foam brush. As you get a section glued begin sprinkling glitter on. I worked section by section. You may have to go over spots as it dries since the foam is very porous and requires quite a bit of glitter. </div>
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Have you found any Pinterest ideas that you gave your own spin to? If so I would love to see them! </div>
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Feel free to follow me as well at <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/joy0302/">http://www.pinterest.com/joy0302/</a></div>
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In the spirit of Halloween I love a good ghost story...or several. Hollywood is a place in which there is never a shortage of ghostly tales. You can spend hours just visiting the infamous and haunted sites. In fact that is what I do each time I make a visit there. A few years ago I originally wrote a post on <a href="http://www.joydevivredesign.com/2009/10/haunted-tales.html">Haunted Hollywood</a> where you can read about many of the famous spooky landmarks, but I wanted to do an update so as to add some new info. </div>
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The Los Feliz Murder Mansion</div>
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Seeing what could be a gorgeous Spanish revival style home falling into disrepair is odd in the Los Feliz area, where you are more likely to see a random starlet's multimillion dollar mansion. But with what is known as the Los Feliz Murder Mansion odd isn't the half of it. </div>
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This was once home to the Perelson family, which consisted of Dr. and Mrs. Perelson and their three children. On December 6, 1959 life as the family knew it came to a gruesome halt. Dr. Harold Perelson murdered his wife and severely beat their 18 year old daughter. The daughter was able to escape the home and ran for help. Help wasn't needed, however, to stop her father's wrath as he had helped himself to a bottle of acid and killed himself. The two youngest children, who were also in the house at the time, were unharmed. </div>
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Being that it was Christmastime, like many families, before that fateful night the Perelson's had been preparing for the holiday. A Christmas tree was put up. Presents were already being wrapped. But for the family there would be no celebration. </div>
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After this horrific crime it was reported that the children all moved across the country to be with family. The home was sold the following year to Julian and Emily Enriquez. This is the point where the story gets downright peculiar. After purchasing this house the couple never moved in. They also never leased it out and according to many articles written on the home, never took the Perelson's belongings out. There were reports that for years the Christmas tree was still visible through a window as well as wrapping paper and gifts on a table. After the Enriquez couple passed away the home was left to their son Rudy...who also apparently has left it vacant. </div>
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This story leaves so many questions...Why have a home that has been estimated to be worth over $2 million sit completely empty for over 50 years? Why leave the home for years as if the Perelson's were going to walk back in and get back to their Christmas preparations? Were the Enriquez family too spooked to stay there? </div>
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While visiting Los Angeles in May my husband and I picked up our ghost hunting friend Nikki who has left Texas for Hollywood. Nikki and I were all for running past the tight security, aka a tiny one-inch thick chain across the driveway, to take a peek in the window and get better pictures. Unfortunately there was a vehicle parked by the garage so we had to deter from our plan. This made my husband happy as he already had written a horror movie in his head in which Nikki and I were abducted, taken into the house and tortured with meat cleavers. I am not sure how he came up with that scenario, but needless to say he was relieved that we didn't play amateur ghostbusters. </div>
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Directly behind the murder house is the Ennis House. While I have read no reports of this home being haunted, it is of importance to horror movie buffs as the exterior of the home was used for the 1959 film "House on Haunted Hill". It is also of importance to architecture buffs as it was a fantastic example of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright's work. </div>
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Does this gate look familar? Look closely, because it is likely that on June 25, 2009 you saw this home plastered all over the news. This was the home in which Michael Jackson passed away and well...unless you have been living under a rock, no better yet a boulder, then you know the rest. If you would like to visit this site it is directly off of Sunset Blvd, which I found strange as I would have expected Michael Jackson to stay far off the beaten path.</div>
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This Tudor style home, built in the 1920's was once home to the extremely wealthy Doheny family. With a fortune made from oil the family was very powerful and apparently just as corrupt. Twisting tales were told of government officials being bribed and then caught for giving the Doheny's drilling rights to government land, indictments of the Secretary of Interiors, family members fearing having to testify and then...a murder/suicide of the only Doheny son and heir to their fortune and his best friend in the home on February 16, 1929. The web this story weaves leaves this home shrouded in mystery and some say haunted.</div>
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The home is now the property of the city of Los Angeles and the grounds are open to the public daily free of charge. It is a great way to spend an afternoon. Wandering around the manicured lawns you quite feel like Alice in Wonderland..that is until you realize that for many of the wealthy who live in this type of home wonderland is more secluded and lonely than the lives that us regular humans lead. There is a sadness there in my opinion, perhaps of lost dreams and lives that put money above all else and subsequently lost everything. </div>
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If you would like to read more about the Greystone Mansion I found a couple articles of interest online <a href="http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/node/2550#nysdtop">here</a> and <a href="http://www.hauntedamericatours.com/ghoststories/GreystoneMansion/">here</a>. </div>
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For the purpose of this update I wanted to fill you in on a viewing location that I never knew about for the sign. I had long heard that one of the best public viewing locations for the sign was the Griffith Observatory, and while it is a good view you can do much better! In fact wear your hiking shoes and you can get right up to the fence that protects the sign from trespassers. To get there take Deronda Drive all the way up the mountain until you get to Mt. Lee, (or on your GPS just type in the intersection of the two and it will lead you straight there). This is a little tricky as it is a residential area and you will have to find a place on the street to park your car. Once you park at the intersection you will see an arch over a pathway. Go through it and that will lead you to the trail going up to the sign. If you aren't wishing to hike the full distance there are great photo opportunities right from the start of the path which is where this photo was taken. If you do want to do the hike up be careful of snakes as I have heard they are often seen on the trail. </div>
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Growing up in a city you often have a been there, done that mentality when it comes to being a tourist in your own area. While perusing ideas for interesting things to do in Houston I ran across reviews for Glenwood Cemetery. Rave reviews were plentiful for this place that I had never heard of. Many spoke of the beauty there and of how it appeared more like a lovely park than a place of eternal rest. Plus if you have read Joy De Vivre for some time then you know I am intrigued by anything that holds the possibility of being eerie. </div>
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A visit had to be paid...and so I went...</div>
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Just after driving through the entrance it is apparent why this is a place that people choose to come to just to stroll around on a nice day. It is beautiful. Set along the bayou, with views of the downtown Houston skyline, you truly forget you are in a cemetery. The statuary on some the of sites is more Rome than Texas. </div>
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The angel above was my favorite one there. I had seen pictures of it online and just had to find it during my visit. Thankfully it was very easy to spot as it was on the main road and large in size. </div>
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Billionaire Howard Hughes was laid to rest at Glenwood. Apparently his recluse ways played a role here as well, as his is the only grave with a large gate around it. </div>
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The Avenging Angel above is a bit frightening in person. From what I have read while trying to research her is that she stands watch over the grave of former businessman William Dunovant who was murdered. The culprit William T. Eldridge never served time for the crime. This was a very <a href="http://blogs.houstonpress.com/hairballs/2012/10/glenwood_cemeterys_avenging_an.php">sordid story</a> and really has me wanting to take the private tour here to learn even more about these interesting characters. </div>
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This space in the center of the city holds such a rich history. Many names sound familiar as they are those that some of Houston's most popular landmarks are named after. I came here expecting to have a little spook during the Halloween season, but instead walked away with a sense of peace from this beautiful little spot. </div>
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<br />Joy De Vivre Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14269574053762312316noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562834069528121538.post-21994190918374818872013-08-09T20:04:00.000-05:002013-08-09T20:06:42.523-05:00From the Golden State to Alaska<div style="text-align: center;">
Last month we had the amazing opportunity to mark another one off of our to do before we croak list...Alaska! Generally when planning a trip I enjoy visiting a large city, so when given the chance to go to Alaska I was very excited, but a little curious about what to expect. There are no huge cities there, no amusement parks and in comparison to other locales very little shopping. What I found there though was beauty beyond belief. I miss the smell of pine trees, the 24 hours of brightness, the sweet people and the views..oh and the Shamu's out in the wild weren't bad either! </div>
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Here is a peek into my time there:</div>
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Joy De Vivre Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14269574053762312316noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562834069528121538.post-74148424846683987062013-07-30T03:30:00.000-05:002013-07-30T03:30:03.875-05:00Since I've Been Gone...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
In one of my last posts I said that I was off to Hollywood. I know that I have not posted for awhile and there could have been a chance that in that time I decided to stay put in the happiest place on earth, or perhaps bought a surf shack and learned the sport in the OC, or even by a more slim possibility that I decided to take up acting and start trying to earn an Oscar. Unfortunately none of those scenarios happened, though they all sound like fun! In reality I am just really late on posting so here is a photo overload:</div>
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We had such a blast! From Huntington Beach to Malibu we explored the entire area and enjoyed everything California has to offer. I never get tired of visiting that state and can not wait to get back there! </div>
Joy De Vivre Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14269574053762312316noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562834069528121538.post-48715846107852322522013-07-28T15:55:00.002-05:002013-07-28T16:00:08.770-05:00Who Says Texas Girls Can't Have Good Hair Days? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Houston is notorious for bad hair days. With humidity levels that are through the roof it is not uncommon to spend up to an hour on your 'do, only to have it fall flat the second you walk out the door. At times falling flat is the least of your worries, because at other times the weather will also leave your hair full of static. I don't know about you, but the I just stuck my finger in a light socket is not the look that I am going for..ever! </div>
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Always on the lookout for new products to combat the inevitable I was excited to receive the <a href="http://www.fekkai.com/styling-products/styling-products,default,sc.html">Fekkai </a>Brilliant Glossing Cream from <a href="http://www.glamour.com/">Glamour</a> to sample. The cream contains encapsulated olive oil spheres which help to renew shine and fight frizz all day. </div>
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Yesterday I first tried it out while getting ready to go to an outdoor concert. I figured if it would hold up to that then it would work in any condition! The results were very good! After seven hours in the blaring heat there was no static to be found and my hair was still shiny! </div>
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Another plus for this product is that you only use a pea size amount each day, so it will last for quite some time. That is something that I always like to factor in when buying salon brands! </div>
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All in all I say the Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Cream is one to check out..and that even Texas girls can hair good hair days with the right products! </div>
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And upon my return you should expect lots 'o pictures, many may possibly include mouse ears, palm trees and random beaches. Also with any luck you may also get celebrity spotting stories and with a whole lot of luck maybe yours truly will meet Robert Downey Jr. Honestly I am not holding my breath on the last one, but hey what is life without a dream! </div>
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This week I am loving chain detailing. So rocker chic! </div>
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Stella McCartney consistently makes swoon worthy bags and the '<a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/stella-mccartney-falabella-cracle-crossbody-bag/3469866?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=2000&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_5_A">Falabella Cracle</a>' is no exception. The spearmint shade is gorgeous! </div>
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The weekend was cut short due to overtime, but I still had time to get some necessities done..such as packing for my upcoming trip, and like 1,000,0000,000,000 others out there making up a wish list for what I would do when I hit the lottery. Obviously the lottery list will have to wait, but such is life! </div>
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Studying took up part of my day. My company has enrolled me in Rosetta Stone to learn Spanish. If you have wanted to learn a new language this is really a great way to go about it. I had gone back and forth about purchasing Rosetta Stone in the past, but it is pretty pricey. When I found out my work was going to cover it I felt very fortunate. Once I master Spanish I have plans to purchase the French lesson myself. After working with it I do feel it is well worth the money. </div>
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Fighting with the pharmacy/Aetna trying to get my acid reflux pills took up most of my afternoon. After several hours and $98 I now have 15 pills! According to the insurance website I should have gotten 30 pills for a $50 copay, but they always have a loophole! One month they pay, the next month you have a hassle. It is enough to make you want to pull your teeth out...but don't expect the insurance company to pay for dental work either! </div>
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Last night I attended an event at David, Etc. in Houston. This was a collaboration between Redken and Glamour to get the word out about the new Diamond Oil line. Using an exclusive formula of silicone free hair oils, Diamond Oil helps to strengthen and protect hair. Bonus points are also given for the fact that it makes hair super shiny and sparkly! </div>
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Here are a few pictures of my friends and I being pampered with Redken:</div>
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We had a great time with the fine folks at David, Etc. I highly recommend you to stop by the salon if you live in the Houston area and let them give you the rundown on Diamond Oil. If not in the area you can find more info at<a href="https://redken.com/products/haircare/diamond-oil"> Redken</a>! And as always thanks to <a href="http://www.glamour.com/">Glamour</a> for the opportunity to learn about fantastic products first hand!</div>
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Today my Monday is going to be happy due to the fact that I have a fun Glambassador event to attend tonight! When they asked me to do a promotion with a local salon and Redken I could not have been more excited. </div>
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Having the chance to work with Glamour to discover new products is always a great opportunity. When those products come from a brand that you have trusted with your 'do for years then it is even more fun! </div>
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Tonight we will be learning all about the <a href="http://www.redken.com/products/haircare/diamond-oil">Diamond Oil</a> line. Expect a full report soon, with reviews and pics from the event! </div>
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This week I have some various things that I am loving. Shoes, clothes add in a dose of Disney and throw in a little oil to keep you young! What's not to love? </div>
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Sure I generally want to wear a minimum of 4 inch heels to hike up what I am lacking vertically, but these sandals are the perfect turquoise color, extremely comfy and too darn cute. They make it okay to be a shorty for the day! </div>
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The print on this skirt caught my eye online, so much so that I made my way to the new Highland Village Anthro in Houston to see it in person. Unfortunately that day they were repaving the parking lot and getting to the store meant having to walk down a lane of traffic on one of the busiest streets in town. Not to worry...I was always good at playing Frogger and I now have the Eero skirt in my closet! </div>
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24 Hours of Disney </div>
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As part of a promotion for the upcoming film <i>Monsters University </i>Disney announced that they will be opening select parks for 24 hours on May 24. It also just so happens that yours truly has a day planned at Disneyland on that day! </div>
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While browsing in Sephora one day I was looking for a product that they did not have in stock. The sales associate offered her advice that the Maracuja Oil was far superior to what I originally came in for and gave me a sample. At first I was a bit hesitant to add oil to my face. Would I wake up looking like a teen on a Proactive commercial? That would not be good and it is my belief that by the time you are old enough to have wrinkles you should not also have to face pimples. Not to fear! The Maracuja Oil worked wonders! It makes your face so soft and it helps to smooth out wrinkles. </div>
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Lately I have been really stressed out about some things. One thing that always helps to pick me up though is listening to music and especially going to live shows. I've been trying to fit in as many concerts as possible into my schedule...because frankly it is cheaper than therapy when I am having a bad day! </div>
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This week we were able to catch Three Days Grace when they came through Houston. As you may know they have a new singer. Matt, from My Darkest Days is filling in. Being a fan of MDD it was very exciting to see how Matt fit into the lineup. Let me say I think he did a fantastic job! I truly enjoyed the show better than I did the last time I saw them with their original singer.
If you have not heard Three Days Grace with Matt here is a sample:
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Is it bad that I feel guilty when I neglect my blog? Well I do!! Sometimes it seems like life gets in the way of doing the extra things. The things that you love sometimes fall by the wayside. But I am happy to be back to my little blog and I hope to reconnect with my blog friends!</div>
Joy De Vivre Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14269574053762312316noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562834069528121538.post-36746639852084910392013-03-24T17:40:00.000-05:002013-03-24T17:40:23.199-05:00Curve Appeal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I am generally pretty predictable when it comes to fragrance. I generally wear the same few that I have been stuck on for years. So when Glamour sent me a sample of <i>curve appeal </i>I was more than happy to get out of my fragrance rut and give it a shot! And my take on it is...</div>
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Very cool! Very springy! It has notes of apple, jasmine, amber and vanilla, but none are overpowering. </div>
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If you are looking for a new scent for the new season you should definitely check out <i>curve appeal</i>! </div>
Joy De Vivre Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14269574053762312316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562834069528121538.post-84121280094817531392013-03-24T17:23:00.002-05:002013-03-24T17:23:51.436-05:00Living Proof <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
If you live in, or have ever visited the fine state of Texas you probably have learned a few things. One, it is big. Two, it is humid. Three, the humidity causes BIG problems for your hair. </div>
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Since I have lived in Houston my entire life I am constantly trying to find ways to help my 'do fight the climate here. When Glamour sent me a sample of Living Proof Prime Style Extender that promised to extend my style I was willing to see if it truly delivered! </div>
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This product is a hair primer that is used after shampooing hair. It is made to leave in and can be used alone or layered with other products. I wanted to try it out alone so that I could truly judge it. Living Proof prime style extender really did seem to help keep my hair bouncy and my curls intact. On a daily basis I abuse my hair with heating tools and also I highlight it once a month so it is very dry. Due to this I could have used another product to make it a little more shiny, but the Living Proof did go beyond my expectations. </div>
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After a long day my curls were stick holding up which does not happen often, so I give this product an A+ as well as a "must keep in my beauty arsenal for humid weather"!</div>
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For more info please check out <a href="http://www.livingproof.com/prime/?gclid=CI6DtNGxlrYCFRMZnQodSVYAeg">Living Proof </a> and for all of the latest beauty advice go to <a href="http://www.glamour.com/beauty">Glamour magazine</a>. </div>
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