I love my Fiesta Dinnerware set. I have a place setting for eight. I got this set at a local antique flea market. I assume these are antiques, but I have no real way of knowing because they have made reproductions of these dishes. The set is muticolored. All are light, pastel colors. These are nice, heavy plates. They are large - a "man" sized plate. I think they make such a pret...

I love, love, love Brighton! They feature high quality leather, but they are most known for their silver. All of their bags are adorned with gorgeous silver. This little wallet is especially nice because it has so many uses. Take off the straps and it is a wallet. Add the straps and it is a little handbag. Take the straps off again and it can be a clutch. I personally have used this little bag ...

I received this Brighton Straw handbag at the beginning of summer. I fell in love with it the moment I opened it! It is made of high quality, tightly woven straw. The handle and sides are embellished with leather in a glossy croco pattern. And, of course, it has accents of the famous Brighton silver. It is lined with a bright, summery fabric to the inside. I have used this handbag all summer an...

These are my second pair of Crocs. I am a big Disney fan and I am a fan of Crocs, so I knew I had to have these shoes! I think Crocs are just so comfortable. When I had my first pair, the Cayman, I didn't think the were especially fashionable, in fact I thought they were ugly. But, all my friends were wearing them and raving about the comfort, so I bought a pair. My friends were exactly rig...

I've had this electric indoor grill from Crock for a few years now. I got it before the George Foreman became popular. For the most part, I really like it. The only thing I don't like about it is the clean up. It can be brutal! What it is is an oval ceramic base. There is a metal drip pan that sits down in the base, a burner element and a grill across the top. The drip pan and the grill...

I recently received this Liz Claiborne handbag as a "just because" gift. Unfortunately, it is not really to my taste. That is not to say that it is not a quality bag. It is not to say that it is not stylish. It is all of those things and more. It is just me. Just not me. It is a nice big bag. I carry the bag by the handles. It is not an over the shoulder. The handbag is made of a high...

I love my Gund Winnie the Pooh stuffed bear. He is musical too! You just wind him up by the handle on his back and he plays the Winnie the Pooh theme song from the cartoon. He is just so sweet. This is the classic Pooh sporting tan fur and he has his paw in a honey pot. I think Gund makes a really high quality stuffed animal. I have a small collection of stuffed animals and I also adore Wi...

Self tanners have come a long way in the last few years. In my opinion, they have a little ways to go before they become great. I think Dove Energy Glow Self Tanner is a good product, just not a great on. I bought this at the beginning of the summer after hearing a new segment on self tanners and how they had improved. This product is to give you a very slow and subtle tan or glow. I used it mo...

Totes Mink Oil is a must have to keep all your fine leathers clean and conditioned. After each season, I use  mink oil on my leather handbags, leather shoes, leather coats and jackets, etc, before putting them away. This product will clean your leather, condition it and provides water resistance. When I use this, I put a small amount (about a quarter size) on a clean cloth and rub it ...

I really love Maybelline Lash Discovery Mascara. It is one of my very favorites. This mascara has a nice slim tube that is easy to work with. The brush is what I would call "mini". When I first opened this product, I thought, oh no, I'm not going to like this tiny brush. Boy, was I wrong! This mini brush gets right down to the lash line. It seperates all those tiny lashes that the...

LipSense by SeneGence is the longest lasting lipgloss you will ever use. I put this on in the morning and it lasts practically all day. It is amazing! This product comes in a clear tube with a spongy type applicator. There is a huge array of colors available as well as clear glosses, bronzes and golds. The color I use is brick red. I put the clear gloss over the top of it. It is extremely impor...

Models Prefer Correct, Lighten, Hide & Sculpt does just what it says - corrects, lightens, hides and sculpts. This is a compact with four products in it. Each product does a specific function on your face. Of the four, my favorite is the hide. It is very effective in hiding the dark circles that can appear after a sleepless night. I use the other products also, just not as often. I like the...

The Color Workshop Eyeshadow & Blush collection is a lovely combination of color all in one handy compact. These are earthtone shades. Browns, mauves, etc. My favorite out of the collection is the dark brown. I use it in the crease of my eyelid to contrast with other colors I use. I have found that this make up goes on smoothly and stays put pretty well. I just use a little eyeshadow base u...

OPI is a great nail polish. I think it is one of the best you can buy. All the best salons use OPI. Their colors are awesome and they come out with new ones every year and every season. This bottle I have is My Chihuahua Bites. All of the colors have such cute names like that. I normally get manicures and pedicures done professionally. When I find a color I like, I tend to stick with it. That i...

What a great alternative to diamonds. QVC advertises Diamonique jewelry as the best simulated diamonds in the world. I can't verify or deny that because I certainly haven't seen all the simulated diamonds in the world. But, the ones I have seen, Diamondique is certainly the best. I have had these stud earring for more than a year and I just adore them. They are the earrings I reach for ...

This amazing watch was a gift. I helped to pick it out so I could get exactly what I wanted. I've had the watch since June or July of this year. It hasn't left my wrist. That is how much I love it! The watch has a silver band, mother of pearl face, and 18 diamonds. The diamonds are fairly small, so you can wear this for everyday without looking too dressed up. I wear this watch for ever...

I love Chico's clothes. I never knew they made a line of sunglasses! Earlier this summer I snagged this great pair of Sunglasses on sale. Both my Sister and I got a pair. I have been so happy with them.Lets face it, the sun can do some serious damage to your eyes. We need to protect them from those nasty UV rays. These sunglasses help you to achieve that. Not only are they practical in...

This Ice Cream Maker from Cooks Essentials is about the third ice cream machine that I've owned. I am always in seach of a good machine to make yummy homemade ice cream. This Cooks Essential is my favorite of the ones I've bought. QVC has their own line of cookware & small appliances called Cook's Essentials. In my opinion, they are very high quality products. When I saw this ic...

I love to cook! I love to watch the Food Network and I love Ina Garten, AKA The Barefoot Contessa. This was the perfect gift for me and I was thrilled when my Sister gave it to me.The book is not only about cooking, it is about entertaining as only The Barefoot Contessa can do. The book takes you through appetizers, soups, salads, dinners, veggies, desserts, breakfast, party food & assembly...

I love to cook, but I don't always have the time for it. A crockpot is the perfect solution. I purchased this one several years ago and I've gotten tons of use out of it.With a crockpot, you can start your dinner in the morning on the way out the door. When you get home in the evening, your dinner is all ready for you. I love to make soups, stews, chili, beef stew and more in this crock...