The Christmas season is officially here! It’s the season for togetherness, charity, goodwill toward mankind! Also presents. Mostly presents. We all LOVE presents! With that in mind, I’m sure that you’ve got holiday gifting on your mind. All the news of supply chain shortages may have you feeling a bit seasonally-stressed. Take a deep breath and start scrolling-  I have some AMAZING gift ideas that you can get right here in Las Vegas at The Forum Shops- no shipping deadline involved! Holiday Gifts at Forum Shops, there is a little something for everyone on your list from fantastic scents ..read more

I LOVE Vinegar. Vinegar is a laundry and deodorizing miracle. It fights stains, buildup and odors but some people are put off by the smell- even though it disappears as it dries. Don’t count vinegar out too quickly, there is a way to make vinegar smell less.. vinegary. You have probably seen “Scented” vinegar sold and it can be a little pricey but you can make your own scented vinegar for a fraction of the cost and DIY Scented Vinegar makes a great gift for your friends and neighbors. Scented vinegar has all the same cleaning and sanitizing abilities as regular vinegar, but with less of that ..read more

Let the the ho ho ho holiday season begin! The holiday rush will be here before you know it, so getting your gifting done early this year to avoid shipping and manufacturing delays is definitely the move right now. But where do you start? Gift gathering can be overwhelming.  What should I buy, what would they like? It can be tough coming up with ideas. Take a deep breath and read on. I have some AMAZING gift ideas ahead and not to fret- I will be here all season long dropping my top gift recommends to help make your holiday season as smooth as a sleigh ride with Santa. Now dasher! Now da ..read more

Get ready for the chichest load of laundry ever! I am so excited about this, two of my all time favorites- The Laundress and Le Labo- have teamed up to create a product that’s so good I’m screaming it from the rooftops! Le Labo’s Santal 33 is in my top five all time fragrances.  Launched in 2010, the medley of leather, iris and sandalwoodsy scent of Santal 33 propelled Le Labo from “slow perfumery” to those in-the-know to beauty-counter mainstay. It is omnipresent at hipsterish boutique hotels and concept stores. I recently stayed at Modernhaus Soho in New York and was downright giddy wh ..read more

Plants are magical.  Not only do they produce oxygen (which we need to live) they also provide us with food, shelter, medicine, fuel and are a key component in beauty products! ..and the world is finally acknowledging how important they are! Plant-based options are all the rage when it comes to what we eat, and the beauty world is no different. High-quality, clean ingredients are no longer simply a trend; they’re a requirement. Many brands are trying to reduce the amount of chemicals used in their products by replacing them with clean, naturally derived ingredients. I’m sure you have hea ..read more

Finally, it’s here! My favorite part of summer- insert the JAWS soundtrack..da-duh..da-duh..da-duh- Discovery Channel’s annual week long series SHARK WEEK! Since 1987 Discovery Channel has been luring viewers in and catching their attention with entertaining and educational shark-tastic television programming. This year Discovery Channel is bringing more teeth, more jaws and more heart-pounding TV specials featuring everyone’s favorite undersea predators than ever before. Are you ready for this? Shark Week will be on for four hours a day (45 hours of programming), with TV episodes featur ..read more

If you think about it, a handbag is one of the most important purchases you make. And this purchase will have everyone talking about YOUR statement bag. Your handbag is something you use EVERYDAY (so versatility and style are important) PLUS it needs to be functional (aka hold A LOT) and be made of quality materials so that it lasts. Think carryall bags that optimize storage but don’t skimp on style. Forget about day-to-night, think of it more like a life-long relationship. I have handbags that lasted longer than a lot of relationships lol. When I leave my house at the beginning of a work day ..read more

It’s no secret that I’m a huge water drinker… but as much as I love water, I’m not a fan of it warm or hot unless it’s in coffee or tea. In fact, warm water gives me the gags, so I was always on the hunt for a good on-the-go water bottle to keep my agua fria. At first I toted around the typical destructive single use plastic bottles of water but, the combination of wanting to be more sustainable and the fact that these plastic bottles usually contain some form of BPA, which is REALLY bad for you (especially if you leave them in the car where they heat up from the sun) I embarked on a quest fo ..read more

Okay campers, rise and shine. It’s time to swap out your everyday silver and gold jewelry for vibrant, fun and kitschy options that can withstand a dip in the water and ample sunscreen. This summer I have created a nifty guidebook to introduce you to the season’s must-have jewelry and sunscreen. From beaded bracelets to stringy anklets and alphabet necklaces, the “Summer Camp” jewelry trend is EVERYTHING right now. Spotted on celebs and all over your Instagram feed, this trend brings back all the retro feel-good vibes of childhood summer camp. Packed full of the nostalgia from those simple su ..read more

Japanese retailer UNIQLO joins forces with Finnish design house Marimekko for a new summer capsule collection inspired by the joy and optimism of Nordic midsummer. Dubbed “Joyful Summer” the UNIQLO x Marimekko collection features seven bold prints designed by four Marimekko designers (Fujiwo Ishimoto, Maija Isola, Maija Louekari and Annika Rimala). The designs combine Nordic style and Japanese elements rendered in juicy shades from the Marimekko archives. Marimekko is a longtime favorite of mine so the second this collection launched I was adding to cart. Founded in 1951 by Armi Ratia it ..read more