I just sent out my 37th job application/resume since July 2nd. Are you kidding me? Yes, I am serious. Since the beginning of June I have been searching for a full-time job. That means that I've actually probably sent out about 50 application/resume combos. Why? Why is it so hard to find a real job these days? I am so frustrated. I am a freelance journalist/blogger who makes okay money. I have no benefits. No job security. No way to climb the ladder since our company is made of only 5 employees and none of them are leaving their positions....

Have you entered to win this week's Little Miss Lovely giveaway yet? What are you waiting for? The contest ends tomorrow evening (August 5th), so get your comments in ASAP!You can enter this contest by going here and following the posted directions. I'm so excited to pick a winner! Those jewelry pieces are some of my favorites.Also, don't forget to enter to win this pretty little SD Marie Jewelry bracelet on Delighted Momma! Bracelets with clasps like these are my favorite because they stay put. No chance of loosing a bracelet that secures tightly like these. Go check out Lindsay's blog,...

Does anyone else refer to The Satorialist for daily fashion inspiration from the streets? I do. I think I visit this street photographer's page at least twice a day. (That doesn't lead you to believe that I'd on the internet too often, does it?)A few weeks ago, The Satorialist did a call for vintage photos. Photos of stylish men, women & children from way back in the day. I'm totally in love with the photos that have been posted on the blog! The Satorialist must have been swamped selecting photos because they are all so awesome. Told 'ya so! If...

I'm here. I'm still alive. Still breathing... but, I'm on vacation!That is vacation if you refer to the word as meaning 'searching for a new place to live, applying for jobs, scheduling job interviews, and working from Starbucks'. Sounds magical, right? There are some upsides to this little get-away, too. Things like sleeping in late, visiting my parents, hanging out with my man, spending quality time with our dogs, and getting to know the city a bit better. It's just extremely nice to get away from my hectic job. It's also nice knowing that I have family occupying my house...

Who's ready for Little Miss Lovely's first-ever giveaway?! I've been thinking about putting a little gift package together just for the fun of it. Finally, I just did it. Check out these goodies! Up for grabs today we have a beautiful, little, embroidered canvas vintage purse that I picked up while thrifting a few weeks ago and several Ami's Mermaid Jewelry creations. I used to have an Etsy store for this jewelry, but closed it when I started selling to retail stores in our coastal town. I wanted to share some it with with my readers.Here are some of my...