One of my all-time favorite movies is "Beautiful Girls". The cast is great, the plot entertaining, but more than anything, I love how it truly captures how cold winters are in Minnesota. It reminds me of my hometown and why I still live here even when I'm a summer girl at heart. The other thing [...]
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Rainy Days
Yesterday was a very rainy in Minneapolis and I spent the majority of the day trying to keep our laundry room from flooding. In between changing and spinning out towels, I played around with instagram. I've been on it forever, but never really use it. It's actually pretty fun! For those of you that don't [...]
My Sister, The Artist
Many of you have asked who does the artwork on my blog. The answer is simple-my little sister. Erin Gergen Halls is a truly amazing and talented artist. Completely self-taught, she is able to take a photograph and create realistic drawings that will blow your mind. The one thing I hear all the time is, [...]
Surf’s Up-Protect Your Assets
The days are getting longer, the temperature is getting higher, and it's only a matter of time before my days can be spent at the beach. I've written several times already about the importance of proper sun protection, and although I have not always been diligent, it is now a top priority when I'm having [...]
Summer Dreaming
The grass is green, the trees have leaves, and flowers are blooming. I am dreaming of summer and it is just around the corner. I cannot wait for beach time, going to the Farmer's Market, and spending time on the water. I want sand between my toes and the sun on my face. Here are [...]
A Lip Shade All Your Own
One of my all-time favorite lip product is Dior Addict Lip Glow. This balm adjusts to your unique ph and creates a pink shade that's all your own. On me, it's a pretty bright pink. The problem is that I become "addicted" to it and go through a tube every month. Not a good thing [...]
5 Minute Face
I love my morning routine. There's something very comforting about having a regime. It gets my day off to the right start and sets the stage. But just because I enjoy applying lotions and potions, it doesn't mean I want it to take forever. Let's be real, most of us have a limited amount of [...]
Battle Of The BB Cream
When I first wrote about Dr. Jart BB Cream back in October, there were only a few brands available here in the States. Fast forward five months and it seems every beauty brand has one in their arsenal. And with good reason. BB Cream (or beauty/blemish balm) got it's start in Asia and has quickly [...]
The Original Cheek And Lip Stain
I'll never forget receiving my first catalog from Benefit. It's close to almost twenty years now (where does the time go?). Back then, you couldn't find the brand anywhere in Minneapolis, but luckily that didn't last long. Good thing too! They have some of the best cosmetics products on the market and really pioneered the [...]
Cleansing The Age Away
I've been singing the dry skin and hair blues for awhile now. I think I have nipped the hair problem in the bud, and now I have found the solution for my skin. Boots No.7 is the UK's number one cosmetic and skincare line, and for good reason. It's affordable and works amazingly well. I [...]
