A Project Worth Fighting For

Creating this new website almost killed me. Okay, no it didn’t.  But it was a long and winding (and bumpy) road!  And I wasn’t even the one who created it.  It’s been a 6 month process of starts and stops, finding lost photos, creating content, hiring and firing a doo-doo

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2015 Beauty Bucket List: Lash Extensions!

As I brush away the cobwebs here on the blog, and warm up the ol’ digits for some snappy word play, it dawns on me that we’re practically TWO WHOLE MONTHS into 2015!  The holidays are over, the New Year celebrated, and Valentine’s Day was…er..well, let’s just say there was

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Assistant Position Has Been Filled!

Thank you to everyone who thoughtfully submitted letters and resumes in interest of the part-time Assistant position that I posted about last week!  So many inspired and (more than) qualified people out there.  Even after making one certain individual my new right-hand lady, I decided to keep some of you

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HELP WANTED: ARE YOU THE ONE I’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR?

It’s no small coincidence that I haven’t posted a blog entry since FEBRUARY.  I can barely find time to buy milk and brush my own hair these days!  But instead of complaining, I’ll count my lucky stars that I’ve remained so busy doing what I love-It’s been an amazing year

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Mrs. O says, “Nashville’s niftiest store is…”

Read Lucky? In the August issue they whipped up a feature on fun shops in Nashville.   This was just the excuse I needed (wanted?) to pack a work-related reason into a trip to the home of honky tonk. I popped into The Cosmetic Market–a fun little shop in Acklen

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Mrs. O says, “Do it up, Don Draper style”

If you have a girl-crush on Joan Holloway like most of the living population does, you have probably been inspired at one point or another to try your own Mad Men-esque makeup.  This era (late 1950’s) of makeup is actually refreshingly uncomplicated, but get ready ladies because it takes some

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*Barnsley sets up for Breast Cancer

Can’t help but share this truly inspiring project that I was honored to be a part of… The story? Peter Doyle, of Storyboard Life shoots a high-end book of women who have either survived or been touched by the effects of breast cancer.       The setup last year

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Mrs. O says, “Find your perfect foundation!”

Ready for the Cream de la Cream? Literally. Hands down, this is one of my ABSOLUTE favorite products. It’s a standout in my opinion, checking off all your foundation must-have standards at once. Creamy?  Yes.  Radiant?  Affirmative. Customizable coverage?  Mm-hmmm.  Works for any age?  You bet. And as all great relationships have

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Mrs. O Says, “WHO’S GOT THE LASH LAUGH NOW?”

“GET A FULL SET OF LASH EXTENSIONS FOR $85!” …Sounds too good to be true, right? But who can pass up a deal like that? A much-coveted, luxury service available at a workin’ gal’s price? Sold.   Usually.   And, I’m not here to poo poo every smoking hot deal out there–even

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