The Gift of The Weekend

Well friends, I am usually great at keeping my promises so I am sorry that I did not post more this week! I could give you the reasons why but they are blah & boring so instead I won't! It's the weekend, time to refresh, regroup and revive. That's what I'm doing and I hope the same for you!

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The Gift of the Weekend

Well, I must admit that I am feeling guilty that I have not been posting as much as usual. I hope you guys aren't mad at me:) It's not like I am leaving you hanging for weeks...there is at least 1-2 posts per week but with that being said...my weekend plans are to research new gift ideas, work out that surprise I was talking about and give you guys more posts to look forward to! This will be my weekend...in pictures.

Gift Tip #98: TokyoMilk Crushed #32 Parfum & Surprised delayed

TokyoMilk Crushed #32 Parfum caught my nose today while out shopping. It's not a scent that I would normally gravitate to but upon smelling it, I decided to spritz a bit on my wrists. The parfum is a mix of  earth + moss, crushed herbs, wild grass and jasmine and comes in a beautiful black square bottle with white writing. Housed under the Femme Fatale Collection , this scent is sure to "brings the boys to the yard"...or something like that (smile). When checking out #32, be sure to see if another scent speaks to you. Just the names alone (Arsenic, Tainted Love, Bulletproof) are sure to make you give some of these aromas a second look.

Fun Facts about Parfum (or Perfume!)
*The first perfumes were made from spices and herbs like bergamot, myrtle, coriander and almond.
*Perfume in Latin means "through smoke"
*The first modern perfume, Hungary Water was created in 1370

Bzzzz: Remember the surprise I mentioned last week, well unfortunately it has been delayed but my hope is that I will be able to debut this fab surprise next week. I will keep you posted!

source: Tokyo-milk.com, articleclick.com

The Gift of the Weekend + Surprise

This weekend is filled with fun! I am excited to talk to a panel of college students at Queens University about career choices and how they can make a smooth transition to "the real world" and next up is what I am deeming "wedding weekend" where one of my great friends will tie the knot. So, of course this weekend post will be summed up in wedding pics! Ah, the anticipation!

Bzzz: I mentioned a surprise and I am starting a new "segment" if you will of the blog, where I will feature notables in the community, as they share a bit about their gifting life...and a little about themselves too! Be sure to check back next week for the first feature!

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Gifts to Greet Spring

Can you believe we are already thinking about Spring and all it will bring? I am looking forward to more sunshine, blooming flowers and vacations (I hope) but preparation is key. See below for an exerpt of my blog post, Gifts to Greet Spring that I wrote for Shecky's.

Spring is coming and we need to be prepped to welcome it with open arms! Here are a few gifts to help you greet the season with a smile, whether you’re buying for yourself or someone else. See full store here and don't forget to comment.






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The Gift of the Weekend

It's the weekend! Yay! Here's hoping that these pretty pics represent some part of your weekend...I mean if pretty girls, relaxing, sitting pretty and horseplay with your significant other is your kind of thing:)

HoneeBee Quote

Chanel bags are a great staple. I bought my last one a few months ago at a vintage store.

Georgina Chapman

source: instyle mag feb 2009, askmen.com

Experience: ArtFusion: Surrealism

If you are in the Charlotte area, it's time to grab a some free art and culture at the Mint Museum Uptown tomorrow: Tuesday, March 6th at 6pm.The museum will present ArtFusion: Surrealism featuring Luis Machicao and Tara Davis. Both are talented fashion designers in their own right and during the event everyone will get a glimpse into their creative minds. Ever wonder how they come up with their designs and what inspires them? Well, you can find out during the event! In addition, to hearing from Luis Machicao and Tara Davis, attendees will also hear from Dr. Randall Mishoe and Dorothy Campbell as they explore the symbolism of dreamscape and more. All presenters will give you a glimpse into surrealism which is a movement that  brings thoughts from the subconscious mind to various forms of art; whether it be fashion, paintings, literature or some other creative art form.

About Art Fusion
ArtFusion is a fairly new series which includes a selection of free monthly events that include music, dance, fashion, interaction with local artists and more. This new series hopes to bring newcomers and longtime supporters alike to both museums.

Event Details
Mint Museum Uptown at Levine Center for the Arts

500 S. Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
6-9pm
Free
More details here


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