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Friday, March 7, 2014

What is in my makeup bag?

I thought it would be fun to do one of these posts about what I keep in my makeup bag (sanz feminine products).

For starters I absolutely LOVE my makeup bag. Lesportsac is by far my favorite brand of purse and travel tote.
Not only do they have pretty prints but they are durable and washable so they last for ages.

I have a coordinating set from LeSportsac's Manoush collection. I get so many compliments on my handbag. It is a pretty large handbag that I like to call my duffel bag.

My makeup bag is actually a wristlet. I like using it because I can just grab it out of my handbag if I'm going to happy hour, etc.

Well here it is... kind of random.

Of course I have to have my kawaii goodies like Hello Kitty oil blotting paper, HK nail clippers, HK tweezers, and cute girly scissors.

Next up are my color stay lip glosses. Revlon ColorStay Overtime and Avon Perfect Wear are both awesome ones! The color really does stay - doesn't come off on your coffee mug or when you kiss. Clear gloss on the other side to keep the lips shiny and mosturized.

Also notice my citrine point and my other little bag of gemstones, including tourmaline and rose quartz. I collect rocks. Yup. Rocks.

Have you seen these little disposable Colgate Wisp toothbrushes? Very handy! I'm a fan.

As you may have noticed from the previous photo I like to buy stuff on clearance to try it out. If I like it I buy more. The problem with that is sometimes they are on clearance because they don't make them anymore.

Example: green tea solid perfume stick. Smells amazing! Haven't seen any more since. Oh well.

Another must have is The Healing Garden lavender therapy pressure point lotion. I don't know how they did it but somehow they got lavender to have an icy hot effect. Uh-mazing!

My pretty little Estee Lauder mini compact - free gift with purchase. #frugal
It is so cute. It is about the size of a silver dollar.

Ok I slipped in one feminine product. Femme Fresh Wipes for feminine refreshing...with a kick. It has enhancers in it which really just feels like you put ice cubes in your undies. Woo!

Thanks for reading! Leave some comments ^.^
♡ Myria

Monday, March 3, 2014

Ladies' Getaway in Chama, New Mexico

This past weekend I went with my mother-in-law and her co-workers to stay in a vacation rental in Chama, New Mexico. We just wanted to get away and have a weekend full of relaxation, indulgences, laughing, and fun! Let me tell you - mission accomplished!

We stayed in a gorgeous two-story Victorian farm house on the main street. It was within walking distance to the Cumbres and Toltec Railyard, which is closed for the winter right now, but we will be back in the summer.

There was a light snow for the duration of our stay. Loved it! It doesn't snow much in the Rio Grande valley so I was tickled to enjoy some winter weather.

Here are some photos of the home's interior. It has been very tastefully refurbished and the house was very well thought out when it was built. There were 7 of us and it wasn't a bit crowded.

We went out for a walk Saturday afternoon as it started snowing. I was hoping to get some more photos of all the cute old cottages and B&Bs but it didn't stop snowing until just before we left on Sunday. Here are a few that I was able to capture before we got cold and went back.

We had a blast - probably too much fun even.
If you're looking to get away I highly recommend using a vacation rental instead of a hotel. Much cheaper and more accommodating.

VRBO

¡Salud!
Myria

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Spring Cleaning In My Kitchen

When my daughter was a baby and starting to crawl she got into my kitchen cabinets and disorganized all of my recipes. Now that everybody's out of the house for the day, and I have some time to myself I decided to reorganize my antique Baines Moiser Hoosier Cabinet.

I won't disgust you with the before photos but here are the after.

I moved the smaller cook books to the shelf in the middle area, next to the pull-out baking surface, where I still have some of my cute nick nacks displayed.

Underneath where the old cutting board is, I put the crock pot and mini blender and our other larger cookbooks and magazines.

I keep shopping bags and candles in the other cabinet. And in the top drawer I keep pens, bag clips, and notepads.

Here are some photos of the inside with the original spice jars and flour holder with sifter.

One of the things that I had stashed away in here is something that belonged to my mother - Vintage New Mexico cookbooks. I've decided to put them in a shadow box and hang them on the wall in the kitchen.

Thanks for reading!
Love,
Myria

Saturday, February 15, 2014

I'm Hooked on Snapeee

I recently downloaded this Japanese app, similar to Instagram, except it gives you more options to Deco your photos - frames, stamps, and writing.

Plus you earn points when you recommend other users photos. You then use these points to download more Deco packs. Kawaii!

Get it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.mindpl.Snapeee

Once you download follow me at belovedbijou

Saturday, February 8, 2014

Heart Favor Box DIY!

Original Article: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WonderForest/~3/eJcUuBZqPfU/14-days-of-love-heart-favor-box-diy.html

I saved this post from last year from another blog that I simply adore: The Wonder Forest.

Today I have a project that you can even do with your kids as a craft. It's really easy and all you need is some thicker colored paper, scissors, and glue!