When I met Shona Gilbert at a Christmas lunch, I knew there was something unique and special about her. She had just moved to Dallas after living on the West Coast, East Coast and even St. Croix. Shona makes her own rules, which is one of the things I love about her. I was so excited to see her passion poured out into SHŌNA, Reformed Vintage jewelry. What makes SHŌNA stand out from other jewelry is her statement pieces and bold designs. Shona creates one-of-a-kind “reformed vintage” masterpieces. She is greatly influenced by her travels and the fantastic diversity of fashion and style that she has observed over her lifetime. Environmentally…

Sundays nights are popular in my household starting last year when ABC launched a show called Once Upon a Time. Once Upon a Time is a sharply written modern spin on the classic fairy tales that combines drama, romance and suspense in a truly magical way. The story brings together far-flung favorite characters like Red Riding Hood, Pinocchio, Rumplestiltskin and Jiminy Cricket. At the center of the show is the tale of Snow White and Prince Charming’s love story sabotaged by the Evil Queen in one world and Regina the mayor in the other. VSA Designs Crown used in Once Upon a Time Want to look like you belong in a…

There are certain parts of motherhood that you just cannot escape. One is baggage. We all have to carry around stuff for our kids. Diapers, wipes, sippy cups, snacks, toys, etc. I love a diaper bag that makes me feel equipped and organized on-the-go. But, have you noticed all the choices these days?! There are a lot to choose from. I hope that if you are in the market for a new bag, this will help. Some products are made better than others, and some products will outlast the baby stages and continue to be used after your kids are older. Here are a five of my picks for diaper bags…

Regifting has been given a bad wrap. I am here to rebrand the term and define regifting as “one present at a time can help give to others around the world.” There’s something extra special about giving a gift that has a special meaning. But giving a gift that also makes our world a better place? This is what this season is all about! Choosing Shoes…Chooze shoes (started by a local mom) has an antipoverty mission that aims to inspire creativity while selling some pretty cute kicks (from $45). Made of cotton and 100% vegan materials, the shoes are vibrant and whimsical, and no two are the exactly the same.…