Shoes in My Inbox.

If you love shoes and handbags or maybe you are someone who is totally overwhelmed when it comes to making fashion decisions. Either way, I have the website for you. At www.justfab.com you not only can purchase fabulous shoes for $39.95 including shipping, your choices are personally selected for you by their style experts. How about that for a little rock star treatment! Here's the skinny. You take a quick style quiz on the website and open an account. In about 24-48 hours you receive an email with a personal boutique created just for you! You can purchase or not purchase any of the options. Then you will receive a new selection each month. So, if you are not liking any of the matches e-Harmony is sending you, try getting fixed up with the perfect shoe!

Carolina "cupcakes" on my mind.

Ok, so due to my reality show addiction, I have now spun off to a cupcake craving! Locally, I really dig Baby Cakes Gourmet Cupcakes in Raleigh, NC. How can you not love a place that gives you all the rationalization you need to indulge. Their montra: Perfectly sized portions of personal happiness. They are large enough to be satisfying, but small enough to be guilt-free.
Does it get simpler than that? With flavors like, Latte Love, Devils Advocate and Bunny Hop, its a sure thing. Check them out at http://www.carolinababycakes.com/index.html

A Flower That Is No Diva.

My Clematis vine is one of my favorite plants. It blooms like a diva without all the attitude!
This is a photo of one of mine. It is in its second season and going strong. If you want a perennial with a blast of color and basic maintenance, the clematis is the flower for you. It will need a support or trellis. They love the sun, about 6 hours a day is great. If you are in a southern zone, plant them in late afternoon shade to keep the bloom's color from fading.
The best advice to keep a Clematis happy is to give them sun on their faces and shade on their toes! I have to agree with the Clematis, that makes me happy too!

Welcome to The Happy Home Maker!

What is Home? The answer is as individual as a fingerprint. For some, it is brick and mortar, for others it is abstract and free form. In my experience as a decorator, organizer and home stager, I can say for certain, that to everyone, home is the heart and soul of life. Whatever your personal style, life view or social standing, everyone can have a home uniquely their own. The Happy Homemaker provides, advice, tips and resources to begin building your foundation. Welcome, and please make yourself at home!