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For the past couple of months I’ve been drooling over the Helen Ficalora intial charms at Trocadero. I’d love to wear the “P” charm in gold on a 16 inch chain. But my latest obsession is Albeit‘s alphabet necklace, which I discovered via Oh Joy! How gorgeous is that? At $310 a pop for a… Continue reading 2009 June | Somewhere in Middle America

Rock Scissor Paper has extended its summer sale through August 1st. Use the coupon code “summer” to save 20% off everything in their store, even off merchandise that’s already been reduced. (image source) Lancome’s new vibrating powermascara, Oscillation, won’t be available to the public until the end of the year, but until the end of… Continue reading 2008 July | Somewhere in Middle America

Two years ago today I married my best friend. I still can’t believe how lucky I am to have found my perfect match. Not that we are exactly the same. Of course we share many of the same interests and values, but our differences compliment each other as well. For example, I’m more introverted whereas… Continue reading Getting Married | Somewhere in Middle America

In college, the handle of a glass Pyrex baking dish snapped off in my hand as I was washing it, slicing four of my fingers. My immediate reaction went something like this: “Ouch! I think I was just cut!” Then I noticed the blood dripping down my hand, mixing with the water coming out of… Continue reading Being Domestic | Somewhere in Middle America

A couple of weeks ago I caught Louis Licari telling Kathie Lee and Hoda about some Brazilian keratin treatment that takes the frizz out of hair but doesn’t damage it like the Japanese Straightening method. I was intrigued, to say the least. Then I started hearing about something called a Brazilian Blowout, which I’m assuming… Continue reading brazilian blowout | Somewhere in Middle America

Friends, I have a confession to make. I’ve been cheating on this blog with another. I’d like to introduce you to Bunny + Dolly, my little baby blog. Yes, that’s right. I’m having a baby! Actually, I’m having a baby pretty soon. My due date is July 9th! I invite you to click here to… Continue reading 2011 June | Somewhere in Middle America

There’s something I’ve been wanting to do, and I recently decided to not put it off any longer. So, I’m taking a short break from Somewhere in Middle America to get it done. What is is? Well, you’ll just have to wait til tomorrow (actually, a week or so) to find out! (image from anton… Continue reading 2011 February | Somewhere in Middle America

2010 was a rough year for me. I turned 30 with much reluctance and little celebration, not understanding how I had reached such a milestone without achieving many of the life goals on my list. I watched friends become parents, wondering when it would be my turn and worrying that our friendships would change. I… Continue reading 2010 December | Somewhere in Middle America

We’re coming up on the halfway point of J’s deployment, and I’m starting to slip into a slump. How do I know this is more than just feeling sad about being apart from my husband? Here are some of my tell-tale signs: Biting my (polished) nails Staying up late Eating too many sweets Isolating myself… Continue reading 2010 July | Somewhere in Middle America

Did you know that the traditional 2nd anniversary gift is cotton? I’ve been thinking about replacing our heavy down comforter with a new cotton quilt for the summer; perhaps I should take a page out of Jen Mankins‘s book and splurge on John Robshaw bedding. There are several bed collections that I love, like Tripoli… Continue reading 2010 May | Somewhere in Middle America