The intern is back for the summer bearing a new time waster. She now has me addicted to Text Twist. My top score 9,840 so far, with the most satisfying accomplishment of clearing the board last night for the first time as documented below.

However, when our two brilliant minds combine forces, we reached 41,500. We is so smat.

Karalee Designs teamed up with The Sampler to be included in their 2008 MTV Movie Awards gift bags. 50 Sparkly Star Bobbypins were packaged up and shipped out this morning. Hopefully, they will be well received and worn!!

I’m not a cook. Not even close. I have eaten the same things for years…chicken, steak, pork and pasta…and pretty boring, basic recipes to boot. Here’s the thing, I don’t like to choose recipes, I don’t like to spend too much time in the kitchen and I normally don’t have the stuff in my cabinet to make what the recipe calls for. That has all changed. Martha Stewart has come out with a new cookbook called Great Food Fast and it is something I can totally handle. Thank you Martha…I can cook…finally.

My portfolio website has had the same old boring look for years now. It was time for an upgrade. Feel free to comment and let me know your thoughts on the new design.

www.karaleeserra.com

The ladies of the Duke University Association of Women in Business needed a “cool” club t-shirt design with the slogan “These Women Mean Business.” Here’s what I came up with.

Dear readers, I can guarantee that you will find Karalee Designs to be fresh and chic! Delightfully different, I’m just crazy about the girly yet funky theme in Karalee’s pieces.

Based in Massachusetts, Karalee Serra launched her jewelry design business two years ago & when you check out her shop, you’ll be as happy as I am that she did.
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What do you choose from your wardrobe when you wake up in the morning?
A new day is beginning…It’s late girl! Let’s go! Open your closet. You have two seconds to make a choice… You have three basic items: black t-shirt by Old Navy, black jeans, black bootsHow to complete the outfit?

A) Your Grandmother’s timeless pearl necklace
B) Embroidered stole by Etro
C) Ethnic belt by Karalee Designs: http://www.karaleedesigns.com/shop/buckles/belt-buckles.html
D) Rhinestone Trimmed Lace Top by Anna Sui
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Karalee Designs contacted me a little bit ago and asked if I would be interested in reviewing their products. As a lover of jewelry and someone who enjoys doing product reviews, I happily agreed to! A few days later, this lovely package arrived.

I admit it, I ooh’ed and aah’ed over the necklace. I love red, I love cherries. I love jewelry that isn’t the standard dime a dozen pieces you find in most stores and jewelry shops. The necklace itself is very sturdy, with a chunky, solid feeling round frame with a red glittering background that catches the light and attention of others. The chain, while thin and delicate looking, is also quite sturdy — it has held up to my son tugging on it several times!
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Karalee dee, ta-da da!
If you are like me, you like a little bit of whimsy in your jewelry and accessories and the designs over at Karalee Designs are just full of whimsy. You’ll find both kitschy and cute and bold and modern designs with just a soupçon of whimsy throw in. Their designs have a je ne sais pas quality about them that I think must come all the glitter and little beads.
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