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Happy Holidays!: First "official" Christmas in my new place
Yes, I've been in my new place for a year, now, but this is, officially, my first REAL Christmas here...and it's everything I envisioned...
Dec 25, 20194 min read


Fall Fashion Diary #3: Neutrals
While everyone is reaching for the black, brown and greys for Fall, it's always refreshing to bring in colors you wouldn't ordinarily...
Nov 21, 20191 min read


Fall Fashion Diary #2: Plaids, Pleats, Dark Florals, Oh my! And Polka Dots, Too!
Skirts are IN for the Fall 2019 season, whether satin/sateen, pleated or decorated in dark florals. Well, how about a skirt that...
Nov 19, 20191 min read


Fall Fashion Diary - #1: The Hot & the Cold - Snakeskin Print Skirt
Fall has officially arrived! For some of us it's still scorching hot and balmy outside. For others, there's a chill in the air to mark...
Oct 30, 20193 min read


Tropical Style: Palm Print
Summer may be winding down, but when you live in a tropical location like Miami, Florida, summer style lasts a lot longer than most;...
Sep 7, 20193 min read


To Cover or Not to Cover! Swimsuit Cover-up Choices
The end of Summer is rapidly approaching, but due to climate change, many parts of the world will experience warmer weather for just a...
Aug 31, 20192 min read


DIY: Wall Art & Shelving in One
What to do when you have an empty wall full of blank space? You decorate it with art, family photos or creative shelving. I contemplated...
Aug 25, 20192 min read


DIY: When Online Orders Go Wrong - The Imperfectly Perfect Green Dress
Don't you hate when you order something online and shows up looking nothing like or somewhat different from the picture on the website?!...
Aug 14, 20192 min read


DIY: Buy it and Change it; Create your Perfection!
Have you ever searched for an item of furniture online or in a store and found exactly what you were looking for, but one detail...
Jun 11, 20192 min read


DIY: Mirror Mirror on the Wall
For the past few years I've wanted a large leaner wall mirror, but they were, and still are, quite expensive. As a budget shopper, I...
Apr 21, 20194 min read


New Year Fitness: Getting fit in 2019 doesn't have to break the bank
It’s officially 2019…a New Year for new beginnings and fresh starts. As many of us already know, some of the more popular resolutions or...
Jan 6, 20193 min read


For the Love of Espadrilles ❤
My love of espadrilles go back to the early 90's when I became obsessed with old movies from the 30’s and 40’s; the era of Audrey Hepburn...
Sep 21, 20185 min read


Affordable Fitness Series: The Hoodie Sports Bra
Currently loving this hoodie sports bra that I got on Ebay for $7.07 (free shipping). Not only is the hoodie a cute and interesting...
Sep 9, 20182 min read


Affordable Fitness Series: Part II Freebie Fitness with Investment of $1 - $100
Effective fitness with minimal investment is possible. If you don’t have the budget or space for bulky exercise equipment, I’m going to...
Sep 3, 20183 min read


Affordable Fitness Series: Part I - Get Fit for FREE!
If you believe you have to join a gym to get fit or purchase expensive, space-sucking equipment to get fit at home, think again! Today,...
Aug 28, 20186 min read


DIY and Tutorial: Updating and Refreshing your Graphic Tees
Anything that lasts longer than two or more full seasons in the fashion world becomes a fashion staple. Graphic tees have been at...
Aug 7, 20184 min read


Traveling with Technology: Plan Ahead to Stay on the Grid
If you’re a blogger or traveler who enjoys taking photos, videos and sharing on social media, then you know the struggle to keep your...
Jul 4, 20185 min read


My, How Time Flies When You're NOT having Fun!: Where Have I Been?
My last post here was Jan. 23, 2018. Seems like it was only yesterday that I finally got my technical difficulties under control when...
May 25, 20183 min read


Technical Difficulties: Camera exchange
It’s been a rough week. Got a new camera (the purple/plum beauty above) and still no dice with making progress. If taking pictures of...
Jan 23, 20183 min read


Remembering Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Reflections of my trip to The White House and the MLK
Today is the Martin Luther King Day Holiday in which Americans celebrate the birthday of Dr. King and his contribution to the Civil...
Jan 15, 20186 min read


Organizing Bree's Lifestyle: Bloggin' ain't easy
If you've been following my blog for the past few entries you know I've run into a few technical issues with regard to getting my blog...
Jan 14, 20181 min read


Happy New Year! (Better late than never?) 2018 Under Construction
Okay, 2018 has been in effect for two full weeks and I'm JUST getting around to a New Year's post on this blog. A lot has happened and it...
Jan 14, 20185 min read


Bree's Lifestyle is FINALLY on YouTube!
It's official. My YouTube Channel is finally up and running with my "Welcome" video uploaded. It's been a long, hard road as this was my...
Dec 27, 20171 min read


Outfit of the Day: It's Christmas!
I hope everyone is having a wonderful day full of good food, great company and lots of love! I wanted to take some time out in between...
Dec 25, 20172 min read
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