Instead of a beauty post, I thought I’d share some pix from our visit to the Desert Botanical Gardens in Scottsdale AZ. After a long flight to Phoenix from Boston, we picked up our rental car, checked in to our Scottsdale base of operations – Sheraton Desert Oasis Villas – and headed for the Desert …
Afternoon in Historic, Seaside Marblehead MA
Today, I don’t have a beauty post. Instead, I’ve got a few pix I took in a seaside town on the other side of the bay, Marblehead. In this panorama, you can see from Beverly on the left to Marblehead on the right. We went to Old Town in Marblehead, an area with historic homes …
MeVee Live-Streaming Video App & My New Birchbox Subscription!
MeVee Live-Streaming Video App Have you heard about the new live streaming video app, MeVee? I just learned about it myself a couple of weeks ago because it’s just rolling out now. It’s brand new, and it is so fun! What makes it different is that you stream your video live as you record. Not …
My Best of 2015: Makeup!
2015 has been a weird year for me. Not my best ever, for sure. But thankfully, I’ve made it through. I’m looking forward to 2016. But in terms of beauty products I’d say it was a stellar year! Frankly, it’s difficult to limit my favorites to a manageable number, so I am going to tackle …
Small Holiday Gift & Stocking Stuffer Guide
We’re getting down to the wire with Christmas coming up less than a week away. Yikes! In case you need to pick up a couple of small, i.e. affordable, gifts or stocking stuffers, here are a few ideas. Makeup Ideas IT Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Must-Haves Eye Set: 6 matte neutral eye shadows that are …
Sterling Silver Soufeel Charm Bracelets for Christmas!
In May, I wrote about my brand new sterling silver Soufeel charm bracelet. The company was generous to send me a gorgeous snake bracelet and several charms to start me off on my Soufeel charm bracelet journey. I was immediately impressed with the quality of the workmanship. The charms are beautiful, made of silver, Swarovski …
Visit to Newburyport and Weekly Round 6 December 2015 Beauty Blog Coalition
Happy Weekend! Saturday was a beautiful, sunny day with temps around 50 degrees which is amazing for December. Jeff and I drove up to Newburyport, a historic port town north of where I live. How clear and calm the blue water looked! It was a great day for holiday shopping, strolling and just being out …
Pantone’s Colors of 2016 Rose Quartz and Serenity
Did you see that Pantone chose two shades to be the Colors of 2016 instead of the usual one signature shade? Rose Quartz and Serenity, pale baby pink and blue. Pantone’s color of the year choices are supposed to be symbolic or representative of the times as well as colors that are being favored by …
Happy Thanksgiving!
To all who celebrate Thanksgiving on this day, I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you are celebrating in whatever style you like with friends and family. Enjoy a fun-filled and peaceful day with great food too! I’m thankful for many things including your support of Never Say Die Beauty. So thanks again for reading, commenting, …
Buy Holiday Gifts That Give Back to Those in Need: World Vision Gifts
Many of us have begun making lists of holiday gifts to buy, and some of us have already started shopping. But before you get too deep into it, I’d like to introduce you to a gift option that gives back to those in need. The faith-based charitable organization, World Vision, contacted me a few weeks …
Scent Your Home for the Holidays with Via Nature Fragrance Sprays
I love fragrances all year round not just for myself but also for my home. I really get into it once autumn comes round. And for the holidays – Thanksgiving and Christmas time – it’s a must! I love the warm and spicy scents especially for my kitchen, bathrooms and family room. Because I have asthma, …
Guilty Pleasures: My Obsession with Earrings
Jewelry is my thing, perhaps even more than makeup. I’ve loved jewelry since I was born. Glittery stuff is my jam. The members of the Beauty Spotlight Team have been sharing their guilty pleasures over the past few months, and this week it’s my turn. I confess: Earrings are my guilty pleasure, my primary obsession. …
Empty Beauty Products September 2015
September was a good month for empties for me. I finished up a lot of stuff! As usual, lots of skincare products. Let’s see what’s worth repurchasing. I think I’ll break them down by categories. Body Care Skintimate Skin Therapy Moisturizing Shave Gel for Dry Skin: I used to love this shave gel, and …
Fall Fashion Colors and My Jord Wood Watch
Wooden Watch Review In spite of the fact that summer is my favorite season of the year, there is no doubt that the colors and fabrics of autumn really are the most beautiful, especially here in New England when the leaves begin to change color. And my closet becomes more appealing when I begin to …
MitoQ Power Antioxidant Rejuvenation Serum: Skincare Based on Science
As I’ve mentioned before, I am the serum queen! I adore serums. I believe that they provide extra oomph to my moisturizer. I love to try new ones. About a month ago, I received MitoQ Power Antioxidant Rejuvenation Serum to try in exchange for an honest review. Brief Background on MitoQ and Its Mitochondrial Research MitoQ …