beautiful, clean light makeover with GE Reveal light bulbs

we need light in practically all parts of daily life. so when it comes to makeup application and the like {getting dressed, cooking, taking photos indoors…}, its's important that it be the best light. the new GE reveal LED bulbs were sent to me to try out, and i have to say they really do make a difference! in addition to providing clean, beautiful light, they also use 28% less energy than regular incandescents, so you'll save money using them too.

before and after in a corner of my living room ~ GE reveal bulbs really create a crisp, clean light! 

you can see the proof in my own before and after pics, above. if you've ever used GE reveal light bulbs, you'll appreciate that these new reveal® LED bulbs provide the same benefits including filtering out dull yellow rays of other bulbs, thus enhancing colors and patterns within your home, providing crisp white light to bring out the best in colors ~ whites appear whiter, reds redder, and patterns truly pop.

tastemakers from different industries {award-winning interior designer Solomon Monsoor of Straight Designs; Stephanie Navarro, an up and coming make-up artist and hairstylist for films, television and commercials; fashion designer Andrea Spratt of Kucoon Designs and Pace Webb of Taste of Pace Catering}, used the bulbs as well ~ check out their before and afters…

top: interior designer Solomon Monsoor's room; bottom: makeup artist, Stephanie Navarro's studio 

top: fashion designer Andrea Spratt's room; bottom: chef Pace Webb's space

in the video below, these fab people share what they do and how the new reveal bulbs enhance their particular line of work ~ definitely worth the 5 minutes to watch!



discover for yourself how GE reveal light bulbs bring out colors and patterns that can go unnoticed. a full spectrum of light bulbs are available to create your own lighting makeover! see more at gelighting.com

product featured sent to me for review purposes; opinions my own; top pics taken by me; other images and a video provided by GE.

spring decor ideas with Bath & Body Works + Matthew Robbins

spring is such a fabulous time of year! the weather is warming up, flowers are blooming, and the color palette becomes brighter and more cheerful. and i'm not just referring to beauty products and fashion, but also for your home. simple touches can really go a long way... 

celebrity event designer, Matthew Robbins, has come up with some fun spring décor ideas, providing a few tips and tricks using Bath & Body Works' White Barn Candles and accessories. from setting a table for a semi-formal brunch, casual get togethers with friends, or just decorating around your home, i think you'll be inspired...

Matthew says: "the Bath & Body Works White Barn collection is filled with so many versatile candles and accessories. what i love most about the collection is how easily the various pieces come together in an eclectic but cohesive group of decorative accessories. the accessories are easy to mix and match and they provide many options for customizing with your own decorating ideas."

the Pineapple 3-Wick Luminary, Pineapple Ceramic Mini Candle holder and Lace Pewter Mini Candle Sleeve are "wonderful decorative pieces that can be used as great centerpieces."

fill the Ceramic Birdhouse Mini Candle Holders with orchid plants "for a truly unique party favor or decorative centerpiece."

Matthew adds, "filling the Daisy Flower Candle Sleeve and Birds & Flowers Pewter Candle Sleeve with bread sticks and savory crackers make a great addition to a garden lunch or backyard barbecue."

great ideas, right? i love White Barn Candles! if you've ever set foot in a BB&W store, you've experienced how fabulously irresistible they are. from amazing scents to the fact that they're high quality and wallet-friendly, adding a few new ones with complementary accessory pieces shouldn't be difficult to do...though i understand it could be ~ how can you choose just a few when everything is fabulous?! ;)

discover more at bathandbodyworks.com

info and images provided by featured brand's PR.

currently loving...

it seems my days are going by so much faster these days. i wake up, and before i know it, the day is coming to an end and it's time to sleep! it's kind of nutty when i think about it, but i definitely many things to be thankful for-- my family, my friends, my health and the fact that you are here reading this! :)

sprinkled on top of my thankfulness are some delightful things i'm currently loving in this moment...


There's Cake in My Future by Kim Gruenenfelder....a fun chick-lit read {be warned, it is a bit rated-r, due to all the f-bombs dropped}, but the story is funny and engaging. i'm about 70% through it and can't wait to see how the story of three friends, their lives and hope for the future will end up!


fresh, roasted red peppers with my egg whites at breakfast {and sometimes lunch and dinner, too, lol!}...



this image of a small laundry room space is inspiring the redecoration of my own slightly larger laundry space...


NYX Natural Look Nude on Nude Kit is the perfect little gem for travel and everyday use. every shade is wearable, giving my eyes added day-friendly glam, but i also love that the neutral tones help to enhance the shade of a bright-colored eye liner!


philosophy Falling in Love...i picked this up on a Sephora run when they were out of favorite Unconditional Love {j'adore!}; i figured, "why not try it?"...and now, well... :)

Stella McCartney STELLANUDE Linen Scented Mist

when i received Stella McCartney's new STELLANUDE Linen Scented Mist, i actually thought it was perfume for my skin...

oops!

though i found out moments later (reading the box helps, LOL!), i still was thrilled to have this to add to my fragrance collection. after all, i do like to spray my pillow and sheets with a scent every now and again, and having a feminine and luxurious scent to spray on my lingerie is such a fabulous idea.

this new fragrance (it also comes in eau de toilette form) was developed to translate the delicacy and femininity of Stella's lingerie collection into a scent that would be like the most intimate accessory. notes of moraccan rose, hints of grapefruit and pink pepper as well as vanilla and grey amber blend together so beautifully; the scent is uber-feminine, sexy and striking, yet light. i think it's perfect for evening and works gorgeously for day.

Stella says: "i love the idea of walking through a scented mist in your lingerie. it's quite a cheeky, intimate way to start the day, and it's refreshing not spraying a scent directly on your skin."

in addition to loving the scent, the bottle is fabulous itself, don't you think?

find the Stella McCartney STELLANUDE fragrance collection exclusively at Sephora and sephora.com until december 31, 2009. it will become available at other select department stores beginning january 1, 2010.

xo
pic taken by me :)