Deal of the Day…Pick Your Plum and Zulily

Deal of the Day…Pick Your Plum and Zulily

Pick Your Plum is at it again! Today's awesome deal of the day is Washi tape! And some of it is perfect for Fourth of July holiday decorations...do not miss this! Washi can be used by anyone, anywhere. You are so wonderful to think of others like this. We've even seen...

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Letter to Ellen DeGeneres

Letter to Ellen DeGeneres

Dear Ellen: I've written this letter at least 100 times. I know you are probably wondering why you don't have it given the number of times mentioned, but the truth is I've only written it in my head. I do my best daydreaming, thinking and "writing" while driving. And...

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Corporate America…{sigh}

Corporate America…{sigh}

I've spent much of my life working in Corporate America, and as you know from my blog I am a huge advocate for small business and for entrepreneurship. I've always thought it is because I don't want to be micro-managed (I'm not by my current boss, but I sure have had...

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Everything is Better with a Bow!

Everything is Better with a Bow!

Have a simple little white top, some cute (but un-decorated) pony tails. or some sandals that could use a touch of fun?  Then, you know why I say "Everything is Better with a Bow!" Pick Your Plum is at it again with super cuteness for your little cutey!  Make hair...

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43 Things about Me!

43 Things about Me!

They say its your birthday...da na na na...it's my birthday, too now. No, really, it's my birthday. This year I'm the ripe 'ole age of 43 and life is good. I really can't complain. I have great family and friends, a good job, a great little small business, and daily...

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Learning & Networking…Bloggy Boot Camp Style!

Learning & Networking…Bloggy Boot Camp Style!

Learning, learning and more learning. I firmly believe you should never stop learning! Especially if you want to have and run your own business. And while you are out there learning you should definitely connect with strong, positive people who also think learning is...

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Ruffles & Thread…Oh my!

Ruffles & Thread…Oh my!

It's another great day at Pick Your Plum.  Check out the cuteness of this ruffled ribbon and these beautiful thread colors!  Can you imagine the wonderful things you can create with this? I see hair bows, flowers, trim for some aprons and Christmas stockings...

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It’s in the BAG!

It’s in the BAG!

Or in my case Bags (plural...you know, as in many bags). Another wonderful Facebook friend I met along the way through my networking and such is quite a wonderful artist when it comes to sewing purses, bags, totes and more! A month or so ago LivingSocial had a deal...

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Baby, oh, baby!

Baby, oh, baby!

Several years ago when I had my salon I had the pleasure of meeting Leah who came to work as our make-up artist. To know Leah is to love her! When I closed my salon Leah and I lost touch a little, although I would visit her from time to time at the Clinique counter to...

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