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Peek Behind the Scenes of My Photo Shoot!
All in a day's work. I always thought doing a photo shoot would be sooooo glamorous. Actually, it's a lot of work and many awkward moments.....lol.Take a peek behind the curtain at my 5 hour photo...
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Lucky, Lucky April Birthstone Babies!
As the famous blonde bombshell once said, “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend!” Known for their fire, shine, facets and brilliance, they sparkle like no other gemstone. They are in fact the hardest...
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My Diamond Story
Diamonds can be small and diamonds can be big, but when they are given to you, from someone special, they all mean the same thing... I LOVE YOU FOREVER!!My husband and I met in college. We were best of...
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What's the MOST Special Piece in Your Jewelry Box?
THIS SWEEPS IS NOW CLOSED!Tradition, history, keepsakes, heirlooms...jewelry can mean SO much! Tell me what is the most special piece in your jewelry box and why? Answer in the comments below and you...
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My Most Special Gold Jewelry Piece
Tradition, History, Keepsake, Heirloom... My most precious piece of gold jewelry is all of that and then some. On my Parent's wedding day, my father gave my mother an 18kt gold ring, as a wedding...
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Enchanting Emeralds - May's Birthstone
As spring dances into our world, all the color and beauty of nature bursts and blooms around us. May Babies - it's all because of you! Emeralds, rich in color and intense glow, give us that gorgeous,...
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Precious Pearls - June's Birthstone
June babies, you are blessed with a gift from the ocean - Pearls. Those gorgeous sterling silver leverback ringed pearl earrings and those cultured pearl and mother of pearl line bracelets are perfect...
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10 YEARS?!?!?....Are you kidding?...It's felt like 10 MINUTES.....SHEESH!!
As I walked into QVC ten years ago, I was hoping to last at least ten days... that would give me enough time to get all the Show Hosts autographs, tee hee hee (seriously, though, that's true). I...
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Happy Father's Day to my Daddy!
Strength, courage, a trail blazer, role model and a Hero.... THAT'S MY DADDY!!Coming to this country with a wife, two kids and one on the way (me), could not have been easy.Daddy didn't read or speak...
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July’s Hotties – Ravishing Rubies
There’s no place like home….. there’s no place like home….. How many of you have watched “The Wizard of OZ” and DROOLED over those “Ruby Slippers” that Dorothy sparkled at us???!? As a little girl, it...
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The Balcony of Life
When I travel to Italy, it feels like coming home…..not because I am not proud to be an American – I AM! 1/2 of my family is still in Italy and the other 1/2 is here in the United States. A lot of...
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Perfectly, Playful Peridot - August Birthstone
You, Me and Cleopatra, Priests and Pirates all love Peridot. August babies, you are adorned with the mellow glow of peridot, also known as the evening emerald. Its clear, endearing and a true delight....
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My Trip to Italy - Anybody Hungry for Italian Food?
I have told you how important family is to me and to my family in Italy. Now I want to share some photos of our Second LOVE – the FOOD! How to describe to you the difference between American Pizza...
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Flashback Friday! My Big Fat Southern/Italian Wedding! (Anniversary)
Welcome to a very special edition of Flashback Friday! Here's a photo of my hubby and me on our wedding day: September 5, 1987…..28 years ago! OMG – look how young we both look! The awesome man...
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Joan
Eight years ago, I stood outside of a green room and was scared to death. My hands were shaking, my heart was pounding and there were beads of sweat quickly forming on my forehead. As a Show Host, it...
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Stunning Sapphires
Oooooh September Babies..... I envy you! Your birthstone is my most favorite color - - Sapphire Blue!!!! It's deep, it's rich, it's vibrant and regal!I loved trying on your birthstone and I...
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October's Outrageous Opals
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet.......................... what?!?!? Yup, that's what your October birthstone brings us....color, color and more color! A rainbow of fiery shades...
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Color Me Citrine - November's Birthstone - Kissed by the Sun
Everywhere you look in the month of November you see the gorgeous warm shades of yellow, orange and red leaves falling to the ground. November’s birthstone Citrine does a marvelous job at capturing...
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Ma's Drop Sandtart Cookie Recipe
Christmas is about family and traditions to me and this recipe takes me back to my childhood when my sisters and I all helped our mom make these delicious sandtarts. Ma's Drop Sandtarts3/4 lb. butter2...
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Here's the Girl You Don't See on the Air
Today is a sad day for me. I put off writing this post for as long as possible, because I haven't been able to wrap my mind around it. As we all say good bye to Lisa Robertson, I reflect on all the...
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