Meet Cate! We had a great time at our Blossom Girls lunch earlier this week and we laughed until we cried playing 20 Questions with Cate... Q: What was your favorite food as a child? A: Spaghetti Q: What's the #1 played song on your iPod? A: Walk Away by the James Gang Q: What is one of your favorite quotes? A: Life is what happens while you're making other plans. Q: What's your favorite indoor activity? A: Reading Q: What chore do you hate doing? A: Dishes Q: What's your fav

Not sure what to do? Ask Bren! Dear Bren, I'm a tomboy and getting married this Fall. I have never worn makeup, but would love to be a beautiful bride. Can you please help me? Signed, Plain Jane Dear Jane, I would love to help you. We can create a special look for your special day. You will look and feel like a princess, and be able to concentrate on what's most important ... forever! Just call and let's schedule a time to get together. xo, Dear Bren, My makeup bag is full of

We are thrilled to welcome for the very first time, guest blogger Margaret Woodrum! Margaret, gardener extraordinaire, of Great Gardens, will share tips to help you attract butterflies to your garden as they migrate through the area. Each year, in late summer and early fall, the Monarch butterflies migrate south to Central Mexico's Sierra Madre mountain range for the winter. Some on the east coast pass through South Carolina on their journey. Monarchs and all butterflies need

1. Not booking a makeup run-thru This is a disaster. The run-thru is when you and the artist work together to develop your special look for your wedding day. Please plan for this early on, so you will be prepared. 2. Not wearing foundation because your skin is flawless Everyone needs harmony and balance with their skin tones, and you achieve this with foundation. Foundation is the key to a picture perfect look. You can not go without it. 3. Applying foundation directly to you

Not feeling the season? Here are a few suggestions: Clean up your house (fall cleaning) Now it's time to add a few fall touches...... Pull out your decorative pillows and throws Swap out your place mats Purchase some colorful fall flowers for your planters Place a fall wreath on the front door Purchase a few woodsey scented candles Create a cozy reading nook Place a few pumpkins INSIDE your house (bookcase, etc.) Also on your deck or patio, as well as your front porch Change