“So Long, Summer” Giveaway

September arrives with the weekend; and Fall officially begins on the 22nd. But before we wave buh-bye to Summer, little blog would like to outfit one lucky reader with a little finger candy ~ making your toodle-oo to warm weather that much more fashionable.   Want to win this pretty size 10 sterling silver ring?   ❤ Simply leave a comment below to be entered. ❤ Tweet this post using the hash-tag #alittleblogtoldme for another entry.  (You may tweet from your {Read More}

happiness is …

… your gift to others. … what you make it. … hard work. … its own reward. … a choice. … highly contagious. … even better when shared. … your personal duty. happiness (noun) ~ contentment, satisfaction, cheerfulness, merriment, gaiety, joy, joyfulness, joviality, jollity, glee, delight, good spirits, lightheartedness, well-being. Make some.  Enjoy some.  Share some. UPDATE Ooh!  I like what’s happening in the comments section below. What’s YOUR happiness? Don’t be shy.  Let little blog know!

Because Some Things Bear Repeating:

Every time I witness someone struggling with size acceptance, it hurts my heart a little.  It’s especially painful to see a young person living with self hate.  So let’s keep this in mind and pass it along: Your size really IS just a number. I’ve never taken issue with which size I buy.  If it covers my hiney and looks good, I’m in. There are currently four different sizes hanging from the rack of “the little closet that could.”  Though {Read More}

Open Call

Greetings, little blog peeps. We hope you’ve enjoyed the new look of little blog ~ as well as the “community feel” brought to you by our varied and talented contributors! Care to join in and share your musings or art?  Topics are beauty, fashion, food & health ~ and a little spirit, too.  Formats include writing, photo essay, verse and video. If you’d like to help feather the little blog nest, simply get in touch via this CONTACT PAGE. Hope {Read More}

Mother Daughter Winners!

Remember this Jeanne Stewart post on jewelry organization? In it, she shared so many wonderful ways to store, organize and even decorate with accessories!  She also handcrafted and generously offered a beautiful necklace to one lucky little blog reader in a raffle-style giveaway.  Little did Jeanne know that two lucky ladies would be sharing the prize! Our winner, Irene Feldman, is shown below wearing the necklace, alongside her lovely daughter, Jule ~ wearing the same necklace earlier in the day. {Read More}

Let Freedom Ring

Happy Independence Day, America! Wishing you, and those you love, a cheery and safe holiday! ~ a little blog told me

little blog keeps getting…

Thank you, little blog peeps, for your kind e-mails and thoughtful comments regarding the new look at …a little blog told me.  Your compliments and encouragement are sincerely appreciated.  😀 In addition to feathering the nest, we’ve added a few widgets and features to help you find your favorite contributors and guest writers ~ like Kelli Leach (currently at work on a new “Adventures of Shoe Girl” post), Ellbee (always on deck with answers to your questions), Catherine Cook (your favorite {Read More}

Tango, Anyone?

Hiya, little blog readers! Thank you ever so much for the favorable feedback on Ellbee’s recent Summertime Fashion Do’s post.  I enjoyed it, too! While out this week, I spotted this on-trend lightweight crinkly Tango Tangerine Scarf ~ the perfect accent for your Summer wardrobe.  Want it?  You have five chances to win: ❤ Simply leave a comment below to be entered. ❤ Tweet this post using the hash-tag #alittleblogtoldme for another entry.  (You may tweet from your Twitter account.  Or {Read More}

Reader Wins Adorable Bag!

And you can, too! Simply subscribe to …a little blog told me and you’ll automatically be entered to win each and every prize drawing.  You’ll also receive special notifications ~ but only occasionally because little blog frowns upon spam.  And little blog will never, ever share your information with anyone else.  ~ How cool is that? Currently up for grabs:  This wonderfully one-of-a-kind necklace, crafted by little blog’s Jeanne Stewart.  Our winner will be announced on Wednesday, June 20th. Think {Read More}

Hello, Magpie

I refuse to give backstory on the grounds that it may incriminate me. Suffice it to say that I am no closer to completing my Jewelry 12 Step Program than when I published the post Addicted to Bling. I remain, and ever will be, powerless over my addiction to jewelry. However, thanks to Jeanne Stewart and her recent post “Jeanne Organizes Your Bits, Baubles & Accoutrements,” my accessories HAVE become manageable. Does that mean I’ve worked a half step?  At {Read More}