I’m rounding up all of my favorite deals on Amazon’s two-day Prime Day extravaganza! Keep checking back for more.
Friends and I celebrated the 30th anniversary of Steel Magnolias with a special screening of the classic movie…and I had an “aha!” moment about the magic of going to the movies.
I’m a sucker for Instagram ads, especially if it’s a gadget that promises to solve one of my (ridiculously first world) problems. I’ve been looking for a phone dock to put in my car, but being picky AF like me, none of them appealed to me.
Wanna see what happens when you drink a little (a lot) too much and watch QVC while the rest of the family is away? The packages have arrived! #unboxing
Easter at our house starts with (many) spicy bloody marys and brunch consisting of bagels, lox (with capers!), hard-boiled eggs, and toast points paired with delicious jams and jellies. Because Easter was so late this year, it was fortunately warm enough to set up our spread on the freshly-cleaned and newly-planted pool deck.
I’m not going to lie – I have always hated dying Easter eggs. Those pathetic kits you can buy at Target with the little tablets never really work very well and definitely don’t turn out anything like what you see on the box. This year, I thought, “what the fuck, if we’re going to do it, let’s try something really fancy.” After searching Pinterest, I found this how-to guide from Better Homes & Gardens (with video) for creating marble eggs — and I’m so glad I did!
Y’all! I adore when brands are smart and witty enough to send fun, unexpected gifts to people who talk about their experiences on social media. Check out this adorable gift box of penguin love that I received from the folks at Spiffy mobile car washing service!
Like the rest of America, I’m hooked on Tidying Up, the new Netflix series where Japanese organizational expert Marie Kondo helps people clean up their messy-ass houses. And also like the rest of America, I’ve purged half of my shit using Marie’s trademark Konmari system. I took to Facebook Live earlier this week for a tour of my newly-organized closet.
I’m officially a grown up. For the first time in my 44 years on Earth, “practical” things dominated my Christmas wish list.
When you’re both a crafty queen and a Christmas whore, the holidays really are the most wonderful time of the year. Here are some of my favorite recent creations.
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2 days ago by imcoopedup It’s #PrimeDay , y’all! I’m sharing my favorite finds (so far!) in my stories and on CoopedUp.com. It’s a running list, so keep checking back. @amazon
1 week ago by imcoopedup Dads headed home from vacation, no kids in tow. They’re enjoying a week of Camp Nina in Pasadena.
1 week ago by imcoopedup This place is one of the most beautiful in Southern California! I especially love the Japanese gardens.
2 weeks ago by imcoopedup The older I get, the less I care about gender norms. Today while touring the 17-Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, I was wearing a large cashmere scarf/shawl wrapped around my shoulders to stay warm. The looks I was getting from Red State tourists was so delicious. There was a college-aged boy with an Iowa t-shirt who could not stop staring...and not in the gay bashing sort of way. Maybe I helped him find a spark inside himself.
3 weeks ago by imcoopedup This place! Wow! So charming and the hospitality is off the charts fabulous. Not to mention the view from our room. Currently in rocking chairs on the front porch with my glass and my guy.
1 month ago by imcoopedup The night before Claire made us dads, we were with our longtime fabulous friend @chefblythebeck . It only seemed fitting to spend the night before our 10th Father’s Day with her at @pinkmagdallas .
1 month ago by imcoopedup Gay man ❤️ gay can. Every purchase of @ourhousewine limited edition #Pride sparkling rose benefits @humanrightscampaign . Cheers, y’all!
2 months ago by imcoopedup You never realize how weird you are until you have a kid who acts just like you.
2 months ago by imcoopedup Today, I’ve cut down a 30-foot tree with a chain saw (I drunkenly bought on QVC) and celebrated the 30th anniversary of Steel Magnolias. If that’s not a modern man, I don’t know what is!
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