My Skills Are Lacking........

Here are a few things that I completely missed the boat on when I was growing up.........

1. Proper skin/facial care.
2. Proper make up application.
3. Hair care.
4. Clothing style
5. Interior Decorating


I had a great childhood. Much of my time was spent playing sports, dancing and hanging out with friends. Somehow, I managed to have pretty good skin, okay make up and okay hair. It's a good thing that my Mom and Dad passed on good skin and hair because I really have no knowledge about this stuff.

So, I've been enjoying getting in touch with my feminine side lately. I've always felt like learning this stuff was way to "surfacey" for me. Now, I'm realizing the importance of quality skin care, physical fitness, eating right, and good hair care. I'm finally really beginning to get excited about how our long-term remodel is going to turn out. I'm determined to learn all about this stuff.

My husband is a great help to me. I'm convinced that the ability to see how different textures, colors, patterns can come together in design (clothing, home design, and decorating) is a gift. One that I don't have and really haven't ever taken the time to worry about. Bryan is fantastic at all of it. I guess that is why he is so successful at this job as a commercial producer. He can see the end result at the beginning of the process. Anyway, historically, he has brought me several different ideas for home design, decorating, landscaping, and yes - my clothing. I choose what I like and we come to an agreement and go forward. I've loved this method because I just don't have the "designers eye." In fact I feel incredibly overwhelmed, confused and frustrated if I have to start from scratch to figure this stuff out. So, I rely heavily on Bryan.

Many of my friends just seem to be able to do the most amazing stuff. Great hair, fantastic make up, beautifully designed homes, etc. It sounds shallow but these are women with simple beauty and simple homes but each is lovely and peaceful to be around and their homes exude that same feeling.

I've made an appt. with a dermatologist because I've had skin problems since I started exercising and eating right? What? Yep. True. I have an appointment with a guy at Sephora in San Francisco to learn about different ways to apply simple make up. I also bought a book that teaches about make up stuff. Hair? Yep, covered that too. I have this great hair stylist in Lafayette that I've been seeing since June. Jillian Galli!! Great Great Great - my hair is getting healthier all of the time.

Clothing and interior design are still "overwhelming" to me. But, I've got Bry and I've got some close friends that are willing to help me out. Baby steps.

:)