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About denise

English teacher turned esthetician - obsessed with all things British, Chanel lipgloss, Dior handbags and dachshunds. Supporter of animal rescue organizations, buying a puppy from a breeder is like asking LeAnn Rimes to check in on your husband while you're away...not smart. Tell me that you did and you'll receive a complimentary t-shirt that reads: I suck!

coraggio summer camp

If you’re looking for a fun camp for your kids this summer, check out Coraggio. I can tell you from personal experience that this facility is excellent and the camp counselors are the best (I raised one of them)! If … Continue reading

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sometimes the song is better

Snow White and the Huntsman was released last summer, but I didn’t see it until recently. I love all those magical movies, (think Willow, 1988) especially ones with horses that I know won’t get killed, which is why I had … Continue reading

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happy birthday hip austin mom

April 22 marks the 2nd anniversary of Hip Austin Mom. It’s hard to believe that 2 years have gone by already. I learned a lot about the world of social media, facebook, twitter (it kind of bores me) and wordpress. … Continue reading

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do something nice today

I’ve recovered from the flu. While I was whining about how bad I felt, I did stop to wonder how people with real illnesses manage. A friend sent this to me and I got the answer to my question: they … Continue reading

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the flu

So, I’ve had the flu this week, and my list of things to do is only longer than it was before, which leads to stress, which leads to the flu, which makes me happy for cough syrup with codeine. During … Continue reading

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pic of the litter

Don’t ask…

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waterstone salon

Spring is the perfect time to update everything, especially yourself. For most people that means a hip new hair cut or color. If you’re in the market for a transformation big or small, the salon to go to is Waterstone … Continue reading

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someone in the makeup dept doesn’t like obama

I’m not making a political statement, I’m just saying that there is no way this is an accident. Freud said, there are no accidents. Hmmm. I need a glass of bubbles to ponder.

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things I do on Spring Break instead of travel

Unlike the rest of Westlake, the tiny bubble located in the heart of Austin, I am here for Spring Break. One daughter is away for the semester, the other got invited to vacay with her friends this week, and since … Continue reading

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dress for success fashion show

Need a reason to clean out your closet? Plan to attend the Dress for Success Charity fashion show. For more info, click here.   Check out my next post on what I’ve done during Spring Break while the rest of Austin … Continue reading

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in love with jennifer

I missed the Oscars this year because I was doing something more important (which I cannot remember, possibly because I was drinking) but if you saw Jennifer Lawrence’s charming interview after the ceremony about her fall, her award, and being … Continue reading

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a few other bags to ban in austin

Starting tomorrow, all plastic and paper single-use bags are banned in Austin. I suggest we add these ugly bags to the banned-in-Austin list: I know there are girls who love football, but this is not the way to let people know … Continue reading

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