Josie Maran Moisturizer

Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47

It's 1a.m. and once again I find myself wrapped up in QVC. Makeup, makeup, makeup, more makeup!!!!! This time Josie Maran is on to share her line with an emphasis on the Argan Moisturizer with SPF. Well, you've gotten my attention with SPF and I do love the luxurious Argan oil. Sounds like a no brainer, right? So I head on over to the trusty 'ol Sephora. I want to touch it, feel it, smell it, talk to someone about it. You know, bask in my obsession a bit. The lady at Sephora tells me the Moisturizer has been one of their best sellers ad that for a while they had trouble keeping it in stock. She pours me a generous sample to take home and try and I am happy as a clam.

I wanted so badly to like this moisturizer. But sadly, it did not work for me. The lotion goes on thick and white like a sunscreen. This is actually a good thing. Your sunscreens should always go on a thick white and then absorb. The whiteness of the Josie Maran lotion faded but I was left with a heavy tacky texture on my skin. All day long I felt like my skin was incredibly oily and I couldn't wait to wash it. Pieces of hair would stick to my face and was certain the shiny glare of my skin was blinding.

As much as I wanted a little bottle upon my counter-top, I won't be returning to purchase any.

Multi Purpose Guest Room

When MR and I moved to Denver last month we so excited to finally have a larger apartment with more SPACE! You see, I had moved into MR's cozy one bedroom bachelor pad and with our combined belongings we were busting at the seams. Hence the upgrade to a spacious two bedroom. We had so many hopes and dreams for this room: an office, a movie room, a guest room, a place to do activities, a meditation space, a zen room...the possibilities were endless. It was fun to talk and plan what the future room might be, until we arrived at Ikea and the task of furnishing the room became a reality. A decision had to be made as to how to use the space, and after much deliberating, we think it turned out pretty grand. We found a rug at Home Depot for $149 that gave us a calming color palate. Two chaise lounges bolted underneath with a c-clamp provide a cozy place for reading or watching a movie and with the cushion removed makes about a full sized bed (we also have nice air mattresses). We found a simple desk to put in the corner and threw in a 65" TV for movie time.

Here is the side with the desk and TV

And here is the room empty