Jessica Thinks

I recently received three new, pink lipsticks in a swap with one of those awesome online friends I have never met in real life, but whom I have known for about 15 years. I decided I would try each of them and share my impressions with all of you. I'm going to go from pale to bright - just because I feel like it. #1       First I tried City Colors Creamy Lip Stain in Flirtini. The color was subtle and a little paler than I usually like. It wasn't as creamy as I was expecting and had a more velvety feel. There is a slight rose scent, which I was really not a fan of. After a little while, I blotted to see if this "stain" had any staying power and it came right off.       I wouldn't buy this color for myself,  but it will go into my make-up stash at home in case I find occasion for it. maybe for a job interview or something?     #2     Next up was NYX Butter Lipstick in Little Susie (BLS12) This is an easy lipstick to wear. I

The Gunn House Hotel Sonora, California A recent house hunting trip required an over night stay in Sonora, California. While our family would usually stay with my best friend and her family, we were without children and opted to spring for a hotel room. There were many different events going on in the surrounding area and we were lucky enough to get one of two remaining rooms at The Gunn House Hotel.       Check in was easy and we were handed an actual key for room 15. Making our way around the building toward our room, we passed through the courtyard. Decorated with some fun antiques and some signs with quirky sayings pained on them, the hotel could be described as "quaint."    Landscaping  Wrought-iron detail Courtyard     Our room was upstairs which was fine , but there was no elevators, so booking a room on the first floor would have been smart considering my husband has some mobility issues. It turned out not to be a real issue for us