The Battlin' Betties, wow...what a wonderful group of women to be a part of! Not only do we help those in need, but we also have created a bond of sisterhood together that allows us to work and play hard. Our meetings and meet ups have become something I look forward to each and every… Continue reading A Pinup Brunched with the Betties
Author: thebellabonvoyage
A Pinup Had a Tea Party
Tea Parties have been around for quite a long time, I mean Boston threw a tea party that led to the historical creation of the great United States! And finally, I was feeling up to having having guests in my home. Which meant it was time to throw down a tea party that any pinup… Continue reading A Pinup Had a Tea Party
A Pinup Can Breath
I have finally picked up my laptop again, after months of being in a dark place. Being sick not only had me down and out physically, but also mentally. Cracks in my mental health started to cause me issues not only with my depression, but my PTSD began to rear its ugly head again. Thank… Continue reading A Pinup Can Breath
A Pinup in the New Year
So often we say "New year, new me!" And then completely overwhelm ourselves trying to change anything and everything about us that is deemed "unworthy." This year, I'm hoping that will eventually be the case. Now, don't worry, I don't mean what you think I mean. I mean... I want to take a deep breath… Continue reading A Pinup in the New Year
A Pinup is Sick
It started with a fever, a persistent fever that sapped my strength and energy. The fever was never very high, but wracked my body with aches and pains. Then I noticed the swollen lymph nodes. Behind my right ear was the worst. It was so swollen that it bulged out of my head. An ER… Continue reading A Pinup is Sick
A Pinup and Her Garden
Life kind of felt the way my garden had begun to look. Full of weeds, trash, and dead plants...it had become a huge eyesore. Kind of like how badly I was treating my own mental health. I've been dealing with a lot lately, and rather than taking time for self care, I've been wallowing. So… Continue reading A Pinup and Her Garden
A Pinup Loves Halloween
🎃 Halloween! 🎃 No other holiday that let's you express yourself the way Halloween does! From pretty, to creepy, to scary and all things in between...Halloween let's you do them all! Luckily, I had a healthy spooky upbringing thanks to my Halloween loving family! So I always love to try and go all out. This… Continue reading A Pinup Loves Halloween
A Pinup Has Marriage Advice
The internet is full of marriage advice. Some good, some bad, and some very bad. I do not claim to be Mrs. #1 Wife of the Year, but I do know that my husband and I find a great deal of happiness in our marriage. And much of that is because we have a few… Continue reading A Pinup Has Marriage Advice
A Pinup’s Struggles with PTSD
Hello to everyone ❤️ I haven't shared this yet, as it is something deeply personal to me and I struggled with the symptoms for quite some time before I finally sought help in 2010. See, while I was active duty I was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder which is otherwise known as PTSD. I still… Continue reading A Pinup’s Struggles with PTSD
A Pinup’s Favorite Lipstick
Red lips, bright and vibrant, are a staple of the pinup look. Whether from a tube or a stick, we can all agree that lipstick has come a long way from using crushed berries and bugs. There are many brands and colors coveted around the world and I have tried a great many! My personal… Continue reading A Pinup’s Favorite Lipstick