So so so excited for the ginormous spring fashion books to arrive on the newsstands. Though these are the ones that are really heavy and awkward and hard to carry, I love-love-love them. I read them methodically. First, I skim every page. Even if I want to read an article, I don’t. I keep going. Only… Continue reading Spring Fashion Magazines
Inspired Living & Celebrating Life
Give Yourself A Gift
This week, I had the opportunity to (re)watch The English Patient. Remember the Academy Award winning best picture of 1996? Ok, go on ahead and get the tissues. I’ll wait… Geeze-Louise. This film is epic. Truly epic. Every single solitary thing about it captivated me, from the music, to the cinematography, to the wardrobe, to Ralph… Continue reading Give Yourself A Gift
Back to the Basics
Recently, I came across the most beautiful book, The Tao of Motherhood by Vimala McClure. Oh, it’s a beauty that has inspired me in the most wonderful ways. This poem jumped out with a magnetism that made my heart sing. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Grass is(n't) Always Greener
Shortly after my post-chemo hair started growing back (and I was finally comfortable going scarf-less), I attended a party and had an interesting, perspective building dialogue with a woman: “I love your hair,” she said. “Thank you,” I said. What a RELIEF, I thought. “No, I REALLY love your hair.” Wow, this is seriously making my… Continue reading Grass is(n't) Always Greener
Flowers
National Plant a Flower Day
Did you know that today is National Plant a Flower Day. Yup! Suddenly Seven wants to know why it’s called National Plant a Flower Day. The only answer that I can come up with is because it is the day for flower planting! Sometimes parental wisdom is found in low hanging fruit, if you know… Continue reading National Plant a Flower Day
International Women's Day
Today is International Women’s Day. Who knew? I sure didn’t, but it is the Silver Lining of my day! Please allow me to tell you a wee bit about it. According to its website, International Women’s Day has been observed since in the early 1900’s…1908 to be exact when 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding… Continue reading International Women's Day
Savoir Faire: The Making of a Chanel Couture Gown
The fabulous fashion of the Academy Awards has motivated me to share this amazing video illustrating the making of a Chanel Couture gown. Couture literally refers to the design and production of custom made garments. Though I’ve never owned a piece of couture, a couple of years ago I had the outrageously magnificent opportunity to… Continue reading Savoir Faire: The Making of a Chanel Couture Gown
Oscar Fashion Drool
Though the Oscars is a really fun show (no matter how well the host hosts!), my favorite part is the Red Carpet Arrivals. I know that I’m in good company, though I don’t know how many people actually admit it. Do you? Speaking of the show, how fabulous was Charlize Theron’s opening dance? Oh! And… Continue reading Oscar Fashion Drool
Welcome to Santa Barbara
This month, I am incredibly honored to be included in Santa Barbara Magazine‘s Best of 2013 issue. Santa Barbara Magazine has always been one of my absolute favorite periodicals, so having the opportunity to be a part of it and share some of my favorite things to do in my favorite town is a major Silver… Continue reading Welcome to Santa Barbara