You know how much I love a little history and trivia, right? Well, I couldn’t wish you a Happy Memorial Day without giving you a few nuggets about it! Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on May 5th 1868 by General John Logan and was first observed on May 30th of the same year,… Continue reading Happy Memorial Day!
Inspired Living & Celebrating Life
Silver Lined Discoveries: Moroccan Tea Glasses
This week, I’m super excited to share these beautiful Tea Glasses. Oh my gosh, they are pretty and best of all, they are $10…major Silver Lining! Wouldn’t they be fun for a Memorial Day weekend BBQ? Tea Glasses: http://www.sheherazadehome.com/red-star-moroccan-tea-glasses/
Silver Lined Packing
For years and years, I always forgot at least one thing on every trip. It didn’t matter if it was an overnight or multi-week trip…something (plural) was always missing! One time, the HOTY and I went to LA for a black tie fancy schmancy trip and what did I forget? My DRESS for the event. Ridiculous,… Continue reading Silver Lined Packing
Nautical Chic
‘Tis the season for nautical stripes. I have always loved them…and truth be told, tend to wear them all year round. There is something about them that just make me happy (Silver Lining). Chance Chance Francoise Hardy Chanel Princess Caroline Jane Birkin *Unless otherwise specified, all images are via Tumblr. If you know to whom… Continue reading Nautical Chic
Silver Lined Discoveries: Rain Boots
Even though I live in Southern California where I pray for rain daily and don’t have the opportunity to use rain accoutrements very often, I looooove rain boots….as does our daughter, Sweetly Six. I think it’s genetic. Just sayin’… In fact, I tend to wear my rain boots even when it’s foggy, on the… Continue reading Silver Lined Discoveries: Rain Boots
Living Well
I’m a big fan of a blog called Zen Habits. Have you seen it? Oh my gosh, if you haven’t, please be sure to check it out! It will be your Silver Lining of the day (or week, month or year!). I find Leo Babuata’s posts to be both inspirational and aspirational. He writes simply and… Continue reading Living Well
Silver Lined Discoveries: Carrière Frères Industrie
This week, I thought I’d launch a fun new series called “Silver Lined Discoveries.” While hiking yesterday with girlfriends, we spouted off one fun discovery after another (I sure wish I had my journal to write everything down!). I don’t know about you, but I think that there is nothing better than a recommendation from a… Continue reading Silver Lined Discoveries: Carrière Frères Industrie
Endangered Species Day
Did you know that today is Endangered Species Day…and that each and every animal on the graphic above is endangered? Geesh. Talk about a wakeup call! According to its website, Endangered Species Day is an opportunity for people to learn about the importance of protecting endangered species and the everyday actions that people can take… Continue reading Endangered Species Day
Packing Checklist Before the Voyage
Thanks to my ever-present chemo brain, I have to make loads of lists to ensure that I remember to pack and do things before a trip, especially a big one! So, I came up with a checklist to (hopefully!) ensure that I get everything done and pack essentials (Silver Lining). Hope this is helpful for… Continue reading Packing Checklist Before the Voyage
Giving: A.B.C.
While I was in Chicago recently, I had the great good fortune of meeting Liam Krehbiel, founder of the new nonprofit, A Better Chicago. A Better Chicago uses a venture capital approach to help low-income youth, adults and families to get the education and skills they need to stand on their own two feet. I… Continue reading Giving: A.B.C.