When I attended the super-fun girls hiking trip in Mexico earlier this year, I had the great good fortune to be introduced to Shanon Smith, the San Francisco go-to personal trainer who created a customized workout for our group. Shanon has been interested in fitness her whole life. Growing up in Colorado, she was very active…always hiking,… Continue reading Fitness: Shanon Smith
Inspired Living & Celebrating Life
Silver Lined Office
I’m a big fan of office space. Beginning when I was a little girl and sat at my dad’s secretary’s desk on Sunday mornings, I have been enamored with all things office-related. There’s something very inspiring about offices and work space…perhaps it is because they are the birthplace of productivity, creativity and ingenuity. Plus, I may… Continue reading Silver Lined Office
Conversations!
Truth be told: I’m not a big TV watcher. Ask me about a reality show and I am clueless. It’s a cultural phenomenon to which I have not succombed. So, when I do find a show that I like, it’s a real Silver Lining. And here’s one that I really (really!) like:The Conversation with Amanda… Continue reading Conversations!
Happy Mother's Day
Being a Mother is the greatest honor and privilege of my life. There is no greater gift or Silver Lining in the world! Wishing you all a joyous Mother’s Day! This Mary Oliver poem speaks to me on this beautiful, love-filled day.
Saturday Sweeps: Mother's Day!
Wishing you all a joyous Mother’s Day weekend! Mother’s Day has come to be one of my most favorite days of the year. For me, it is the most divine day/way to celebrate my family. The HOTY and I have four incredible children who are such a gift in our lives, which to me is… Continue reading Saturday Sweeps: Mother's Day!
Where in the World?
Next week, the HOTY and I are going on an outrageously amazing Silver Lined adventure…I am beyond excited about it! Below is a little teaser…three cities…can you take three guesses? Details to follow… * All images are via Tumblr. If you know to whom I can give credit, please let me know!
Anne Lamott Some Assembly Required
Anne Lamott Some Assembly Required I have a crush on Anne Lamott. A serious crush. She had me at Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life. She has a (relatively) new book out that I’m super excited to get my hands (and heart) on. It is the story of how her 19 year-old son Sam… Continue reading Anne Lamott Some Assembly Required
The Costume Institute Met Gala 2012
If ever there were an Oscars of Fashion, the annual Met Gala would certainly be it! Always held on the 2nd Monday in May, last night was the night! When the ball first began in 1948, it was a midnight supper in December at which society ladies paid $50 to wear Costume Institute gowns. As with many aspects of… Continue reading The Costume Institute Met Gala 2012
Feliz Cinco de Mayo
Saturday Sweeps: Cinco de Mayo
Happy Cinco de Mayo! In case you are wondering (as was I!), Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of the Battle of Puebla. It is not Mexico’s independence day (as is widely assumed). The Battle of Puebla took place on May 5th, 1862 when Mexico defeated France’s attempted invasion. The significance of the Battle of Puebla… Continue reading Saturday Sweeps: Cinco de Mayo