Recently a very discerning friend suggested that I try a beauty product by Tammy Fender called “Intensive Repair Balm.” I am deeply appreciative of beauty product recommendations from trusted friends because I am utterly clueless when it comes to anything beauty related. What I know for sure, however, is that the products that I use… Continue reading Beautiful Beauty: Tammy Fender
Inspired Living & Celebrating Life
Saturday Sweeps: St. Patrick's Day!
Being of Irish heritage, I inherently loooooove St. Patrick’s Day. Going to school at Saint Mary’s College at Notre Dame, I learned (from the best!) how to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day. Follow that up by 15+ years living in Chicago where the Chicago River is dyed green every year is some excellent Irish training. Hope… Continue reading Saturday Sweeps: St. Patrick's Day!
April Vogue
I’m so excited that rain is predicted in Santa Barbara this weekend! It is predicted all weekend, actually. We have had such a sunny, beautiful winter (Silver Lining), but the down side is that things are dry-dry-dry here. So, a weekend of rain is a major Silver Lining for our community providing not only much needed… Continue reading April Vogue
Welcome to Elizabeth Street!
I am super excited to introduce you to a new, Silver Lined website that is launching TODAY called Elizabeth Street. The mission of Elizabeth Street is to: provide an artful, innovative and worldly view on being a stylish mother. Featuring tastemaker moms from around the globe, Elizabeth Street covers fashion, travel, activities, culture, philanthropy and lifestyle with… Continue reading Welcome to Elizabeth Street!
More American Beauty
As a follow up to my post last week on Claiborne Swanson Frank’s American Beauty book, I was excited to see Vogue’s Five Days, Five Looks, One Girl feature on her. We both share a love of vintage and J.Crew. Says, Claiborne, “I’ve been wearing J.Crew since I was about twelve years old and their pieces… Continue reading More American Beauty
Tennis Inspiration
Lots of friends from Santa Barbara are attending the Indian Wells tennis tournament in Palm Springs this week. I have one friend who is having so much fun that she extended her trip – lucky duck!
Are you an Infoholic?
This week, I came across a blog post about Information Addiction by Leo Babauta that really struck a chord with me (actually it knocked me off my rocker!).
SL Book: When Bad Things Happen to Good People
I have a friend who is going through some major S**T right now. The kind of S**T that would make you gasp and shudder. Trust me when I say that you don’t want to know the details. Why? Why? Why? …is a a common and natural response to nonsensical tragedy that is an inherent part… Continue reading SL Book: When Bad Things Happen to Good People
Patrick Sanfrancesco
Today I had the great and wonderful opportunity to attend an afternoon program at La Casa de Maria, a beautiful retreat center nestled in Montecito, California. The mission of the beautiful La Casa de Maria is: to provide, through its programs and environment, a nourishing place of peace where persons of all faiths can search for truth, engage in dialogue,… Continue reading Patrick Sanfrancesco
Saturday Sweeps: Women!
In light of International Women’s day, which was on March 8th, I’ve been inspired by women’s issues and initiatives this week. Annually on the 8th of March, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. A global web of rich and diverse local activity connects women from all… Continue reading Saturday Sweeps: Women!