Favorite Things: Freestyle Watches

July 11, 2014 Leave a Comment

Today we’re going back. Way back. To a time when things were “rad” and I was young, carefree and so much more naive. I can vividly remember the first time I saw a Shark Leash watch. It was worn by someone so much more sublimely cool than me in my matching Benetton pants/sweater combo. Oh… read more

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The Summer Playlist

July 9, 2014 2 Comments

This ain’t your mama’s playlist. For this awesome summer line up I called in one of the hottest DJs around. I first heard Chris Sealey DJ at a dear friend’s wedding years ago and since then he’s built quite the reputation. Chris has played in 20 countries and worked at events for everyone from Mick… read more

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Art: Abandoned Beauty by Niki Feijen

July 7, 2014 Leave a Comment

We as humans are creators. We tinker and toil and make things – sometimes permanent and sometimes ephemeral. Dutch photographer Niki Feijen has become obsessed with capturing the decay that remains once we have abandoned some of our most majestic creations. Feijen has found the places where people have walked away, time stands still, and… read more

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Cats, Acupuncture, and Intuitions

July 4, 2014 4 Comments

If you know me well or have ever talked to me for an extended period of time, there is a great likelihood I have at some point shared my love of acupuncture with you. (I promise there is a long overdue blog post coming dedicated to this topic!) I feel very blessed to have discovered… read more

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Beauty: 5-Minute Make-Up

July 3, 2014 3 Comments

I like to think of myself as a pretty natural person. Some days (especially weekend mornings when we walk to town for coffee and bagels) I go make-up free. But during the week and when I go out at night I like to add a little “shine” to brighten my face and make the tired… read more

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Red, White, and Blue…

June 30, 2014 Leave a Comment

With the 4th of July just a few days away I couldn’t help but share a little red, white, and blue inspiration. I know my gang is already on pins and needles waiting to see the fireworks later this week. It’s our favorite night of the year. Fingers crossed we’ll have sunshine and clear skies… read more

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June: Links I Love

June 26, 2014 Leave a Comment

Do you tell your daughter she is pretty or pretty brilliant? Think about the difference. Great work Verizon. Yes White House. Yes, yes ,yes. One sexual assault is too many. This video is a powerful message. More hilarious texts from parents… I am fascinated by human language and communications. I never thought about the words that cannot be translated… read more

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Art: Finding Vivian Maier

June 25, 2014 1 Comment

The story reads like a mystery novel. After being born in New York City and growing up in France, a young woman named Vivian Maier was a nanny caring for children in Chicago for forty years. She was never seen without a camera but no one ever saw a developed image during her lifetime. It… read more

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Parenting: Summer Shoes For Every Occasion

June 23, 2014 1 Comment

I have always found shopping for children’s shoes to be kind of daunting. First off, most of the stores in our area are pretty over-priced. Online pricing is much better but what to do when you don’t know the exact size in a given brand that will fit your child? I know Emma wears a… read more

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Mastering the 2-Wheeler

June 20, 2014 Leave a Comment

{Giro Helmet $24.99, Balance Buddy $12.95, Kazam Balance Bike $99.00, Kick Stand $6.96} When I wrote about Emma mastering the 2-wheeler here I was remiss in not sharing the dirty details of how we made it happen. A few people have asked me since then about what we bought as we were learning. First I… read more

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