April: Links I Love

April 11, 2014 1 Comment

A refreshing smoothie for spring and summer! The perfect little place cards for Easter supper. Lemon ice cream? Yes please! So many Ted Talks, so little time… Here are a few worth watching. This DIY is simple and perfect for a white windowsill. I want this candle. To burn and then to use as a planter…. read more

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Smart Playrooms: Getting Organized!

April 9, 2014 1 Comment

You know the drill. The excuses, the arguments, the negotiations… “Only take one toy out at a time. Don’t forget to clean up afterwards. No moving on to the next thing until we’ve put this away first…” Keeping a playroom clean and clear of clutter can be quite a feat. And I’m not saying the… read more

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A Girl and Her Dog: Harper and Lola

April 7, 2014 2 Comments

I love these images. Photographer Rebecca Leimbach has perfectly captured the love shared between her daughter Harper and her best buddy, their bulldog, Lola. The story is a sweet one. In the past Leimbach has shared in interviews that after having Harper she and her husband were unable to have more children. She was crushed… read more

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All Natural Skincare Favorites

April 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

As the dry winds drift off to sea and the humidity returns I find my skin is completely schizophrenic. I know that in a few months I will be reaching for a lighter moisturizer but for now, on the tail of a week in the sun for spring break, my skin is flaky and dry…. read more

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Linked In

April 2, 2014 Leave a Comment

When John mentioned years ago that he had reconnected with an old friend on “linked in” I asked what he meant. He explained that Linked In was a social media website that’s geared towards business and connecting with other people in relevant industries. “Huh.” I said and didn’t think much more of it. I casually… read more

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Pink Popcorn

March 31, 2014 Leave a Comment

When John and I lived in NYC and I was working long hours as a television reporter my guilty pleasure was watching movie trailers on Moviefone late at night before bed. (Don’t poke fun. For me it has always been the simple things in life…) I didn’t have time to go to the movies so… read more

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Overheard in our bedroom…

March 25, 2014 Leave a Comment

I have neck issues so I spend 15 minutes stretching my neck pre-bedtime. This provides me with a perfect window of time for pillow talk with my husband John. Poor guy… Here’s where things went the other night. Me: Sweetie, do you think it’s safe for Em to go to that Chelsea Piers Gymnastics camp… read more

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Best Books: Wonder

March 23, 2014 2 Comments

Sometimes the things most simply said can have the greatest impact on us all. In this book written through the eyes of a young boy named August Pullman, whose face is severely disfigured, we are reminded that being a kid is tough. Being a kid who is different is even tougher. In Wonder by RJ… read more

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March: Links I Love

March 21, 2014 1 Comment

Tie one on! A beautiful bracelet to make for this summer. Ever felt somebody creeping up on you in line? Maybe they need a lesson in etiquette. Something so nostalgic about collections… I peed in my pants a little watching this. For many reasons. Love me some vegetarian food. Fantastic food photography too! This treat… read more

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Spring Break

March 19, 2014 Leave a Comment

{1.Madewell Openview Tunic 2.Calypso Scarf 3.AG Stilt Jeans 4. Steven Alan Odette NY Bracelet 5.Giraffe Walk Shoe 6.L.L. Bean Hunter’s Tote 7.Madewell Outbound Jacket 8.Nikon D5100 9.Larabar 10.The Week Magazine, The Flamethrowers, Vogue} As a child my family travelled once a year. It was the highlight of our spring. We decked ourselves out in our “Sunday Best” since my mom believed those at both broadway shows… read more

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