Never Forget Love

February 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

I’m not one to celebrate “Hallmark” holidays, but I am one to take every opportunity I have to tell the people I love how I feel. My husband, my children, my family and friends – I love you all. I do. And to my readers, thank you for the incredible outpouring of compassion and support that has… read more

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And then there was none…

February 12, 2014 15 Comments

Here is how it all began… Me: “Sweetie, I really feel like we should have a third child.” My Husband: “Sweetie, I really don’t feel that way.” Me: “But Sweetie, there is this little voice inside me saying that someone is still missing from our gang.” My Husband: “That’s funny because the voice inside my… read more

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Totally Chafed

February 8, 2014 2 Comments

The wind, the snow, the ice… It’s been one heck of a winter so far. My cuticles are cracked. The tips of my fingers are calloused. And the skin on my hands is perpetually dry and rough. I first heard about Weleda Skin Food on the beauty blog, Into the Gloss. It’s been a favorite of Tory… read more

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Midas Touch

February 6, 2014 1 Comment

If you asked those who know me well – they would say I am a 100% bonafide collector hoarder. I would disagree with them and say that I just really see the potential in old things. I am incapable of letting go of things for fear I will miss them. Nostalgia, you are my friend. Not so… read more

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Hopeful Voices

January 31, 2014 Leave a Comment

{Sing for Hope Piano on location in Brooklyn Bridge Park} Artist: Stefan Sierhej, Photographer: Marissa Macias Many years ago, while living in New York City, my life fortuitously collided with some incredibly talented artists who have been inspiring me ever since. While our conversations have been sparse since I left New York City – I have… read more

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Cabin Fever

January 29, 2014 2 Comments

Sarah Sherman Samuel is a super cool graphic designer who is the mastermind behind the blog Smitten Studio. She also creates a unique line of home goods called “A Sunny Afternoon” – all American made goods and great for gifting. While Samuel permanently resides in LA – she and her husband Rupert recently bought a small cabin on… read more

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Structured Fun

January 27, 2014 Leave a Comment

I was recently introduced to Keva Planks by a friend who is a teacher and always nails it when it comes to clever products for children. These simple wooden blocks are fabulously fun and kept my girls busy all Saturday afternoon. We bought the basic “Structures” set that comes with 200 planks. At $49.95/set these… read more

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Little Things: From the Kitchen

January 23, 2014 3 Comments

When I was growing up the kitchen was the hub in our household. On any given day you’d find 3 or 4 of us huddled around the center island making snacks and catching up. To this day, while our kitchen is quite petite, it’s still where we spend most of our time cooking and congregating…. read more

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Say Something

January 20, 2014 1 Comment

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January: Links I Love

January 17, 2014 Leave a Comment

image: Elena Shumilova This video clip from the documentary Valhalla is so darn cool. I need to see this film… Damn straight Jane Fonda. Damn straight. A plastic hand? Amazing. And probably the best father/son project ever. Who has money in our country? Twins? Nope. This photographer found complete strangers who look like each other…. read more

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