The Fourth of July is one of those holidays that you remember so well as a kid. From pool parties and summer picnics, to sitting under the fireworks at a nearby park with friends. It’s the …
Happy Fourth of July!
Taking on the Summer
Summer plans are always a challenge for me, as I prefer to sit somewhere quiet, enjoy the heat and relax, rather than be busy. And in terms of how good a summer can be, it doesn’t …
Happy Easter Weekend!
Easter weekend is always a nice time. I have sisters visiting, with egg hunts planned for my nieces and nephews, cookies will be baked, and we’ll all end up eating too many bagels and sweets as …
Is It Still the Weekend?
After many years of working on my own businesses, often from home, I rarely take a real weekend. My breaks are throughout the normal day, but I don’t usually take Saturdays and Sundays to fully unwind …
Patiently Waiting for Spring
It’s always darkest before the dawn, or that’s what I keep telling myself while I am snowed in with everyone else after this East Coast blizzard. A few days ago, I swear I saw buds on …
Today is My Real Valentine’s Day
While living in San Francisco, I discovered the best deals to be had were in the SF Flower Mart the day after Valentine’s Day. I had taken up casual flower arranging to keep me busy after …
February Girl Crush: Nikkie de Jager
I stumbled on Nikkie de Jager, or Nikkie Tutorials as she’s known online, through a random Pinterest link with suggestions for New Years Eve makeup ideas. Nikkie’s face was beautiful, glowy, and so fierce, that I …
Thank You, and Have a Nice Day!
I received an email yesterday morning that sent me into a time warp. It was from one of my favorite bag stores: “In 2008 we made an Obama BAGGU to raise money for his presidential campaign. …
The Only New Years Resolutions Worth Having
“Resolution number one: Obviously will lose twenty pounds. Number two: Always put last night’s panties in the laundry basket.” ~ Bridget Jones What is it about New Years Resolutions that get people so excited? I’ve never spent much …
Saying Hello to 2017!
Another year has come and gone and I wish you all a very happy 2017! My energy and enthusiasm feels restored and I’m, dare I say it, optimistic for the year to come. Most of all, …