And not have to be a celebrity, socialite, fashion editor, or top blogger! Two things I've learned at just my second season attending New York Fashion Week is 1. it pays to be nice and 2. it never hurts to ask. In a handful of shows I attended this season and even a couple shows last season (my first fashion week experience as a blogger) I was able to snag a front row seat! How did I do it? Let me tell you... The best way to get to sit in the front few rows at fashion week is to introduce yourself to the people who are ... Read more...
Three easy do it in minutes Champagne Cocktails
Whether you are hosting a dinner party, Sunday brunch, or holiday soiree a lot of time can go into planning and prepping for the party. There are a few things that will really elevate your event. Having a theme, coordinating floral arrangements, and menu selection. So much thought can go into it and it’s easy to run out of time. I always think I can fit more in the day of than is actually possible. So I’ve decided to put together three quick and easy champagne cocktails that will help you, the hostess, out when you’re down to the wire ... Read more...
10 Day Juice Cleanse
I've had a cold that has been lingering now for over three weeks. At week two I realized I needed to make a change to my rescue remedy routine. As a child I was allergic to wheat and dairy so when I'm really sick I cut out wheat, dairy, and sugar. My acupuncturist was the one who originally told me to do that, way back in the day. I can cut out dairy pretty easily but I always make an exception to my morning latte because I just love the taste. There have only been a handful of times that I have not had espresso and those have either ... Read more...
Outdoor Entertaining
One thing I've always wanted to do more of is entertain but never had the right space for it. Now our little cottage isn't really big enough for entertaining a large group indoors but it definitely has the outdoor space for it. Most of our home projects have been focused indoors, like our kitchen remodel and the reclaimed wood wall, but to prepare for our first party at our new home, we purchased some outdoor furniture, created the most beautiful branch orb chandelier, cleaned up the backyard, and got our hot tub in place. There is ... Read more...
Outfits in Review: 2014
Can you believe that today is the last day in 2014?! Time sure does fly when you're having fun! Like so many others I've been taking the last few days of 2014 to reflect on the year, positives and negatives, and set goals for 2015. I will say that 2014 has been pretty good to me and my family! Many of my goals were met and meeting those goals has only motivated me more and more to set and reach my next set of goals, I'm goal oriented if you can't tell ;) Here is a look at some of my favorite moments of 2014, to ring in the New ... Read more...
