Looking back, I really have learned so much from my mother. Between tying my shoes, using my manners and maybe the most important of saying the fine word no, the woman is a complete legend in my book. And although she is coming to visit me next week {cannot wait to spoil her!} for girl
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With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s about that time to start brainstorming how to make her feel like a Cleopatra goddess on her special day. Hola. Whether it’s a mommy + me day at the spa, a Gilt.com indulgent surprise or just breakfast in bed, it’s très très important to add that sweet touch
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Everyone has that one spot near their flat they pretty much consider their second home…you know, the place to go just relax and sip wine, the place to bring friends for a catch up or just the place to bring a book and enjoy a long {and leisurely!} weekend afternoon. My neighborhood fave? That would
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Growing up, my mother was always the one who taught me how to do all girly things correctly! From showing me how to correctly tie a bow to improving my Southern manners, charm and cooking skills on a daily basis, she is literally the “bees knees” in my book. But there’s one area this woman
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Growing up in a household full of chocolate lovers, I was introduced to L.A. Burdick at a very young age. Honestly, I’m surprised I didn’t grow into a baby chalupa after all of it! But when I went up to Syracuse Univ. for college and away from my family, I always made it a point
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Valentine’s Day doesn’t necessarily have to be just for those PDA love birds or for those who nix celebrating anything hot pink! Why not send your good friends, parents and siblings fabulous cards this year too? Between working like a wild woman at my new job and heading up to see my brother graduate this
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Monday, December 24, 2012
The most wonderful time of the year has finally arrived…hola! But what makes Christmas Eve more magical than continuing on with the traditions you’ve created with your family? Before good ‘Ol St. Nick arrives, these are the five things I plan on doing tonight with my amazing family! attending a candlelight church service sprinkling reindeer
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Looking for a fun way to brew up some holiday cheer? Check out this Vermont Maple Granola recipe. It’s simple and fun to make anytime of the year! Whether you’re in the mood to cook up some DIY gifts for friends or just want a maple touch to your breakfast, try this one out. It’s
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Looking for an easy homemade holiday gift to give loved ones, but not in the mood to pay out the wazoo for it? Well, instead of paying $36 for a small portion of this Holiday White Trash Mix from Henri Bendel why not just make it at home for a fraction of the price? Hola!
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
My family is made up of generations of great cooks in kitchen, each having their own go-to recipes, but there is one concoction that sticks out the most to this “baker”around the holidays. That would be an incredibly simple recipe my entire family has been brewing up for over ten years! All I have to
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Friday, November 23, 2012
Perfect way to ease into the holiday weekend? By making this fabulous Pumpkin Spice Martini created by Ron Patric at Grey Goose. Thanks to my dear friends, Troy + Craig, who heard about the cocktail during a Pumpkin Pie Making class in West Hollywood, we got the ‘in’ on this fabulous recipe. Hola! Ingredients: 11/2
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
It’s hard to believe October is already here…and better yet, it’s hard to believe Halloween is less than one week away! Being on the road with a new indoor cycling studio called CYC Fitness, we agreed showcasing some “Boo” spirit during our grand opening this Friday night at the University of Wisconsin was a necessity.
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