First Warm Day Wishes

Came across these photos we took last year on the first warm day of spring. Don't know about you but I'm ready.  It's not so much that I dislike winter, I just miss the sun. Aren't the first blooms of the season magical??

P.S. I'm feeling much better, thank you for your kind words!

Cold Comforts

Lately I'm a sinus-y,  stuffy mess. In our house, we don't do much medicine so here are few things I rely on to get me back to normal, stat!

(clockwise from top left)

NeilMed Sinus Rinse - Twice per day. Not a very pretty process but it delivers results.

O.N.E. Coconut Water - the electrolytes keep me moving. (I drink one daily regardless of a cold.) Setting up replenishment on Amazon is the best.thing.ever!

Boiron Homeopathic Medicines - no matter the symptom, they offer a solution.

Royal Tea Co. Green Tea - it soothes the throat and loads me with antioxidants. I have a constant cup thanks to my brew happy hubby ;)

PomWonderful Pomegranate Juice - after hosting a Pomegranate Party I'm forever sold on the benefits of this stuff. (Check it out to see exactly why.) Eight ounces per day is the recommended dose.

Nasal Strips - like the kind used for snoring...these are my lifesaver at night. They come in sizes (s/m/l), colors (I prefer clear) and even offer a congestion relieving version now.


Other than that it's rest, tissues and kitty cuddles... Here's wishing you a healthy weekend!

A Swan Inspired Spring

We finally saw Black Swan and I loved it. I'll admit it was a bit grosser than I anticipated but I do have the weakest stomach on the planet. (I can't even handle my own paper cuts, much less someone else's issues.) Anyway, the point is, seems our beloved Swan is inspiring the fashion industry and we can expect tutu's, feathers and expert flowy layers in Spring 2011 à la these Chanel beauties. I'll take it!

Mustache Love

Ever since our friend hosted a neat-o mustache birthday bar crawl, I'm spotting the little face framers everywhere. There really is no shortage!

 Pint Glasses

 Pillow Cases

Secret 'Stache Shirt

Notecard

Necklace

Fridge Magnet

DIY Mustache Finger - courtesy of Jill

No excuse for not having a little 'stache in your life, 

even my smiley has one.

 :{)

Resolution Solution

Photo by Octavuss

Here we are...the first few days into a new year. How are we feeling?? Excited? Overwhelmed? Anxious?

A few years ago I started listing out our (me + the husband) resolutions. Separate and joint in a spiral journal. And at the end of the year we do a little recap before starting all over again. It's amazing to see what fell by the wayside (you know it happens!) and where we performed like rockstars.  We like to call them goals rather than resolutions because goals are actually attainable, right? (Resolution feels a little too similar to a 'quick fix' and quite frankly makes me nervous ;)

2010...here are a few things we loved about you:

• Friday night cocktail hour, a new recipe each week!
• You threw a lot at us but you taught us we were stronger than we thought
• A new dream seed was planted
• You offered amazing experiences in the form of travel, adventure and spontenatiety giving us the chance to spend more time with family, reconnect with old friends and nurture relationships with new ones
• A tea company was born!

 2011...here's a sampling of what we want out of you:

• More amazing experiences. Visits to and from, events, parties and adventure...I hereby appoint myself Official Social Calendar Executive.
• A little financial closure. (Aka - pay off my car by June - 1.5 years early - woot!)
• A sold condo
• More reading. Last year you provided some great books in between your hordes of fashion mags, keep it up. And at least one classic per year. War & Peace, here I come!
• Stick with the purging. Less really is more :)

Happy New Year friends. Best of luck with your goals and many happy moments in 2011.

Warmest Wishes

The finished product from our little preview here. 

Happy Holidays lovelies! Taking a few days off, see you in the new year!

Proud Wife

Hey peeps! Just a quick little post to let you know my husband's tea company, Royal Tea Co. is a featured deal on Gilt City and I wanted to share it with you! The offer, $25 for $50 worth of Rare Loose Leaf Tea, is available until 12/30/2010 at 12pm CST and good through March 23, 2011. You've worked hard this holiday season, treat yourself to a relaxing blend, an energizing brew or immune boosting infusion! All available at the Royal Tea Co. website.

P.S. Gilt City is the source for coveted products & experiences at insider prices. Be sure the check out their other offers and experience your city for less! Not a member? Email me for an invitation.