Whenever I get the chance to travel, I also get to catch up on my favorite mags. My mini-break to Vegas this weekend was no exception as I indulged in the latest Vogue poolside. Much to my travel-bugging delight, I came across Bruno Frisoni of Roger Vivier’s marbled Moroccan home. It definitely had me dreaming of faraway destinations beyond the deserts of Nevada! You don’t want to miss any tucked-away corner of this little treasure trove…
Like most of us these days, I’ve been working my butt off lately — I’m definitely ready for some relaxation and revelry! Just in time, I get to be a fill-in for a friend’s husband on a quick 2-day jaunt to Vegas, where we’ll be poolside by day, and on the dancefloor/at a concert by night (7th row!!). For my packing list, I’m betting on corals, oranges, black and gold, with fringe, sequins, a little skin, and a whole lotta shine…
In my last “MomME Files” post I mentioned I was going to kick off my summer with a 3-day juice cleanse from Ritual Wellness. I just completed it and have to say, it was easier than I thought! Granted, I don’t eat a lot of junk as it is, and when I do, I do it right (gourmet burgers and microbrews for me!). But even still, here are my five reasons why doing a juice cleanse was definitely worth my while…
THANK YOU Lee Kleinhelter for fulfilling my black and white dreams! The Pieces vintage furnishings store owner does it again in the latest issue of Lonny. I was ecstatic flipping through each image of the Atlanta high-rise model condo she recently redecorated (remember her previous, equally delicious version?). Because you know me, any time you soften glossy black, white, gold and Lucite with textural fur, hides, wood AND rattan (with a touch of Hermès cashmere thrown in!), I’m gonna be ALL over that…yum-my…
Miami swimwear line Luli Fama is kinda my dirty little secret…I’m addicted! I wouldn’t have believed it if I didn’t see it for myself: a bikini line that makes your bottom actually look kinda cute! Something about the wavy edging and the center ruching up the backside just totally work. And because I can’t contain myself any longer, I’m spilling with my fave picks for a sizzlin’ summer (myself, I couldn’t decide so I got two!)…
OK so I admit, I may have gotten a little too excited when I saw Simone Giorgi’s 1950′s Sydney beach house on Natalie Merrillyn last week. I mean, really: tropical AND modern AND vintage AND glam ALL IN ONE??? I think my head exploded! To settle me down, I had to create my own version for us to steal her look, with that covetable combination of the Martinique banana leaf pattern, white carrera marble, retro lighting, and black and gold HOTness for good measure (plus let’s tour the rest of her gorgeous home too!)…
How was your weekend? I got to do some accessory styling and that’s always a good time for a decor-nerd like myself. Last week I received this stunning silver leaf tray from Joy & Revelry – a new home decor website curated by our favorite designers and bloggers — and could not wait to put it to good use! I was thrilled that it fit perfectly atop my grandparents’ teak buffet, nestled between my refurbished vintage white lattice lamps. I immediately got to work styling it up, and then realized, I guess I kinda have a “method to the madness” for this stuff. Get the look with my five easy tips…
Happy Friday! It’s going to be a beautiful weekend here — officially the start of summer, woo hoo! But seeing how May is Women’s Health Month, I figured a diet and exercise post dedicated to all you moms and busy women out there was definitely in order!
I am often asked how I got back in shape, post-baby — I’m here to tell you, I have no idea. Kidding! Seriously though, it’s nothing drastic, and forever a work in progress. I ran track and played collegiate soccer so I’ve always been fairly active, but when I hit 30, my metabolism slowed big time. Fast forward “a few” years later, two knee surgeries, a baby, and suddenly I realized: there really isn’t going to be a “perfect” time to take better care of myself, so I might as well start somewhere. What did I/do I do? I’m by no means a personal trainer or nutritionist, but here’s some of what has worked for me… and as always, I’d love to hear what works for you!
Happy hump day! Do we want to throw in the towel already or what? Maybe we could all use a little somethin’-somethin’ extra to keep us in it. Fortunately, artist Frank Stella provides the eye candy needed for my “Design Under the Influence” column over on La Dolce Vita today. Click on over to learn a little about why his work is important in the timeline of modern art, and as always, peep some sigh-inducing interiors…worth your while, I guarantee!
Hope everyone had a great weekend! Mine was tons o’ fun that ended with a BBQ at a friend’s beach house (wait…my apologies, my Southern friends informed me that I should be calling it a “cookout!”). One of the dishes I brought is a wild rice salad that is pretty much guaranteed to always be a hit: the combination of sweet, salty, crunchy, and tang make for a versatile side that pairs well with seafood, grilled chicken, steaks…anything goes! It’s an interpretation of a recipe from Gulfstream restaurant in Newport Beach, with a few modifications to make it even easier in my busy schedule…
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