One of my best girlfriends (with whom I travel pretty frequently) teases me about the fact that my suitcase always looks like a clown car. In other words, I can pack for a week (anywhere) in a carry on. I do this mainly because I can’t stand to wait at baggage claim for my luggage… Continue reading The Clown Car in Life
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Sunday Sweetness #3: Pregnancy
A dear friend of mine is expecting a baby. Her first. A girl. The due date has come and gone. Babies come when they are ready to come, don’t they? A week past her due date, Sweetly Six was dragged out with the salad tongs kicking and screaming. Apparently she was quite comfy on the… Continue reading Sunday Sweetness #3: Pregnancy
Intention – Jack Kornfield
Saturday Sweeps: Earth Day
Each year, Earth Day, April 22, marks the anniversary of what many consider the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. The idea came to Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson, then a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, after witnessing the ravages of the 1969 massive oil spill right here in my hometown of Santa Barbara, California. On… Continue reading Saturday Sweeps: Earth Day
Friday's Fixin's: Blueberry Oatmeal
About five days a week (or so) I begin my day with gluten free oatmeal and blueberries. It is my first choice when it comes to a delicious, filling and healthy (Silver Lining trifecta!) breakfast. There are lots of health benefits of oatmeal! It: Is low in calories and high in fiber. Stabilizes blood sugar.… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Blueberry Oatmeal
Silver Lined Style: Altuzarra for J.Crew
I’m super excited that the first of the 2011 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund collaboration collections will be available today at one of my all-time have shops: J.Crew. Joseph Altuzarra’s 7 piece collection for J.Crew consists of a lot of fashion Silver Linings, including stripes, denim, gingham, shift dresses, and very fun “vertiginous” espadrilles. This collection is perfect for… Continue reading Silver Lined Style: Altuzarra for J.Crew
10 Keys to Happier Living
I’ve just learned about a really interesting organization that has an amazing message. Action for Happiness is a movement committed to positive social change. Their intent is to bring together people from all walks of life who want to play a part in creating a happier society for everyone. Geez, that sounds like a major Silver… Continue reading 10 Keys to Happier Living
Apartment Drool
As you may know already, I am quite a looky-lou when it comes to admiring the way people live in their homes. The Vogue profiles always provide a source of inspiration…and drool. In the April issue of Vogue, L’Wren Scott’s Left Bank Parisian apartment is showcased. Wowsy Bowsy, is it ever beautiful! I hope that… Continue reading Apartment Drool
Life is Like a Ten-Speed Bicycle – Charles Schulz
Jason Wu Does it Again!
I am super excited about the Jason Wu collaboration with Canvas Home Collection. What a Silver Lined talent he is! I was introduced to him back in 2007 by an chicster girlfriend who promised, “Jason Wu is going to be HUGE.” She was spot on! Wu was born Born in Taiwan. He learned how to sew by… Continue reading Jason Wu Does it Again!