watch: Sex and the City
I think I was 8 years old when “Sex and the City” originally premiered on HBO, but luckily for syndication and DVD rentals, I have been able to watch the series later on and I’m obsessed. As a girl who loves fashion and writing, I would label myself as a Carrie, and I was obsessed with her fashion, but … Continue reading
eat: Portobello Mushrooms with Kale Pesto Guacamole
My philosophy in life is you can never have too much of a good thing, so when you can have a lot of good things at once, why would you turn it down? Some of my favorite healthy foods are Portobello mushrooms, pesto, guacamole and my newfound obsession, kale. Kale has been hailed as a wonder vegetable … Continue reading
wear: Gisele Bundchen’s Style
Looking at pictures of Gisele Bundchen is a great reminder to us all that life isn’t fair. Not everyone can have legs for days and wake up next to the insanely handsome Tom Brady with presentable bedhead. But even though she’s the richest supermodel on the planet, her style is surprisingly accessible. Not everyone can … Continue reading
live: Greenery in the House
If I keep saying spring is around the corner, maybe it will come, but according to the calender and not the weather, it is around the corner, which means the grass will grow greener and the flowers will bloom. To liven up the home during the season, a great idea would be to bring in … Continue reading
explore: Big Sur, California
There are plenty of picturesque places in California, but one that remains a popular tourist destination is Big Sur. What’s interesting about this place is that even though it attracts thousands and thousands of visitors, it is known for being a secluded place where famous authors like Jack Kerouac and Hunter S Thompson would … Continue reading
appreciate: Quentin Jones
I am a huge fan of mixed media art; I have featured artists like Leslie David and Francois Marie Banier, who uses the medium of photography and paint to create their works. Illustrator/ model Quentin Jones takes the concept of mixed media to another level. Sometimes she takes her illustrations and paintings and creates films … Continue reading
listen: Phoenix
Listen: “If I Ever Feel Better”, “Girlfriend”, “Too Young” Phoenix is a band that has been around for a while and in recent years, have become extremely successful in mainstream music. I can’t tell you how many nights I spent in college, hovering over my textbook listening to the smooth sounds of Phoenix. In a … Continue reading
Drink: Carrot Apple Ginger Juice
With spring around the corner, I’m sure I’m not alone in thinking about fitness and getting into shape for the summer. My plan is to eat extremely healthy and I hope to find some recipes that I can share on this site as some motivation. I like to eat out for lunch so eating healthy … Continue reading
watch: Girls
So, I’m a little late to the “Girls” train, but in the midst of all the controversy about the show, I actually took some time this weekend to watch season 1 and what has aired of season 2 and I don’t really see what the problem is. I feel like the show is a pretty … Continue reading
eat: Roasted Chicken- the Nomad Style
Anyone who has attempted to make roast chicken knows that cooking a chicken that is juicy through is a tough task. It seems like the chef at New York city luxurious hotel, the Nomad, has found a way around that. Their roasted chicken for two is one of their most popular dishes and if you … Continue reading
live: Drapes
When I become a proud homeowner, something that will be really important to me is that my home needs to have a lot of windows. I don’t even care if the views are terrible, I just want a lot of windows so I can purchase a lot of drapes. One set of drapes I am … Continue reading
explore: Butchart Gardens, Victoria, Canada
Spring is around the corner ( I keep telling myself that in hopes that it will soon be true), which has me extremely excited about the weather and the changes it brings. After a sporadic and confusing winter, I’m ready to see some beautiful flowers in bloom in parks, backyards, and gardens. In my opinion, … Continue reading
appreciate: Mark Rothko
I did some impulse buying today at the art store, Utrecht, picking up a couple of small canvases, watercolors, and acrylic paint, just because it was there an dI was feeling inspired. While looking to the internet for some inspiration on some painting techniques I could, I came across a painting I had seen before … Continue reading
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