Destination Pretty: Amangiri Hatha Yoga Retreat
I just got back from St. Maarten and I'm ready to hit the road again. This was the first trip in a long… [more]
Julia’s 30 Before 40
It was hard coming up with this list. Travel is a major part of my life and I'm fortunate to be able… [more]
Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Eye Treatment
My beloved Kiehl's has charmed me again with their Midnight Recovery Eye Treatment. The laugh lines around… [more]
Om Pretty: Yoga For Women by Karin Björkegren
I received Yoga For Women by Karin Björkegren last year, but I think it's a perfect opportunity to… [more]
Beauty + Fashion
It was hard coming up with this list. Travel is a major part of my life and I'm fortunate to be able to travel as part of my job. I don't have a particular place I need to visit before turning 40. … [More...]
My beloved Kiehl's has charmed me again with their Midnight Recovery Eye Treatment. The laugh lines around my eyes were feeling very dry, but I don't like a heavy eye cream during the day. I couldn't … [More...]
It's that time of year again. Every one seems to be making new year resolutions. But, I don't like the word resolution. It seems as nothing gets resolved and you end up feeling bad because your … [More...]
I kept thinking that I would eventually do a holiday round up, but I like to think of buying beautiful things year-round as the best holiday to give yourself. Why is it that we are always waiting … [More...]
Food + Wine
I normally test and try different libations. I've ventured out much more than I used to. I have to thank my husband. I used to only be a wine girl, but I find myself loving spirits more and more. I … [More...]
Any given Saturday I'm home the Food Network is on in my house. The consistent cook in me loves Giada, Ina, Claire, and all things Iron Chef. My husband knows if it's Saturday, do not turn from the … [More...]
Today marks the end of a 10-day detox. I have been working with a new doctor who practices naturopathy because I'm trying to work on a holistic routine to my wellness initiative. I've felt better than … [More...]
I was recently in Buenos Aires, Argentina where I tasted amazing wines, feasted on delicious food, and explored a city that I fell in love with several years ago. A discovery I made there was Crios … [More...]
Travel
I just got back from St. Maarten and I'm ready to hit the road again. This was the first trip in a long time where I was committed to some type of movement every day. I was definitely walking a lot, … [More...]
Whenever I travel I carry tons of pouches. I like to separate my toiletries into categories - face, hair, body, etc. I also use pouches to carry my snacks, tea, and other inflight accoutrements I may … [More...]
Man plans and God laughs. This has been a favorite saying of mine and it rang true this past April. I have always believed in living well which includes beauty, travel, food and wellness. I feel I can … [More...]
I'm having yoga retreat withdrawal moment in my life right now. After attending a yoga conference in Florida a few years ago I'm so ready to repeat the process. In a perfect world I would be attending … [More...]
Yoga + Wellness
I received Yoga For Women by Karin Björkegren last year, but I think it's a perfect opportunity to review the book for a new year. At this time of year the gym is more crowded, diets are being … [More...]
I have never had the pleasure of taking a Kathryn Budig yoga class or workshop. Sure she comes to DC, but I always am out of town. I have admired her from afar and actually stalk her Facebook page … [More...]
It's hard to believe that according to most people summer is over. I understand the Memorial Day to Labor Day concept, but for me if the temperature is higher than 70 degrees - it's still summer. … [More...]
I've chronicled before how I seem to have trouble sleeping. I just spent a week at Rancho La Puerta in Mexico and my lack of sleep went away with fresh food, fun workouts, and getting away. [A … [More...]
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