Hello my dear friends. I hope you're starting off your week with sparkle, style and sass! Today is my mister's 26th birthday, so I've been a bit busy celebrating with him. After work we went to a delicious dinner and caught up on life, work and future plans. To finish the evening, we spent some major time standing in line at the Apple store for a brand-new iPhone 4...

Since writing about my craving for cooler temperatures, I've received hints to appreciate the seasons as they are. I invite you to soak up summer along with me. Nosh on fresh fruit, go for a late-night walk, relax by the pool, make homemade ice cream, pick up flowers from the farmer's market, grill out with friends, and cherish the sun's warmth on your back...

This time of the year always inspires me to buy new clothes and office supplies. Growing up, I delighted in finding the perfect outfit for my first day of school. Getting my notebooks, pens and highlighters sorted was a favorite activity. My love for this time of year even influenced my decision to study education in college...

I sometimes daydream of spending my days tucked away in a sleepy beach town. I picture myself sipping lattes in a vibrant coffee shop and practicing yoga on a rock overlooking the Pacific. In these dreamy moments, constraints of time & money do not exist. Logistics play no part in my reverie...

Last month Darren Rowse of ProBlogger fame shared a 7 link challenge for bloggers. I found it to be a fun exercise, especially as I prepare to celebrate my 1-year blogiversary. The following links are my take on the concept...

Now that summer has arrived and settled in for awhile, I'm counting down the days to bid it farewell. In addition to cooler temperatures, I've found myself craving time for yoga, creative pursuits and cooking healthy meals. Thanks to a few remarkable women, I've stumbled upon a delightful book about better utilizing the 168 hours in your week...

I adore spending time quietly reading blogs, sifting through emails and thinking about life. It's during time like that when I feel connected, creative and energized by the work I do here online. In 32 days, I will be celebrating my 1 Year Blogiversary. I am filled with gratitude for all the magic that's entered my life as a result of this tiny website...