{designing a healthy, balanced & beautiful life}
I was the scrooge of Halloween this year. No costume, no parties, no trick-or-treaters, nothing. Well, ok, a little something… So bad, yet so good. {everything in moderation} Now I have a wicked sugar buzz. I know I said I was scrooge this year, but don’t get me wrong… I usually will carve a pumpkin… read more »
You read that right. Burgers. Sushi. One place. FABULOUS! Last night, I was invited to sample all kinds of yummy food from the menu of the The Cowfish, the newest restaurant that will be opening it’s doors here in Charlotte sometime in November. The Cowfish is a sushi burger bar {why didn’t someone think of… read more »
You know how men refuse to ask directions when driving? Well, I have this same problem with cooking. If you’ve read my blog in the past, you’ll know that Designer Husband is the chef in the family. Growing up, I was youngest of the family and *everyone* always cooked for *me*. Not spoiled… loved. OK,… read more »
Guess what?! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, no, no – not Halloween. I’m so over Halloween. I’m talking about those wonderful late fall & winter holiday’s that come AFTER Halloween. Of course I absolutely adore Thanksgiving, it’s my second favorite holiday because I love the family & friends gathering around delicious… read more »
Well, hello there, Monday. I have good news… Taylor Swift’s new CD is out TODAY! AND it’s….. wait for it…. waaaaiiiiittt… IT’S FAN.EFFING.TASTIC! Listening to it as I blog and to be honest with you, it’ll probably take me 3 hours to type this because I keep stopping to sing along in my hairbrush (remember… read more »
Last night, the fantastic people of Lululemon Charlotte hosted a Blend (bloggers + friends) party for local healthy living bloggers. We enjoyed wine, snacks, good company, the new lulu fall line and yoga. SO. Much. Fun. After some mingling, browsing, shopping, & wine-ing, it was time for some yoga led by the fabulous Elizabeth! Brittney… read more »
I’m one of those “hair color of the month” kind of girls. I’m always wanting a new style or a new color… or both. Fall is the time of the year when I *really* start wanting a new color…. something rich & vibrant and fall-ish. This year is no exception. I never know exactly what… read more »
Hola! Happy Saturday :) What has two thumbs and loves Mexican food?! THIS GIRL! I’m not talking just your everyday, run of the mill, Americanized Mexican food – I’m talking GOOD, gourmet Mexican inspired from authentic recipes. Enter Charlotte’s newest restaurant, Vida Mexican Kitchen y Cantina. We went to the soft opening before their grand… read more »
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I have been a picture taking FOOL lately! I’m not even joking, I have SO many photos from fun things to share, but I’ll take it day by day so as to not overwhelm you. Or me. Or Flickr. Remember last week when I blogged about our 2 year anniversary & invited you to our… read more »
Kant said that we require three things by which to measure happiness: someone to love, something we like to do, and something to look forward to. Did you know that I almost majored in Philosophy? That was after I switched from biomedical sciences and before I decided to persue print & online media. My… read more »
