Apart from having a minor neck injury and spending half the week in a total daze (from the painkillers), I have to say this week was a very good one! Not only did we get to see a friend we havent see...
Amongst ALL the blogs I read, I found a reference to this little blog that is written by a 9-year-old about her daily meals at a public school cafeteria in London. Yes, a NINE-year-old! I feel s...
Its nothing new for you girls that for me, a healthy diet, a reasonable amount of supplements, plenty of water, exercise, a good nights sleep, a balanced lifestyle, and the complete and thorough remo...
Youve probably seen these small, round, stuffed leather ottomans in all your favorite Décor magazines. But I guess you didnt know that due to the quality of their leather and detailed embroidery...
Im a girl who loves shoes and who thinks of shoes as works of art. I appreciate their design, originality, comfort (or lack thereof), quality and their functionality. I must admit though, its almost ...
Ah, this rainy weather makes me want to stay home on my couch watching movies and eating popcorn all day. Waking up early this morning to go to the gym was so challenging, I think I was still somewha...
Its amazing how much things can change in a course of a week. Last week, Guatemala City was so hot and humid, working outside the comfort of an air conditioned room was unbearable. Now, with the help...
Ive always believed that the more informed and knowledgable you are, the more likely you are to make better decisions in life, especially when it comes to your health and the lifestyle choices you ul...
Some of you may have read in Facebook that our little Emma was spayed this past Monday afternoon. Im aware of how simple and routine this procedure is (Frankie is also neutered), but still I worried ...
Global fashionistas seem to have retired the "statement ring" trend in favor of a more feminine, delicate and playful alternative: thin gold rings. I am sure you have seen several bloggers an...
The weekend came and went in a blink of an eye! We did so much around the house (finally hanging our paintings!), and had so many plans with friends and family that we barely got to just sit down and...
Boy its been hot in Guatemala lately! Honestly, I dont know how people sleep here without Air Conditioning. When I moved here a couple of years ago and found out that 99% of apartments and private ho...
Some sleepless night this week, battling the overwhelmingly humid heat that usually precedes the rainy season in Guatemala, a pastry chef I follow on Facebook shared this article from Chow: “After On...
As you read here, I was eager to get out of my "Clarins Safety Zone" and try a few new products this Spring. I researched extensively, reading endless reviews, to make sure I was choosing the...
As Ive mentioned here repeatedly, the hubby and I have just moved into a slightly bigger apartment than the one we were before. But although our current place is much bigger in all other areas, our m...
Mothers Day is right around the corner. And even though we should cherish our mothers and show them just how important they are to us every single day of our lives, theres nothing like spoiling them ...
Even though it has been weeks, I still have Dallas on my mind. Growing-up in Massachusetts - a traditional & conservative state that is very open-minded and democratic - I never thought (in a mil...
Get ready because this weeks "Kitchen Bits" post is truly sinful and one Ill most definitely never forget. As you know, my husband and I moved into our new apartment this past Monday and unde...
Today, after waking up a few minutes late and nearly not making it on time, I finally had my very first experience with Yoga. And even though I consider myself to be a pretty flexible (years of Tae K...
Why are women so drawn to things that sparkle? Looking at diamonds and other gemstones always make me feel warm and fuzzy inside...their beauty fascinates me. Ive always believed that an intricate an...
Trust me when I say Ive had my battles with concealers. Having had issues with dark circles all my life (thanks to genetics), my search for a miracle in a bottle has been never ending. Ive tried &...
Its nothing new that bright colors and bold prints were two major key trends for the Spring/Summer 2012 collections; Tribal and Aztec-inspired prints being the most daring of them all. And even thoug...
Today is a big day for us - its the day we "officially" move into our new apartment. I say "officially" because the truth is, we started moving last Wednesday all through the weekend....
The staple of any self-respecting kitchen (at least in Guatemala) is a hearty, flavorful, tomato sauce that can be used on a wide variety of dishes; from a humble pair of scrambled eggs to a cheesy a...
The sisters and cousins, Claire, Prisca, Jenna and Virginie Courtin-Clarins are tall, French, beautiful, stylish, down-to-earth and the grand-daughters of the founder of the beauty brand I love: Clar...
We may have come home to Guatemala last night, but my mind is certainly still in Dallas. We had such a lovely stay with Gisa, Peter and my two furry nieces, that the thought of coming back broke my h...
The weather in Dallas has been absolutely incredible since we arrived. Besides the little bit of rain we got on Friday morning, the forecast has been completely clear. Theres a particular "c...
Have you ever overcooked a (very expensive) roasted tenderloin? Or worse, have you ever served your beautiful Christmas turkey only to find out while carving it that it was not fully cooked?&nbs...
Todays "Simple Things" is dedicated to the most important and special person in my life: my husband.On his birthday, I want him to know just how much he means to me, and I hope to do so not j...
Hi girls, todays post is going to be a quick one. Im here at a restaurant in the airport trying to take a few minutes to myself after a very hectic morning (woke up at 4:30am!), right before boarding...
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