Sunday, a day of rest, a day to refresh, a day to reflect. Some words of wisdom, or as I call it, W.O.W. Enjoy this life manifesto. Happy Sunday! … [Read more...]
Friday Food For Thought
Most of you know I'm Greek. Does that mean I'm born a philosopher? Not really, but my thoughts about life and how we live are always on my mind. Just some random warm fuzzies running through my head I wanna leave you with... about business about relationships about life about how we live..... 1. Do all things genuinely and authentically. It shows when you do and it shows when you don't. Just sayin. 2. … [Read more...]
Greys, Grays and Golds, Part 2
A little while ago I shared my love for grays and golds with you HERE. I don't know what it is about color and metal combination, but I've always loved it and I think I always will. Here are a few sightings in my home (not including all my mirrored furniture that has both silver and gold.... ) ... a few things I spotted at our local fabulous West Elm... ... and of course some online window … [Read more...]
Gold Plated
I had the most delightful pleasure of having a cooking class for a few of my girlfriends and myself last week hosted by Joanna Gold, owner of Gold Plated Personal Chef Services. (Ok, can I first say how LUCKY of a gal to have that last name??? GOLD? I have told Joanna that before... and it is SO fitting for our experience... ) I've never hired a personal chef before, but let me tell you, the service that she and her staff provide are … [Read more...]
Hat Style: The Fedora
I was recently tagged in a Facebook post to advise on stylish winter hats. So I thought maybe more people had issues as to what to do when you don't wanna wash your hair, you don't wanna bun it or put it in a ponytail, and you really want more style than a baseball cap. So I'm getting into fedoras. While I bought my first one last winter and wore it only once, I'm breaking into this … [Read more...]
Clearing the Clutter: Desks
I thought the perfect way to start the work week was by talking about our work space. In particular, our desks. I donno about you, but I go thru spurts of keeping things orderly, and then things get crazy and I have piles of stuff, and then I go back and reorganize and it's this constant trying to keep things in their place and in a place that I know I'll have access to them. My office is upstairs away from everrrrryyyyone which is VERY nice, … [Read more...]
GreekFestOKC
It's that time of year again where all the feta-loving, baklava eating, music lovers come together and celebrate the Greek culture in Oklahoma City. Our 30th one! #GreekFestOKC2014 Delicious homemade food... yes... all made here by hand... From the dinner plate... To one of many booths in the tent with MORE food.. gyros being OF COURSE one of the main ones, because no one makes it better than the Greeks … [Read more...]
Cocktails: Raspberry Spritzer Crush
Since today IS hump day, and if you're feeling kinda in a slump, AND if you're a cocktails kinda person, then this might get you out of your hump-day-slump. Truth being said, I'm not much of a drinker, even though a few drinks make me feel good especially in good company. But in all honesty, I really don't like the way my body reacts to them for the most part. I usually swell up and retain water or get headaches. No fun. And, I learned … [Read more...]
Shorts and Boots: Fashion Show Plan A
Several weeks ago, our local boutiques from Classen Curve and Nichols Hills Plaza (part of Western Avenue) put on a fall fashion show and it was so fabulous. You can recall it HERE and HERE. I was supposed to wear shorts and boots. Well, I got word that I would be one of the emcees that evening, which made me rethink my dress for the evening. I wanted to wear something fashionable for SURE since after all, it IS a fashion show. But, I … [Read more...]
Be On Purpose. Simply Said.
I'd like to call today Meaningful Monday. It's so easy to get sidetracked... and I really haven't gotten sidetracked so much as just let myself bloom more into what I'm supposed to be doing. Evolving so to speak. Which is following my passions. But it's also inline with what this is all about. Being On Purpose. When I started my blog over 2 years ago, I was so excited to share inspirational thoughts and ideas with the world, to believe in … [Read more...]
Friday’s Fancy: Netropolitan
Who remembers "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" with Robin Leach? Well, that was back in the day before computers, before cell phones, and of course, social media. If that show was still around today, this new "Facebook for the Rich" would be featured. Meet Netropolitan. It's the "online country club for people with more money than time." With a registration fee of $9,000 and an annual dues of … [Read more...]
Silver Rain Spa
A bit of a throwback, #tbt to this summer... One of the things I think I don't do enough of that I think we all need to do is to take a break from things from time to time to pamper ourselves. On our recent trip to Grand Cayman, I had to visit one of my FAVORITE parts of The Ritz Carlton.... the Silver Rain Spa. From the moment you walk into the entry and hear the tranquil sounds of the waters coming down from the … [Read more...]
Whole Foods OKC and a Giveaway
All of us OKC folks are pretty excited to have this well known grocer in our neighborhood. Whole Foods OKC is so much more than a natural / organic grocery store. I didn't know that. I just thought it was this place to get natural, organic things, or maybe hard to find things. Little did I know it has WAY more beyond that to offer its patrons. Catering, a concierge with a personal shopping service, locally grown and made products are … [Read more...]
Shop Your Closet: Joggers and a Graphic-T
This weather is just not wanting to make up it's mind. One day it's in the 90's, and the next it's in the 60's. So how's a girl to dress? Technically, it's not OFFICIALLY fall, but with the drops in temps, and the fact that it's post Labor Day, we know we need to be more "fall-ish". So shopping my closet, picking my olive green satin cargo joggers I got last summer at Zara in Greece, I paired it with one of my favorite love T-shirts from … [Read more...]
Nails in the Nude
One of this season's trending colors is a blush, dusty rose, nude. In fashion and in beauty. Personally, those of you who know me know that nude lips is my classic favorite. For the past few months, I've been loving my Essie, Spin the Bottle, but I found a few others that I couldn't live without. These are great natural subdued tones that are classic and ready for fall. I kinda … [Read more...]
Altuzarra for Target
If you've been watching tv for any amount of time recently, I'm sure you've seen these FABULOUS ads for the latest collaboration between fashion designer Altuzarra and Target. Mixing femininity with with sophisticated styles, Altuzarra for Target represents to me the stylish woman who can do all, be all. Go to work, look chic yet appropriate, and take those pieces from day to night. All modern, fresh, elegant, and feminine. I love his … [Read more...]
Pomanders and Other Fall Ideas
Fall is one of my favorite seasons of the year, even though I worship the sun (a huge no-no, I know!) and love the beach. It evokes a feeling of change, where scents and colors and everything around us changes. Almost instantly. Pomanders are an easy decorative thing to make, a DIY type of thing, that anyone can do using 2 things from the grocery store... oranges and whole cloves. That's it. Pierce the cloves in any design you … [Read more...]
Crockpot Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Thanks to my new favorite source of things to cook, Pinterest provided me with a YUMMY recipe for dinner this week. I can't take credit for this recipe..... I only pinned it. Some awesome chic created this. And I forgot to take pics until after I served up one whole tenderloin and said to myself, "self, these peeps GOTTA try this!".... and it was then that I grabbed my camera. Crockpot Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed … [Read more...]
Fabulous Hair Skin Nails
You guys know I only talk about things that I LOVE and things that I've TRIED and used and prepared and made. All opinions are genuinely my own. And I am VERY transparent and tell you like it is. And today I'm going to get personal. And it has to do with my vanity. It was one of those SAY IT ISN'T SO things. I began to notice maybe earlier this year something that I NEVER thought would happen. Like EVER. I noticed my hair beginning to … [Read more...]
Pantone 2015 Spring Fashion Colors: OP On Our Mental State
As we're in the midst of New York Fashion Week, Pantone unveiled the top 10 shades called upon for the women's and men's collections for Spring/Summer 2015. via “Many feel compelled to be connected around the clock because we are afraid we’ll miss something important. There is a growing movement to step out and create ‘quiet zones’ to disconnect from technology and unwind, giving ourselves time to stop and be still. Color … [Read more...]
