Oh what a week, I cannot even begin to share with you all that's going on... just keep tuning in and things will begin to blossom here, just like the flowers do every spring. {wink!} .. not to mention distractions of Oklahoma weather, wild tigers running loose, and me being in charge of my high school reunion that is NEXT week. Ya. When you see my hashtag #iwearmanyhats, I'm NOT kidding! LOL! So, as every mother needs a little helper, … [Read more...]
Heels, On Purpose
"Killed leg day and got a new pair of shoes!!"Every time I put on heels, I think of Irene Gianos awesome blog The OP Life!!!" -- Thank you sweet Natasha for this sweet comment on her picture on her Facebook of her fabulous new pink heels. LOVE that you think of me when you put on your heels! ... and so you inspired me to share the other side of fabulous heels today... Most people who have known me my whole life know I love to "dress up." I'm … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Pineapple Plush
Fuzzy Friday means cheers to the weekend. And can I just say, whew!... but it's only just begun for me! {wink!} A little fruity vodka concoction I share with you today... shake and dump it out. That doesn't sound that appealing, but that's how you do it, because on this little number, we're using frozen pineapple chunks as the ice. The more you let the pineapple settle and marry the vodka, the better it is. Pineapple Plush Strawberry … [Read more...]
My Life In Pictures
So being #OnPurpose as I am, I've got to keep it real, right? So that's what I'm talking about today. Keeping it real. You guys know I wear many hats... It's so funny because this blog really is a reflection of so many things I'm passionate about... about fashion (always.. ask anyone who has known me as a child!), interior design (since I've had a place on my own... ask anyone!), to taking care of ourselves, beauty, health, fitness, … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Skinnygirl Sangria Cocktail
Sometimes the drinks we just pour and go are just what we need, especially if we're in a pinch, unexpected company comes over, or just don't want to mess with the fuss. That's where cocktails like Skinnygirl drinks are the best! They're super low calorie, they're yum, and they're perfect on their own or mixed with other things. And the low calorie part is always the best because seriously, I don't want to waste all my calories on my drinks. … [Read more...]
Your Biggest Closet Questions Answered
Beautiful and organized closets are one of my obsessions. I don't know why that is, but it is. Maybe because it's such a personal space and seeing it all organized is kinda feng shui and brings a sense of zen to us, especially with things we love in that space. I can't say that my closet is always the most organized. For me, usually, it means once a week it gets picked up because the rest of the days I'm in frantic busy mode and I'm changing … [Read more...]
Lilly For Target
You guys know how much I LOVE an amazing collaboration between one of my ABSOLUTE favorite stores, Target, with some fabulous designers. And April 19 marks another one of those launch dates. They've done it again. Welcome Lilli Pulitzer for Target! {Lilli For Target} These energetic, bright, fanciful preppy and cabana-chic prints come to life in this exclusive collection. This collection screams happy and cheer to … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: The Irish Relaxer
Spring is full of rainy days and lots of those days are kinda chilly, and this week was one of those weeks. One of these chilly rainy afternoons, I decided to make myself a cup of coffee because it just sounded good... note that I'm not a regular coffee drinker. And I didn't want it because I needed that burst of caffeine... I wanted it for that warm-me-up-fuzzy-feeling inside. So I made my coffee... then I was like hmmmm... lets throw in … [Read more...]
Know Your Strengths
Wouldn't it be great to have a tool that could help you get a better understanding of who YOU are so you can be the BEST version of yourself as well as having an understanding of those around you so you can go thru life with less stress, more joy, more fun, more peace, living more On Purpose? And this applies not only for you personally but in your relationships as well. It could be your family, your friends, your co-workers, even people you … [Read more...]
On Purpose with Red Eggs and Life
Typically on Friday's I do #FuzzyFridays. We celebrate the end of the workweek and the coming of the weekend with fun drink recipes. Well, I thought today I'd be OP and share a bit about my life and what's going on in my world... because it was a CRAZY day, and I want to be keepin it real, and it's pretty cool for me to share. Most of you know, I'm Greek and love my heritage, so proud of it, as crazy and as wild as us Greeks can be or get … [Read more...]
Fabulous New Life
Many of you saw that I was recently a part of an incredible conference, the 2nd annual Fabulous New You conference this past March. Last year I was on the speakers panel and this year my daughter, Honestly Margo, participated on the speakers panel. This year, I had a different part. Along with 27 other women, I co-authored a book, and that was the release and launch of my very first book, Fabulous New Life. It just so happened that it came … [Read more...]
Don’t Forget To Sparkle
When you sparkle your light shines onto others. And you never know whose day you might brighten. Besides... it's contagious! So don't forget to sparkle! Happy Monday! … [Read more...]
Shop Your Closet: Wide Leg Pants
They're back. What goes around, comes around. And that certainly is true with fashion trends. I remember not only myself wearing these but my mom too. With Polo shirts, back in the late 70's, early 80's. Who remembers that? I have to say that personally, I am loving wide leg pants as a spring trend that hangs a while. Wearing a more tailored shaped top balances out the flare on the lower half of the body while accentuating the waistline. … [Read more...]
Udånder Spa: Escape and Exhale
Most of you know I wear many hats. I have this blog, I help run my daughter's company, Honestly Margo, I'm a mom of 2 (not just her!), wife, and lots of other things that are brewing that go along with all of the above (which you just have to keep in touch with me to know what all of those might be!). So when Udånder invited me to come spend an afternoon with them to get pampered and escape, it was something that called … [Read more...]
Let’s Be Like Flowers…
Thinking about spring.... Can I get an "ahhhhhhhh"? Spring for me represents freshness, newness, a rebirth, growth and new energy. I thought I'd let the flowers in bloom bring us our source of inspiration as I think about the season of spring an what it represents... Truth, right? Just be the flower you were meant to be and just BLOOM. Forget about what everyone else is doing and comparing and competing. The flowers … [Read more...]
Spring Breakin
As I'm getting into the thick of spring break with my family, I wanted to keep things real here. Spring break began last week and we actually did end up taking a little out-of-town venture to spend time with family. One of the most beautiful people I had the honor of calling aunt left our earth, and we traveled to be with family and to celebrate this matriarch's life. Which put some things into perspective for me.... (... The Mister … [Read more...]
40 Effed Up Things About Being 40
This past week marks another year gone by in my life. It's not a milestone birthday, however, there are so many things that are making me feel way older than I feel, if that makes any sense at all. Nevermind the fact that I don't see nearly as many 40 somethings blogging as I do 20 somethings. As these young women prepare to get married, have children, I'm preparing myself for additional vehicles and drivers in the family. Yup. I might think … [Read more...]
Settling for Average and Striving for Excellence
I was thinking recently about goals and things I'm pursuing and some thoughts that some others have shared with me and how my thinking had changed them. They said after working with me, there's no more average, there's only excellence. Wow! And I paused and said, to myself, "well, of course! I mean, how ELSE could it be? It can't be anything BUT that. Average just isn't good enough for me." I have always been a perfectionist. That … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Chocolate Russian
It's still bitter cold out and so I'm in the mood for something to warm me up. Kinda like comfort food, but in the likes of a cocktail, because after all, it IS Friday, and that means, Fuzzy Friday time. Chocolate Russian 2 oz Kahlua 1 oz vodka hot cocoa Pour Kahlua and vodka into your mug of hot cocoa. Stir and enjoy. Nothing like hot cocoa by the fire to make you feel all cozy, and a little extra … [Read more...]
A Bit of Fit: My Fitbit
Most everyone who knows me knows that I try to make OP decisions on food and drink to be as healthy and lean as I can. And, I'm also getting my tush back into the gym as much as I can on a regular basis (when I'm not playing nurse to my kiddos!). Well, Santa Claus seemed to catch wind of this, so he brought me a Fitbit for Christmas. I had heard of them and seen tons of devices out there that are worn to monitor activity, steps, etc, but I … [Read more...]
