I have a confession to make. Years ago I was pretty fit, probably the most fit I ever have been in my life. I never was an athletic girl growing up because I didn't like getting all sweaty and messing my hair up. HA! Imagine that right? Well, as I grew older, being physically fit became a huge priority to me. I loved the way it made me look and feel. Naturally, who doesn't want to look their best, right? Well, as the years have passed, … [Read more...]
Bags of Love
This is the time of year we're so reminded of doing good deeds for others, spreading the love, being kind. And I don't know about where you live, but there are little hot spots across my city where I see people standing on the street corners of major intersections. They hold signs of being homeless, hungry, cold, no food, no job. Of course we all know we know nothing of their circumstances or their story and why they're there. And it's not … [Read more...]
I’m Thankful For…
... where do I EVEN begin... So first lemme begin by saying that as much as I love all the things I share here... bags, coats, beautiful living, food, hair, always trying to lose 5 lbs (HA!), jewelry, makeup.. truly... yes those things make day to day living all that more sparkly and wonderful, but what truly matters to me are these things.... Today I'm gettin real ya'll. And you KNOW this Chicago girl turned Okie really doesn't say … [Read more...]
Vocabulary, Growing, News and Thoughts
I always say we're always growing, right? Well, seriously, that couldn't be more true than ever this week. So I have a round up of a few random thoughts to close our week I'd love to enlighten you with... 1. First, you guys know this week my house was a tornado and a half. From painting the family room and bar. Mostly because it was sprayed.. which means DUST everywhere. All four of us were crammed into my bedroom along with my cat for … [Read more...]
Sunday Shout Out: The Blog Issue
The Blog Issue has been in the making for months and TODAY it's born! (actually last night to all of you reading this special Sunday morning.) The darling Savannah Larsen, creator of The Blog Issue had this wonderful idea this summer, to create a magazine of bloggers, bringing together a community of real women, who might do this part time, might do this full time, who do what they do, have all of their … [Read more...]
Say Cheese
Say Cheese! Yes... Cheese please! Like all kinds of it, like how to use it, like what goes with what, as in pairings of the sorts. Did you know that there are CHEESE EXPERTS out there? And WE, as in Oklahoma City, have one right in our very own backyard. Meet Kehau. She is the ONLY Certified Cheese Professional in the entire state of Oklahoma. She received this prestigious award with the American Cheese Society. And you can find … [Read more...]
Bubble Gum Goodness
For those of you who don't know, I have a 14 year old (yes now 14 as of yesterday) daughter who, when she was younger always was trying to find ways to make money. Literally getting on my computer and googling "ways to make money 10 year old". I'm not kidding. Fast forward, she has now created her own lip balms and is the creator of Honestly Margo, a natural lip balm company. You can see more about it HERE. Anyhoo, she has a limited number … [Read more...]
Grooming Goodies
".... and don't forget to wash your face and brush your teeth before bed!" Mother's famous words, right? Well, this weekend marks the celebration of lil miss's birthday in the family. And with that came a small gathering of the girls. Now, as I prepare for a house full of estrogen to sleep over, I'm thinking LORD WHEN DOES THIS END? But I quickly remember how this will pass and soon they will be off to college and I'll be left alone with … [Read more...]
Glam Girl Gone Camping, Part 2
So... this is kinda a #tbt post, as in, I was doing this LAST week, so technically that's a throw back. It's also, "in case you go camping this weekend" kinda post too. Just sayin all you glamour girls going "outdoorsing". Um ya. Ok.... so a follow up to PART 1, here we go.... There's this lil guy that I want to EAT up in one HUGE bite, because I'm his momma bear.... and HE's the reason why I'm going … [Read more...]
Minted Beautiful Distractions
It's already mid October which means the holidays are about to creep up on us before we know it. And me being the busy bee that I am will have gasped come December 10th going, HOLIDAY CARDS? WHAT HOLIDAY CARDS? So I'm beginning the process of searching for what I'm going to do this time around. I stopped by Minted to see what they had because I was so pleased with what I did last year. I found some other lovelies from them HERE back … [Read more...]
You Have Purpose
Just in case you were wondering.... You have a purpose. You, you, you, you and YOU. All of you. And me. We have a purpose in our life. Some of us might be clueless on what that is. Some of us might have figured it out. Others might be on our journey to discovering it, but nonetheless, we all have purpose here. ... a little soul for your Sunday... #onpurpose … [Read more...]
W.O.W. Life Manifesto
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...]
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...]
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...]
It’s A Wrap: Five Things…
What a wonderful and FULL week it has been, and with that, some thoughts to share and recap.... actually five things... 1. Keep your eyes open for opportunities to bless someone. Some of my personal friends know what happened last week to me with two strangers... I swear you never know when you're being tested. I had tears the rest of the evening because I felt a much higher being all around me and all over me I cannot even begin to … [Read more...]
Labor Day Break
Taking a day off to chill out from lots of labor {wink!}. Enjoy your day off! … [Read more...]
The Riley Group Assistant Love
I wear many hats, most of you already know. So I can't even begin to tell you what LIFESAVERs The Riley Group has been to me. They have been my second set of hands to do things I just hadn't had time for that needed to get done.... We all have some closet, drawer, cabinets that need straightening, but the time to make it a priority? Nope. Not top on my list when I have a jillion other things I'm doing. So above is … [Read more...]
