Happy healthy Monday friends! Did we survive the Thanksgiving pig-out family feast? Did anyone have to roll you out? I hope not!!! But, if that WAS the case, that's ok!!! Because I have a secret to share with you... Another one of my favorite tips on weight loss and maintaining goal weight. 90/10 What is 90/10? This is something I've figured out on my own and by observing others who are skinny biatches at a healthy goal weight. A … [Read more...]
The OP Life’s Black Friday Specials
Even though we spent Thanksgiving being thankful for all we have, 24 hours later we find ourselves as a society obsessed about getting MORE STUFF! HA! Anything wrong with THAT picture? Anyways, in line with this OBSESSION of getting THE BEST DEAL, here are a few shops that are offering some pretty good deals I thought I'd pass along your way! 1. For the gal who loves botanically based cosmetics, results oriented skin care, and amazing spa … [Read more...]
I am thankful for…
As Greeks celebrating Thanksgiving, people ask me all the time, "Do you eat turkey on Thanksgiving?" Yes! Of COURSE we do!... and stuffing, and I made a mean cranberry sauce (not the canned stuff), with all the fixins that come with traditional Thanksgiving. Now.... we DO throw in a few spanakopites and some tiropites, and MAYBE some feta cheese and olives, too! And depending on whose home you go to, you might get some pastichio on the side. … [Read more...]
Ready, Set, SHOP!
As I think of the day after Thanksgiving as that day is VERY near, I think of HEARDS of CRAZY people who are up at the most insane hours of the night to get the best deals before the holidays. So, in honor of the INSANITY, I thought I'd post a little WHAT TO WEAR when youre out to BATTLE, to fight the crowds to get the DEAL of the century. Now, mind you, where I live we're expecting a COLD FALL day of 74 on the day we give thanks and pass out … [Read more...]
My Style in Seven
Hiya friends! Today I'm super excited to be posting over at Bijou and Boheme! If you haven't seen Christine's site, you're in for a HUGE treat! She's a SUPER talented gal, with an eye for style that will blow you away. Not only can she design a room like no other, she will be featured in Canada's Style at Home this December and January (already contributes, but this is a spread on HER), and if you're wanting some really great art, look no … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Cake 1, 2, 3
Yes, it's Monday and I'm keeping to my theme of healthy Mondays. Be it Thanksgiving week, I will share with you one of my most FAVORITE recipies EV- ERRRRRRRRR. It's the best because it's EASY, (3 ingredients!), it's FAST(you really don't even have to use a mixer!), and it's ON PURPOSE with our diets that we're so concious of! Are you ready for this? Check it out... Simply the BEST cake in a pan/bundt cake/muffins... WHATEVER you wanna … [Read more...]
Friday Fancies
A beautiful room I had to share. via Bright, refreshing, crisp and clean. It was simple and popped. A DIY that if I could EVER do a DIY, THIS would be one I wanna do (although I can't say I could do it!) via Happy Friday! … [Read more...]
A Good Deal Early
I was just informed that our Christmas tree got insulation all messed up in it in the attic with a little construction project we've had going on. So that means getting a new tree. I don't do the real ones. Sorry. I feel like I have enough mess to deal with, have a purple thumb for SURE, so there is NO way I could take care of a real one. So tonight we ventured off to make a purchase. And much to my delight, I was very happy with what I … [Read more...]
Ring Finger Bling
You've seen TONS of them all over Pinterest. I know you have. The ring finger different color bling nail look. Something kinda like this.... So here is my combination I put together. I think what I love most about this particular combo is that I've combined this putty gray color with GOLD. So it goes with SO much, not like other colors don't, I'm just sayin I love to mix my metals, and I feel like I'm adorning my nails with that same … [Read more...]
Hiya Stud.
On a recent trip I couldn't help but notice some super trends that really shouted out to me. Gold studs and gold detail. I took these shots at Zara. Forgive my shots for their non-professional look, but I had some jaw-dropping moments, and only took these few shots because the sales ladies were like, "WHAT SHE DOIN????" If you've never been there or heard of it, Zara is some goodness you wanna take home with you everytime you walk into the … [Read more...]
