I feel that crispness in the air and I know tis the season for pumpkin spice everything, and what better way then to cozy up to a warm Pumpkin Spice Latte at home, without going through a drive-through, that has a bit of that kick that we need at the end of the week? And if you're looking for a cocktail to serve up on those cold nights to friends around the fire, this could be the one! Pumpkin … [Read more...]
How To Style Your Coffee Table
Decorating our homes can be a challenge when it comes to accessorizing different spaces. The one thing that always comes to mind for me is coffee tables. How do we pull different things together, what types of things do we buy and then what? I'm sharing a few tips on what I've done throughout the years in my own home. I pulled items for you to shop in each of the categories, and ALL of these items are all UNDER $100 each! … [Read more...]
Bridging The Gap: The Forever Fierce Revolution
A mentor is defined as an experienced and trusted adviser. The one thing that I've learned as I've gotten older is that we never stop learning and never stop growing. There are opportunities for us to grow as women throughout our lives and it's a never-ending process. So when I was invited to be a part of the Bridging The Gap campaign, hosted by CatherineGraceO, my heart could not be any fuller! For those of you who know already what I do, … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Caramel Apple Mule
Fall flavors are in full swing as cooler weather has finally hit home. Pulling together the feels of a Moscow Mule and adding the flavors of the season with apple cider and caramel. Caramel Apple Mule 1.5 oz Absolut vodka 0.5 oz caramel syrup 1 oz apple cider ginger beer Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a wooden mug over ice, top with ginger beer. Garnish with … [Read more...]
National Handbag Day: Luxe For Less
Be different. That's right. You don't have to get what everyone else is wearing RIGHT now. Do you. Which means this... In honor of #NationalHandbagDay, I'm divulging a little secret today. Handbags I think are my number one love when it comes to items I obsess over. Some women are shoe lovers. I love shoes, I love jewelry, I love lipstick, but I love bags more than anything else. I actually consider myself more of a collector because I like … [Read more...]
Cocktails and Conversations Begin Tomorrow Night!
I couldn't be more THRILLED to announce this FREE Telesummit I'm hosting beginning tomorrow night. All those things you love to read about HERE on TheOPLife, all the fun stuff that we do, day in and day out? Those are the things we'll be sharing. Each evening, you'll be able to watch me alongside a guest expert boss babe I've invited to discuss a specific topic. It's totally free and you can watch from your phone OR computer. You can … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Caramel Popcorn Old Fashioned
You know every so often I get a wild hair and when I travel, I get the bartender to make me their signature cocktail to share with all of you. Such is the case for today's drink. I snatched up the darling Amba from Seven at The Ritz Carlton in Grand Cayman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD3105dkioM Caramel Popcorn Old Fashioned Caramel Popcorn Infused Bourbon* Scotch Salted Caramel Syrup** Dash of Orange Bitters In a … [Read more...]
Birth and Fertility – A New Infertility Option and My Personal Story
Today, we’re going to get a bit personal. You’re going to learn some things about me, about my history, and hopefully, I’ll be sharing something that can change people’s lives. There’s nothing more empty feeling than that of a couple wanting to have a baby and not being able to conceive. This was a fear I always had in the back of my mind. My mother was unable to keep anything in her body once it was fertilized. Her doctor said she had … [Read more...]
Effortless Entertaining with Made In France Favorites
One of the things I think of when I think of fall is gathering around the kitchen and fireplace with friends and family. There isn't anything better than pulling out just a few simple things to make entertaining effortless, elegant, simple, yet fabulous. Sometimes less is more. And when you're serving up quality things, less definitely is way more. Coming from Greek descent, cheeses, wines, fruits are tastes I've always … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Greek Night
This weekend marks the annual Greek Festival in Oklahoma City and, of course, I couldn't be more excited! I get to share with the rest of the world a bit of what it's like to live a big fat Greek life! A few things you know about me... I love food, I love to eat, we love to drink, and we love to dance (you know that if you follow me on Instagram on my Insta-stories!) Being that this is #FuzzyFriday, we are talking drinks! You'll find … [Read more...]