Once upon a time I used to never eat breakfast. For years, the only thing remotely close for me was a cup of coffee on the way to work. And we all know the cliché fact that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A few years ago when I dedicated myself to living a healthier lifestyle, I began forcing myself to have a morning meal each day which I’ve been pretty successful at sticking with. I’m always short on time so I bought a Vitamix and several times a week I’ll make a smoothie or a protein …
My Favorite Scented Candles
I’m a huge home fragrance junkie. I have candles all around my apartment and there’s something about having my place constantly filled with delicious scents that’s totally comforting. I thought I’d share a few of my favorite candles that I’m burning at the moment including one scent that I can’t live without!
I’ll admit, I was first drawn to this candle because of the pretty, scalloped glass container but the fragrance is what totally won me over. I love scents that are warm and exotic and this Baltic Amber candle from Voluspa features notes of amber, sandalwood and vanilla orchid. …
Top Five
Here are the top five links I loved on the internet this past week:
10 Space Saving Tips for Small Kitchens
Have a small kitchen and need tips on maximizing your space? House beautiful’s got you covered with these 10 great ideas…
How to Start a Captivating Conversation – Even if You’re Shy
Break the ice with these conversation starters at your next party…
Insider’s Guide to Harlem
I shared all of my favorite places in my hood with my old college pal Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle site The TIG. Find out where I love to eat, shop, hang …
Oprah Gets Her Paint on In NYDJ Jeans for a Cause
This is what Oprah wears when she paints the house! At least that’s what she joked in the new issue of O, The Oprah Magazine where my bosslady is rocking these custom splatter paint jeans (and a mean ponytail!) which are a collaboration between fashion brand NYDJ and Rialto Jean Project, whose motto is Denim Doing Good. Each pair of NYDJ x RJP jeans is designed with the brand’s Lift Tuck® slimming technology and features Rialto Jean Project’s one-of-a-kind, hand painted designs. A portion of each sale will help support innovative art therapy programs at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles …
Brooklyn Bedroom Before & After
I always feel that bedrooms should be calming and serene and in the case of my #projectparkslope clients who have two small kids, I wanted to create a master bedroom that felt like a retreat from toddler central. The space has a beautiful white marble fireplace which inspired a very soft color scheme. The clients lived in an all gray apartment previously and were nervous about the idea of incorporating color into their home. Since they loved grays, I came up with this soothing blue monochromatic palette grounded in Benjamin Moore’s Cool Breeze which, depending on the light, sometimes can …