Stop Complaining for a Week Challenge
I have a challenge for you, and I’ll be doing this myself as well. I challenge you and me to not complain at all for seven days straight. Let me explain why this "Stop Complaining for a Week Challenge" is so important. Based on the recommendation of a friend, I’m...
How an Elegant Woman Spends Her Day
Do you ever wonder how some women can get so much done in one day, and look cool and elegant while doing it. Below I have listed my ideas on how an elegant woman spends her day. They are habits that can help you refine your daily experiences. Hopefully, you can adopt...
Write Your Before and After Story
Who do you want to be? Whatever dreams you have for your future, you will have to become a different person to get there. Who is she? Who is this new you who can do these things? Here's an exercise for you: Write your before and after story. Write out who you are now...
An Elegant Woman’s Guide To Self-Care
An elegant woman knows that taking care of herself is of the utmost importance. In order to be a woman who can handle stress, think clearly, and look like someone who knows what she is doing, she needs to put in some time taking care of herself. I've created an...
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Stop Complaining for a Week Challenge
I have a challenge for you, and I’ll be doing this myself as well. I challenge you and me to not complain at all for seven days straight. Let me explain why this "Stop Complaining for a Week Challenge" is so important. Based on the recommendation of a friend, I’m...
How an Elegant Woman Spends Her Day
Do you ever wonder how some women can get so much done in one day, and look cool and elegant while doing it. Below I have listed my ideas on how an elegant woman spends her day. They are habits that can help you refine your daily experiences. Hopefully, you can adopt...
Write Your Before and After Story
Who do you want to be? Whatever dreams you have for your future, you will have to become a different person to get there. Who is she? Who is this new you who can do these things? Here's an exercise for you: Write your before and after story. Write out who you are now...
An Elegant Woman’s Guide To Self-Care
An elegant woman knows that taking care of herself is of the utmost importance. In order to be a woman who can handle stress, think clearly, and look like someone who knows what she is doing, she needs to put in some time taking care of herself. I've created an...
How To Create Your Dream Life With Your Calendar
Recently, I hosted a live class about how to use your calendar to change your life. Through my calendaring technique you can achieve your goals and go for your dreams -- your really big dreams. Read on for an overview of how to create your dream life through your...
Gimlet, A Cocktail With Literary Merit
An icy gimlet is the perfect cocktail for summer. It's cold, it's sweet, it's refreshing, and looks pretty too. I had my first gimlet at Trader Vic's in Beverly Hills. Not only was Trader Vic's a delightful restaurant, it was also known for its cocktails. It had many...
Fall In Love With the Process
In 2017 I tried an experiment. I completely immersed myself into a Mediterranean lifestyle to see what would happen. (You can watch the daily videos in my Vlogust 2017 YouTube playlist.) I embraced the Mediterranean way of eating and living every day for one month. I...
Let’s Make an Italian Herb Blend for Easy Cooking
I love shortcuts for cooking. Instead of using five different bottles of dried herbs in a dish, I like to premix my herbs so I can grab one and be done. You can buy them in the supermarket already blended, but this will save you a lot of money, and you can mix them...
A Letter From My Future Self
Here is an exercise for you. Write a letter to yourself from your 85-year-old self. What does she have to tell you about life? She can tell you what decisions you have made that have had a great impact on your life. And she can encourage your future plans. Here is my...
Rosé Wine Granita – Adult Slushy for a Hot Day
Looking for an adult beverage to enjoy on a hot summer day? Try Rosé Wine Granita, a frozen blush slushy. It is alcoholic, so be sure your guests are of age to drink. I followed a recipe by a website called Feast and West, although I cut the amounts in half. You can...