Hey there! I’m back to address some important topics for you and your family. Halloween is coming and that means candy, candy, and more candy! Not only are people handing out candy, but chips and other processed crackers and junk. So what is a mom to do to navigate through all this and not see Halloween as an out of control candy binge day (or week) they just have to deal with? Here are my tips to a fun, healthy,…
All about the golden touch
I was watching Parks and Rec the other day and Amy Poehler asked what she should wear for a photo shoot. Tom answered, “Gold sequined sweatpants and heels.” I love this show. Obviously, there is “such a thing as too much bling” for this season’s golden trend. One gilded accent will make your entire outfit or room (in regards to interior design) shine. Gold really isn’t an accent color, it’s too powerful. I like to think of it more like…
Tasty and waist-friendly treats from Trader Joes
I was in Trader Joes on Friday and asked one of the employees about a Spinach and Kale dip made with Greek yogurt that I loved and could no longer find. The shopper next to me said, “Ooohh, what was it called?” And so we chatted and she said, “Trader Joes has so many new products; the best way to find out what to try is to listen to what people ask for while in the store.” Yes, eavesdropping is…
Why Try? Mixing Metals…
I’m so pleased by the popularity of our tri-color jewelry styles. The Galaxy Bangles (sterling, gold and rose all on one cuff), along with Sexy Stack of three bracelets (1 gold, 1 rose and 1 silver) continue to be some of our best sellers in the CMH collection (check out last month’s Life & Style Magazine where the Sunset Stack was one of the Style Editor’s “Top 3 Fashion Fixations”). Although I’m happy, I’m not surprised, because mixing metals offers…
Q&A with Triathlete and fitness inspiration, Caresse Hyneman
Recently my friend, Caresse Hyneman, finished a triathlon and posted some photos on facebook. I knew nothing about this endurance sport, always wanted to learn and thought, “who better to interview on the subject than a girl who exudes a mixture of sophisticated chic and confident athlete?” Caresse sat down with me and explained her routine, diet and gear—providing much needed fitness inspiration to someone who’s workout routine has been nonexistent this past month! CC CC: Why triathlons? CH: I…
