I went to an amazing wedding for my cousin, Corey Smigels (now Corey Mitchell), last weekend. It brought back all of the memories of planning my wedding and I could tell some serious planning went into Corey’s special day. The fete was impressive. Yes, the reception, with its Robin’s egg-colored linens and silk chair covers looked like it could easily preen for a magazine like Grace Ormande. Here are a couple things that stood out for me: Tiffany’s with a…
Ripping Out Inspiration: Idea Folders
I was about to blog about an article I ripped out of a magazine a while back–it’s lying crumpled, dog-eared right next to my Mac. But instead, I thought I’d focus more on the physical paper and the important act of “ripping out inspiration” when you come across it. I recently interviewed a songwriter for ful.com’s Pulse blog (for those who don’t know, my other job is creative director of ful, pronounced “fuel,” a bag and lifestyle brand) and he…
100% Earth-Friendly Wrapping Paper
So, every night our turn-down service in Hawaii left us little treats. Unlike the common chocolates, these were the most moist and fresh coconut macaroons ever. They were sinfully delicious (coconut is my absolute weakness). And although the cookies were amazing, I was almost just as taken with the packaging they came wrapped in. The wrapping consisted of one huge artfully-folded leaf tied with twine. What a simple, beautiful way to give a gift! And, it’s 100% earth-friendly. Here are…
Hang Ten to Lose Five
So, I’m on the way back from a week long business retreat at Turtle Bay resort in Hawaii (I know, I’m not complaining about the meeting space). While there, I experienced a bunch of “firsts.” First trip to Hawaii, first helicopter ride, um…first trip through the largest maze in the world shaped like a pineapple at the Dole Plantation, and FIRST TIME SURFING. Now, I titled this “Hang Ten to Lose Five” because with proper diet and surfing 3-4 times…
Find a Pooch, Lose a Pooch
Okay, everybody knows that “Man’s Best Friend” can help you slim down by offering non-negotiable motivation to walk around your neighborhood. But what if your dog despises leashes like my Morky, Quigley? I’m here to say that toy breeds who buck at the conformity of being harnessed and walking a straight line for more than a few paces, can also help you lose weight. How? Here a couple things Quigs (who is the sweetest dog ever!) does to help keep…
