I'm Thankful . . . .

I journaled this morning while listening to "Groove Theory" and in random order; I've listed 40 things that I am thankful for.   I hope that you will have a moment to reflect and journal a few of your own profound moments from 2012.   It definitely puts things into perspective, just wanted to share mines:

1. A warm home, curled up with a good book
2. Being an entrepreneur
3. Celebrations of Life – Good Parties
4. Chocolate (Nutrageous Bars, yum!)
5. Cocktails
6. Coconut ice cream from Busboy & Poets
7. Constant Inspiration
8. Creativity/passion
9. Dancing and singing off tune/beat
10. Determination
11. Discovering new things about the world/myself
12. Downy Fabric Softener/Perfume
13. Fashion & Home Décor Blogs
14. Foot Rubs/Reflexology
15. Giving To Others
16. GOD/Faith
17. Great conversation
18. Great music
19. Hot Green Tea or a Flavored Mocha/Latte
20. Health
21. Indie flicks – The Red Box
22. Italian & Thai Food
23. My blue warming blanket
24. My family, including the fat cat Scarlett Johansen Tidball
25. My job
26. Netflix/My DVR
27. Peace of Mind
28. Photography
29. President Obama
30. Quiet moments
31. Scenic drives/walks
32. Shoes
33. Soft cashmere
34. Sunrises/Sunsets
35. Supportive & sincere friends
36. Technology
37. The Color Yellow
38. Traveling
39. Vintage Anything!
40. Yoga

Feel free to share a few of your "thankful" moments with me.

Friday's Favorite Look • Poolside Chic

It's blazing hot in Washington, DC today - so our Friday's Favorite Look is "Pool Party" inspired.  Stay hydrated and fabulous this weekend!

My 2012 Summer Fun Bucket List

As a follow up to my earlier blog post this week {here}, I've compiled a list of random things I would love to do this Summer.  They are all pretty attainable, so I am looking forward to enjoying the next few weeks of "living in the moment."

 

1. Attend an African dance class
2. Be more spontaneous
3. Catch fireflies at night and then release them
4. Continue learning French
5. Create a family recipe
6. Create a few Fashion D.I.Y. pieces with friends {join us click here}
7. Create a “Live, Laugh, Love” scrapbook
8. Discover new “Reds + Whites” {wine that is . . .}
9. Divorce all electronics for a weekend {and Social Media}
10. Fly a kite on the Mall
11. Go on a nature hike with my Mom
12. Journal and meditate in the evenings
13. Jump double dutch
14. Learn to swim
15. Learn about another culture
16. Lie on the grass watching the clouds float across the sky, without a care in the world
17. Lodge at a quaint Bed and Breakfast on the Eastern Shore
18. Make fresh squeezed lemonade and frozen margarita pops for the girls
19. Make a fashion collage for my home office using high fashion bridal images
20. Master eating with chopsticks
21. Perfect by backhand swing and backhand slice {Tennis}
22. PJs and movie night with my Love
23. Play golf?  {Maybe} 
24. Play dress up
25. Randomly paint on canvas while listening to Jazz {Coltrane and Davis to be exact}
26. Ride a bike in the City
27. Sing karaoke in a seedy bar {smile}
28. Spend more time with family and friends
29. Take books to a children's hospital
30. Teach my daughter how to set a fancy table setting
31. Visit the Farmer’s Market and pick local fruit to make a salad
32. View the fireworks from a rooftop

 Have you created your Summer Bucket List - if not, what's stopping you?  

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D.I.Y. Summer Fashion Party

We are putting the final touches on our first annual D.I.Y. Summer Fashion Party scheduled on Saturday, August 4, 2012 from 2p - 5p at the Bowie Library located at 15210 Annapolis Road- Bowie, Maryland!

 

  Join other fashionable D.I.Y. Gurus as they create unique fashions and revamp old accessories for a fraction of the cost effortlessly!  Interested in joining us? {http://lnkd.in/9ZYENa}

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Summer Summer Summertime . . . . {2012 Summer Bucket List}

The long, lazy days of Summer are almost here . . . . 

In preparation of the dog days of Summer, I wanted to share with you a few highlights from my weekend.  I attended a birthday party for my 11 year old nephew and had such a great time.  We all played hopscotch, blew bubbles, ate Red Velvet Cupcakes, wrote our names with ice cream inspired sidewalk chalk, painted piggy banks, sang karaoke, played on the monkey bars and had a water gun battle {OK, well I didn’t participate but still got wet, an innocent casualty}.  

 

"Living in the moment" is my Summer motto and in between events and shoots, I’ve created a 2012 Summer Bucket List that I will share with you on Wednesday {a few of my selections are listed here} .  It took me a few days to compile a realistic bucket list and I'm very optimistic that I'll be able to scratch them all off by September. 

I hope that you find time to make a Summer Bucket List as well - wishing you positive light, love and sunshine! xo

Friday's Favorite Look - Something Sweet + Simple

Friday's Favorite Look - Compliments of Chanel