Artfits

I was looking for inspiration for screenprinted tees and hoodies, and was so pleasantly surprised when I discovered the trendy and unique shop by-

NYILLUSTRATION

Is a gorgeous shop full of very unique, wearable art. Everything looks so comfy too.

This tank is soo funky and gorgeous!

This handpainted dress is KILLER! So unique and feminie, I see it with some cowboy boots and a nice short leather bomber

This looks gorgeous with the belt and leggings

CLICK HERE to visit NYILLUSTRATION on Etsy.com

Are you Pack-Light Challenged Like Me?

What is in your purse? Here's what is in mine:

A bottle of vitamins

A makeup bag

A brick (just kidding but it feels like it)

Two cell phones

A journal

A Vitamin Water

Sunglasses

Wallet (which is more like a clutch)

A Cliff Bar

and a pack of Orbitz

I carry allot of stuff around daily, and though I try to downsize, I always end up

packing it full again.. So I need a nice big purse, always.

I have found the link to HOBO Heaven, a little Etsy Shop Named Retrofied.

Thats like two for the price of one.

Are you kidding me?

SHEER GENIUS!!!

Grey is my favorite color so I am so in love with this hobo!

A Rare Find- NOEMIAH

I recently stumbled into this lovely jewelry shop on Etsy. Check out how unique the

detail and

combinations are! more info below.

This jewelry designer (noemiah) from Montreal, Canada, has found a clever way of incorporating metal and feather.

Her pieces make bold statements but are also delicate and pretty.

Finding Time to Celebrate You

I am a true believer in finding time to pamper yourself, and celebrate yourself, all of your hard work,

busy days and superwoman-hood.

We are always running around taking care of everyone else, but how often do

you take time to relax and have some "you" time?

No matter what is going on around you in life, you have to take some time to quiet your thoughts and just BE.

I usually accomplish this kind of mindful meditation at the spa.

Kabuki Springs has been my queit place of choice lately.

There is always soft music playing, delicious cucumer or lemon water,

tea, apple slices, and it is always a calm serene place where you dont even have to speak a word once you pass

the front desk. If you dont want to.

OH and if you are the type that doesnt feel comfy when you butt booty naked in front of strangers (same sex strangers), this might not be the spa for you. At first I was mortified, now I am just a happy butt booty naked hippy:) However during private treatment sessions you can just keep a sarong on, and during co-ed communal bath nights everyone is clothed.

Last night I discovered the back-healing powers of Cranial Sacral and Reiki methods.

This woman, Suzy P. told me she wasnt going to do the "rubby" or "pokie" stuff, she was going to pin point and relieve my back pain.

So after resting in my amazing Matcha bath for 20 minutes, and getting water dumped all over me and my back scrubbed by a perfect stranger I got my massage and walked out of the spa feeling like a drunken million bucks, with no back pain, and today, still no pain.

It was lovely. I got this spa package for Mothers day and JUST now found time to use it, and it felt like I had given myself a BIG giant hug:) I love me, and I love the man who gave me my peaceful tranquil healing time;)

For those of you in other cities here is a fantastic list of Mother and Daughter Spas (Click here)

Here is a list of the top ten spas in the US as voted by the Spa Finder Staffers (Click Here)

Here is a list of the best top ten DETOX spas (Click Here)

And last but definitely not least- here is a list of the best sexy spas ( think couple massages and romantic views) (Click HERE)

I was Featured on Elisabeth's Blog:)

I love this blog, and she was so sweet to feature me!

Check it out by clicking HERE.

Thank you:)

Clutch Love

I recently asked other Etsyers to share their blogs with me. I received many lovely responses with many amazing blogs, and I stumbled into the lovely little shop belonging to Elisabeth

Look at these gorgeous versatile clutches! I love them, they are made out of vintage skirts. I am just dying to carry one of these out to dinner with one of my new fall outfits.

Taking Control of my Weight!

I Joined Weight Watchers.

I have had it just about up to here with my eating habits...

You know how most people gain weight when they are stressed? Well I usually lose when I am stressed and gain when I am perfectly happy.... Lately I have been eating every two hours in an attempt to speed up my metabolism, and it does seem to be

working very very slowly, but it's not enough. I need to be more mindful of what I eat.

So the need for balance is definitely there, plus I am a latte' addict, and I LOVE chips, cheese and chocolate...

I decided, it is time to sign up and to ATTEND the weekly meetings.

I will post some before pics, and keep a log of my progress.

I am an active person. But I am indulgant. I eat what I want when I want it. No holds barred. I just love food and I can still

LOVE food.

This morning I had 1/2 of a toasted cheese croissant, and a cup of whole milk coffee and have only used 3 of the 23 points I am alloted for the day. AND I get 35 flex points to use in the week, however I want to use them!

The trick here, I believe is attending the meetings having some accountability

(cause Lord knows I will eat when and whatever I want) . But with the meetings, you are sharing the path with others

who have the same goal, and it's soo helpful and inspiring to

have that support and dialogue for motivation.

Wish me luck, better yet, JOIN ME!

www.weightwatchers.com

Right now the eTools are free for a 7 day trial and man it is handy!

Thats me in the middle in black. This photo was taken in August! I will post others as time goes on.