“Would you like some of my champagne beer?” I asked guests at a recent party. With a champagne-like effervescence, Infinium, a collaboration between Samuel Adams and Weihenstephan, is the new new wine, or the champagne, or the new whatever, it’s downright good. It’s a lot fun: a sort of bubbly, very smooth, beer champagne. Thanks…
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Austin: Do You Want This Ring?
Because I love it. It’s rough yet refined. Go to new jewelry boutique Schatzelein (shots.a.line) to buy it. Featuring high-quality materials, up-and-coming designers, and both new and vintage finds for gals and guys, Schatzelein is a must-see destination for jewelry and accessories. 1713 S. First / schatzeleinaustin.com
Around the Fitness Horn … yeah, it’s been awhile!
Power to the Plank – love this article. Do lots of planks in yoga, but adding more in! Body Fat Pictures and Percentages – very interesting … Why I Don’t Cook at Home – hilarious. The Oatmeal always is. My last workout at Bleeker was a super fun one: 5 Rounds: 250M Row 10 OH…
Austin: Scamps and Scoundrels Dog Challenge
Scamps and Scoundrels: An Urban Dog Challenge benefitting Austin Pets Alive! On Saturday, December 4th, registered teams of one dog and 1-4 humans will figure out clues to local, downtown dog-friendly businesses. Once there, the teams will be required to complete a fun task before moving on to the next location. When all tasks are complete,…
Aspen: Pow Party
Aspen’s party season is already in full swing! Local nonprofit PowderToThePeople.org is holding its fifth annual Pow Party Fundraiser on Friday, December 3, from 5:30-8pm, at the (exclusive?) Eagles Club on Bleeker Street in Aspen. Powder to the People is an organization dedicated to championing public access to lands. Basically, they want to snowmobile wherever they want.…
This is what I did over Thanksgiving …
Look how fast I am going!! I’ve already skiied 3 days since last Thursday, and I plan on a weekend of skiing too. Wahoo! As for workouts, I’ve been in the gym but trying not to do anything explosive that would put too much pressure on the ankle … no small task for a CrossFitter!…
Austin: DO IT – GO RAW at MOOJESUS!
Remember MooJesus!? I love that place. I got the sweetest email from Pastor Gina asking me to tell all of you about the MooJesus! EJ RAW 30 FEAST program. I am so in love with the idea of the program and wish I was around Austin often enough to participate in this 30 day awesomeness.…
Aspen: Extreme Ski Season Kick-Off Party (free booze)
It’s World AIDs Day tomorrow/today depending on when you’re reading 🙂 12/1. Multi-task by hitting up the annual ski season kick-off party and fundraiser to benefit the Colorado AIDS Project. Naturally, there’s an “Aspen Extreme” movie theme with a costume contest–come dressed as your favorite character–, free beverages and new menu tastings from 6-7:30pm, and…
Austin: La Pâtisserie Opens with Macarons
Have you ever been watching Blair nosh on authentic French macarons during a Gossip Girl episode and wish you were doing the same? Thankfully, La Pâtisserie by Luxe Sweets opens today to fulfill those needs! There’s a Parisian touch into every last detail of La Pâtisserie by Luxe Sweets. Whimsical art work by local artist Graham Franciose will…
Things I Want (iPhone 4)
We all know I’ve been struggling with my iPhone (I’m on #3 in two months). Perhaps if I had one of these fabulous, easy-to-carry wristlets or clutches it wouldn’t be so easy to lose my phone? Michael Kors iPhone wallet $79.95 Cole Haan iPhone wallet $129.95