I like to attend the Aspen Business Luncheon whenever I can. It’s hosted every week with a different speaker and covers any topic you could think of—from joint replacements to entrepreneurship, with speakers from former Secretaries of State to Directors of Important Things In Aspen. Yesterday’s, however, was one I couldn’t miss: Aspen Women of…
[UPDATED] Austin: Hiatus Day Spa’s Masseuse Christopher
UPDATE: Christopher is no longer with Hiatus Day Spa. Have you ever had a massage that started with a foot wash? And then you got to pick your own aromatherapy scents? And then your masseuse really applied pressure … I mean REALLY got in there … and it felt awesome? Cuz that’s what happened to…
DIY: Temporary Inspirational Wall Quotes
I’ve moved into this new place and am in serious decorating mode. I’m slowly but surely turning this pad into my favorite spot with all my favorite things. Watch out, this blog is getting DIY crazy over the next few weeks! I wanted to paint the walls with inspirational quotes, but wasn’t sure I wanted…
Feel Good Friday 123011
Feel Good Friday is a roundup of the things that made me feel good or that I’m grateful for all week. Join me and leave your Feel Goods in the comments! Family time!! + #StarbucksChristmas + Mom’s healthy cooking Mom and my 7-hour shopping marathon. Exhausted. Quote of the day (from mom): “I only wear…
NYE Giveaway! Check out Sneakpeeq
Super sale sites from Groupon-esque (eversave, LivingSocial) to fashion-flash (Rue, Gilt, HauteLook, ideeli) are a dime a dozen these days, but new site Sneakpeeq seeks to add a unique twist: prices are only revealed when you “peeq,” and you have limited numbers of peeqs until you invite, share, buy, and more on the site. It’s a gaming mentality that’s…
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Feel Good Friday is a roundup of the things that made me feel good or that I’m grateful for all week. Join me and leave your Feel Goods in the comments! The chance to go home for Christmas! Booked a last-minute flight Monday evening, currently en route to Austin … cannot wait for family time…
Austin: New Year’s Eve
I won’t be in Austin for New Year’s, but as a last-minute planner myself, I thought some of you might appreciate this list of what’s the haps in Austin to ring in 2012. So weird that it’s already 2012, right? New Year’s Eve Eve with Achachay! Get your tickets online at Frontgate tickets right now. $8. The…
Aspen: Finnbar’s
When you’re abroad, as an American, about the first thing you look for is the Irish pub. It’s where you’ll find all the other American tourists … but also the friendliest locals. Finally, Aspen has its own Irish pub in the newly-opened Finbarr’s Irish Pub & Kitchen. With lots of strategically-placed big screens, plenty of…
Austin: Holiday Spa [Beats the] Mania
With the stress of the holidays, you deserve a little pampering. Since you might be too busy worrying about others to worry about yourself, here’s a rundown of the latest spa news so you can snag a quick refresh for yourself, and maybe a gift card for someone on your list … Super-Hot, New, and…
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Feel Good Friday is a roundup of the things that made me feel good or that I’m grateful for all week. Join me and leave your Feel Goods in the comments! The comment section for last week’s Feel Good Friday blew. me. away. I freakin’ love you guys. This. Effing. Closet. Seriously, how amazing is…