I mentioned pre-Christmas that I got one of the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s Kaldi one-cup coffee and tea makers. I wasn’t sure I’d use it much—I do love my cold brew so very much. However, I apparently forgot how much I also love lattes and cappuccinos. I made that^. With a one-shot espresso and…
DIY: Necklace Organizer
Jewelry is awesome, but organizing it is not. It’s actually a complete pain in the ass. I posted about my planter jewelry solution awhile back, but my new place called for a new solution. Don’t worry, the planter now sits in front of the door to my apartment holding scarves, mittens, and hats plus keys…
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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 in the first Feel Good Friday of 2012 and leave your Feel Goods in the comments! A new year! I have big plans for 2012, the year of DailyHap (teaser!). Sequined hot…
Aspen: Women of Influence Luncheon
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…
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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! 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…