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Monthly Archives: August 2012
Celebratory Cocktail… on a Monday!
Happy Back-to-School Day! I know back-to-school doesn’t effect everybody, but as a mom who spent a hellofalotta time this summer with her kid, I am not ashamed to voice the relief I feel! Not only do I embrace the relief … Continue reading
Posted in celebrate, cocktails
Tagged 4th grade, adventure, back to school, basil, celebrate, elderflower, gimlet, liqueur, monday
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Do You Know Yourself?
The school year is under way and since I am sitting in on a contemporary philosophy class I will pass along a few fruits of the labor. This is a fun exercise that my Professor had us do on Wednesday. … Continue reading
Posted in impact, inspiration, philosophy, spirituality, well being
Tagged Christian life, existentialism, know thyself, life, philosophy, quiz, spirituality
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Mad Owl Disease
The fashion world is simply mad for owls this season. I had no idea that I was jumping on a collective bandwagon. I certainly wasn’t trying to. My company, Glamour Owl, stands for the marriage of style and wisdom – … Continue reading
Posted in fashion history, Glamour Owl Products, trends
Tagged design, fashion, glamour owl, owls, trends, wisdom
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I Spy
My decision to move to Charlotte, NC from California 11 years ago was fairly abrupt. What many of my friends knew about Charlotte was… nothing. Those who did asked me if it was the home of Nascar. Just 3 weeks … Continue reading
Sometimes People Just Don’t Get You.
Sometimes people just don’t get you.Sometimes the people closest to you just don’t get you, at least not the you that you are right now. One of my dearest friends who knows well the story of Glamour Owl Apparel and … Continue reading
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Tagged fodder, friendship, laughter, relationships, risk, tenacity
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Did You Miss National Rum Day?
I’m remiss to admit that I didn’t know that yesterday was national rum day. I don’t need an excuse to blog about a cocktail but I’ll throw in a little history for good measure in this case. It’s all about … Continue reading
Posted in celebrate, cocktails, recipes
Tagged cocktails, coffee rum sauce, entertaining, food history, mojito, recipe, rum
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Love and the Glass Slippers
Disney is re-releasing Cinderella this fall, and in a brilliant marketing move, they asked famed shoe designer Christian Louboutin to create one of the most famous fairytale plot icons in history… the glass slipper. His gorgeous creation is made not … Continue reading
Posted in celebrity profiles, fashion history, inspiration, spirituality
Tagged Cinderella, dreams, Louboutin, love, movies, postmodernism, statement shoe
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Kierkegaard and the Philosophy of Religion
Is There a Spiritual Reality? “Where am I? Who am I? How did I come to be here? What is this thing called the world? How did I come into the world? Why was I not consulted? And if I … Continue reading
Posted in inspiration, philosophy, spirituality, well being
Tagged christianity, existentialism, faith, kierkegaard, leap, philosophy, spirituality
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Mussels Marinières
I wasn’t planning on blogging about food. But this recipe I made from Barefoot in Paris was too amazing not to share. Easy, delicious, healthy, and as good as anything you’d find in a great seafood restaurant! Ingredients 3 pounds cultivated mussels … Continue reading
Summer Spritzer
The fabulous daughter of Dr. Oz, Daphne has shared her tips for healthy living and delicious meals for years. This month, she went above and beyond by giving us a great cocktail recipe too! Summer Spritzer Combine 2 tbsp. kosher … Continue reading
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