A Day in New York City

Winter is dragging on this year. It has been so cold and gray that it is hard to keep my spirits up sometimes.I have realized that one way to get through this never ending season is with whirlwind trips. My sister, Analia and I, have decided that we need to plan a couple of little get-aways in February and March. New York city was the first one.In an attempt to beat the winter blues our parents decided to join us as well. We took the train and met up with our other sister, Rebeca.  She had come in from L.A. to see her son in a play and to celebrate her birthday. Though it was cold and gray there, it was so refreshing to be in a different environment. The play was fantastic (especially our nephew) and the hustle and bustle of the city invigorating.

The Jade Hotel is where we stayed and highly recommend. It was lovely and the staff was warm and attentive.

Babbo is a wonderful Italian restaurant. The food was fantastic as was the service.

2014 - New year, New me

Hello again. It has been just about a year since I have posted anything. I really needed to regroup and life took me elsewhere. I recently found myself wanting to blog again, and wondering why. I figured that out this morning. It's about connecting with others and also about having a creative outlet. Two very important things to me. When I first started this blog two years ago, I was a new empty nester. While I always miss my kids when they are not here, an energy had shifted and I embraced it. The one constant was knowing I had to re-invent myself and figure out what I really want to do with my time. I  discovered that one thing I was yearning for was to work on myself. Having a healthier lifestyle all around kept coming up for me. Better diet, exercise and spiritual growth. I can honestly say that it feels good and I strongly recommend you stepping out of the box and trying new things. I am still working on finding more meaningful things to do with my time but I feel I am on a good path. Here's to a great new year filled with peace, joy and love.

Photography by Kaelynn Serena

Ready For Work

I have officially joined Ginger Boutique. It is so much fun to be in this environment again. Being  around clothes and helping ladies with their style is so much fun for me. This is what I wore my first day there last week. If you live in the DC area, please come visit. It is a beautiful store and I assure you we will have fun finding something beautiful for you to wear. Great gifts too.

Layering two necklaces for a statement

Fab Find: Valentines Day Dress

Check out this comfy and versatile dress from Donna Ricco. I found it at Nordstrom and it is a style that would fit almost any shape. Very reasonably priced as well.

Beautiful Living: Work Spaces

With 2013 well on its way, I am feeling the need to refresh everything in my house. That includes carving out a work space for myself. Never mind his own space, hubby Tom has a complete room to call his office. I sit at my kitchen island table and though it is a nice bright spot I would love to sit behind the desk in this picture. Love the floor too. (Brooke Giannetti designs)

What a great idea! Now I just have to find the closet to empty out.

Another great use of space.