Trish Wescoat Pound – the brains (and beauty) behind one of my favorite brands, Haute Hippie – was in Houston for a styling event at Neiman Marcus last month. I sat down with her to discuss her new Spring collection, her company, inspiration and all things Haute Hippie. What made you decide to start Haute Hippie? I had just … [Read more...]
HP® Pavilion Touchsmart Sleekbook We are used to touching, pinching and swiping our smartphones so why not interact with our laptop screens the same way? The new HP Pavilion Sleekbook allows users to do exactly that and delivers a nice Windows® 8 experience.The 15.6” screen is housed in a glossy, black housing weighing … [Read more...]
Yummy Earth Organic lollipops at Whole Foods make us one happy family. The Martha in me can’t help but line my kitchen drawers with cork contact paper. It keeps everything in its place without sliding, making me immensely happy. About $7; available at hardware stores. Pascual loves IKEA’S FÄRGGLAD chair. He drags it … [Read more...]
A LITTLE PRINTSPIRATION Wearing print on print doesn’t mean you have to look like you’re walking around head to toe in your grandma’s curtains (cue in “The Sound of Music” here). You can make it as simple or as daring as you want. Just remember to focus on one or two main colors and stick with that combination. Inspired by my latest … [Read more...]
Ooma® Cutting the phone cord and using a VoIP system is nothing new. I have been using a service from Ooma for several years and haven’t seen a monthly bill since day one. I just upgraded my home equipment and the clarity seems to be even better. The Ooma Telo is their new device that acts as a base station and answering … [Read more...]
MONTE CARLO Living large is alive and well in Monaco. Though its neighbors may be tightening their belts with the global recession, this tiny principality—ruled by the Grimaldi family since 1297—is as haute as ever, starting from the helicopter ride in from the international airport in Nice (you can also arrive via car), down to the … [Read more...]
I’m SO in summer mode! Ready for longer summer days, margaritas poolside, feEl good music with kids laughing in the sunshine... Bottoms Up! Pick your poison! Skinny ritas (check out our website, under blog, for my favorite recipe the first week of May!) served up in Martha Stewart Collection for Macy’s. 2-in-1 citrus press, hammered … [Read more...]
Rock Out with Your Crop Out I am all about having fun with fashion and moving with the trends, but I remember seeing the crop top trend emerge the runways at New York Fashion Week and wondering how in the heck a “non-model” body type was supposed to pull this off (i.e., myself). It turns out it’s not as daunting a task as I initially … [Read more...]
MAMMA MIA Not all moms are created equal. While some just want to sleep in and be off diaper duty for a day, others long for an indulgent brunch – ideally in bed – or a decadent day of pampering at the spa. you don’t have to break the bank to make her happy. 1 - 12 ways you’ve made a difference journal When … [Read more...]
The Food Trap Let’s Face it: Junk Food is Not Hip or Cool. This photo pretty much speaks for itself. But what it doesn’t tell you is why we feel compelled to eat these things, even though we know they’re horrible for us. What’s happening in our brains and bodies to make us crave these ridiculous combinations of food – and … [Read more...]
