Me in Melange

"I have a whole army of pajamas." -- Heidi Klum

 

 

Sophia Lauren agrees! In honor of our fabulous slumber party with PJ Salvage, we've decided to share a few quotes about pajamas that we think really bring the point home: you can't have too many! Join us for 15% off your PJ Salvage purchase and look better in your sleep! coupon code: summmerslumber   xoxo

"I'd love to get pajamas. Good, nice and warm flannel ones". -- Charlize  Theron

 

"I have about 100 pairs of pajamas. I like to see people dressed comfortably". -- Hugh Hefner  

 

 

 

 

 

"The sky was the color of Edgar Allan Poe's pajamas" -- Tom Robbins

 

"Ten o'clock at night, full of margueritas..."

 

 

A beautiful home-movie montage of a month of fashion all over the world with the amazng Scott Shulman from the Sartorialist. Love this song, too. Total Inspiration for the whole week long! xoxo

Today's Favorite Outfit: c'est parfait, non?

 

We got this. A Thursday afternoon and we're out the door to run to the market, stop at the library, meet a friend for lunch, pick up the dog at the groomers, and then have dinner with the hubbie at our fave mexi restaurant.  This beautiful outfit will fit the bill all day long, in a super-fresh, summery, comfortable style!  

Hard Tail Diamond Back Top

Henry and Belle Super Skinny Ankle Jean - Rustic Wash

Merry & Mod Crystal Earrings

Miss Palm and Mr. Bougainvillea

When I was travelling in the desert with my young daughter Cora, we found a way to amuse ourselves that was really fun. We'd pick a plant, or an object and turn it into a character. Then we'd write a poem about it and draw a picture. These two were my favorites: Miss Palm and Mr Bougainvillea.

Dear Miss Palm

is very fond

of waving all her slender fronds

 

She dips and sways

in graceful ways

to tempt the birds to come to stay

 

Mister Bougainvillea bright

tries to smile with all his might

Passerby see not his eye,

but petals blooming thick and tight

 

Someday maybe he will talk

and startle those upon their walk

But he is shy and bats his eye

of petals red upon their stalk.

 

Frozen Joy

Need a chocolate fix, but don't want the fat? I made these the other day for my daughter Cora and fell in love with them myself. The recipe is for freezing it in pop-form, which is delicious, but my favorite is the chilled custard version...DELISH!!! No dairy in these!

RECIPE: 1 c sugar, OR 1/2 c maple syrup and 1/4 c agave syrup -- 3/4 c cornstarch ---1/4 t salt -- 4 cups soy milk or rice milk or almond milk - 4 tablespoons earth balance "butter" -- 2 tsp vanilla -- 3/4 c mini marshmallows (vegan if you prefer) 

-- In a sauce pan combine sugar or syrups , cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Add milk and bring ot a boil over medium stirring constantly for five to seven minutes. Remove from heat as soon it thickens. Stir in the butter until melted. Add the vanilla, refrigerate for ten minutes until cool but not thickened. Stir in the marshmallows. Pour into pop molds, or ramekins for custard. Freeze pops for at least 8 hours, or chill custard in the fridge for two hours. Heaven.

An Evening in Cuba (with Satori Rue!)

There's nothing like sunshine in Oregon to make you feel like you're somewhere else! And when you're at Pambiche on Glisan street, you're in a little slice of Cuba. 

  Delicous beans, avocado salad with lime juice, and a garlic fritter with banana sauce made me happy, and so did rocking my beautiful SATORI RUE leather and stone necklace with a denim dress! xoxo#summerloves  

 

Summer, in Spirit, in Soul.

There are a thousand reasons why I love fashion. But perhaps the most important one, the reason that makes me love it the most...is because it makes me FEEL good.

Fashion is one of my Top 5 Personal Priorities that make my world healthy and whole. 

1. Diet  -- eating mostly unprocessed foods.

2. Sleep -- at the same time every night, for 8 hours.

3. Excersize -- every day. Nothing crazy, but at least an hour.

4. Feng Shui -- not officially, but taking the time to clear out ALL unnecessary clutter, and only keep that which is functional and looks beautiful. Very important. Beauty stimulates peace. Clean, clear surfaces and bright windows, organized spaces, soft fabrics. 

5. Fashion -- a personal feng shui. A clean, uncluttered, beautiful, soft, colorful, relaxing, sensual wardrobe can put you in the same frame of mind. This feeling is particularly delicious in summer. I find that the warmth of the new summer sun and the lush feeling of full growth, of relaxing after a long winter and spring -- informs my fashion choices. If I wear the fabrics and colors that complement this feeling, then no matter what I'm doing I feel happy. 

Some of my favorite, and most delightful summer fabrics are: soft organic cottons, slinky rayons, whisper-soft silks. Also light linen, hemp, and viscose. These fabrics are natural, breathable, and float against the skin. 

Wearing the clothes that fit my best frame of mind helps make that frame of mind a reality!

Happy Summer!

Ladies, We Love You!

Hooray for our annual "Women Helping Women" event! Along with our dear friends at Eileen Fisher we support the women and children and families that are victims of domestic violence. We want to help them move forward into a new and brighter future. We are donating gently-used clothing to local centers for Domestic Violence, and we urge you to take a minute and do the same. For our sisters, mothers, daughters and friends, we want to help smooth the path to a safe, healthy, and fulfilling life! 

Women! You are the heart of the world!  xoxoxo

 

An Affair to Remember

We're having a love affair with scarves right now. And no wonder - these
scarves are absolutely delicious!!! Light, airy, sheer, voluminously sexy scarves from Mangrove in the most beautiful colors! These beauties dress up everything from a fresh white tee to a faded denim jacket to a sleek tank dress to...you name it! Mother's Day is fast approaching, and we can't think of anything that will make mama happier than one of these stunning scarves. Light, bright, and beautiful - just like you!

 

Spring Flavor, Spring Freshness!

In celebration of Earth Day, here is a deliciously healthy, plant-based recipe for you and your family to enjoy.

The perfect spring and summer dish that will surely wow 'em at a pot luck...it's a man-pleaser, too!

(and a teen-pleaser, my super-picky teenage daughter can't get enough of 'em!)

FAKE CHICKEN SALAD ROLL-UPS

2 cups chopped fake chicken ( Gardein Chikn Scallopinis are my favorite )
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup creamy poppy seed dressing
1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
2 flour tortillas
6 leaves Bibb lettuce (or butter lettuce)
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries

In food processor, or hand-dice, to mix chicken, onions and walnuts. Add 1/3 cup of poppy seed dressing, process only until mixed.
In small bowl, mix remaining dressing and the cream cheese, spread with spoon until smooth.

Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over entire surface of tortillas. Remove white rib from the lettuce leaves. Press lettuce into the cream cheese, tearing to fit, and leaving top two inches of tortillas uncovered. Spread chicken mixture over lettuce. Sprinkle strawberries over chicken.

Firmly roll up tortillas, beginning at bottom. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least one hour. Trim ends of each roll. Cut rolls into 1/2-3/4 inch slices. Arrange on plate and serve! YUM!