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Fall is all about Pumpkin Spice everything. So with fall approaching it was natural that I wanted to make some yummy Autumn treats. First on my fall list I created these delectable Pumpkin Spice Pecan Brownies, they are so scrumptious you can't help but devour them in one bite. The entire time I was making the brownie batter from Foodstirs I kept eating spoonfuls, the batter is so amazingly good. The baking results definitely made the whole experience delightful. Foodstirs Brownie Mix: Foodstirs Organic Chocolate Lov[...]
Black Plum Noire Sangria 1 bottle of Pinot Noire 2 cups organic blackberries, washed 1/2 cup of organic rasberries 4 organic black plums, washed and sliced 2 cups organic black grapes, washed 1 cup organic pitted black cherries 1/4 cup of blueberries 1/2 cup of organic pomegranate juice 1/2 cup sparkling water Directions: Add everything into a beautiful crystal or glass pitcher and mix with a large spoon. Let it sit in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours. The longer it sits the darker the plums becomes. Keep Chi[...]
So this is definitly going to be a great year. This is the year Im turning 30 flirty, and even though many people say its going to be the best years, I still want my 20's to stay. So Im looking on to the future, to see whats lies ahead, being positive. Its the first time, where I don't have any big expectations, just going to go with flow. Although I do know when I officially turn the big 30, I may just have a quarter life crisis. Which brings me to this photoshoot, Sometime in 2016 I want to travel and tour all the cast[...]
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One of greatest joys as a child was when I was beekeeping with my Father. My Dad and I didn't have the best relationship, but the best times were when we spent quality time with eachother, working on his Bee business. At five years old, I would put on my beekeeping suit, much like this one, and take my little beekeeping smoker while following my Father out to the Bee Hives. I would get so excited, hearing the Bees Buzz louder and louder the closer I got to the hives. My Father and I would work as a team to distract[...]
So this years El Paseo Fashion Week was so fabulous, great fashion lineup. I was very specific on what days I wanted to go, and what shows I wanted to see. I graced the red carpet in couture gowns from only the best fashion designers, and it was all thanks to my Glam-squad. March 21, Opening Night: Was the night that El Paseo Fashion week celebrated its 10th year with an extraordinary fashion celebration. Everyone enjoyed a welcoming, paparazzi-filled red carpet arrival and pre-show reception with stars, celebrities, an[...]
Happily Ever After Romantic Love Story at Seaport Village I have to say I'm a hopeless romantic at heart <3 The gushier and the sappier the better. My favorite movie of all times is "Gone with the Wind" seen it hundreds of times, and could tell you line by line of the movie. So I love these moments in my life, I think these are the best times to cherish. Anyway my Boyfriend, Christopher surprised me with a little weekend getaway to Seaport Village in San Diego, he was so cute about it too. Even though he had to go for[...]
Historical Belle Meade Estate Built in 1853 in Tennessee The back area of the Historical Estate by the Smokehouse where they would cure large quantities of pork & beef, they stored over 20,000 Pounds of Pork in a single year in 1826. They did a lot of entertaining to show off their wealth. The Side area of the Historical Belle Meade Magnolia Trees Everywhere, it is so Beautiful! In front of Diary Cottage on the Historical Belle Meade built in 1884 where they produced dairy food, mostly butter. They would produce 2[...]
I'm so excited for the new season of the Polo Matches. Its all about getting together every Sunday for Brunch with my Best Friends, dressing up in the latest Derby Fashion Trends, Socializing, with Caviar Dreams, and while the Champagne is constantly flowing. The group of my friends are so fun, full of laughter, were always finding more ways to get together just so we can be together. We have all made close strong bonds with each other, each one of us, adds a element to the group that cant be replaced. While I was shopp[...]
Just another modeling shoot with Krystle Kelley, BLAH Blah blah.......... So the other day my friend & business partner; Terrah, ask me to be her and her family's photographer for the day, at the beautiful Vintage Country Club in Indian Wells. I was totally in a Blah mood, with a blah blah day, so of course I said yes, and I knew the perfect outfit for the project. I can never turn down a photo-shoot even if I have to be the photographer, but I must say it's a weird feeling when your on the other side of the lens. A[...]
If you love gardening, or you care about your garden, then this garden app: Garden Compass is a definite must. Garden Compass is by far the best garden app, not only does it identify plants but it also identifies plant diseases with just a snap of a picture. Another great thing about this app is they have amazing DIY tutorials on gardening and wonderful products for sale; Home Décor, Outdoor Living to even Beauty products. I could go on and on about this company & app, but o[...]
Tonight September 23, 2014 at 11:15 PM PST is a New Moon rising in Libra. This Libra New Moon emphasizes love and relationships. It’s an important time to balance relationships, make peace with existing conflicts, improve negotiating skills, and seek beauty. This Libra New Moon is also in conjunction with crescent moon aspect of the Triple Moon Goddesses in Astrology which represents balance and order, so its especially important to balance your life around this time. What is Triple Moon Goddesses? Triple Moon Godd[...]
I love gardening so much, every morning I'll go out to my garden with my morning coffee, while relaxing and just attend to my garden's needs. It has become a morning routine for me, its so beautiful there are so many gorgeous hummingbirds that greet me in the morning, on their scheduled route through my garden, and the birds are just chirping away making a sweet background melody. I have to say its very blissful, its almost a meditation for me, always starting off the morning to be a great day. Although when I was little[...]
Some people may say I'm a Dare Devil Diva, but I just happen to love the ocean, and I feel comfort and bliss under the deep blue sea. Many people may be afraid of the ocean because of what lies under the sea, but if you know your surroundings and understand ocean life, then you wont be afraid. I'm actually more afraid of snorkeling on top of the water, then actually being underwater scuba diving face to face with a shark. Most sharks are scavengers so if they see something splashing about on top of the oceans service,[...]
If you ever been to Santa Barbara, you know how beautiful it is with all the; Spanish Architecture, Rolling Hills, Boutique Shops, and Vineyards. Well what if I told you there is a little Santa Barbara right in the heart of La Quinta, CA? Its called Old Town La Quinta, its located in-between the gorgeous San Jacinto Mountains & Santa Rosa Mountains. Old Town’s enchanted Main Street is in one of the most idyllic locations in the Greater Palm Springs area. What makes Old Town La Quinta so special? Surrounded by su[...]
The Desert has a beautiful scenery with a grounding energy, and it's pretty amazing in the winter seasons. There is many yoga studio's here in the desert, but not many offer to teach in the gorgeous outdoors. Here is two yoga companies that, not only teach yoga in the great outdoors, but offer as Donation Based Free Yoga Class . We all know it can be expensive living a healthy lifestyle, so this defiantly brings some bliss into your life. Just don't forget to tip your awesome Yoga Teacher. Namaste! 1. On Saturday’s m[...]
Wisteria Tree Vine are famously known for the Wisteria Flower Tunnels in Japan, its one of my favorite trees and they smell incredible. The scent of Wisteria smells like a mixture of Honey, Lavender & Gardenia, a very unique scent only found in Wisterias. The colors range from white, pink, purple, and even blue colors. I love them so much, but was always told they wouldn't live in the desert, especially the Palm Springs area. Every time I would visit a nursery here in the desert they would tell me; "No it wont live and[...]
Many nights I dream about my very own enchanted moon garden. I'm completely a hopeless romantic when it comes to gardening, so of course it would be romantic to have a moonlit garden. You may ask what's a moon garden? or, how does a moon garden work? or, even, how do you make a moon garden? A Moon Garden consists of a variety of nocturnal flowers and fragrant white flowers through the whole garden, and usually has a moon gate as a entrance to the moon garden, that separates from a normal garden. Why you want white fragrant[...]
It was so much fun modeling Underwater in Asia, here is a few Sneak Peaks of my season of Underwater Action :)