I’ve been purchasing these Limelight Hydrangeas (a newer hybrid breed flower) from the farmers market every weekend.  They last all week long…even lasting up to 2 weeks in vases.  They are old-fashioned looking, romantic and girly, and just beautiful.  Not only do I use them as a centerpiece on my dining room table, I also have a small vase of them on my nightstand.  They make a room sing!  They even make outdoor rooms come to life…see above.

I’ve decided to dedicate an entire planting bed in my yard to these hydrangeas for next year’s growing season.  Optimum time for planting is fall.  To read more about limelight hydrangeas, click here. 

To tighten facial skin and make pores practically disappear, try this at home spa treatment.  Beat egg whites (either by hand with a whisk, or use a stand mixer…preferable) until they become ultra white and frothy. 

Apply the foam to your entire face, and let dry completely.  Gently rinse, and pat dry.  It makes your skin look younger and healthier. 

Book Review:  Rinnavation, Getting Your Best Life Ever.

Author:  Lisa Rinna. 

Talk about a pleasant surprise….Lisa Rinna’s book has me surprised!  In Lisa’s new book, Rinnavation, she shares with us advice she’s learned over the years from celebrity stylists and celebrity hair and makeup artists.  She also shares secrets on diet, exercise, beauty, even sex! 

She shares a lot of her life with us in her book, to include her delicious husband, Harry Hamlin, and her two beautiful daughters.  And for the record, she shares lots, and I mean lots, of sexual tricks in the bedroom she and Harry have.   I love that spice about Lisa. 

Another discovery is that Lisa is deep…spiritually, emotionally, sexually, etc.  Beyond the blatant beauty she exudes (and such good hair), girlfriend is a self-help junkie and for that reason alone, one could love her!  When a person reveals their card-carrying membership of the “Self-Help-Club”, you feel they are part of a society that few understand. 

Self-help lovers are continually seeking excellence.  They continually seek making the world a better place to live in for themselves and others.  They continually strive to be more….to create more, to produce abundance.  And they practice being happy beings.  It’s an amazing secret-society, of sorts, that makes you feel more connected to one another.  It’s an unwritten understanding between people who “get” the self-help genre, and those who don’t.

Lisa delves into her personal life and her beauty and fitness routines.  She gives us the skinny on how she looks so darn good all the time.  She even explains the lips…silicone!  She explains the ambition….The Secret and the Power of Positive Thinking.   She explains the happiness….Great sex life with Harry.  She explains the body….fitness-fiend.  She explains the boobs…plastic surgery. 

In summary, Lisa tells you how to get your best life ever.  The basic premise of it is, and always has been, exercise, eating well, big thinking, loving your life, and continual learning.   

Five stars! 

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Backyard dinner dates….one of my very favorite things!  You don’t need to find a sitter for the kids and spend a ton of money in order to have a dinner date with your man….or entire family. Create a beautiful place in your yard or on your balcony to dine outside.  I created my secret spot under a huge tree in my yard, and designed a seating area, lined with Brassfield Chips (pebble ground cover seen above.)

Beautiful linens/tablecloths can create so many different looks.  The picture above happens to be a Saturday morning breakfast date with the newspaper and fresh papaya juice (coffee being brewed).  It’s a beautiful way to start the day or end an evening.

A backyard dinner date just takes creativity.  It can be breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner; the backyard dates are especially beneficial when you feel like you haven’t been on a real date in 100 years.  Create a romantic dinner for two (don’t forget candles), or serve dinner for the entire family there.   Have coffee and bagels in the morning, or gourmet cheeses and a bottle of wine in the evening.

Get creative and surprise your guy with a backyard dinner date.

   If you are looking for the perfect dog, I highly suggest a Bichon Frise.  They are mild-mannered dogs that don’t shed!  Bonus!  You get the benefits of all that beautiful fluffy hair, but none of the shedding.  Love that!  It was this little dog that converted me into a dog lover…. see how I was converted here. 

  Sweet little Ginger is now 3 years old.  Yes, spoiled beyond spoiled, but I realize, that’s my own fault.  Not once in her three years has she ever been in a bad mood.  Not once!  She’s perfect for small kids.  And she literally seems to smile all day long.  She’s just perfect!  Highly recommended.   

Still waiting on the weight loss?  Turn up the weight loss mechanism within and hit the free weights.  Studies have proven that lifting weighs accelerates weight loss as opposed to an all cardio/aerobic workout routine.  Make sure you are strength training every other day.  Push those 2 and 3 pound dumbbells to the side and start lifting heavier.  Branch out into double digit pounds…10, 12, 15, even 20 pound weights!  Use the 20-pounders for areas like chest presses or one armed rows for your back.  Get used to heavier weights and keep increasing the weights as you get stronger.  Not only does strength training accelerate weight loss, but it also gives you defined muscle tone and a sexy body!

Nescafé Dolce Gusto by Krups Sweepstakes

Nescafé Dolce Gusto by Krups is an innovative, single-cup coffee machine designed with 15 bars of pressure to make the perfect hot or cold beverage every time. This smart capsule system is customizable to everyone’s taste and strength preference, offering indulgent drinks from the frothy cappuccino and velvety latte to the dependable cup of black coffee. Its stylish and sleek design will stand out on any kitchen counter. And with an adjustable drip tray, you can drink out of your favorite glass or mug. The Nescafé Dolce Gusto by Krups uses the highest quality ingredients, featuring only 100 percent arabica roast and ground coffee, rich chocolate, and whole milk. As a result, in three easy steps and less than one minute, your favorite beverage is ready to drink (total value: $170).

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