One of my New Year's Resolutions has been to do something every day that makes me happy!! It could be something big, like buying a new camera or something small like taking a walk outside on a gorgeous winter day! This weekend was a busy one, but the one thing I wanted to do was learn to make a green smoothie!! I want to get more fruits and veggie into my diet and I have on many occasions stopped by Juiceland to get a yummy green smoothie. A few weeks ago I made decided to buy a Vitamix blender to make my own smoothies!! Of course this made me very happy that day!!
For anyone who is familar with this miracle of modern invention, you know that not only can you make a delicious green smoothie, but your own peanut butter ( I did this last week), hummus, soup and even a tasty margarita!! So this weekend I headed to Whole Foods and bought every organic green veggie I loved , along with some fresh and frozen fruit, plus some fabulous seasonings. Saturday morning I loaded my trusty Vitamix with , kale, cucumbers, cabbage, a banana, green apple and pear, plus a slice of ginger, hit the switch and let the magic happen!! Success!! My very first smoothie was not only a gorgeous shade of green but delicious too, and of course it made me very happy!! Here's to a healthy and happy 2012!! We deserve it!!
It has always been something I've struggled with, folding a fitted sheet!! I've seen Martha Stewart and others do it on TV, but have always forgotten how they did it!! At last I found a step by step version to share with you!! I tried it this weekend and it works perfectly!! Happy Monday!!
I think January gets a bad rap for many reason's , including shorter days and colder weather!! One thing January has going for it are the colorful sunrise and sunset skies it provides!! Last Friday's sunrise was one of the prettiest I have ever seen and even after the sunrise there was a small rainbow that appeared over the city. Maybe is was a Friday the 13th good luck omen? Check out my latest pictures below!!
The Fiat of Austin Design Studio the #1 Fiat Dealer in Texas has some exciting news!! The Gucci Fiats have arrived for 2012!! I stopped by the Fiat of Austin Design studio in the Domain 2 last week and had a chance to see them for myself!! Trust me you are going to want to own one of these fabulous cars!! Fiat of Austin has made it so affordable too, with 0% financing and $500 rebates!! Find out more here! Get a sneak peek by checking out my photo's below!! I love the interior and look how fashionable the tire are!! Now, not only can you wear Gucci but you can drive one too!!
Happy New Year!! I say it's time for a fresh start!! Here is an interview I did with this month's fabulous "Austin Woman" magazine. The theme of the issue is how to start fresh for the New Year. Check it out below!! Thanks to the staff at "Austin Woman" and here's to a fabulous 2012!!
I had an amazing day yesterday in Bastrop! I was able to be on the set of Extreme Home Makeover Home Edition to see them put the final touches on the beautiful home they built for the very deserving Zdroj family. I have never seen so many people in one place coming together for such a great cause. The family is going to see there home for the first time today and the episode will air a year from now during the holiday season! Check out my pictures below and get a first look at the fabulous Zdroj home!
While we were on the set we met our fantastic tour guide Gregg was able to show us the process of building a home and putting it all together. It's like the circus coming to town, setting up tents and getting the job done! We had a fantastic catered meal from a local restaurant and got to hang out with some of the cast and producers. Everything is donated and you could feel all of the positive energy and excitement too!!
All of the designers and producers live in these donated trailers. Ty Pennington's is the one in the middle with the green windshield.
This is Gregg our wonderful tour guide! He said they had just build 7 new homes in Joplin , Missouri which was hit hard by tornadoes this past summer. They are headed to Knoxville, Tennessee later this week to build another new home for a deserving family!
My favorite furniture store, The Home Consignment Center furnished the entire Zdroj family home!! I spoke with Vanessa Price the Senior Design Producer for Extreme Home Makeover Home Edition and she told me that this is the first time in the 9 year history of the show that they had used just one store to furnish and entire home.!! She told me she had never seen such a great selection of furniture and that they had everythng they needed is stock! Like me, she is a huge fan of The Home Consignment Center!! Karen and Kristen, the wonderful mother/daughter team at the store were on hand to stage the new home too!!
This is one of my favorite pieces picked for the Zdroj home from The Home Consignment
Center
This is just some of the gorgeous furniture getting ready to be loaded on the truck and into the new Zdorj home!
A chat w/ Al Pitrelli from Trans Siberian Orchestra. A week from today (12/21) TSO will be at the Frank Erwin Center for 2 shows @ 4pm & 8pm! Grab tickets here!
One of my favorite things about Christmas in Austin are the 360 Holiday trees. The lovely trees that line Capital of Texas Hwy. are decorated every year by families, most in memorium of loved ones they have lost. Since this tradition began almost 25 years ago, it seems like more and more trees are being decorated. When you get a chance take a drive down 360 and get into the true meaning of the holiday which is unique to Austin. Below are some of my favorite pictures from yesterday. Enjoy!!
The 2012 Grammy Nominations were announced last night during "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live - Countdown to Music's Biggest Night telecast!! There were the predicted nominees like Adele, who received 6 nominations including Album of the Year for "21" and Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga. There were also some surprises too!! Check out the list of nominees below and get the complete list here! The 2012 Grammy Awards are February 12th at 7pm on CBS!
THE 2012 GRAMMY NOMINATIONS
Record of the Year
Adele, "Rolling in the Deep"
Bon Iver, "Holocene"
Bruno Mars, "Grenade"
Mumford & Sons, "The Cave"
Katy Perry, "Firework"
Song of the Year
Kanye West, "All of the Lights"
Mumford & Sons, "The Cave"
Bruno Mars, "Grenade"
Bon Iver, "Holocene"
Adele, "Rolling in the Deep"
Best New Artist
The Band Perry
Bon Iver
J. Cole
Nicki Minaj
Skrillex
Album of the Year
Adele, 21
The Foo Fighters, Wasting Light
Lady Gaga, Born This Way
Bruno Mars, Doo-Wops and Hooligans
Rihanna, Loud
Best Pop Solo Performance
"Someone Like You" Adele
"Yoü And I" Lady Gaga
"Grenade" Bruno Mars
"Firework" Katy Perry
"F***in' Perfect" Pink
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
"Body And Soul" Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse
"Dearest" The Black Keys
"Paradise" Coldplay
"Pumped Up Kicks" Foster The People
"Moves Like Jagger" Maroon 5 & Christina Aguilera
