Luxe For Less

Do you recall Elisabeth Hasselbeck's show, The Look for Less? It was Elisabeth's first foray into television after Survivor. I paid special attention to what Elisabeth was doing after Survivor because of her connection to my hometown. Elisabeth's in laws are from Cincinnati, her father in law went to my husband's alma mater, LaSalle High School. Anyway, regardless if you are a fan of Elisabeth politics or not, Elisabeth is a shoe designer and has knack for fashion. After she left The Look for Less only, the show pretty much died. I have found a blog called "Luxe for Less", that searches out knock off designs with quality in mind, sort of the Look for Less for bloggers. http://blog.stylefeeder.com/tag/luxe-for-less/

Fashionista The Blog

Hi-Low, a term used in the fashion industry referring to pairing hi-end with much lower priced garments. Think Kate Moss mixed with Forever 21. There is a great blog that pays homage to the Hi-Low, the way I dress...well actually it is probably more low. The blog creator Faran Krentcil is devoted to, clearly, all things fashion. Krentcil, no stranger to the industry, worked at The Daily, a fashion publication, and wrote for the anonymous blog Imaginary Socialite.

Even though Fashionista is at the center of the fashion world, Krentcil writes the blog with a tone of voice aimed at everyone from fashion editors who see shows in Bryant Park to “the girl from Omaha who read one article in a Nylon that she stole from one of her cousins in Chicago.” http://www.fashionista.com/

Jackson Pollock

I am a doodler. Most of the time when I am on the phone I am doodling, I doodle in meetings, I doodle at very inappropriate times, like church. If I am on a business call, I try not to multi-task and answer emails, IM, twitter to name a few because I know you can hear the distraction in my voice. So, I am forced to doodle and turn away from my computer. I have found a great answer to doodling using my computer - - which also saves paper. It is a Jackson Pollock application. To quote Nike, "just do it". Click on the attached link and "just do it", start moving your mouse around, it is truly fun. http://www.jacksonpollock.org/

Costco vs Sams

Costco vs Sam's Club, come on is there really any comparison? It is like comparing Walmart to Target, there is clearly no contest there. Where I live there is a Costco and Sam's Club in very close proximity. I converted to Costco in 2000, as soon as the doors opened in my neighborhood and I have never looked back at Sam's Club, except maybe for these gallon jugs of water sold in cartons of 8. ...otherwise it's Costco all they way. I found an article from "thebudgetfashionista" that supported my position on the Costco vs. Sam's argument. http://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/costco_vs_sams_club2/

Tea Scented

I adore anything tea scented. There is something very comforting about tea in general but when infused in cooking it is delightful. This summer I made Earl Grey ice cream with apricots, delicous! Another summer favorite in my home was darjeeling tea steamed alaskan salmon. I'll post more tea infused recipes but for now, while pumpkins are in season I suggest this wonderful soup from appetite for china. http://appetiteforchina.com/recipes/tea-scented-pumpkin-soup

Savory TV Cooks Turkey

Savory TV is a favorite of mine, especially when I am having trouble sleeping at night. I am very familiar with preparing and cooking a turkey but I am always open to trying a different method. Take a look at the attached link, Scott Cataneo, chef from LePetit Chateau gives his spin on cooking a turkey. http://www.shopbop.com/sale-30-percent-off/br/v=1/2534374302029885.htm?extid=affprg-2209714