Become a Mentor

Confidence is a choice…a big part of being confident is being brave, and you can’t be brave unless you’re scared. ~ Gayle King from O Magazine

Judging by the response I got from my “Respect is Important” post, we are all a little scared, and definitely angry, but also, beyond ready to be brave and stand up for what’s right and just. From our bravery we will gain the confidence to go forward and make our country a place where women can feel empowered to stand up for themselves and each other and change the dialog about what it means to be a woman. One way to give back to your community is to become a mentor. Change starts with one person and the empowerment of women is good for society in general. Read this great article from Forbes if you’re interested in learning more. It’s really important to take an active role in mentoring the next generation and being a role model. I love that we as women are finally realizing that we can support each other, and that sharing in each other’s successes doesn’t take away from our own.

Take a Moment to Regroup

When your life feels overscheduled and you need a break, try this. Sit quietly with your eyes closed. Feel the sensation of your natural breath going in and out, right at the very edge of your nostrils. Start to rest your busy mind. Think of your thoughts like clouds that travel in and out of your mind. Just as it is normal for your brain to create thoughts, it is normal for those thoughts to go away. Take a moment to experience this gap - this break from worrying and planning. After a few seconds, return to your normal breath. Thoughts will come and go. If you can learn to get familiar with this opening in your mind, you will be able to go there whenever you need.

See Robert Redford and Sissy Spacek in The Old Man and the Gun!

I cannot wait to see Robert Redford’s last movie!

Make Spaghetti Pie - Delicious with Roasted Eggplant, Cherry Tomatoes and Garlic!

Get the recipe here!

Update Your Wardrobe with a Faux Fur and Go Fur Free

Fashion is trending toward fur free and there are so many options to choose from at every price point! Donna Saylors of Fabulous Furs is changing the industry by making sustainability a priority. The company uses resurfaced threads, repurposed scraps and they make everything in a fair trade factory. Also check out House of Fluff for cruelty free leopard print coats and furs.

“The idea of luxury is becoming more about sustainability and innovation. As faux fur gets even better, there will be no excuse for any type of animal cruelty.” ! ~ PJ Smith - Humane Society of the United States

Expand Your Horizons with A Beautiful Book

Coffee table books add ambiance to your home and the best ones are the ones that you’ll keep and look at forever. They also make great holiday gifts and are far more thoughtful than a candle or bottle of wine. These three are on my list to give and to get!

Wanderlust: Interiors That Bring the World Home - Designer Michelle Nussbaumer inspires in her new book, whether you’re looking for inspiration or an escape!

Dior: The Art of Color - This beautiful book explores the history of makeup, style and color at the house of Dior.

New York: Behind Closed Doors - The homes in New York Behind Closed Doors are over the top and creative. “You’ll feel like you’ve been invited to a dinner party where the conversation will not disappoint.”

Sign Up for My Stylish French Box

With Paris Fashion Week going strong, I’ve been longing to be there seeing the beautiful fashion and soaking in the French culture, food and wine! My Stylish French Box might be the next best thing! It’s a seasonal box delivered every three months filled with carefully curated items from France. The perfect gift for someone you love or for yourself!

Try a New Fragrance

Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud is the perfect fragrance for fall! It features a dark, rich scent of damask rose with smoky oud wood, spiked with clove! It is nothing short of delicious!

Stock Your Kitchen with Everything Pumpkin!

Williams Sonoma Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Bread, Pecan Pumpkin Butter, Staub Cast Iron Pumpkin Cocotte, Pumpkin Dish Towel

Listen to The Crazy Blonde Podcast!

You’ll love my inspirational interview with photographer Carla Coulson on living the life of your dreams!

HAPPY OCTOBER!