01.06.11

Chevronmania.

Images from Rubie Green, MadeByGirl, Domino, Nick Olsen, Elle Decor, Frou Frou Fashionista
More widely known as herringbone,  the chevron print has become extremely popular and can be found practically anywhere, on practically anything.  I had always dreamed of one day having herringbone floors.  Seeing as how I have perfectly good hardwood floors (okay they may not be what I would have picked if I built our house, but with two kids and a dog there is no way we are refinishing them.)  I digress..  for now I can get snippets of chevron everywhere I look, and at every price range.  I would LOVE to have a pair of curtains in Rubie Green’s East Village in Raspberry, but for now, I will settle for the Ellie bag, at $24.

Here are the chevron items that made it onto Kiki’s List:

1. Lucite Chevron Tray– $45
2. Zig Zag Pillow Cover– $13  ON SALE
3. Vibe Tecno Rug– $85-$319
4. Zig Zag Dog Bowl– $14.95-$24.95
5. Zig Zag Swimsuit-$79
6. Ikat-Chevron Pillow Cover– $38
7. Chevron Calling Cards– $24 for 48
8. Girls’ Chevron Dress– $44
9. Chevron Frame– $26
10. Chevron Drum Lampshade– $75.95
11. The Ellie Bag– $24
12. Zig Zag Pillow– $50

01.05.11

Detox:Day 3.

…And I’m feeling fine!  I am not feeling a huge energy surge yet, but my stomach doesn’t feel nearly as bloated.  Tonight I am making a fresh batch of chicken for the next three days.  I bought some habaneros, jalapenos, heirloom tomatoes, cilantro, onions, garlic and lots of limes.  I plan on serving it with a half of an organic avocado, which is allowed twice a week.  I imagine it might look a little something like this:
Mike on the other hand, thinks he just passed a kidney stone.  Here’s to hoping he makes it.

01.05.11

A HomeGoods HomeRun.

Last week I stopped by my HomeGoods, which coincidentally is only a few miles from my house.  I spotted some great bargains, and if I wasn’t on double secret probation from our AMX bill last month, many of these items would have come home with me.
Ceramic Tables, $499.99 and $299.99
Storage Trunk- $199.99
How adorable is this little elephant chair? $69.99
 Lacquered boxes, I have one in green, $29.99
Geodes, $12.99 each
 Turquoise lamps- $49.99 each
 Gold Embellished Ceramic Bowls- $3.99 each
 Love these cups- $5.99 each
How cute would this little guy be in a glammed-up nursery?, $19.99
LOVE this for an umbrella holder, $49.99
 Gold Garden Stool- $99.99
 I have two of these little guys- $29.99
These decanters were on clearance for $5.99 each, I couldn’t pass them up.  They were made in Italy.  I scooped up two green ones.

01.04.11

Detox: Day 2.

Today I woke up with a splitting headache like I had a hangover.  It went away after I drank my morning shake.  Then I hopped on the scale to find out that I already lost a pound!  Now, don’t get me wrong, I am not one of those psycho people who weigh myself daily.  In fact, until recently, I hadn’t stepped on the scale in months.
On tonight’s menu?  Broccoli and Arugula Soup from GOOP.  I made it the last time that I did the cleanse and it’s delish.  Thanks Gwyneth!
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01.04.11

What to Wear.


As many working mothers do, I struggle with the age old question of what to wear to work each day.  I am so physically and emotionally exhausted after negotiating with my girls on their outfits for school most days that I just grab whatever is clean and if it matches– it’s a plus.  The 15 lbs. that I have gained in the past six months don’t make it especially easy (or inspiring) to walk into my closet excited about what to outfit myself with.

This is why I was so excited to see this Vogue online feature called Five Days, Five Looks.  This week’s installment features Vogue’s Senior Accessories Editor, Filipa Fino.  I just love the looks that she pulled together.  Classic, timeless with just the right pop of color.  

An inspiration for all of us on what to wear in the New Year!

01.03.11

Detox: Day 1 Menu.

Last night I was cooking up a storm in our kitchen making sure to have all organic food on hand for Mike and I as we enter day one of the detox. This is so important because the first day is the hardest, and you will want to make sure that there is no room for temptation.  Here is what I made last night:
 Chicken with mushrooms, shallots and fresh tomatoes,  I only used lemons and and salt and pepper to for flavoring.  The mushrooms and shallots give the sauce the illusion of heartiness… like it was marinated in wine.
Three large chicken breasts are enough for both of us for three days.
Green beans with olive oil, garlic and salt and pepper.
Organic salad greens.
This morning I popped my first of three doses of 10 pills.
..and gagged through my morning shake.
I ate pomegranate seeds when I got to work.  I also packed a bag of organic baby carrots and two apples for snacking.  So far so good…. Now it’s time for lunch.  We are lucky that we have a kitchen in our office stocked with dinner plates and flatware.  It makes me feel so much better about what I am eating.

Now back to work!