Warm weather fashion...dont's

Why is it that as soon as the weather warms up the fashion don'ts—black bra under sheer top, backless top with bra and the one I saw the other day, toeless thigh-highs with flip flops, multiply exponentially? and now that I think about it winter coats cover them up.

Tuesday's Tip: Moisture Boost

To boost the moisturizing capacity of your body lotion, add a few drops of olive oil to the lotion before you put it one.

(This has done wonders for my winter-is-too-long dry skin.)

Wednesday's words: Downhill "Skiing"

"If the going is easy, beware!. You may be going downhill." —Greg Taunt

Wednesday's words from my grandma (RIP)

"It's cold out, wear a sweater." Grandma (a.k.a Syd)

What us about the cold?

My family has been on edge lately and I would like to blame the frigid temperature outside, but instead I must face the reality that my nine year old is testing boundaries, my husband is over worked and my business is going nowhere.

The day after...

After yesterdays new exercise class, I am sore, sitting on a heating pad as I work at my computer trying to design the logo for my new business and pick the color and the best part is on the snowy, rainy day in NYC, I am really warm (from the heating pad of course).

In the kitchen on Thursday: Winter Comfort

Easy Shepard's Pie

1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion
1/2 C. frozen mixed vegetable (I use the classic mix)
2 Tbsp. Sunflower oil
1 tsp. Worstershire Sauce
2-3 medium potatoes
2 slices American Cheese
1/4 C. low fat  milk
Salt and Pepper to taste

Peel the potatoes and boil them. They are done when a fork can easily pierce them. Peel and dice the onion. Heat the oil in a 10" skillet and add the onion. As the onion begins to brown add the meat. Break it apart as it browns. When it is almost done add the veggies and Worstershire sauce. When it is all cooked turn the heat off. Drain the potatoes. Using a blender or electric mixer, "mash" the potatoes with the cheese and milk until there are no lumps. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spoon the meat mixture into an 8" square pan. Spread the potatoes on top. Bake covered for 15 minutes. Remove cover and broil for 5 minutes to brown the potatoes. Serve immediately

New Year—back to the same old

If felt great to get back to the gym after a vacation and being sick, so now I am energized for the week ahead.

A wonderful Sunday....

Nothing beats window shopping in housewares and furnitures stores and superb lunch with my nearly 8-year old fashionista, interior decorator daughter and lucky for her daddy had other plans, since most of the furniture would be too modern for his tastes.

Not Ready for WInter....

Winter is definitely here...Brrrrr

I can't wait for spring.....

(Melted snowman kit seen in a gift shop.)

A remedy for a cold--SUN

Spending the end of vacation with a bad cold, but sitting in a terrace in the sun is an excellent remedy, quite relaxing and a great way to the end the year (if you minus the cold).

In the words of an opera

I went yesterday with daughter and mom to see a family friendly performance of Barber of Seville and in the words of the opera, "Gold sets the mind in motion" (and yes, my daughter liked her first opera, but isn't sure she would see another one).

Friday "Me" Time Blues

Today I had a mani/pedi, met friends for lunch, walking around Chinatown (NYC) and up to Eataly to shop and yet with all this "me" time I feel blue.

In the Kitchen on Thursday: A party favorite

Roasted Almonds or Pecans

3 C. Pecans or Almonds
1/4 C. Butter
2 Tbsp. Brown sugar
2 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
Salt to taste

Preheat oven to 350. Melt butter with sugar and Worcestershire sauce. When sugar is completely melted into butter remove from heat and toss in nuts. Mix well to coat. Spread out nuts on a rimmed cookie sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes. Toss with salt. Allow to completely cool before storing in an air tight container. The nuts will last at least a week.

A beautiful poem on a friend's wall

Holidays and Spring Cleaning

Holidays in full swing, my daughter made out like a bandit with a stash of American Girl items from one grandma and yet, the garage could use a spring cleaning.