Archive for January, 2010

Style Story | Michelle Pante, Traditional Feminine

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

I have a BA in sociology, a BSW, an MBA, and I strongly identify as a feminist. So Traditional Feminine was not an obvious match for me. I used to feel confused when I was drawn to traditional things and ways of being (like my delicate, princess-cut wedding ring and my yearning to be a full-time mom) because I perceived myself as so independent and modern. But [...]

Article from Body + Soul magazine

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

True style, isn’t cobbled together from fly-by-night trends; it’s honed and shaped through a lifetime of choices.

Style Story | Patsy Duggan, Cherished Playful

Monday, January 4th, 2010

WHAT I DO: Grandmother. Yoga Teacher. Caregiver.
I LOVE: Where I live. The thrill of travel. Spending time with my daughter (she’s my best friend). My grandkids. Moving water. Matinees. Cream-colored clothing and furniture. Cappuccino. Yoga. Some glass hearts from friends. My French armoire.
MOST RIDICULOUS PURCHASE: I was training for a marathon, and as I ran [...]

Style Story | Carrie McCarthy, Refined Treasure

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

Founder of Style Statement Inc. Co-founder of CarrieandDanielle.com. Co-creator of the book Style Statement: Live by Your Own Design.
Guiding commitments for her business:

Be of service
Create beauty
Be self-expressed
Be profitable
Run a wonderful company to work in

Carrie is committed to creating beauty and meaning. She has designed for small studios and multi-million-dollar estates; styled for lifestyle magazines, [...]

Invitation | Bye Bye Resolution, Hello Celebration

Friday, January 1st, 2010

“Lose 50 pounds before summer.”
“Wake up at 6 am to be the early bird who gets the worm.”
“Hit the gym every other day.”
“Cook homemade, nutritious meals twice a week.”

Sound familiar? Probably – they’re incredibly common New Year’s Resolutions. They sound like good intentions, but on closer inspection, there’s something about them that might be why [...]