Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Time for a Change...


In as little as three weeks The Chinese New Year is upon us. 2011 ushers in The Year of the Rabbit, shifting us from the fierce tiger to the gentle bunny. In this year relationships, lifestyle and personal growth take center stage. In the spirit of the conciliatory rabbit I've included some of my favorite favorites on both coasts.

Gung Hay Fat Choy!


Here's my tip for everyone's favorite resolution....

I've seen significant results over 2010 from the program laid out in the book,
EAT TO LIVE: The Revolutionary Formula for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. I took on a morning smoothie regimen because of what I learned. Lots of fruit and a good dose of heavy greens, throw in a couple of carrots if you like.


Resources
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Sometimes the difference between good style and great style is all in the resources.

Shopping
The exclusive boutique Relish is located in Cady's Alley NW in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington DC. It's a feast of hand picked European lines, shoes and accessories
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Not A Fashion Store, A Clothing Store, Jack Straw is worth looking for parking on First Avenue in Seattle.

Private Jeweler Joan Georges offers the knowledge, services and discretion to make all your personal purchases a pleasure. By appointment only.

Inspiration

See the amazing art work and furniture of Dutch artist Willem Lenssinck

Shang Xia, Hermès'new Chinese brand has ready-to-wear and decorative arts inspired by Chinese culture.

On-Line
AHAlife is a careful selection of hand picked daily doses of luxury. I love opening each email to discover a new delight.

Support a Vision...

As a 20 year TM practitioner I'm very familiar with the benefits of meditation, however until recently I didn't realize the full extent of the effects. There is research that's coming to light on the positive impacts that TM is having on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Operation Warrior Wellness is a program that's making a difference in the lives of veterans. It's a non-drug, low cost, effective tool to help a very big problem. To learn more, please follow this link,

The David Lynch Foundation.