Friday, March 13, 2009

Proud


There are a few things that I would step back and allow myself to say I am really proud of.
In this post, I am sharing two. Pretty remarkable for me.

First, proud of my amazing family and the ability for me to finally see what a rich and full life can be filled with. Over the last 6 years, following my heart without a lot of knowledge and experience and with a true partner we have begun to create a life with meaning. It is at this point as well, that I can acknowledge who I am, how to become my best self and what our world can look like everyday. More details to follow.....

Secondly, to have created a concept and started a business that has begun to take shape as I imagined it in my mind.
Despite our timing ( who could have known! ) as we stay true to the vision, partner with people who are smart, creative, thoughtful and fearless, we can create something great.
Quietly we have been working to tweak our website ( with bigger plans in the work for later this year ) and I must say, I am really proud.
Have a look, tell a friend, let me know what you think.

Friday, March 6, 2009

One Kings Lane


So not supposed to be shopping ( and truly I am not, and have not been in awhile ) Unless it is for the kids or at a major discount.
When my friend Melissa from Ruby Press, introduced me to two great gals that were launching a new online sample sale site, I was intrigued. After talking with Allison and Susan, I could tell that it was going to be FABULOUS. A great roster of brands at 70% off retail...based on what I heard, I am super excited for the launch.
So here we go, One Kings Lane..and to entice us all to be added to the waiting list, they are giving away an HERMES throw. You'll be notified of their sales via email!

I told you they had style!!

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

A treasured Spot



One of our favorite getaways, San Ysidro Ranch...came across this image in the early morning hours, and the memories came flooding back.
Our first weekend away ( after 2 weeks of 4 hour phone conversations ) an anniversary trip a year later, and last year a surprise trip for my fortieth. Though not in our current budget, looking forward to discovering other beautiful spots or revisiting some old favorites for an afternoon lunch, romantic dinner or just the amazing memories in my mind.

Always amazed how a Saturday afternoon drive and visit to a place of beauty can be as relaxing as a weekend away...

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Time out, taking stock and giving thanks


Awake early on my birthday..after a little getaway ( thanks to a friend ! ) for the night at the Inn at Spanish Bay.
Words could not express how surprised we were when he presented us with a night at Pebble Beach, a day of golf for the Mr. and a fantastic spa treatment for me as a baby present ( in his words-what do you get 2 people who own a kids clothing company??)
As one who is often not so good at receiving gifts ( but love finding and giving them ) I was overwhelmed.

At the end of a long week, full of business and board meetings, kids getting sick, some emotional ups and downs, and the next phase of some major life changes, I started to think it might be a better idea to go at another time. Somehow, waking up in the wee hours of the morning Friday am, I knew that what I really needed was to get back to who and what mattered to me and to us, and not focus on how others chose to be, live or act. There was no anxiety, or agnst, but rather a reaching back out to how and who I wanted to surround myself with.
As the very early morning hours, turned to morning, I found myself slowing reconnecting. No need to judge, but a need to acknowledge, a need to be without others permission, it is all right there.

Getting to the Inn at Spanish bay around 4 on Friday, we took a walk along the gorgeous coast line, had drinks by the fire and listened to the sound of conversation and bagpipes as the sun set. Laughing and thinking forward about what we might be like at the ages of 60,70 and beyond. I am lucky to be married to this man who makes me laugh, makes me cry and makes every day more real.
Saturday morning, waking up, lounging and taking another walk on the coastline..a day of golfing and a trip to the Spa. Finding myself with a bit of time in the morning, I decided to head over early and planned to read and lounge about in what I expected to be a relaxing enviornment for a bit..calling a friend on the way put a smile on my face.
When I pulled up, I was blown away. The Spa was beautiful, tranquil and so aesthetically charming that I felt like I was transported yet again...As I walked up to the desk to check in, I could not help but think about how to extend my time here...

At every turn, a gorgeous, simple enviornment for relaxation..every detail perfection. A sitting room with a huge fire pit, dark wicker chairs and spectacular herb plants along the window, a garden filled with Lavendar in terra cotta pots and piles of white towels by the pool, snacks and water with the perfect amount of fruit to add a cleansing taste..and the treatments...
As I got my lavender pedicure, a conversation opened up with the woman next to me...we started talking about children ( her first weekend away from her 6 month daughter ) her IVF treatments ( at the age of 25 ) and her experiences as a new mom and lessons already learned..(Then we moved on to the Oscars, Sienfeld and Angelina Jolie ! ) In 60 minutes, a connection and learnings..


A few hours later ( ok, 5 ) after 2 treatments ( I had to add my first pre natal massage ! ) I left to pick up the Mr. from his day of golf. As we drove home later, and talked about the world, the economy and our lives...I was struck again by how lucky we are and what really maters. As some have said, when you are clear about what is important in your life, it is easy to make decisions ..when you create and take that path, stay on it..and when you need a moment to recharge take it..finally, when you need help ask for it, and when you are thankful, say it.
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