Category: Lifestyle

Paso Robles Wine Country Guide- my way.

Paso Robles Wine Country Guide- my way.

Three days in Paso Robles wine country on California’s central coast begs the question – why have I waited so long to see the rolling hills, the patch-work land patterns, and the diversity of wines?  With over 250 wineries opening their doors and 33,000 vineyard acres planted, the choices are yours to make.  Just get […]

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Distinctive Threads, Responsibly: Zero   Maria Cornejo

Distinctive Threads, Responsibly: Zero + Maria Cornejo

Distinctive Threads, Responsibly: Zero + Maria Cornejo  By Marie Leiter Interested in fashion from a young age, I would save my babysitting money to buy a chic pair of shoes and Gloria Vanderbilt velvet jeans. In all honesty, I did not think twice about where the garments came from, fair trade compensation for the seamstresses, […]

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Hope, Dignity and Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles

Hope, Dignity and Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles

Giving back this time of year is prolific – and there are so many people, organizations, and non-profits that welcome your time, energy, support and dedication to their cause.  This season I have been privileged, honored and humbled by joining HSBC Bank (Los Angeles office) on Friday, November 30, 2018 at Homeboy Industries.  This organization, […]

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Hitting the pause button at Mii Amo, Destination Spa, Sedona, AZ

Hitting the pause button at Mii Amo, Destination Spa, Sedona, AZ

Self-care is the most important “best practice” we give ourselves.  However, life gets in the way, big-time; We’ve  become so busy with our to-do lists, responsibilities, and obligations that we’ve forgotten who drives the bus. Need to hit the pause button? Time for reclaiming your own life?  Reframe your focus and consider Mii Amo, Destination Spa […]

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Ciabatta Stuffing is mandatory!

Ciabatta Stuffing is mandatory!

Holidays embrace traditions with family, friends and loved ones.  Although, I do believe that starting new traditions are a wonderful way to add your own signature to the special time of the year. A few years ago I started making   Ciabatta Stuffing for the holidays. Ciabatta Stuffing  Not only has it been incredibly delicious, I […]

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Olde Good Things: Repurposed Water Meters

Olde Good Things: Repurposed Water Meters

Olde Good Things Living in Capitol Hill, DC is perfect in so many ways. There’s an energy to the city, Union Station (Amtrak’s headquarters) makes travel very easy and the District is served by three airports: DCA, IAD and BWI.  The nation’s capitol is within walking distance, museums are free, ethnic restaurants within reach, street […]

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Words and meanings

Words and meanings – Diverse interpretations rule the dayl!

Words…..Meaning behind the Meaning I started this board quite some time ago on Pinterest.  As life takes many twists and turns, I started this collection as an inspiration, a motivator, a medicine to soothe my soul when life challenges me the most.  Delivering training while working in Philadelphia, it became quite apparent that experiences shape […]

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