Buddha for your home, garden, office

Photo: monsyb

This is one of my favorite meditating Buddha statues. This one's in our backyard on a wooden table with a beautiful bougainvillea that's growing over it. Got it a few years ago at Target. And now that it's a little older and weathered, it looks even better.

 

I have a couple more Buddha heads/statues in our home and one on my office desk. It's nice to have a Buddha in your home, garden or office. Particularly the meditating Buddha, because it represents the hope for peace and harmony of the homeowners or the office occupant. Very relaxing to look at.

 

You don't have to be a Buddhist to have one and they're everywhere now because they're pretty popular in the home/garden décor world, so I'm sure you can find one you really like. Try Target, TJMaxx, Homegoods, ebay, etsy, garden stores, etc.

Happy Weekend

All photos: Target

 

Mossimo Supply Co. for Target. Boho printed crossbody bag. Adjustable strap. Zip closure top, zip pocket inside and open pocket inside for cell phone. The perfect weekend crossbody bag. Also makes a great present.

Love the black and white print design on the strap. Really love the little pom-pom tassels, but if tassels aren't your thing, you can take them off. A great way to add a little zing to your spring/summer outfits for just $19.99. This one won't last long, if you can still find it.

Gloss Bar Miami

Photo: glossmiami

Okay, let me preface this by saying I have the best manicurist in Miami, Ines Garcia. Been doing manicures/pedicures with her for over 20 years. I've tried everything else in Miami when she goes on vacation and nothing else compares.

 

Having said that, I'm very intrigued by this new place, Gloss Bar Miami, in Coral Gables on Andalusia Avenue. The first organic natural nail salon in Miami - hallelujah!! Thank you, organic gods. I'd say it's about time for this to get to Miami.

 

Gloss nail polishes are chemical-free, and Sandra Weir, the owner, offers over 100 colors. Even the nail polish remover is 100% organic so it doesn't burn the inside lining of your nose. I haven't been yet so I can't review it but from what I've read in the press and checking out the website and the pictures, I think it's right up my alley.

 

Most of you know I don't paint my nails for health reasons (still haven't been able to give up painted toes,though), but I just might get them painted so I can try Gloss Bar out. And it doesn't hurt that it's next door to Chocolate Fashion, best French pastries in Miami, so you can get a real French croissant or raspberry butterfly and a café au lait then go get your nails/feet done. Heaven.

Starbucks Protein Bistro Box - perfecto

Photo: cookinglight

This is so perfect for a light lunch or when you're on the go. Yeah, you can for sure make it yourself at home but when you can't, Starbucks Protein Bistro Box is better than opting for fast food. It comes with a cage-free hard boiled egg (I know you organic, granola people like me love this), white cheddar cheese slices, multigrain muesli bread, honey peanut butter, apple slices and a bunch of red grapes.

 

And if you wanna be really green, save their little plastic container and when you make your own protein combo at home, just use this one to store it in. Great to pack for kids that do sports after school and need a quick, healthy snack when they're riding around in the car.

The Burch sisters

Photo: Trademark

Tory Burch's ex-stepdaughters, Alexandra and Louisa, have entered the family business with their new company, Trademark. Their ready-to-wear line debuted in February with 105 pieces, including this awesome necklace, called the Kiss Lock necklace. $188 on their website.

 

The line is classic, clean and modern. I can see some Tory influences in some of the pieces but the price-point is lower. Good for us. Check out the clothes, bags, jewelry, shoes and accessories at trade-mark.com

Spring is here

Photo: southernliving

Spring 2014 opened officially last Thursday, March 20. I don't know what says spring more than seersucker. Love this fabric, always have. I think it has something to do with the fact that my uniform from the time I was in kindergarten up through about 5th or 6th grade was made out of light blue seersucker. Believe it or not, we didn't have A/C in the classroom at the Catholic grade school I went to up until about 5th or 6th grade.  Un.Be.Lievable. I know, but it's true. There's nothing cooler than seersucker on a hot, humid Miami day. Then when we got A/C units in the classroom, hello new polyester uniforms. I wish I still had my old seersucker ones. The fabric was so soft from washing it so much; it almost felt like an old t-shirt. If I still had them, I'd have a seamstress make something out of them for me. Oh well.

 

Anyway, check out the "Rebecca" dress from Jolie and Elizabeth. Love that scalloped hem and diagonal pockets. Comes in pink and blue. $189, and Southern Living readers get 20% off online orders using the code SOUTHERNLIVING14.

 

To edge this up a little, I'd wear it with a military jacket like the Boyfriend Fatigue Jacket from J. Crew and either some white converse or a flat, nude thong sandal.

Happy Weekend

Photo: westelm.com

 

Love Dhurrie rugs. This one from West Elm especially - the Phoenix Wool Dhurrie. Comes in a variety of sizes. The 3'x5' is $139 - not too shabby. Just the right touch to liven up your space and warm it up. Matches with any decor - traditional, modern, cottage/country, boho/eclectic, you name it. Never goes out of style.