Happy Monday!!!

Happy Monday! I'm in Boston today, having a wonderful time. I will post again soon with some photos and details.

In the meantime, don't forget to

participate in my book giveaway and have a wonderful week!

(image via classy in the city)

Happy (tangy & sweet) Monday!!!

Happy Monday! I hope you enjoyed a wonderful weekend! Mine was quite busy with a family dinner and some shopping for various things, including birthday gifts and housewares.

I'm loving this fresh & tangy yellow and green combination, perfect for the spring season.

For my fellow writers, I thought I'd share an interesting article about marketing ideas from Arielle Ford.

Have a great week!!

(Images via We heart it, J.Crew and Net-à-Porter)

Happy Monday!!

Happy Monday! Hope you enjoyed a wonderful weekend!

It was chilly here but we managed to enjoy a relaxing weekend which included a bit work and some family time.

How gorgeous is this book by Nichole Robertson? Published by Chronicle Books, it looks simply divine. Her distinct style of grouping lovely photographs of the City of Light by color theme is the idea behind her stunning work.

In other news, Dior apparently showed its haute couture collection in Shanghai this week, and here are some fashionable highlights of that soirée.

Wishing you a fantastic week!

Happy Monday + (Flower Power)!!

Happy Monday!

I hope you enjoyed a wonderful weekend! Mine was restful and included a lovely dinner party on Saturday evening that a visit at a sugar shack. ( it was yummy!)

I also watched Mad Men last night and was surprised ( and a tad shocked by) the plot twist involving Betty Draper, until I found out the reason here. That explains everything and helps make the story line more believable.

 I'm delighted to share an unexpected  review ( in French) of my first novel here.

Merci beaucoup & have a wonderful week!

 

(Images via here)

Happy Monday + No. 11 Pour Elle!

Happy Monday! I hope you enjoyed a fantastic weekend. The weather turned and went back to its end of winter temps but it's par for the course. We had an amazingly warm week which allowed me to attend a concert by the Montreal Symphony, dinner at a new restaurant and the opening of an upscale accessories boutique, No.11 Pour Elle.

A nod to London's exclusive No.11 Boutique Hotel, the shop offers haute bikinis, diaphanous cover-ups, gorgeous bustiers, lacy underpinnings and exclusive fragrances. I was thrilled to discover that they carry lines such as Kiki De Montparnasse, Penhaligon's perfume ( I've worn Quercus for years) and Aqua de Coco swimwear.

I encourage you to drop by and pick up something fantastic for the boudoir, you won't be disappointed. Some of the lingerie can also be worn out at night, as a sexy alternative.

The highlight if my evening was meeting a fun group of ladies, including Carrie from les Zurbaines, Patricia Gajo of Fashion Magazine, and their fabulous posse.

The weather allowed me to bravely wear my new flowered pajama pants which were wildly popular with the ladies.

Wishing you a wonderful week! Bisou Bisou!

Happy Monday!-(scenes of spring)

Happy Monday! I hope you enjoyed a fantastic weekend! The weather was sensational again, unseasonably hot and it was truly amazing. The doors were left open, tiny shoots started growing and the warm sunshine felt wonderful.

Apparently, it will be like this all week long. Amen.

I'm leaving you with some lovely spring scenes from Jigsaw's recent collection, a soft and romantic way to start the week.

You must have control of the authorship of your own destiny.  The pen that writes your life story must be held in your own hand.  ~Irene C. Kassorla

(Images via Making Magique, Lonny, Pinterest and Glitter guide)

Happy Monday!!!

Happy Monday!!! I hope you had a fantastic weekend! The weather was sublime here, unseasonably warm and I've enjoyed every second of it!

 I'm loving this editorial from the April Issue of Harper's Bazaar with Mila Kunis. The styling is superb and if you're curious about what she's wearing, you'll find the answers here.

I leave you with this sunny upbeat video. What better way to begin the week, right?

Happy Monday!!!

Happy Monday! So happy to be back, despite the cold weather today, brrrr!

I hope you enjoyed a wonderful weekend. It's back to work time for me and I have lots on my plate, including an article to finish and my manuscript. I will post a few shots from my trip, an interview and giveaway, so please drop in again soon.

The first image above reminds me that Montreal now has its own new Tiffany store! You can read about it here.

Wishing you all a wonderful day!!

(Images, via Inspired Design)

Happy Monday!!

Happy Monday!! I know that today is a holiday for many of you so I hope you're enjoying your time off.  This is a big week ahead, with the Oscars on Sunday and an upcoming trip for me.  I'm trying to get all my work finished before I take off on Saturday.

P.S. Before you hit the slopes today, read this article about combating hat head & hair on Jenesequa.

Wishing you all a fantastic week!


Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, worn or consumed. It's the spiritual experience of living with love, grace and gratitude. — Denis Waitley

(Images via Pinterest)

Happy Monday!!!

Happy Monday!!! I'm in a very bold mood today, Pink Lemonade now has over a 1,000 followers!

A major thank you for dropping by here on a regular basis, it's been wonderful sharing my thoughts and inspirations and getting to know some of you.  I'm feeling the love!

Don't forget to participate in my book giveaway, it ends tomorrow.

Have a fantastic week!

Happy Positively Positive Monday!!

Happy Monday!! I hope you had a fantastic weekend!!

Mine was great and included some skiing, yoga and a bit of work. I discovered this great site this weekend that I just have to share.

It's called Positively Positive, and it's filled with inspiring stories, mantras and happiness tips. I'm now totally hooked!

I'm  sharing their happiness tips for 2012 which really resonated with me:

Tip 1: Let go of 2011 baggage.

It’s likely that 2011 brought many ups and downs. This year, resolve to focus on the good stuff. Choose to let go of what went wrong last year, and commit to what will go right this year. Be grateful and appreciate all that you have. When you appreciate what you do have, you create more of what you want. Stop focusing on lack and let the energy of gratitude create a more abundant life.

Tip 2: Change the conversation.

Make a resolution to change your dialogue about fear and negativity. When you think, talk, and act from a negative place, you attract negativity into your life. Commit to a new conversation. Begin the New Year talking and thinking about what you love about your life, rather than replaying the same old negative story. You might just be surprised by the results.

Tip 3: Give.

Being altruistic not only benefits the person you’re helping but greatly enhances your own life, too. This year, commit to the mantra “How can I give?” rather than “How can I get?” Giving produces endorphins, which make you feel great! Plus, giving to others helps you get out of your own way. When you focus on giving you can stop focusing on what you’re not getting.

Tip 4: Take a ME break.

Commit to a ME break at least once a week. Take time out to focus on yourself. This is a powerful habit to create early in the year. Need some suggestions? Take a long yoga class, prepare a nice meal for yourself, or create an evening ritual. One of my favorite ways to take a ME break in the evening is to give myself a facial.

Tip 5: Get naked!

This year, make a commitment to be authentic. Get naked with your truth, offering the world your greatest gift: your authentic self. Begin a practice of being yourself on dates, in the office, or even in your home. We all thrive on true connection. So this year, get naked with your truth. Don’t deprive the world of your authentic gifts. Even if it feels uncomfortable at first—go with it—you’ll feel liberated in no time.

Tip 6: Get creative.

This year, I commit to spend more time painting. This creative hobby takes me out of my daily patterns and ignites my inner spirit. Pledge to engage in a creative project as often as possible. You’ll find that time spent in creativity heightens your happiness, and gives you more energy for the other areas of your life.

Tip 7: Do innovative exercise.

Each New Year, millions resolve to hit the gym and lose weight. This year, make your physical resolutions fun! Rather than locking yourself up in the gym for days, find cool ways to shed the pounds. I am a huge fan of Hoopnotic, a rockin’ workout with a Hula-Hoop. When I Hula-Hooped as a kid, it was just a fun thing to do. I never would’ve imagined doing it as a killer (and totally addictive) workout.

Tip 8: Practice the F-word.

Carrying resentments into the New Year will only recreate the patterns from years prior. This year, vow to let go of resentments by practicing the F-word and forgive. Become conscious of whom you need to forgive (including yourself) and be willing to let go of your resentment and turn it over daily. Each morning when you wake up, set the intention to forgive. This daily intention will ignite a consciousness of forgiveness and provide you with the necessary tools to allow the F-word process to set in.

Tip 9: Eat mindfully.

To keep your Spirit Junkie mentality intact, you must feed your soul superfoods. This New Year I’ve committed to kicking the coffee. Rather than go nuts trying to eliminate everything bad in your diet, keep it simple and choose one thing to let go of. My spiritual running buddy Kris Carr offers amazing tips for cleaning up your palate in her book Crazy Sexy Diet. Let Kris’s book inspire you to keep it simple and wholesome. There’s no need to kick it all at once. Small shifts create powerful change.

Tip 10: Be Authentic.

Rather than conform to what you think the world wants you to be, in 2012, serve the world more of YOU. Make a New Year’s resolution to be more authentic. When you share your truth with the world, your genuine gifts shine through. Plus your authenticity gives others the chance to be truthful, too!

Tip 11: Sit back and receive.

I work hard to balance my go-getter mentality with my sit-back-and-RECEIVE approach to life. This year, welcome stillness and receptivity. Through a daily meditation practice, you can begin to transform your need to control outcomes and learn to sit back and receive. You’ll come to understand that stillness is sometimes the greatest action. Begin a meditation practice today with one of my FREE Spirit Junkie guided meditations. CLICK HERE to download.

Tip 12: Expect miracles.

Kick off the New Year with a miracle mindset. Begin each day with a prayer for peace and happiness. Say out-loud or to yourself: “Thank you, inner guide, for reminding me of all the love and light in my life. I welcome positive support throughout this day. I expect miracles.” This daily prayer will jump-start your day with a miracle mindset and awaken your consciousness to the greatness around you.

Incorporate these twelve tips into your daily practices and enjoy the positive results. Trust that the Universe has your back, expect miracles, and be happy!

Have a fantastic week!!

(images via It's All about Fashion)