Above: Cathy Waterman

Above: Stormie

Above: Gabrielle Sanchez

Above: Mark Davis

Since an entire  day devoted to love is in the horizon, I wanted to share a few of my favorite pieces that remind me of romance. Hearts can be a little overrated when it comes to Valentines jewels, so instead I chose the gems above because they give me a warm and fuzzy feeling just looking at them without a heavy heart!

Hahahahaha one of the funniest SuperBowl commercials I have ever seen! Kim Kardashian has been replaced by French Bull dog!!  Move over Kim…. Hello French!

Let the count down begin…. Happy Super Bowl 2012!

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Feeling Puffy and Fluffy?

Let’s flush some excess water from our cells…. Research from Connecticut’s University of Bridgeport suggests that adding two simple things to our diets for two weeks daily, can help us flush 6 pounds of trapped water weight.

Two cups of chamomile tea and one cup of sliced cucumbers daily is all it takes to feel lighter, brighter and de-puffed. Easy, breezy…. fluids be gone!

Miss Beau Dunn and Santa Barbara Magazine!! Miss Beau is on the cover of the “Best Of 2012″ Santa Barbara Magazine issue. Does it get any better than this? I think not…..

www.santabarbaramagazine.com

http://sbmag.com/2012/02/behind-the-scenes-best-of-2012-cover-shoot/

Let’s get this party started boys and girls. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner…. Let’s not get caught with our pants down!

DEBAUVE & GALLAIS

Valentine’s Day Love Letter

$23.00

HOORSENBUHS

Rose Gold & Diamond Quad-Link Ring

$5,700.00

FREDS AT BARNEYS NEW YORK

Chocolate Jar

$66.00

JENNA LEIGH

Lace Hipster

$60.00

FORNASETTI

Labbra Candle

$165.00

THE FRENCH FARM

Dark Chocolate and Praline Fondue

$28.00

MINOR OBSESSIONS

Pink Sapphire Drop Large Hoop Earrings

$710.00

DEBAUVE & GALLAIS

Tin Heart Assortment

$55.00

ED FLOWER

Italian Blood Orange Candle

$34.00

HAPPY ALMOST VALENTINE’S DAY…..

You want to eat something that digests slowly and will not cause insulin surges.  Basically, PROTEIN! If you find yourself starving in the evening after dinner, reach for a snack that’s about 100-150 calories with lots of protein and little or no sugar.  Low Fat String Cheese would be a winner, a small piece of chicken, an egg, or deli turkey meat.  If you have a sweet craving, try adding some fruit with that protein! Doesn’t an ounce or two of goat cheese with a few blackberries sound delish?

Happy Snacking!

Dana

I swear I can tell a difference….. in one shower!

Spongeables Anti-Cellulite Body Wash in a sponge is the first luxurious body wash with built-in anti-cellulite benefits.With a unique formula, Multi-Sal Muscle Toner, a patented ingredient complex that smoothes and tones with natural Rhodofiltrat Sea Extract to enhance microcirculation and help prevent dimpling on fatty areas. Spongeables specially-textured massaging/exfoliating surface whisks away dry skin and enhances anti-cellulite results.  Shower after shower, skin looks better and feels better, improving after every use for 20+ delightfully bubbly, aromatherapeautic uses.

www.amazon.com

P.S….. The smell is off the charts amazing…. and I will report back in on the Foot Buffer which I am trying tonight….

YAY for all the tricks in one sponge!!

And I’m not talking about the Beets from Dre… I’m talkin about the veggie that’s getting to the top of the menu! Beets are becoming the cool kid in town and for some really good reasons. Not only are beets a great boost to our physical well being and a wonderful source of iron, they have been shown to be an immunity booster and guard against cancer. Beets are one of those overlooked vegetables that once you realize all it beholds, you will cultivate a new appreciation and yes, maybe even love for them!

Beets protect against heart disease, colon cancer (they are of great assistance in pooing)…. gall bladder and liver strengthener… they contain folic acid, vitamins A, C and niacin, magnesium, loads of iron and phosphorus …. Zero trans fat and zero saturated fat. Betacyanin, the pigment that gives beets their red color is what is responsible for fighting cancer.

Next time you see beets at the top of the menu…. go ahead and order…. You will be doing your body a great service!!

According to a study in the “Archives of Internal Medicine”…… Women who drank two to three cups of coffee a day were 15% less likely to develop depression, than those who drank one or less cups…..

Now we can have our coffee and happiness too!

Happy Monday My Beautiful Peeps!!

DRINK COFFEE!!

And now…. another amazing marriage made in heaven! YAY!!! Marni is teaming up with H&M! Designed by Italian label founder Consuelo Castiglioni, this print happy collection is just about as beautiful as it gets….. with statement accessories that could make a grown man cry!

And here’s the best part…. part of Marni’s collaberation with H&M is based on a special unisex T-shirt that will raise funds for the Red Cross/Japan. 25% Of the sales from the Tee will be donated to the Japan Earthquake relief. Have your Tee and donate too!

March/2012

www.hm.com/us/