504 Main by Holly Lefevre: January 2010

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Rethink...Your Environment

This week's discussion topic at Rethink What Matters isRETHINK YOUR ENVIRONMENT.To catch up, read Rethink and Grow, the first post in this series.The house you grew up in....the road you walk to school...the mountains your camp in...the ocean you swim in... the air you breathe... This is your environment.How has it impacted you?How have you impacted it? On a large scale - the largest scale -...

Friday, January 29, 2010

Giveaways, Follows, and Thank You's

This is my random, crazy, taking care of business post for Friday.I'll be back later with my second installment ofRethink What Matters from Bare Escentuals.Check out the first post, Rethink and Grow if you missed it.But until then....Don't miss out on the fantastic giveaway{that I am beyond thrilled to be hosting}.There is still time to enter to win theLisa Leonard Illuminate Necklace, just click...

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Writers Workshop...You Knew It When You "Bought" It

Yes...TWO POSTS TODAY! I am not really sure what has gotten into me! So, if your are looking for the Tablescape Thursday post, click HERE. Otherwise, Welcome to Mama Kat's Writer's Workshop. This week, prompt #1 is my selection, Share one piece of great advice you’ve received from someone who knows stuff... You Knew It When You "Bought" It So this true gem was not a advice given to me, but rather...

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Tablescape Thursday...Blame It On The Blackout!

I survived last weeks venture into tablescapes at Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday (thanks to everyone for dropping by!)...and I am back! For this week no professional photography, no ocean view estates, no very cool rentals... just me and a simple tablescape inspired by the recent blackouts we have had due to the rain, wind, and falling trees! My "Blame It On The Blackout" tablescape...

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Mind, Body, Food...A Quest for Pantry Perfection and a Homemade Ketchup Recipe!

Hey all! I am seriously dragging my feet when itcomes to posting these Healthy Happy Hour Post Updates {sorry!}.It is so much to take in… overhauling your entire way of thinking and eating{because that’s the plan we are on here!} is overwhelming, and quite franklyI am in a BIG ‘OLE January blah mood!I have done an overhaul before but I was 23ish and single…that was easy-peasy, now I am doing it for...

Monday, January 25, 2010

It's Illuminating...It's a Lisa Leonard Giveaway!

*********GIVEAWAY CLOSED********* What illuminates your life...your day...a moment in time?I admit I do not stop to think about it often enough...to give thanks for the wonderful things in my lifeand the promise each day holds.My day, my life, is illuminated by many things...My children - their laughter, the curiosity, their words.My husband (on most days!).My parents.My friends, new and old.Sunlight...and...

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Rethink and Grow

Life is about rethinking.If you don't rethink, you will never grow.Only as a 30-something woman can I say I finally get that.When I was in college, or even high school for that matter, it was easy to imagine what my life was going to be...I had it all planned out. I was not going to get married or have kids. I wanted to go to design school in New York (which I did...but in L.A.) and be the next Donna...

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Tablescape Thursday...Bold Black and White for Winter

I did it! I finally got up the nerve to join in with Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch. I have admired (OK, you can say lurked) over there for awhile now...but yes, this week I am jumping in. This set up was done a couple of years ago as part of a photo shoot. So, yes, there was a little help in pulling this together, but I chose to share it because...I have this obsession with black...

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Chalk It Up...A DIY Quickie

Well, I had a brilliant post written about healthy ingredients and cleaning out the pantry..blah, blah, blah...and then... I erased it...B-R-I-L-L-I-A-N-T, I know! So, as I am still recovering from way too much wine on Saturday night (BIG thaks to the MIL for the babysitting!), I thought I'd share a fun, chic, and way too easy craft... seriously, if you are crafty, you'll love it... and if you...

Friday, January 15, 2010

Mind, Body, Food (Chapter 2)...A Chicken Chili Recipe for You!

Hey All! First, can I just say “WOW.” I was really overwhelmed and inspired by the responses to my last "healthy" post, Mind…Body…Food…The Road to Complete Nutrition. As I mentioned, I was hesitant to talk about my own issues…but I did it and survived. I have a lot more info to share – maybe I can get Renee to guest post. In the next weeks, I am going to cover journaling…but not just your food, reading...

Thursday, January 14, 2010

We Could Have Named You Dual Quads

Time for Writer's Workshop. Head on over to Mama Kat's place to join in. This week, I chose prompt #3: What’s in YOUR name? What does it mean? Why was it given to you? "We Could Have Named You Dual Quads" I always wanted to be named Jennifer. It makes sense - I am a product of the 70's where pretty much every other girl was named Jennifer. It is still one of my favorite names. I never loved or...