Current Events with Henry James

I have a major crush!

...On drink animals!  I saw these for the first time over the weekend and I became mildly obsessed.  My next get together will definitely have drink animals as a guest!  And I looked online for them and they are super easy to purchase.

Mimosa Pool Party!!

Crush of the day!

Here is my first actual 'crush' post!  I've been wanting to put up quick posts about things I like and they are going to be things I'm 'crushing' on. So here is my first one!

HELLO!  These shoes are A-MAZ-ING!  I literally can't stop thinking about them.  Thank you Jessica Simpson for making this shoe.  Im saving up! (or hoping Santa got my letter)

Going nude

I LOVE LOVE LOVE color...except on my nails.  Sometimes I will get crazy and get red or orange polish but for the most part I lean towards nude.  Perhaps to take the attention away from my huge man hands but still have nice manicured nails.  ;)  I have tried a bunch of different ones wanting to find the perfect shade.  Not too white, not too brown, not sparkly etc.  And I think I have found my favorite.  'Sandy Beach' by Essie!

Try this shade for your next manicure if you want something simple but elegant!

Pretty Skin Smoothie!

I found a recipe in my Women's Health magazine that has smooth, pretty skin benefits.  Plus, after looking at the ingredients, I don't think you can go wrong with a smoothie full of fruits and vegetables.  I definitely have trouble getting all the servings of each that you need per day.  So, with this smoothie I start my day on the right foot!  This recipe is accredited to Kimberly Snyder, author of The Beauty Detox Solution (perhaps I should pick that book up!)

This recipe will make a weeks worth of smoothies.  Treat yourself to 8 ounces every morning!

1 1/2 cups water
2       cups chopped organic romaine lettuce
3-4   stalks organic celery
3      cups organic spinach
1      organic apple, cored and chopped
1      organic pear, cored and chopped
1      organic banana
Juice of 1/2 fresh organic lemon

Blend and enjoy!!

West Hollywood Farmers Market!

I LOVE farmer's markets!  The fresh produce and flowers, the sunshine, the happy people!  I just went to one right in my neighborhood that I had never visited.  It's the West Hollywood Farmers Market located at Vista and Fountain.  It's small but really delightful!  Here are a few photos from the day!

I didn't have my car that day so I was kind to the planet and rode my bike!

Some lovely gentlemen playing reggae music

Basket full of goodies!

My new orchid!

All my yummy treats!

It was such a beautiful day being able to support my community &local farmers and be kind to the planet.  I hope to visit the farmers market on a more regular basis!

Mini Facial!

In my on-going pursuit of perfect skin I have found a place that does a mini facial!  I can't always (or ever) afford the luxury of a full facial but sometimes I just seem some good cleansing, steam and extractions.  So here's where to go...Dermalogica on Montana!  They offer a 20 minute mini treatment called  Microzone.  It's only $30!  And everyone that works there has been highly trained and is certainly qualified to help you with your skin care needs.

I went in at 9am and had a cleansing, steam, mini mask, extractions and was well moisturized.  It was done fast but it didn't feel like I was rushed through it.  I didn't even change out of my clothes.  They put you in a chair that folds back and put a smock on you.  And afterwards I was given some product suggestions that were just that...suggestions.  No pressure to buy.  I did end up getting the Skin Hydrating Masque as I know that hydration is a very important part of keeping skin looking supple and radiant. 

Everyone was really nice and I was offered a cool beverage when I arrived.  I would definitely recommend checking out Dermologica on Montana for your skin care needs!