These pics of Jennifer Lopez's California home have been sitting on my desktop for quite some time, they were definitely due for a post. Her home was featured in Veranda magazine last month. I like the feminine touch to her cozy home.

Lonny Head Office

So, the new issue of Lonny magazine is hot off the press, and I was instantly attracted to the article on their newly remodeled office space in Manhattan. Clearly it's a tight space filled with glamor. Here are a couple of pics of the great makeover. Visit their website for the full story.

Summer wish list...

Harry Allen pig bank 200$

subscription to US magazine (for my iPad) 64$

Gadabout personalized cards 48$

Iomoi tape dispenser 25$

Staub 7qt round cocotte 235$

Vefa's kitchen Greek cookbook 35$

Aveda hair care products 18-35$

Shinny new bike with tan leather and wicker basket:) 300-400$

Nespresso machine 200$

Christian Louboutin Maleva peep-toe pumps 865$

Beach vacation

Words to live by...

Health:

Drink plenty of water.
Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
Live with the 3 E’s – Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
Play more games.
Read more books than you did in 2010.
Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
Sleep for 7 hours.
Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk, smile.

Personality:

Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
Don’t have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
Don’t over do. Keep your limits.
Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip.
Dream more while you are awake.
Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
Forget issues of the past. Don’t remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don’t hate others.
Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present.
No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
Smile and laugh more.
You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Society:

Call your family often.
Each day give something good to others.
Forgive everyone for everything.
Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
Try to make at least three people smile each day.
What other people think of you is none of your business.
Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:

Do the right thing!
Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.
However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
The best is yet to come.
Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.

Royal Wedding Love...

Ok, so I wasn't that person that woke up at 3am on Friday morning, but I did make sure to rush home at night for the recap of the evens. I thought the wedding was perfect. It was really nice to see a true love story unfold and I loved how the couple respected the tradition of the day but still gave it a modern twist. Kate looked absolutely beautiful, and though the dress was simple and safe, it was all in the detail. I hope this marriage sheds light on the past royal weddings that haven't ended in a fairytale.