I’m a pescetarian who gets hungry every couple of hours. So what do I eat throughout the day? For breakfast, I usually eat a bowl of high protein + fiber cereal, a piece of toast with peanut butter, or I blend up a delicious protein shake filled with greens (kale, green chard, and spinach) and …
It is said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. As a young woman who loves to cook, the kitchen was a critical part of my condo remodel. Redesigning the Galley Kitchen The condo’s existing galley kitchen was completely redesigned to feel larger and function more efficiently. Since there was minimal amount of …
It has been two months since the start of construction on my condo and I’m happy to say it’s almost done. Now comes the fun part when the paint goes up, the walls are tiled and the appliances are installed. Here’s a sneak peek at some of my personal picks and progress: With the added coffered …
My condo was one of the first buildings to be built along the Wilshire Corridor back in the 1960s and since then, few if any updates have been made inside the space. Dated plumbing and electrical as well as other interesting “surprises” have popped up repeatedly since the start of demolition. For the designer behind the project (Momma Chan) those “surprises” — or problems as …
Wearing a great pair or leggings and cute sports bra not only makes you feel good, but it can also be a motivating factor when debating to go the gym. For me, bright colors, patterned leggings and seamless sports bras make me feel good and make me want to practice yoga. My new favorite brand: NUX activewear for …
When I’m home, I spend much of my time in the kitchen. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, I constantly find myself standing at the counter, chopping, sautéing, steaming, boiling, blending or boxing up leftovers for the next day. I eat a fairly healthy, plant-based diet along with minimal amounts of fish and seafood. While …
My obsession with clothes began as a little girl and continues today. When I was in grade school, I remember trying on 3 or 4 different outfits every morning, trying to decide what to wear. Yes, it would drive my mom crazy as she called for me to come downstairs, saying, “Your breakfast is ready. …
I don’t think I’ve worn a backpack since my school days, but after bringing one on my trip to Budapest, Hungary… I’m hooked. I was recently given this black water-resistant nylon backpack by Tess and could not be happier about bringing it halfway around the world. The bag is a standard utilitarian backpack – it holds …
Going out to dinner and sticking to healthy diet can sometimes be a challenge, but here in Los Angeles, there are lots of choices. As a pescetarian who enjoys a good date night and dining al fresco, CAST Restaurant at the Viceroy in Santa Monica was a perfect choice. Executive Chef Larry Monaco just recreated the menu …
When you’re busy and stressed out, it’s always a good idea to step away from your routine and do something out of the ordinary. That’s exactly what I did earlier this week when I went to Malibu Wine Safaris with my childhood best friend, Erika… we go way back… I’m talking when we both spent hours on …
