Bag Lady...

I love bags. What girly girl doesn't? I really like recycled bags that you take to the store instead of getting those hideous plastic bags that does nothing but harm the environment. I have been known to carry items out in my hand because I forgot my "green bag." While on a recent trip to the store to use my lastest Groupon, oh btw "Hello my name is Robyn and I'm addicted to Groupon", anyway... I was given another green bag. I had a Groupon for this amazing store Midtown Olive Press that sells olive oils and balsamic. It's so cool. They let you taste the oils and vinegars before you decide to purchase it. Once you decide, they pour it in a beautiful glass bottle, seal and label it. After sampling several, Blake and I decided on getting an Organic Tuscan Herb olive oil and a sweet Pomegranate Balsamic.

The balsamic will be tasty drizzled on a salad. We tried the Tuscan oil a few nights ago. I tossed it in some whole wheat linguine...yum. I also poured some in a small dish for dipping our French bread. The kids were like, "Cool just like Carrabba's." All of this was topped off with some Rainbow trout and sauteed spinach.

By no means am I a cook. If you ask my kids what can mommy cook. They will rattle off about 3 dishes. But I do like to try new things. Whether I'm given a pass or fail. I think I got a pass the other night.






My new green bag.



Love the sections. Perfect for bottles of oils, vinegar, wine.



Organic Tuscan Herb Olive Oil and Pomegranate Balsamic

If You Like It Then Pin It

Just when I thought I had a grip on everything Social Mediaish... along came Pinterest. And I love it. I'm just trying to figure out how can I handle everything. I'm on Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, Tumblr, and now Pinterest. Pinterest came at a perfect time. I'm totally bored with Facebook and Twitter. I realize that I am a visual person. Tumblr and Pinterest suit my style. What is Pinterest? It's a virtual pinboard. Pinterest let's you share all the gorgeous things you love on the web. If you like something, just pin it. People use it to plan parties, get yummy recipes, and decorating tips. It is so much fun. I'm new to Pinterest so I don't have a lot of pins on my board. Below is a bootylicious pair of B. Atwood shoes that I just pinned. Every girl needs a pair of blue suede shoes this Spring. To see my other pins go here

Source: shopbop.com via Robyn on Pinterest

Practical...

"When putting together a wardrobe, remember this equation: 70% should be driven by practicality and 30% by frivolity and fun." - Christopher Bailey (Burberry head designer)




Picked up these shoes a couple of weeks while I was in NYC. They are by Nine West. Had my 14 yr old photographer take a pic before I headed out to an ornament exchage party. These are the most comfortable 5 inch heels I have worn yet! Are these practical or fun?

Perfume...

"The thing about perfume is that when you take everything off, you still have perfume on. That's sexy." - Christopher Bailey (Burberry head designer)





Brown Sugar by Fresh is my new favorite perfume. I received a sample from Sephora when I ordered Leg Shine by M. Kors. I have worn it everyday. What I like about it is, a little goes a long way. Just one spritz and it stays with you all day. The scent is citrusy mixed with caramel and magnolia. Very "fresh" and clean fragrance. I dislike loud, overpowering, powdery scents. Maybe Santa will stuff my stocking with a bottle. What is your favorite perfume?

I Walk...

This past Sunday my sister-n-law and I did a walk for AIDS funding. The walk was sponsored by Triad Health Project. The 20th Annual Winter Walk for AIDS is a three-mile walk that raises vital funding for Triad Health Project's direct client services and preventioneducation programs. The theme of this year's event is "I Walk...", and it serves as a powerful reminder that HIV/AIDS affects everyone.

Wendy and I had a gorgeous 3 mile walk through the streets of downtown Greensboro. We were very pleased to see alot of North Carolina A&T student involvement. Even though quite a few of the female students walked in Uggs and riding boots, we were still happy that they supported the walk.

I'm on a mission to get my 10,000 steps in a day. My dad who is also making a lifestyle change to walk 10,000 steps a day, gave me the pedometer shown below. As you can see, I walked over 10,000 steps this past Sunday. I walked my dog, walked 3 miles for AIDS, and I walked around Costco "sampling." Wendy and I got to Costco at a great time. All of the good samples were out! I walked in Costco hungry, but when I walked out, I was satisfied. Cheers!

Gift Suggestion...

For the girl who wants the opposite of subtle. Glam Rock. Copper hoops with hematite beads and silver spikes. Start with these hoops if you are new to statement jewelry. Not subtle, but not too Lady Gaga outrageous. Get them for a cool $20. Save additional 20% with coupon code HOLIDAY20. Purchase them here

Gift Suggestion...

For the girl who likes sparkly things. These crystal hoops are perfect. For just $18 a pair they make a great gift. Save even more with coupon code HOLIDAY20. Enter code at checkout and 20% will be taken off all jewelry! To purchase go here