These pictures were taken as the fall leaves began turning while the summer weather lingered. I agree with William Cullen Bryant that autumn is “the year’s last, loveliest smile.” Somehow my camera has a creative mind of its own, as you can see from this change in colors. I didn’t even alter any of the settings. We could say this …
I have no doubt that those of you who saw our video remember my friend, Ryan, and his terrific dating insights. If you missed his tips – from managing the friend zone to dealing with a love draught – here’s your chance to hear them. https://youtu.be/TgfApiCBvrI After our interview, he taught me to rock climb. To say that I actually …
Halloween and Fifth Harmony’s I’m in Love with a Monster couldn’t be a better match. Here, I’m teaching the dance the girls do when performing the song so you can use their moves at Halloween events. Fifth Harmony performed this version on The Late Late Show with James Corden…
Today, I’m sharing that recipe with you, as unbelievable as the title may sound. It is the creation of culinary genius, Danielle Premo, of Mirinette. She has a specialized business as a personal chef for people with health issues who want someone to craft dishes for them that are both healthy and delicious. My boyfriend, Tom, arranged for us to …
Trend Shows are like rock concerts with a catwalk! At least that was how I felt attending one with Rachel Zoe. There was music, cheering, and even spontaneous crowd dancing… …not to mention mesmerizing style! The lovely Cara Crowley, from Vogue, hosted the event. Between her, Rachel, and the models, there was just so much beauty on the runway! One …
The high school homecoming season is upon us, and there are nervous girls out there wondering if they’re going to get an invite. I’ve learned through experience that just because a guy hasn’t asked you yet, doesn’t mean you have to cut yourself out of the fun. This video tells how. In it, I’m thinking back to my high school …
My dad recently had his 71st birthday. He looked at me and said, “I never thought I’d reach my 70s. That’s ancient.” My response? “Dad, you know the 70s are the new 50s.” And I meant it! I honestly don’t think it matters what age we are. What matters is that we are enjoying that stage of life. I remember …
This is technically a fashion post, but I’ve never been one to let something like a “technicality” get in my way. I love the emails and messages that you all send me. I feel like I know you from them, even though I haven’t had the opportunity to meet most of you. I always try to answer dating questions privately, …
If you aren’t bright-eyed in Bellevue, you will be – bright and early – if you attend Nordstrom’s Trend Show this Saturday, September 19th. Here are details for you beauty-loving babes. There will be celebrity makeup artists, red carpet regulars, cosmetics tips, music, giveaways, and makeovers. For a preview of who you can get excited to see, this is Darais. …
For all of you college girls who have sent me dating questions, today I’m featuring a college guy who candidly gives you his insights on what guys think.
Last Monday was all about girls’ night confessions. Afterwards, I loved reading your messages about the need to get together with close friends every once in a while and cut loose. And I learned that girls’ nights can span generations. That happened to me last weekend. Here, my mom and I were out having fun snapping pictures of my new Milly …
As you can see, I have a serious case of Seahawks pride! I think every Seattleite does. It’s not unusual to find aerobics classes here where instructors bar the doors to everyone who’s not donning blue-and-green on a game weekend. But getting the right fit for your favorite team garb can be a bit challenging. Most sports stores don’t have …
One of my favorite rappers is dancing in his newest music video, so I couldn’t pass up the chance to do a dance tutorial for it. And since Macklemore is a Seattle man that means it’s time to have a resurfacing of the Seahawks dancing fan squad—The Triplets of Boom!
Guys seem to find girls’ nights intriguing. As my friend Annie says, “The big problem with these time-honored rituals is that men do ask about them and women don’t tell.” Well, she decided it was time to change that, so she wrote this guest blog. She had just returned from an intense medical project in Africa and was about to …
When I heard that Seattle’s Sorrento Hotel (circ. 1909) had undergone a renovation, I just had to see it—and find out if people claim that the fashionable grande dame is still in residence that they think has haunted it for decades. Since all who say they have seen her state that she wears vintage gowns, I donned this frock. It’s something I picked up the last …