Greystone Mansion Beverly Hills

I am rich. It doesn't have a thing to do with money. Being rich is a state of mind and I have a sky mentality because that's where I plan to leave my footprint.  I think rich experiences make life taste like dessert on a gold plate with a platinum fork. I live every day like its my birthday.  I love beautiful places and positive people. If you are a well wisher and genuine, we can be friends:-)

I expose my son to all that life has to offer and let him look through my rainbow colored glasses and drink from my cup that overflows with infinite possibilities. it is never to early to teach a child the importance of big dreams. I recently had an opportunity to spend the day at the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills.  I don't turn down opportunities to be in amazing settings and what a splendid time I had!

There are lots of photos because the scenery and this type of beauty needs to be documented. I hope you enjoy the photos. What are some of your favorite scenic spots? 

Every where my foot treads...

Anywhere worth going usually requires a climb

Everything is within your reach, but sometimes you 

have to just go get it

Sometimes I strut like there's music playing

What the world needs now and can never have enough of is love, sweet love.

Sometimes you don't know the path until you start walking

I love a pretty maxi dress and they are so comfortable. A blog buddy of mine Fashion  du Jour  said that the maxi dress is like the swiss army knife of  fashion. I could not agree more:-) Do you like maxi dresses?

Pretty shiny and sparkly. I love these bracelets! Nothing like a little sparkle. Do you agree?

I just want to spread my wings

I absolutely love these earrings by Mimi Boutique. Gorgeous and so versatile I can wear them with a variety of ensembles.

 

Dress: System Boutique, Shoes: Private Boutique, Earrings: Gifted by Mimi Boutique, Bracelets: Los Angeles Fashion District

Even with my sunglasses on, the sun is still shining boldly and brightly. You and I are like that too. When you bring light, people can try, but they cant put a shade over you. You will still shine.

You might get tired, but God will renew your strength

There is something good around the corner. I feel it...

Have an amazing day!

Two in One Blog Awards!

I am always so honored whenever I receive a blog award. And even though sometimes I don't get to post about it right away, please believe me, I am thrilled!!! to know that some of you enjoy reading my blog. I am so excited to have received two blog awards, so I will be covering them both in one post. 

First I want to thank the lovely Guru Uru over at the amazing food blog: Go Bake Yourself.  And the lovely and vivacious Ms Foodie Fash who blogs about food, fashion and all things fabulous over at MsFoodieFash. What I love about these awards is the opportunity to connect and learn more about other bloggers. Some of you I am fortunate enough to have established friendships with offline and others I know we will when I meet you in person:-)

I will start things off with the addictive blog award and give a big thank you to Guru Uru the mastermind behind the delicious food blog Go Bake Yourself for presenting me with the award. The rules of this award are:

• Thank the person awarding you
• Share a little about why you blog and how the journey started
• Paste the blog award on your page
• Nominate 10 other blogs you think are deserving of the award

I started my blog as an outlet for my creativity. I  love to write and wanted to write about the things I loved and be creative in a way that I couldn't on my day job. This blog has turned into a lot more than just a creative outlet, it has brought me some amazing friends and the opportunity to inspire and be inspired by all of you. And now I nominate these lovely bloggers for the addictive blog award:

Budget Chic
Fashion Du Jour
Mrs. Pancakes
JAdore Fashion
Yummy Mummy
Beatrice Clay 

Frannie Pantz
Victory 
Scarberian Fashion Lover 
Punctuation Mark 

Congratulations Lovelies! 

And now for the Versatile Blogger Award! Thanks Again Ms. Foodie Fash!

The rules for the versatile blogger award are:


 

1. Nominate 15 bloggers who are relatively new to blogging.
2. Let the nominated bloggers know that they have been nominated.
3. Share 7 random facts about yourself.
4. Thank the blogger who has nominated you.
5. Add the Versatile Blogger Award picture to your post.

I would like to thank the always humourous, effervescent and fabulous Ms. Foodie Fash for nominating me for the Versatile blogger award. My 7 random facts are:

1. I hate raisins. Don't give me anything with a raisin in it or anything in the raisin family

2. I love to travel and am always ready to pack my bags and go on a trip

3. According to a test to discover my purpose, hospitality, exhortation, mercy and compassion are some of my gifts

4. I have a serious fixation on candy that has a sweet and sour taste or is extremely fruity like sour patch kids, or jelly bellies

5. I do nerdy things like read the dictionary. I am a writer, so I like big words, LOL

6. I think Siracha tastes good on everything

7. Shawshank Redemption, Love Jones, Like Water for Chocolate and Imitation of life are some of my favorite movies

And here is a bonus fact, I love going to events where I can meet interesting people. Food Festivals, outdoor concerts, art gallery openings and anywhere else where there is some fun and excitement:-)

And now I nominate these remarkable bloggers:

 

Fab Ellis

Chiffon Sparkle

Thrifty and Shameless

Kelly Monroe

Minister of Style

Kelas Kloset

Frugal Flirty in Fab

My Style Expressions

Not for the Weak

Its True

Lagelle

Swoon

Naturally Kinky Kurly

Joy and Sunshine
Diary of a Chic Mommy

Congratulations! All of you are amazing!

 

Frrrozen Hot Chocolate

If you have never tried frozen hot chocolate, you are surely missing out.  This frozen confection will make your days taste a whole lot sweeter and cool you off in the heat of summer. Chocolate, lots of whipped cream and more chocolate. Whats not to love? This recipe is from the dessert shop Serendipity in New York and if you live in New York and haven't tried this treat, it is worth a visit. And for those of us on the West Coast, we can enjoy this decadent treat and watch palm trees sway in our neck of the woods:-)

Ingredients

• 6 half-ounce pieces of a variety of your favorite chocolates
• 2 teaspoons store bought hot chocolate mix
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3 cups ice
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate shavings

 Directions

Chop the chocolate into small pieces and place it in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring occasionally until melted. Add the cocoa and sugar, stirring constantly until thoroughly blended. Remove from heat and slowly add 1/2 cup of the milk and stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature. 

In a blender place the remaining cup of milk, the room temperature chocolate mixture, and the ice. Blend on high speed until smooth and the consistency of a frozen daiquiri. Pour into a giant goblet and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Enjoy with a spoon or a straw. . . .or both! 

I love sweet treats and this delicious treat is a sweet escape. Welcome to my queendom:-)

 

Bon Appetit!