Month: May 2014

I have said it before and I will say it again, healthy is happy! In order to have a happy life you must live a healthy lifestyle. You must stay active, eat whole foods, and take care of your mind and body. For me I clean eat (paleo lifestyle), exercise, and meditate. I have always been a pretty healthy eater and an active person, but it was not until I read the The Body Book by Cameron Diaz that I really kicked my health into gear. It completely revolutionized my perception on health, fitness, and happiness. I can honestly say the more I take care of myself, eat right and exercise, the happier I am.

In the book she talks about how we are what we eat. If you are constantly eating processed foods, pizza, soda, and sweets, you are not giving your body the right nutrients and energy to function. You are actually doing damage to your body! It does not matter how much time you spend in the gym, your body will eventually reflect the foods you are fueling yourself with. It will reflect in your behavior, your relationships, your mood, your skin and hair, your insides, etc. The book is not a diet plan nor does it tell you to eat less (I actually eat more now), it is a change of lifestyle. The book is a great reminder of how taking care of your body really does matter and teaches you to try to make the right decisions. I say try because we are all humans and sometimes the cookie is hard to say no to :).

The book goes through the science of eating the right foods for your body, how moving and exercise is about how we feel, what our body is made of and how it functions, staying discipline to achieve our goals, and being happy with who you are.  I highly recommend this book to everyone!  Even to my male friends–warning there is an entire chapter on lady situations, but at least read it to inform yourself on eating nutritious whole foods and to motivate yourself to get out there and move! Living the healthiest lifestyle you possibly can really will result in the happiest life. Being healthy is being happy!

Incase you missed my previous post on my favorite workouts here it is!

J.Crew Dress // Kate Spade Earrings // Burberry Watch // David Yurman Bracelet // Kate Spade Bow Ring // Lilly Pulitzer Shoes (not shown) similar here
Since Blush and Blooms is a new blog and most of you do not know me quite yet, I figured a little get to know me post for Friday’s Simply Smitten was appropriate! Besides I have a lot of lesiure time due to my recent funemployment new job searching retirement 🙂 So here is my list of things that I love and make me happy.

1) My family and friends mean everything to me and I am so grateful for everyone in my life.

2) Fashion is what inspires me to become the woman I want to be. My style is classic and preppy (not a fan of trends).

3) I love to wear dresses and would wear a dress everyday for the rest of my life if I could.

4) I am obsessed with nutrition and exercise. Recently got into clean eating/paleo lifestyle and love it. Becoming more and more of a health nut everyday, watch out 🙂

5) Horses are my favorite animal, besides dogs.

6) I grew up in Ohio but have been living in NYC for the past few years and am in love with both places.

7) Dance is the love of my life. My favorite thing to do in NYC is go to the Met Opera House to watch the American Ballet Theatre perform.

8) My favorite drinks are: tea, champagne, and white wines.

9) I love people who make me laugh. I am definitely a reserved person (until you get to know me), but surround myself with goofy, funny people.

10) I am counting down the days until I get a Westie!

12) Music is everything to me.

13) I am currently learning how to speak French. Bonjour!

14) My Grandmothers jewelry is my most prized possession.

15) If I could pick one celebrity that would play me in a movie it would be Reese Witherspoon.

16) My favorite flowers are tulips and peonies.

17)  “My rule is, if it’s not moving, monogram it” Reese Witherspoon

18) I love a good book.

19) Besides mascara and once in a while Chanel lipstick, I never wear makeup. Ah the horror 😉

20) I enjoy a solid happy hour.

21) My style icons and women I aspire to be like: Grace Kelly, C.Z Guest, Kate Middleton, Reese Witherspoon, Allison Williams, Jackie Kennedy, Emma Stone, Tory Burch, Tina Fey, Carolina Herrera and my Mother.

22) Someday I want to travel to Paris, London, and Greece.

For over a year I have been searching near and far for the perfect brass sailboat accent decor. I almost gave up my search until one of my favorite bloggers, Mackenzie Horan from Design Darling, posted pictures of how she decorated her new apartment. It’s true what they say when you are just about to give up is when you find what you are looking for! Anyway, as I scrolled through her pictures, envying and taking notes on her decorating techniques, I spotted this brass sailboat from Etsy. My glee can not be put into words! It is exactly what I have been looking for! The size is perfect and the color looks more gold than brass. Two of them side by side on my mantel would look so darling! 
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