Hello world! I know things have been quiet around here for way too long. I mean, come on! Last time I posted something it was Dave’s birthday in September.
Who knows if there is anyone left reading out there, but nonetheless, I’m getting back on track with what I’d like to accomplish on this blog. And what’s that you ask? Well, I’d like to think of it as a conversation between me and some pals. It’s a lighter forum for me to share things that make me smile, and hopefully, you too!
I spend my days, and let’s be honest, also nights, running Hollywood Patch — a news and information website about the town that I live in. It’s a great gig and it can be fun, but it can also be pretty grim. Case in point: the Hollywood arsonist, that guy who decided to open fire at Sunset and Vine, and most recently, the body parts scattered in the Hollywood Hills. Yowza!
If you want to keep up with the day job be sure to like my Facebook page. I fully intend to update it with my stories as well as blog happenings.
But for now, here’s to peace, love and hugs! (I’m not much of a hippie, but I just sent my aunt a birthday card with the aforementioned wordage.)
Spent Friday celebrating Dave’s birth into this world. We hardly ever venture down to Santa Monica Boulevard to eat so I thought it would be a nice change to venture over to Baby Blues BBQ. Their Memphis-style ribs fall right off the bone and there are plenty of sauces to choose from. Dave couldn’t get enough of the collard greens, said they reminded him of home. Go figure, I take this guy to eat some red meat and he raves about the vegetables!
Ever since the royal wedding, it’s been an addiction of mine to keep up with what the Duchess of Cambridge is wearing. It’s refreshing to have a public figure with a sense of fashion that seems to effortlessly balance lady-like style with a modern twist. Designers have also noticed and are incorporating elements of this in their upcoming collections. It’s an interesting read in the New York Times.
Catherine is, in Mr. Burstell’s term, “the anti-Kardashian,” a bracing antithesis to the strident style and manner of many Hollywood celebrities, who “look so phony by comparison,” he said, “with their paid endorsements and brand-ambassador deals.” Diane Von Furstenberg, whose dresses the duchess has worn, said that she represents a craving for a proper alternative to the “housewives,” a reference to the popular television reality series.
Sometimes things can get a little too heavy in my chest. It’s easy to fall into a daily routine and sometimes you’ve just got to shake things up a bit. Don’t you ever get that feeling? Typically this is something I remedy with a bit of retail therapy, a trip to the nail salon or a lunch date with a friend. It’s easy to ignore the old adage that sometimes the best things in life are free in a city where everything is at your fingertips. Recently, I broke out the picnic blanket and found a nice shady spot under some old trees at a nearby park. Spent some time just looking up at the sky and browsing through some magazines. And what do you know… that heavy feeling I had been carrying around in my chest was gone. In case your curious, Bronson Canyon Park happened to be my stop on this particular day. I also noticed a sign for yoga in the park. Plan on saving that experience for particularly hectic day.
Ahhh, the fragrant tuberose. Picked up a bunch at the Los Feliz Farmers’ Market. The visit last weekend was a departure from the usual stop at the Sunday market in Hollywood. It was such a good find. I have yet to find it pop up in Hollywood this season. I love how with a few cuts, they can stand alone in an arrangement. I tried mixing them with some red flowers, but decided they’re lovely in a clear vase. Understated and yet so beautiful in its simplicity.
Certain foods remind me of growing up. Tuna casserole was one of those dishes that seemed not that quite exciting, but now I can appreciate the value in this quick fix. My mom who works full-time as a nurse, would come home after a long day at the clinic and have to figure out what to feed my brother and me. The other day I was browsing Pinterest when I came across the long-forgotten tuna casserole and out of nostalgia, I decided I would whip it up for a taste of home.
It’s so simple and low maintenance. The boyfriend who was making fun of me for making a casserole changed his tune after the first bite. It’s the first time he’s ever asked to take leftovers to work. Recipe adapted from here.
Let’s face it: Mondays are tough. After a weekend of lounging and decompressing from a hectic week, it can be a drag to jump back into things. I have to remind myself that Mondays can be a good thing. It’s a time to start fresh, act on ways to do your job better and gain momentum on a gratifying week. But sometimes a positive mindset isn’t enough. That’s where some oldies tunes come into the mix. Lately I’m loving the oldies radio channel. It’s a refreshing and easy breezy way to add some pep on a drive around town and sets an atmosphere for a fun and productive work environment. That’s crucial for someone like me who works from home. Here’s a mix of some of my favorites thanks to Grooveshark. I love this nifty site!
I’m having a Carrie Bradshaw moment. Back in April I came across Miu Miu’s fall collection of glitter heels. Now they’ve made their way to Saks Fifth Avenue. Briefly considered selling my left kidney or may have told boyfriend that I would accept these shoes instead of an engagement ring. I die. I die over these.
{Miu Miu Glitter & Suede Bow Peep Toe Angle Boots, $890)
Lindsey Baguio, is a journalist with a keen interest in things that glitter, things that sizzle, and things that strut. She follows events, blogs and people that idealize good food, pop culture, travel and fashion. Gently toasting them on an open flame, nestling them in a hoagie, and serving them to you, bon appetito!
