Jul 28th 11 Posted by Stacy Ritter

fall into shine

One day you are in shorts, sandals, and the next instant, you are wondering where you put your rake. It seems like summer just flies by and before we know it, were into fall. Summer hair means it is dry, sun damaged and over all, out of condition. Take the time to give your hair some special care moisturizing. Your hair is probably thirstier than you may think. Fall means sleek, shinny, well conditioned... read more

Jul 28th 11 Posted by Leah Pollack

freshen up

When my son was young, we would ask “Do you need to go potty?” Not so discreet, but from the signs of crossed-ankles or buckled knees, it was the best way to communicate that I knew he needed to go even before he did.  Now when I call out “Hey where are you?” the response hollered back from down the hall is: “I am in the Restroom!”  I am joyous that he is now self-aware, but what caught me... read more

Jul 26th 11 Posted by Christina Belardinelli

the present

My days are filled not only with the demands of today but with the pressure off all the things I have not done as well.  My mind filled to overflowing with daily tasks, past remembrances and future concerns, dreams and…. well, you get the idea.  Many are the mornings when I wake, my first thoughts anxious and I already feel “behind”. There is a building pressure: what I “need/want to... read more

Jul 26th 11 Posted by Renee Coleman

the dreaming heart

Recently my twelve-year-old asked me to help her study for an upcoming biology exam.  Using a series of flashcards that she had prepared specifically, I called out various “biological” terms as she endeavored to recite their definitions.... read more

Jul 19th 11 Posted by Tina Landrum

human butterflies

A caterpillar makes its way through the world it knows; eating, sleeping, being a caterpillar. Its world is of the earth; plants, trees, the biosphere of leaves and other marching insects.  It lives within the boundaries of it’s natural limitations, climbing just so high, seeing only what it eats, living for what is right in front of it. Until one day when the caterpillar feels compelled to stop it’s... read more

Jul 5th 11 Posted by Harriette Knight

chakra fruit salad

When the seven chakras in your body are working properly, so is your mind, body, and spirit. Each chakra, or energy center, correlates to a color. Eating healthy foods help your chakras to work efficiently so you can function at your highest capacity. Making a chakra fruit salad is a fun way to learn about the chakras, eat a healthy treat, and add a little color into your life. Here is a list of things you... read more

Jul 5th 11 Posted by Tami Smight

texture matters

Typically, I am invited to decorate homes that like a Mediterranean feel. Many of the homes in Santa Clarita are designed with a Mediterranean architectural style, so naturally, the inside reflects that style as well. Many clients now are going the opposite direction, and requesting a quiet, peaceful, simply decorated home.  I tell my clients, “the more simple your interior is the more attention... read more

Jun 28th 11 Posted by Robert Mansour

gotta game plan?

Planning your estate is like creating a great “game plan” for your family.  Imagine if you were on a sports team that didn’t have a coach, never practiced, never discussed anything at all….entirely without a game plan!  How comfortable would you feel taking the field against your well-prepared opponent?  In many ways, your family is your “team.”  Life is “the game.” Have you... read more