Thanksgiving Musings....

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!  I hope you are all spending time with your family and friends while indulging in some mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie.  I will be hitting the Toyota Live stage and then off to a lovely meal with my family here on the West Coast.  If you want to see what I am grateful for today, you will find that list here.

Otherwise, here are a few things I am excited about:

1. Press Day at Disneyland!  Yes, it is my annual trip to see the lights and "snow" at Disney, but at press day, they also serve Rice Krispie Treats the size of my head.  I cannot wait to dive right into that dessert plate.  I will post lots of photos after my December 4th visit.

2.  Happy Birthday to my amazing kitty, Beans!  She's 15 years old and I plucked her from the streets of New York City.  She has followed me from NY to LA to Minneapolis to LA back to Minneapolis to LA and soon to our new home.  She's a chubby and lovable furry family member and I am glad she is healthy after a small cancer scare earlier this year.

3.  This weekend marks the official beginning of Awards season, but there is one movie I am dying to see, Burlesque.  This movie is so wrong in so many ways, but so right at the same time.  It has it all: dancing, music, glitter, sequins, and of course, Cher.  I am hoping it is Showgirls 2.0, is it wrong of me to think that way?

4.  My new rings from a Miami street vendor on Lincoln.  It is vegetable ivory jewelry with amazing striations of color in a big chunky ring design.  The price is also right as I paid $25 for two rings--a lot of bang for your buck.

5.  Tory Burch Reva flats and yes, they were part of Oprah's Favorite Things this year.  I am not a fan of flats, but I am a fan of Tory Burch flats.  They are comfortable, well-made, and they don't make my short legs look stumpy.  While they are an investment shoe at $195, you won't buy another flat again.  This might be my birthday treat to myself this year.


Happy Thanksgiving!  Be sure to share what you are excited about this holiday season!

Photos From Miami

While I was in Miami for work, there is always a lot of fun to be had in this international city.  The night doesn't begin until midnight and it ends in the wee hours.  I tried really hard to conquer Miami, but in the end, Miami conquered me.  It was a blast, but I am happy to be home and back to my regular sleeping schedule.

Getting ready for a night out on the town......

The rooftop bar at the Gansevoort Hotel...

Perhaps my favorite photo of the trip, hanging with my pals at the Gansevoort.....

Hanging with my pal, Melody Freeman, of Blonde Moxie.

And the best showcase for my cute purse and new ring.......

My 5.5" Steve Madden heels.  Remember these?

One more stop at the Delano......

And a good reminder that Miami always wins.  Me and my greasy day-after food......

For Miami 2009 photos, go here and here.

Miami 2010, go here.

Miami 2010

Well, those nasty feet are how I started my trip to Miami.  Gross, right?  I might have to post on airplane etiquette soon because subjecting other passengers to your nasty bare feet is up there with some of the worst behavior I have seen on a plane.  Yes, I did say something to her after she curled up with her bare feet and they were resting on my seat.  I have no problem claiming my space on a plane and I also have no problem posting a picture of your gnarly toes on my blog.  Enjoy!

Fortunately, lots of cocktails, the beach, and my favorite papaya pancakes at Eva's Bistro were waiting for me when I arrived.  Miami is downright chilly this weekend, so I might not be soaking up the sun by the pool. However, I will be jogging off those pancakes along the boardwalk.  Have a great weekend!

Miami

Really, this view is responsible for my lack of posts this week.......

I mean, I am here for work. And it is very hard work each and every day.

My days are spent like this. It is exhausting.