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Discovering Community Through the Museum of New Mexico Foundation
November 19, 2024
Discovering Community Through the Museum of New Mexico Foundation
November 19, 2024

Relocating to Santa Fe, New Mexico, wasn’t just a change of scenery—it was a step into a vibrant world of history, art, and culture. From the moment I arrived, I knew I wanted to immerse myself in everything this city had to offer. One of the first steps I took was joining the Museum of New Mexico Foundation. It was a decision that has enriched my life in countless ways.

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November 19, 2024
Embracing Winter Bliss in Santa Fe: Our Inaugural Season and Charming Christmas on the Plaza
December 6, 2023
Embracing Winter Bliss in Santa Fe: Our Inaugural Season and Charming Christmas on the Plaza
December 6, 2023

Santa Fe has welcomed us with open arms, enveloping us in its winter wonder and festive merriment. As we revel in the snowy landscapes and immerse ourselves in the holiday cheer on the Plaza, our hearts are filled with gratitude for this beautiful city that we now call home.

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December 6, 2023
 Elevate Your Holiday Table Setting with Uashmama's Stylish Collection
November 22, 2023
 Elevate Your Holiday Table Setting with Uashmama's Stylish Collection
November 22, 2023

Uashmama's collection of tabletop items offers a symphony of elegance, functionality, and sustainability, making them an ideal choice for transforming your holiday gatherings into unforgettable experiences. With their timeless appeal and versatility, these products elevate your tabletop, adding a touch of sophistication to every festive occasion.

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November 22, 2023
How to Budget for a Home Renovation
July 25, 2023
How to Budget for a Home Renovation
July 25, 2023

Revamping your living space can be exhilarating. The promise of a new look, the thrill of finally getting that Scandinavian design you’ve always coveted. All this can make a home renovation worthwhile.

Still, the process of budgeting and planning for it can feel confusing. Especially if this is your first project, you’ll want something to guide you through the twists and turns. Here, we share the steps to create a home renovation budget, as well as other helpful information.

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July 25, 2023
Getting Settled In The High Desert
June 15, 2023
Getting Settled In The High Desert
June 15, 2023

Dear readers, I am so sorry for my absence but things have been a little crazy in our world. But I did want to pop on here and say HOLA from New Mexico!!!!

Every morning we take a nice chilly walk with our boys where we now have a residence in Santa Fe!!!!

We look out at the horizon to the mountains— a view that’s always made us feel deeply calm. Last summer, we took the plunge of having a house here in New Mexico, and it’s been exciting and so super stressful, super messy and blissful.

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June 15, 2023
The Power of Podcasting and How It's Changing the Communication Industry
May 11, 2023
The Power of Podcasting and How It's Changing the Communication Industry
May 11, 2023

Are you looking for the latest trend in marketing and PR? If so, it’s time to get conversant with podcasting! In recent years, podcasts have become an increasingly popular way of communicating, offering unique opportunities not only for personal expression but also for brand building. From tech startups to celebrities, everyone is jumping into this new form of communication and quickly realizing its potential. 

Let's take a closer look at why podcasting has become such a powerful force in the communications industry and how it can benefit you. So if you're ready to learn more about this exciting new medium and find out how it can help differentiate your brand from the competition, keep reading!

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May 11, 2023
Sneak Peak Of Our Santa Fe Kitchen Remodel
April 10, 2023
Sneak Peak Of Our Santa Fe Kitchen Remodel
April 10, 2023

Lighter, brighter, and the place I want to spend all my time.

We’re all drawn to novelty—it’s human nature. The shiny and new all present opportunities for innovation, growth, and progress along the path forward. Of course, change doesn’t come without challenge. And this little Santa Fe home of ours was quite the challenge to fix up. Sometimes I think a full demo is easier than fixing something up! LOL.

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April 10, 2023
Santa Fe House Is Soooo Close To Being Done
March 22, 2023
Santa Fe House Is Soooo Close To Being Done
March 22, 2023

Ricardo Legorreta love!

And Lin discovered a little sandy arroyo literally in our backyard at our Santa Fe house!

Getting SOOOO much closer !

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March 22, 2023
Sparkling Blood Orange Mocktail Recipe
March 22, 2023
Sparkling Blood Orange Mocktail Recipe
March 22, 2023

Excited to be on a Sober Curious journey this year and possibly indefinitely!

Sober curious simply means that you’ve chosen to avoid alcohol for personal or wellness reasons. It involves curiosity about the reasons fueling your desire to drink and the way alcohol affects your life.

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March 22, 2023
Spring Equinox 2023
March 20, 2023
Spring Equinox 2023
March 20, 2023

Happy 1st day of SPRING 🌸 🌺 💐Happiest Spring Equinox !

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March 20, 2023
Farmer's Market Straight To Your Doorstep
March 5, 2023
Farmer's Market Straight To Your Doorstep
March 5, 2023

Got my first Local Farm Bag today and am impressed! Wonderful customer service and the most beautiful local produce!!!!!!

LocalFarmOK is a family owned farm working with other local farms and businesses so that they deliver a variety of the freshest, best tasting, all natural, locally focused items - directly to your doorstep, year-round! They take great pride their produce as well as in the additional local products offered. Through their partnerships with other farmers and local food artisans, LocalFarmOK is able to bring you a variety of all natural produce, farm-raised meats, dairy, eggs, and artisanal food items directly to the doors of the Tulsa and Oklahoma City Areas. It’s essentially a farmer’s market at your doorstep!

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March 5, 2023
Best Places To Celebrate Mardi Gras In Tulsa
February 23, 2023
Best Places To Celebrate Mardi Gras In Tulsa
February 23, 2023

New Orleans holds a special place in my heart! It quickly became one of my favorite destinations after spending quite a bit of time in Louisiana traveling there for work when I was an Account Executive for Aveda.

The Crescent City is truly a magical place.

I really want to visit next year during Mardi Gras!

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February 23, 2023
An Out-Of-The-Box Idea For Your Valentine
February 5, 2023
An Out-Of-The-Box Idea For Your Valentine
February 5, 2023

Why not think “outside the box” for Valentines?!! It doesn’t always have to be chocolate covered strawberries and champagne ! Plus the cocoa orange and cocoa mint mixed nuts from Isadore Nut Co. are so irresistible and taste even better than chocolates !! The cocoa mint taste just like thin mint cookies .. not even kidding!

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February 5, 2023
A Few Things To Know About Our Santa Fe Town House Renovation
January 19, 2023
A Few Things To Know About Our Santa Fe Town House Renovation
January 19, 2023

In October, I gave you guys a little info on the Santa Fe home we purchased. The fact that it’s already so very special to us makes this renovation project that much more fun and we truly can’t wait to bring its full potential to life. So today, I’m going to share an overview of what exactly it is that we’re doing over at the new place.

Take a look here for what it looks like now when we purchased it…..

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January 19, 2023
BANG! BANG! CHOP! CHOP!
January 13, 2023
BANG! BANG! CHOP! CHOP!
January 13, 2023

Bangs. The boldest fringe option on Le Menu after seeing the new season of Emily In Paris, no?!!

Once you go for the choppity chop-there’s no pinning or tucking that can hide it. It’s a very serious commitment. And it feels like everywhere I look, people are making it – or at least thinking about it!!

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January 13, 2023
Intentions For The New Year
January 2, 2023
Intentions For The New Year
January 2, 2023

The last few years, I’ve come up with words that define my goals for the coming year rather than resolutions which I never seem to keep anyway.

Though the tradition has served me well, this year I’ve been challenging myself to delve a little deeper and really think about how I want to grow in 2023.

I just started rereading The Happiness Project. Have y’all read it?

Soooooo very good and incredibly apropos for this month of fresh starts.

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January 2, 2023
Highlight Of 2022-Meeting My Niece Riley Rose
January 1, 2023
Highlight Of 2022-Meeting My Niece Riley Rose
January 1, 2023

Oh my sweet precious niece Riley Rose is even cuter in person !!!

Aunts provide stability and an escape from the day-to-day. Research refers to the aunt-niece relationship as “quasi-parenthood,” in that an aunt isn't the mother, but she does play a role in raising and shaping the life of her niece. Aunts serve as a safety net, a comforter, protector and supporter.

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January 1, 2023
Scenes From Christmas 2022
December 29, 2022
Scenes From Christmas 2022
December 29, 2022

Such a beautiful Christmas holiday we had!

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December 29, 2022
Memorable Holiday Photo Gifts & Gorgeous Holiday Cards Featuring Nations Photo Lab
November 16, 2022
Memorable Holiday Photo Gifts & Gorgeous Holiday Cards Featuring Nations Photo Lab
November 16, 2022
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November 16, 2022
Step Inside The Santa Fe Casa— How We Found Her And Other Questions Answered
October 22, 2022
Step Inside The Santa Fe Casa— How We Found Her And Other Questions Answered
October 22, 2022

If you follow me on Instagram -you know I dropped news on quite a BIG secret I have been keeping! And if you have no clue what I am talking about…well, we did it !

We decided to purchase property in Santa Fe as a summer and holiday home for us for now. So say hola to our new little cozy high desert casa designed by Ricardo Legorreta! Legorreta was known for his cubic structures with stucco walls, usually painted in striking combinations of rich, earthy reds, sun-baked coppers and oranges, bright yellows, purples, and pinks.

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October 22, 2022
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June 6, 2022
Hurry Up Fall
June 6, 2022
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June 6, 2022
Bob Dylan Center Opens In Tulsa
May 10, 2022
Bob Dylan Center Opens In Tulsa
May 10, 2022

The Bob Dylan Center here in Tulsa opens today and I am just over the moon! Designed by Olson Kundig, the world-class Bob Dylan Center houses and exhibits exclusive cultural treasures created and owned by Bob Dylan over seven decades. These include handwritten lyric manuscripts to some of the world’s most treasured songs, previously unreleased recordings, never-before-seen film performances, rare and unseen photographs, visual art and other priceless items spanning Dylan’s unparalleled career as one of the world’s most important cultural figures.

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May 10, 2022
Scenes From Easter - Tropical Carrot Cake Recipe
April 18, 2022
Scenes From Easter - Tropical Carrot Cake Recipe
April 18, 2022

Sundays are for long, lazy Sunday brunches. And Easter is no exception even if you are still not gathering with family and friends as we are still in a pandemic even though the world is blowing it off! While I will never ever tire of my beloved Overnight Baked Blueberry Oatmeal Crisp and Stacked Breakfast Enchiladas, the ultimate Easter brunch called for something a little more elevated and French this year! But still keeping with the usual traditions and every Easter I make a carrot cake!!!

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April 18, 2022
Decaf Tea From Grace Farms
April 7, 2022
Decaf Tea From Grace Farms
April 7, 2022

Tea should be a delicious & healthy treat you look forward to every day. That's why Grace Farms crafted five uniquely flavorful herbal teas to help you create a delightful moment of peace. Their caffeine free & zero-calorie botanical blends are naturally sweet so you don't need to use processed sweeteners and their bees get to keep their sticky honey.

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April 7, 2022
5 Ways Social Media Influencers Affect Your Life
March 24, 2022
5 Ways Social Media Influencers Affect Your Life
March 24, 2022

Take a closer look at your personal style. Chances are, an element or two in whatever ensemble you have now has been influenced by a social media personality. You might not want to admit it, but, as humans, we tend to be inspired by the content we consume—and there really shouldn’t be any shame in that!

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March 24, 2022
Scenes From Saint Valentines
February 14, 2022
Scenes From Saint Valentines
February 14, 2022
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February 14, 2022
Movies For The Hopeless Romantic
February 13, 2022
Movies For The Hopeless Romantic
February 13, 2022
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February 13, 2022
GFY x The BadAss Ladies Club Pod
February 12, 2022
GFY x The BadAss Ladies Club Pod
February 12, 2022

So excited to be a guest on the @thebadassladiesclub pod and I hope you will give it a listen! 🎧

Sharing so much on this episode..

-Leaving an industry I was super established and successful in to pursue something new… the creation of Go French Yourself.

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February 12, 2022
Love Letter To Pizzeria Delfina
February 9, 2022
Love Letter To Pizzeria Delfina
February 9, 2022

There is no truer love than that between human and pizza. And dearest beloved Pizzeria Delfina - Napoleon has perfectly written my feelings for you! I think of you every single day!!!! And wish you a very happy National Pizza Day ( of all the many pizzas I have had-you are by far the one that has my ❤️ )

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February 9, 2022
Galentine's Day- Showing Love And Gratitude
February 7, 2022
Galentine's Day- Showing Love And Gratitude
February 7, 2022

Valentine’s Day is arguably one of my favorite holidays of the year, and if you agree, it probably has little to do with a significant other, and more to do with a love of love in general — for your partner and your besties-even your sweet kitties and pups!!! If you think of February 14th as a day to celebrate all of that, it’s pretty hard to resist its charms, which is precisely why I look forward to hosting a little Galentine’s Day luncheon with plenty of dessert for my Francophile bestie Brooke.

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February 7, 2022

Voyagez avec moi…

Have you heard of anticipatory arousal or cognitive hyperarousal—a state where your brain is so activated by an upcoming event that it won’t allow your body to fully power down.

The days before a major traveling photoshoot, I experience
Hair days are the best days.

A fresh color, fresh cut, and extension move-up with @tiffany_link_hair at @rococo_hair_co 

I’ve always thought women underestimate the significance of their hair. We call it maintenance, an appointment, a touch-u
Learning all kinds of new things.

Not the kind of things you ever expect to learn.

How to communicate differently.
How to be patient in new ways.
How much of daily life we take for granted until it changes overnight.

Melvin recently lost his heari
A little Thursday throwback since I post my life in order and apparently we’re just now arriving at date night.

Rodge and I ended up at @escondidosantafe Thursday after not visiting in quite a while. We started with guacamole and chips, then o
Last night, @tsgsantafe , @artdykeofficial , and I joined the community at @sitesantafe for the opening of Indian Theater: Native Performance, Art, and Self-Determination Since 1969.

Created in collaboration with @iaiamocna and @instituteofamericani
Last night, Kyra and I found ourselves standing in @sorrelskygallery , smiling at a buffalo. 🦬 

We stopped by the beautiful gallery for the opening reception celebrating Liana York’s 50-year retrospective, honoring a lifetime of work inspired
SANTA FE, THIS IS THE GIVEAWAY I’VE BEEN WAITING TO DO!!! 

I’ve partnered with @santafemagazine , @coyotecafeandcantina , and @santacafesantafe to create a giveaway celebrating some of the things I love most about this city: great conver
Yesterday’s lunch at @rosewoodinnoftheanasazi was really just an excuse to spend a long afternoon with Rodge before I head out of town next week.

What I wasn’t expecting was to leave talking so much about what Executive Chef Christian Po
 
 
 
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