tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29496212787921673242024-03-18T20:26:22.663-07:00Kids With A ConscienceLifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949621278792167324.post-26851176719159062912022-12-27T06:58:00.006-08:002022-12-27T06:58:55.799-08:00Happy Holidays!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpiEERth_ytgSo0pDsqlmG1kZT0YVhjXdM7A1YtptisSbHuVXPGkcR8yTDsL04EqL7wtxXLMNauZPjWxGxRSuabB3eSRLS26zlBNuvMJJFWbtnrJqPBLI6Q7tZcke21zpk3YVovORBQaRu0B0IZMqOq0mPqS-NPUDFYrqvJz9PJrGeGh1kZZTzIPMq/s800/From%20Our%20Family%20to%20Yours%20The%20Lifestylist%20Brands.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="535" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpiEERth_ytgSo0pDsqlmG1kZT0YVhjXdM7A1YtptisSbHuVXPGkcR8yTDsL04EqL7wtxXLMNauZPjWxGxRSuabB3eSRLS26zlBNuvMJJFWbtnrJqPBLI6Q7tZcke21zpk3YVovORBQaRu0B0IZMqOq0mPqS-NPUDFYrqvJz9PJrGeGh1kZZTzIPMq/s16000/From%20Our%20Family%20to%20Yours%20The%20Lifestylist%20Brands.png" /></a></div><br />May all your dreams come true! Happy Holidays<p></p>Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949621278792167324.post-25428484724123440792021-01-02T12:27:00.004-08:002021-01-02T12:27:51.104-08:00Happy New Year!<p> We were so excited to welcome in 2021 - how did you start your New Year?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju8UTlsVfJeQf6xCvrg6RhVKTZwQOo8wW3uNuvEHaZpFNDyooMnOHolExuUIrVQzq83Jyzu9o6icoUxr7WKeBKQTZdyHMhKrE_xpMpnyXCLeIvRfed512ip_KqNlFOUmq7RMWucukfic8/s2048/IMG_7166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju8UTlsVfJeQf6xCvrg6RhVKTZwQOo8wW3uNuvEHaZpFNDyooMnOHolExuUIrVQzq83Jyzu9o6icoUxr7WKeBKQTZdyHMhKrE_xpMpnyXCLeIvRfed512ip_KqNlFOUmq7RMWucukfic8/s16000/IMG_7166.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949621278792167324.post-4701574015842212112019-12-26T19:20:00.002-08:002019-12-26T19:20:37.343-08:00Happy Holidays!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949621278792167324.post-85086667156365568582015-09-06T08:49:00.000-07:002015-09-06T08:49:16.903-07:00Jr Lifestylists - The Next Generation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It’s amazing sometimes how kids “get it” more than most adults do.
This weekend I spent time with my favorite Lifestylist® - Jenna. She
understands how rooms should be designed around the interests and
Lifestyle of the client and her room is the perfect example.<br /><br />With
Jenna, it’s all about pink and ponies. If it’s a pink pony, even
better. She has taken a personal interest in designing her room and has
done a remarkable job. Her Mom let her choose her own furniture, bedding
and lighting and it’s ideal for what she needed. A bunkbed with
bookcases houses her growing book collection and the top bunk has become
the “stable” for her ponies. Wall shelves allow her to organize her
other collections in a neat manner.<br /><br />Kids rooms should be about kids. A place where they can dream, learn, grow, and above all, a room that’s all about them.<br />
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Have a happy and safe 4th of July<br /><br />Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949621278792167324.post-81127984067711151682014-07-19T16:32:00.002-07:002014-07-19T16:32:35.569-07:00Chautauqua Girls and Boys Clubs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have such fond memories of the <a href="http://www.ciweb.org/boys-girls-club">Chautauqua Girls Club</a>. We would get to spend a week at Chautauqua every Summer with my cousins and we would go to Girls Club, and take some art and music classes as well.<br />
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These are the oldest day camps in the nation, and a great place for yoru kids to enjoy the best activities that Summer has to offer.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949621278792167324.post-92090801595764076072013-11-29T07:16:00.001-08:002013-11-29T07:16:32.686-08:00Happy Thanksgiving!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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All of us at The <a href="http://www.lifestylist.com/">Lifestylist Brands</a> would like to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving. May it be filled with family, friends, love and great food!Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949621278792167324.post-80359836297119801642013-05-23T10:23:00.001-07:002013-05-23T10:23:19.565-07:00African Orphans Send Message of Hope to Tornado Survivors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My
sister and her family live in Edmond, Oklahoma and are one of the lucky
families that have a storm shelter. Tornadoes touched down near them
last weekend but what happened to them was nothing like what happened to
the residents of Moore, Oklahoma. <br />
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Last Summer they
had an unbelievable experience - they packed up trunks and suitcases
full of shoes, clothes, blankets, and other needed items and headed to <a href="http://www.maishainternational.org/">Maisha International Orphanage</a>
- an amazing labor of love in Kisumu, Kenya. The stories and images
they brought back are life changing, and it's a great reminder of how a
small donation or offering can be life changing to these kids. <br />
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The beautiful souls at Maisha wanted to do something for their friends in Oklahoma City and Moore, and made this <a href="http://youtu.be/BFrKcZDyRj0">video</a>
as a way of showing their love and support. What a great reminder this
Memorial Day weekend how precious life is and we all need to live ours
to the fullest.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949621278792167324.post-35716478677591658872013-05-21T13:05:00.001-07:002013-05-21T13:05:57.626-07:00Helping The Salvation Army<br />
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It's
heartbreaking to watch the news today and see the devastation in Moore,
Oklahoma. My sister and her family live in Edmond, OK and I have
clients that have land lease communities very close to where the tornado
touched down. Sam - my nephew and favorite Jr <a data-mce-href="http://lifestylist.com" href="http://lifestylist.com/">Lifestylist</a>
spent the afternoon in their storm shelter a few days ago having a
picnic with his pets -I'm so glad that he made sure they were safe as
well as his family.<br />
People always think that "<a data-mce-href="http://www.trailerdiva.com" href="http://www.trailerdiva.com/">trailer parks</a>" or "<a data-mce-href="http://www.mobilehomesblog.com" href="http://www.mobilehomesblog.com/">mobile home parks</a>" are the worst places to be during a disaster like this, but that just isn't true. I was glad to hear that the <a data-mce-href="http://www.yescommunities.com" href="http://www.yescommunities.com/">Yes! Communities</a>
in this area only sustained hail and wind damage and no one was hurt.
Their on-site managers made sure that everyone got to where they needed
to be and are now busy helping them get emergency supplies and repairs.
That's one of the advantages of living in a well run <a data-mce-href="http://www.landleasecommunity.com" href="http://www.landleasecommunity.com/">land lease community</a> - there's always someone there to help.<br />
If you would like to help the people of Moore that were affected by the storm, I encourage you to donate to the <a data-mce-href="https://donate.salvationarmyusa.org/uss/eds/aok?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=paid%2Bsearch" href="https://donate.salvationarmyusa.org/uss/eds/aok?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=paid%2Bsearch">Salvation Army</a>. They truly do the most good with every dollar that is donated.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949621278792167324.post-28817139893083980492012-12-30T17:02:00.001-08:002012-12-30T17:02:59.563-08:00Happy Holidays!Happy Holidays from The <a href="http://www.lifestylist.com/">Lifestylist®</a> Brands. Here's hoping that your holidays is shiny and bright!<br />
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<br />Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949621278792167324.post-64785015846307331252012-02-21T18:37:00.001-08:002012-02-21T18:37:04.686-08:00Mardi Gras Greetings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8aAaBT4X77sJpqcCzaa_Dd8Ekrym28rrc5E-52VEpW1Yggt7dMPuFdXKrzKt934Wg89Y1nA87Q2Xxit2A0-lOQNNafnBx-Lr-Jsr6il5M85EP2-z_aKCs-d6xr02tnFAMmlIX1GjoN4K7/s1600/Daisy_MardiGras++5174.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8aAaBT4X77sJpqcCzaa_Dd8Ekrym28rrc5E-52VEpW1Yggt7dMPuFdXKrzKt934Wg89Y1nA87Q2Xxit2A0-lOQNNafnBx-Lr-Jsr6il5M85EP2-z_aKCs-d6xr02tnFAMmlIX1GjoN4K7/s1600/Daisy_MardiGras++5174.jpg" /></a></div>Daisy loves the <a href="http://www.lifestylist.com/">Lifestylist®</a> philosophy of Life Celebrating Style. She is also open to any excuse to wear her favorite hats and attract attention. Mardi Gras Greetings from Daisy the diva dog and the Lifestylist® family!Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949621278792167324.post-23568185665542929862012-01-22T07:10:00.001-08:002012-01-22T07:10:08.262-08:00KidFilm Salutes Author and Illustrator Peter Brown<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdkIbS7velw4LYvWGaLW9EijRu5ym4DFVf-4T6gxbdSAHu2uYBhSMjSUuPS_2ceMOGl5uBgBG6BeYGGLhZLEZuLh2hO054H7_q5zN0foIUJevo1r5KYGorZdm9KQTCLwLoxIA2fzkiRkfD/s1600/KidfilmReading.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdkIbS7velw4LYvWGaLW9EijRu5ym4DFVf-4T6gxbdSAHu2uYBhSMjSUuPS_2ceMOGl5uBgBG6BeYGGLhZLEZuLh2hO054H7_q5zN0foIUJevo1r5KYGorZdm9KQTCLwLoxIA2fzkiRkfD/s320/KidfilmReading.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a data-mce-href="http://familylifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/SSF-PB-Books.jpg" href="http://familylifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/SSF-PB-Books.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-30" data-mce-src="http://familylifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/SSF-PB-Books-300x225.jpg" height="225" src="http://familylifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/SSF-PB-Books-300x225.jpg" title="SSF PB Books" width="300" /></a><a data-mce-href="http://familylifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/KidfilmSigning-1.jpg" href="http://familylifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/KidfilmSigning-1.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-31" data-mce-src="http://familylifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/KidfilmSigning-1-300x225.jpg" height="225" src="http://familylifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/KidfilmSigning-1-300x225.jpg" title="KidfilmSigning (1)" width="300" /></a><a data-mce-href="http://familylifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/KidfilmSigning-2.jpg" href="http://familylifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/KidfilmSigning-2.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-33" data-mce-src="http://familylifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/KidfilmSigning-2-300x225.jpg" height="225" src="http://familylifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/KidfilmSigning-2-300x225.jpg" title="KidfilmSigning (2)" width="300" /></a><a data-mce-href="http://familylifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/KidfilmReading-1.jpg" href="http://familylifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/KidfilmReading-1.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-32" data-mce-src="http://familylifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/KidfilmReading-1-300x225.jpg" height="225" src="http://familylifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/KidfilmReading-1-300x225.jpg" title="KidfilmReading (1)" width="300" /></a>It's hard to believe that this is the 28th year that the <a data-mce-href="http://www.facebook.com/USAFilmFestival" href="http://www.facebook.com/USAFilmFestival">USA Film Festival</a> has been holding it's KidFilm festival.The largest children's film and video festival in the US hosts bus loads of school kids from local schools and teaches them about film making and important social topics that are covered in the films. Then there is a weekend of programming that is open to the public where special guests come in and share their crafts with the audience.<br />
This year <a data-mce-href="www.peterbrownstudio.com" href="http://familylifestylist.co/wp-admin/www.peterbrownstudio.com">Peter Brown</a> - celebrated author and illustrator of books that appeal to the kid in all of us attended. Not only did he introduce 2 films that were made of his books,but he also gave everyone in the audience a copy of "You Will Be My Friend". We all read the book together, then Peter autographed them for the kids. As a <a href="http://www.familylifestylist.co/">Family Lifestylist®</a>, it is always so rewarding to be a part of opportunities like this where families can enjoy quality programming and we can all learn together.<br />
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Having the opportunity to volunteer at amazing events such as this are the reason I love being on the board for The USA Film Festival. It's a group I've been involved with for years, and seeing families being able to enjoy quality events like this one make it very rewarding.<br />
If you live in the Dallas area you should look into becoming a member of this amazing organization. They have special screenings many with guests in attendance all year long, and being a member gives you the chance to get tickets to many of these sold out events before the general public. For more information give them a call at: 214-821-3456.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949621278792167324.post-36414842722297187132011-12-25T20:12:00.001-08:002011-12-25T20:12:31.189-08:00Happy Holidays From The Lifestylist®<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj520hpXkvmsGEXmqq8eFG-zejepW57ze_BI2yMdokyOC3PKjdJoCBsbx0jnHpgKv50U368E61YnvMiRC9hRZk3nkeW5_DBqTf3iZJgLRERj_mnAw6U7YhmkW7jOFrh6fZ7vJaCV2hU1o/s1600/XMAS2011.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj520hpXkvmsGEXmqq8eFG-zejepW57ze_BI2yMdokyOC3PKjdJoCBsbx0jnHpgKv50U368E61YnvMiRC9hRZk3nkeW5_DBqTf3iZJgLRERj_mnAw6U7YhmkW7jOFrh6fZ7vJaCV2hU1o/s320/XMAS2011.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949621278792167324.post-91575718248660366422011-11-27T18:15:00.001-08:002011-11-27T18:15:50.815-08:00On The Record With The Lifestylist®<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1JixpTcN4BXt-lZ8Q3s9ocAYfLPyRpZSBAMb3_V_G0W32jNaDXlwtsYeV3tF6O221zmn0bGTAiWR3B5fHZi9BlA-7-jGqdrfLrhO1AYT0GxZ8BuXHsIAcz2LdM4v624nAw0V2Yj-Z_yMM/s1600/Studebaker+1957.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1JixpTcN4BXt-lZ8Q3s9ocAYfLPyRpZSBAMb3_V_G0W32jNaDXlwtsYeV3tF6O221zmn0bGTAiWR3B5fHZi9BlA-7-jGqdrfLrhO1AYT0GxZ8BuXHsIAcz2LdM4v624nAw0V2Yj-Z_yMM/s320/Studebaker+1957.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a data-mce-href="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/SSF-Records-Article.jpg" href="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/SSF-Records-Article.jpg"><img alt="" data-mce-src="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/SSF-Records-Article-1024x596.jpg" height="417" src="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/SSF-Records-Article-1024x596.jpg" title="SSF Records Article" width="717" /></a><br />
<a data-mce-href="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Aunt-Bess-Ostrich-1925-.jpg" href="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Aunt-Bess-Ostrich-1925-.jpg"><img alt="" data-mce-src="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Aunt-Bess-Ostrich-1925--300x177.jpg" height="177" src="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Aunt-Bess-Ostrich-1925--300x177.jpg" title="Aunt Bess Ostrich 1925" width="300" /></a><a data-mce-href="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Aunt-Bess-Flying-1927.jpg" href="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Aunt-Bess-Flying-1927.jpg"><img alt="" data-mce-src="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Aunt-Bess-Flying-1927-300x275.jpg" height="275" src="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Aunt-Bess-Flying-1927-300x275.jpg" title="Aunt Bess Flying 1927" width="300" /></a>One of the questions I get asked the most is how I ever decided to become a <a data-mce-href="http://lifestylist.co" href="http://lifestylist.co/">Lifestylist</a>®, and where did I get my training.<br />
I've been called a storyteller many times and it's an accurate assessment - I use my talents and materials to tell a story in a home. Hopefully this story explains to the potential homeowner why their lives would be better by living in this home, and what they can expect from the community, the builder, and from the experience. To tell the story, I collect thousands of items - old and new - that I incorporate into my <a data-mce-href="http://lifestyled.co" href="http://lifestyled.co/">LifeStyled</a> homes.<br />
This weekend I decided it was time to go through some of the things I've collected, and it's been quite a trip down memory lane. I discovered a trunk I forgot about that had family photos from the early 1900's that gave me a glimpse into my family history I hadn't been aware of. Through this discovery I'm finding I come from a very artistic family full of risk takers. This ostrich photo with my great aunt will now always be one of my favorites.<br />
It seems I've been in the media longer than I remembered for my decorating skills. My mother and both grandmothers were very talented in the design fields, and I was lucky enough to be nurtured and inspired by them. This article from 1969 shows me as a 13 yr old showing off some of my skills with my mother and sisters. Apparently I also had my own booth at the church bazaar selling paper flowers and copper enameled jewelry that I made. What's funny is that after seeing this, I may have to try this again - it's really a fun idea!<br />
I'm honored to be a <a data-mce-href="http://lifestylistblog.com" href="http://lifestylistblog.com/">Lifestylist®</a>, and I love having the opportunity to help others find their passions in life. This holiday season remember what makes you happy, and share that passion with your friends and family - you might even find a new career by doing it!Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949621278792167324.post-54763700297701048872011-11-26T19:16:00.001-08:002011-11-26T19:16:45.172-08:00The Lifestylist® Companies Support Small Business Saturday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZeG0wTnpr1j0_qYT-zDvWATQsTdQwaMAH1-YkcAhb0xsg5J4KMXL0ijVR6YssHXT2q6LmVzYN7aLU_UPBHgLPxbx_3Mx8SvrS65AsTISAb7klFipCielL6MFLaGP6baRdEVHz5WWTbitO/s1600/Louisville+Final+Show+Pictures+005.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZeG0wTnpr1j0_qYT-zDvWATQsTdQwaMAH1-YkcAhb0xsg5J4KMXL0ijVR6YssHXT2q6LmVzYN7aLU_UPBHgLPxbx_3Mx8SvrS65AsTISAb7klFipCielL6MFLaGP6baRdEVHz5WWTbitO/s320/Louisville+Final+Show+Pictures+005.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLFuirNZOBHnz0-1CchdP6W5KLNswIVfS38odBzQRIW_FY91quBs2IgMfy_t57KDTRPsQA4bTT33CwJHEu4pJ10HYK5u0R7J9JHu5zuU2e3FNmVV90bGNbQEKZKMuA0JiFrNQWPk32gB7L/s1600/Statue+of+Liberty.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLFuirNZOBHnz0-1CchdP6W5KLNswIVfS38odBzQRIW_FY91quBs2IgMfy_t57KDTRPsQA4bTT33CwJHEu4pJ10HYK5u0R7J9JHu5zuU2e3FNmVV90bGNbQEKZKMuA0JiFrNQWPk32gB7L/s320/Statue+of+Liberty.JPG" width="240" /></a><br />
We are so proud to be involved in the <a data-mce-href="http://nahb.com" href="http://nahb.com/">home building</a> business, and many of our customers are small privately owned companies that build homes for local families.<br />
All of our <a data-mce-href="http://lifestylistblog.com" href="http://lifestylistblog.com/">Lifestylist® </a>companies are built around the idea that if we buy from local companies and support our local businesses we help them to become homeowners and live the all American dream of owning a home of your own.We loved the 8 years that we were the Lifestylist® for <a data-mce-href="http://patriothomesblog.com" href="http://patriothomesblog.com/">Patriot Homes </a>- we always did at least one Patriotic themed <a data-mce-href="http://modelhomesthatsell.com" href="http://modelhomesthatsell.com/">model home</a>, and I think they were my favorites.<br />
I'd like to say that I'm an example of dreams coming true - I married early, never finished college but here I am owning my own business and being able to help others.<br />
If you are looking for a <a data-mce-href="http://lifestylist.co" href="http://lifestylist.co/">Lifestylist®</a> to help merchandise and add Lifestyle to your homes, please contact us at: answers@lifestylist.com, or take a look at our website at: <a data-mce-href="http://jrlifestylist.com" href="http://jrlifestylist.com/">www.lifestylist.com</a><br />
Let's all support locally owned businesses and bring jobs back to America!Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949621278792167324.post-55092284850473529792011-11-24T21:24:00.001-08:002011-11-24T21:24:21.052-08:00Being Thankful<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaACcJdETIGWrOQhqbdD7ZXiHTq1tDZFf5rgCg9kmpTPCVGavlqmI-iJUJGBEFfdu9YrflWBAt1RuIhs2_ZPp7l_8x2Y57YOt62Az3km4FBeaAG0W0rGx3x7wpODkWgRtvbvwY_5T3JHug/s1600/Hurricanes+Pace+Sign.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaACcJdETIGWrOQhqbdD7ZXiHTq1tDZFf5rgCg9kmpTPCVGavlqmI-iJUJGBEFfdu9YrflWBAt1RuIhs2_ZPp7l_8x2Y57YOt62Az3km4FBeaAG0W0rGx3x7wpODkWgRtvbvwY_5T3JHug/s320/Hurricanes+Pace+Sign.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZJvnWi_BUVJG-8URgQ7DdrLCazrDgYS5_uH7gg420iCt1Lzq24oOuKL-ng_wZxSp1qccdzMgQWlETVpqpCiWP3dyzq0pwl1Q7Y1SBm_dNWiNYWVtcn-UH_X3zaBSkARTyoSOQxehRcWZh/s1600/+Hurricane+SSF+and+parents.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZJvnWi_BUVJG-8URgQ7DdrLCazrDgYS5_uH7gg420iCt1Lzq24oOuKL-ng_wZxSp1qccdzMgQWlETVpqpCiWP3dyzq0pwl1Q7Y1SBm_dNWiNYWVtcn-UH_X3zaBSkARTyoSOQxehRcWZh/s320/+Hurricane+SSF+and+parents.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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Happy Thanksgiving! This holiday is about food and family, but even more than that I like to use it to remind me how thankful I am for what I have, and for those around me.<br />
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For over 25 years my parents were very active doing disaster relief with <a href="http://www.salvationarmy.org/">The Salvation Army</a>, and even raised the money for a state of the art canteen for the Tyler Texas location. Whenever there was a disaster or need and my parents got a call they dropped everything and hit the road. One of the most memorable phone calls I ever received was when Hurricane Katrina hit and my parents answered the call. They called me when they were outside the Super Dome not having a clue what was going on inside. For six weeks they were in the French Quarter feeding the volunteers - my Dad always joked he always wanted to have a restaurant in the French Quarter and he finally got his wish!<br />
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Whenever this <a href="http://www.lifestylist.co/">Lifestylist®</a> could I joined them on the road helping my Mom cook up to 2,000 hot meals a day and seeing first hand what mother nature can dish out. People were so sweet and hospitable, even though many had lost everything that they had. It was always hard to leave - I wanted to stay there and help rebuild.<br />
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This year I have been blessed to be involved with three amazing organizations - <a href="http://www.sharedhousing.org/">Shared Housing</a>, <a href="http://www.genesisshelter.org/">Genesis Women's Shelter</a> and <a href="http://www.homeaiddallas.org/">HomeAid/Homebuilders Care.</a> I am always so drawn to the kids - many of them have seen things we can't even imagine, but they always have the best manners, always say please, thank-you and give the best hugs :)<br />
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It's harder than ever to make a living, but even if you can't make a donation to a worthwhile charity think about donating your time -you'll be very thankful that you did.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949621278792167324.post-41342546564413960372011-10-31T14:00:00.001-07:002011-10-31T14:00:51.412-07:00Tricks and Treats From The Lifestylist®<div style="color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0.3em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.6em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6gjxELQyItS8-hUIDScdBVnUQ0qbRV0RQoq9fSfBPWyyV_WWvRkk-rpTOafYl-kTHnSelHq_RDrVmDlWknip-XWOjQwX1letpG2oVxVxrs2dGOYEKNk8AKyiTHs6IEwTeYG-GqRd8ZOLj/s1600/SET_0658.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; cursor: move; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="SE TX Fall Tabletop 2 (1)" width="199" /></a><a data-mce-href="http://www.lifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Pumpkin-Patch-16.jpg" href="http://www.lifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Pumpkin-Patch-16.jpg" style="color: #0071bb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-322" data-mce-src="http://www.lifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Pumpkin-Patch-16-e1320093712716-225x300.jpg" height="300" src="http://www.lifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Pumpkin-Patch-16-e1320093712716-225x300.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; cursor: move; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Pumpkin Patch (16)" width="225" /></a>Even though it's been a very busy month, we made a point of catching up with one of our favorite <a href="http://www.jrlifestylist.com/">Jr. Lifestylist's</a> to see what he was doing for his annual Halloween party.</div></div><div style="color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0.3em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.6em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Sam Davis' parties are legendary, and this year was no exception. With over 75 kids attending this year's bash we wanted to create fun, themed treats that he could serve outdoors. Take a look at what we came up with - <a data-mce-href="http://youtu.be/5BIhkFu6SHo" href="http://youtu.be/5BIhkFu6SHo" style="color: #0071bb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Witch Hats</a> and <a data-mce-href="http://youtu.be/wB7Lx8L-ezQ" href="http://youtu.be/wB7Lx8L-ezQ" style="color: #0071bb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Krispy Pumpkin Treats</a>.</div></div><div style="color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0.3em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.6em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">We also worked on some <a data-mce-href="http://youtu.be/XrJREJbE4xE" href="http://youtu.be/XrJREJbE4xE" style="color: #0071bb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">tabletop ideas</a> for the Fall holiday season that were inexpensive but would put our guests (and ourselves!) in the mood. The Lifestylist® Designed homes for <a data-mce-href="http://youtu.be/Tw2-xkN_4cU" href="http://youtu.be/Tw2-xkN_4cU" style="color: #0071bb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">SE Homes of Texas</a> were full of ideas that visitors could do in their own homes.</div></div><div style="color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0.3em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.6em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">While we were on the road we discovered the <a data-mce-href="http://youtu.be/ChhhXGYpdc4" href="http://youtu.be/ChhhXGYpdc4" style="color: #0071bb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Great Pumpkin Patch</a> in Clarence Center, NY - if this doesn't get you in the mood nothing will!</div></div><div style="color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0.3em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.6em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Have a wonderful Halloween and be sure to "like" our videos on our <a data-mce-href="http://youtube.com/lifestylist" href="http://youtube.com/lifestylist" style="color: #0071bb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Lifestylist® YouTube Channel</a>.</div></div>Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949621278792167324.post-88141228449480448922011-10-05T18:17:00.001-07:002011-10-05T18:17:49.967-07:00Dear Steve Jobs: Thanks for the iMemoriesI started writing this when I heard Steve Jobs was retiring from Apple, and now after I heard of his passing I thought it was time to share it. Rest in Peace Mr. Jobs - you've made the world a better, unforgettable place.<br />
Dear Mr. Jobs,<br />
Thanks to you, I have memories that wouldn't have been possible without your vision, drive, and ability to see the world like no one else could. Because of you, the consumer got a voice in the crazy world of computers and electronics, and you also gave us a company that would listen to that voice. We stopped being looked at as consumers that were a hindrance and not smart enough to understand code, but parents who want to stay in touch with their children and grandchildren. By creating the Apple Stores I know I am never alone, and there will always be someone there to guide me through the technology tunnel. Questions become solutions with a "genius" by my side. There is no such thing as a stupid question, and not only have I found answers, I've also found life long friends.<br />
Vacation photos became more than a stack of photos - you allowed us to make beautifully presented books that chronicled our dreams, wishes and aspirations. Because of your vision a dummy like me was able to put together videos using iMovie about a new animal rescue group that stirred the heart and soul, and made people understand what Animal Rescue Corps was all about. Because of you, 1,000s of animals have now been saved. I've been able to watch my grandchildren grow up on my iPad using FaceTime, and have been able to experience their first time to roll over, steal home base and fall in love. it seems if there is ever something you need, "There's and App For That".<br />
You have not only changed the world, you have made it a better place to be. Your passion and vision has changed all of us, and I thank you. You will be missed, and never forgotten.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949621278792167324.post-1770638434011199562011-08-23T12:22:00.001-07:002011-08-23T12:22:16.472-07:00Lush Cosmetics Fights Animal Cruelty Beautifully<a data-mce-href="http://www.lifestylistbeauty.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Henna-2.jpg" href="http://www.lifestylistbeauty.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Henna-2.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-91" data-mce-src="http://www.lifestylistbeauty.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Henna-2-225x300.jpg" height="300" src="http://www.lifestylistbeauty.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Henna-2-225x300.jpg" title="Henna (2)" width="225" /></a>One of this <a href="http://lifestylist.co/">Lifestylist's</a> favorite beauty stores is<a data-mce-href="http://lushusa.com" href="http://lushusa.com/"> Lush Cosmetics</a>. I discovered them years ago in England and Canada, and I'm thrilled they now have a store in <a data-mce-href="http://northparkcenter.com" href="http://northparkcenter.com/">NorthPark Center</a> here in Dallas. They specialize in natural products, including Henna which is the secret of how I stay a natural redhead ;)<br />
They are wonderful about bringing animal cruelty to light and promoting sustainable environmental practices and the humane treatment of animals. This summer they have been focusing on <a data-mce-href="http://www.lushusa.com/shop/stop-shark-finning/" href="http://www.lushusa.com/shop/stop-shark-finning/">Shark Finning</a>, and have partnered with Shark Savers to protect sharks from extinction.<br />
To support this cause they have produced "Shark Fin Soap" - a refreshing blend of lime, lavender and seaweed. Stop in to your local Lush store and buy this great way to cool down this summer and support a great cause. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to <a data-mce-href="http://www.sharksavers.org" href="http://www.sharksavers.org/">Shark Savers</a>.<br />
Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949621278792167324.post-89485140872569031022011-07-04T11:27:00.001-07:002011-07-04T11:27:33.621-07:00The American DreamLifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949621278792167324.post-45318807939503418682011-06-26T09:04:00.001-07:002011-06-26T09:04:52.663-07:00Life is a Beach<a _mce_href="http://www.lifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Jenna-Beach-5.jpg" href="http://www.lifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Jenna-Beach-5.jpg"><img _mce_src="http://www.lifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Jenna-Beach-5-300x225.jpg" alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-261" height="225" src="http://www.lifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Jenna-Beach-5-300x225.jpg" title="Jenna Beach 5" width="300" /></a><a _mce_href="http://www.lifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/WPalm-Beach-151.jpg" href="http://www.lifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/WPalm-Beach-151.jpg"><img _mce_src="http://www.lifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/WPalm-Beach-151-225x300.jpg" alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-264" height="300" src="http://www.lifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/WPalm-Beach-151-225x300.jpg" title="WPalm Beach (15)" width="225" /></a><a _mce_href="http://www.lifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/WPB-Beach-37.jpg" href="http://www.lifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/WPB-Beach-37.jpg"><img _mce_src="http://www.lifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/WPB-Beach-37-200x300.jpg" alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-266" height="300" src="http://www.lifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/WPB-Beach-37-200x300.jpg" title="WPB Beach (37)" width="200" /></a><a _mce_href="http://www.lifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/WPB-Moon-20.jpg" href="http://www.lifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/WPB-Moon-20.jpg"><img _mce_src="http://www.lifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/WPB-Moon-20-300x200.jpg" alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-267" height="200" src="http://www.lifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/WPB-Moon-20-300x200.jpg" title="WPB Moon (20)" width="300" /></a><a _mce_href="http://www.lifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Jenna-Beach-7.jpg" href="http://www.lifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Jenna-Beach-7.jpg"><img _mce_src="http://www.lifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Jenna-Beach-7-300x225.jpg" alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-268" height="225" src="http://www.lifestylist.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Jenna-Beach-7-300x225.jpg" title="Jenna Beach 7" width="300" /></a>My grand-kids life in Orlando, so they have been to all of the theme parks and other venues there more times than I want to think about. This visit I wanted to do something different, and thought we would visit some of the local spots that are more about lifestyle appreciation and less about spending a large sum of money to be entertained.<br />
Our first stop was the <a _mce_href="http://morsemuseum.org" href="http://morsemuseum.org/">Morse Museum</a> in Winter Park. When I was in Orlando this year acting as the <a _mce_href="http://lifestylist.com" href="http://lifestylist.com/">Lifestylist®</a> on <a _mce_href="http://thif.net" href="http://thif.net/">The New American Home</a>, one of the neighbors told me about this amazing museum. It was breathtaking, and their collection of Tiffany glass and jewelry was unbelievable. At first the kids didn't want to go, but once we got there they loved it and we stayed for over 2 hours. My daughter joined with an annual membership so they can go back often. I'm going to talk more about this gem in a later post, but it's a must see.<br />
My son and daughter-in-law are expecting a new baby into this world soon, so we all decided to go down to West Palm a day before their baby shower and spend a night at the beach. We chose the <a _mce_href="http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/PBISIHF-Hilton-Singer-Island-Oceanfront-Palm-Beaches-Florida/index.do" href="http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/PBISIHF-Hilton-Singer-Island-Oceanfront-Palm-Beaches-Florida/index.do">Hilton at Singer Island </a>which was right in the beach, and under $200.00. This costs much less than 4 of us going to one of the Orlando theme parks, we could take our own food and snacks, and besides food and lodging it was free!<br />
It was great to see these<a _mce_href="http://jrlifestylist.com" href="http://jrlifestylist.com/"> Jr. Lifestylists</a> put down their video games and enjoy nature. Jenna and I went and explored a reef at low tide, and Christian and I ventured out on the full moon lit evening to search for the sea turtles that were coming in to lay their eggs. Magical memories that none of us will forget.<br />
The baby is expected in a month - I'm thinking there may be some more beach time in our future while we wait!Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949621278792167324.post-5919384151720898252011-05-08T08:59:00.001-07:002011-05-08T08:59:52.139-07:00Jr Lifestylists Help Collect Donations For Animal Rescue Corps<a _mce_href="http://lifestylist.tv/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC_2390.jpg" href="http://lifestylist.tv/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC_2390.jpg"><img _mce_src="http://lifestylist.tv/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC_2390-200x300.jpg" alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-39" height="300" src="http://lifestylist.tv/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC_2390-200x300.jpg" title="DSC_2390" width="200" /></a><a _mce_href="http://lifestylist.tv/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC_3089.jpg" href="http://lifestylist.tv/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC_3089.jpg"><img _mce_src="http://lifestylist.tv/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC_3089-200x300.jpg" alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-40" height="300" src="http://lifestylist.tv/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC_3089-200x300.jpg" title="DSC_3089" width="200" /></a><a _mce_href="http://lifestylist.tv/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC_5055.jpg" href="http://lifestylist.tv/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC_5055.jpg"><img _mce_src="http://lifestylist.tv/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC_5055-200x300.jpg" alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-41" height="300" src="http://lifestylist.tv/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC_5055-200x300.jpg" title="DSC_5055" width="200" /></a><a _mce_href="http://lifestylist.tv/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC_2888.jpg" href="http://lifestylist.tv/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC_2888.jpg"><img _mce_src="http://lifestylist.tv/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC_2888-300x200.jpg" alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-43" height="200" src="http://lifestylist.tv/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC_2888-300x200.jpg" title="DSC_2888" width="300" /></a><a _mce_href="http://lifestylist.tv/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC_3790.jpg" href="http://lifestylist.tv/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC_3790.jpg"><img _mce_src="http://lifestylist.tv/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC_3790-300x200.jpg" alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-44" height="200" src="http://lifestylist.tv/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC_3790-300x200.jpg" title="DSC_3790" width="300" /></a>What an amazing week! <a _mce_href="http://lifestylist.com" href="http://lifestylist.com/">Lifestylist®</a> Suzanne Felber was able to be part of a very important animal rescue in Kaufman County, Texas that was planned and executed by <a _mce_href="http://animalrescuecorps.org" href="http://animalrescuecorps.org/">Animal Rescue Corps</a>. It's one thing to hear about puppy mills and the horrible conditions these poor animals have to live in, but it's another to actually be able to see it for yourself. The animals arrive terrified and filthy -many of them have never actually stood on solid ground before because they are kept in wire cages and are surrounded with urine and feces - even the ones with babies. After a few short days of love and attention they leave having hope, and there is no better feeling in the world!<br />
We were able to interview Scotland Haisley - the leader of this amazing organization and find out how others can get involved, especially kids. Take a look at our <a _mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3_xivCv9Ng" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3_xivCv9Ng">interview</a>, then go to <a _mce_href="http://animalrescuecorps.org" href="http://animalrescuecorps.org/">www.animalrescuecorps.org</a> and become a part of the solution! You can also get up to the minute information by "liking" them on <a _mce_href="http://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueCorps" href="http://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueCorps">Facebook</a>.<br />
These rescues are very expensive to make happen, and without very needed funds for this group we won't be able to end the suffering. I'm looking forward to the next rescue and being able to share the results here!<br />
Thanks to Kristina Bowman for the photography of this amazing rescue.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949621278792167324.post-25667287364050131982011-04-08T06:40:00.001-07:002011-04-08T06:40:41.081-07:00Animal Rescue Corps Saves Animals from Puppy Mill<a _mce_href="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Cages.jpg" href="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Cages.jpg"><img _mce_src="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Cages-150x150.jpg" alt="" height="150" src="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Cages-150x150.jpg" title="ARC Cages" width="150" /></a><a _mce_href="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Eyes.jpg" href="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Eyes.jpg"><img _mce_src="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Eyes-150x150.jpg" alt="" height="150" src="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Eyes-150x150.jpg" title="ARC Eyes" width="150" /></a><a _mce_href="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Slats.jpg" href="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Slats.jpg"><img _mce_src="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Slats-150x150.jpg" alt="" height="150" src="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Slats-150x150.jpg" title="ARC Slats" width="150" /></a><a _mce_href="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Puppies.jpg" href="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Puppies.jpg"><img _mce_src="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Puppies-150x150.jpg" alt="" height="150" src="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Puppies-150x150.jpg" title="ARC Puppies" width="150" /></a><a _mce_href="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Mange.jpg" href="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Mange.jpg"><img _mce_src="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Mange-150x150.jpg" alt="" height="150" src="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Mange-150x150.jpg" title="ARC Mange" width="150" /></a><a _mce_href="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Yorkies.jpg" href="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Yorkies.jpg"><img _mce_src="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Yorkies-150x150.jpg" alt="" height="150" src="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Yorkies-150x150.jpg" title="ARC Yorkies" width="150" /></a><a _mce_href="http://animalrescuecorps.org" href="http://animalrescuecorps.org/">Animal Rescue Corps</a> has been busy in Tennessee this week saving over 120 animals from a life of squalor and sadness. Devoted volunteers have been working night and day to give these animals a better life, and the outpouring of love and compassion from the people of Tennessee as well as others from all over the country has been amazing.<br />
One of these amazing volunteers is Rachel McAuley. She and her severely handicapped daughter run their own non-profit with horses, and Rachel has spent several days at the <a _mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdXyKKcpT2o" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdXyKKcpT2o">ARC shelter</a> helping out with this rescue. Rachel decided to do a "Letters to the Puppy Mill Dogs" event, and her daughter Mary who is 9 years old shared the following:<br />
<strong>Hello Puppy Dogs,<br />
My name is Mary and I have Special Needs just like you have Special Needs. I can't walk because I am in a wheelchair and your past has kept you from walking due to cages, but don't worry because your little paws are about to hit the ground. I can't talk like you, but I can express myself with my eyes, sounds, and body language just like you. You have special needs that includes someone taking care of you all day with the respect that you deserve. I wear diapers and you use potty pads. I like the couch and you will like the top of a couch someday or a lap to lay on or a pillow to lay above your owners head. I like to be recognized, just like you want to be recognized. I love my parents arms and you are getting that feeling right now being in someone's arms. Isn't it nice, warm, and a safe feeling? Don't worry my friends because you are going to get to experience this world that includes grass, playgrounds, children, and the roam of a house.</strong><br />
<strong>Make sure puppy dogs, that you Thank Animal Rescue Corps for coming to get each and everyone of you and the volunteers that are snuggling you up, by not biting when they put their hand in the cage to care for you.</strong><br />
<strong>You are Special! Sleep Tight and Hang Tight because your world is about to be full of colors.</strong><br />
<strong>"God is always on your side, after all He created you."</strong><br />
<strong>Trust Me,<br />
Mary McAuley (9 years old)<br />
My mom can type my heart!</strong><br />
If this doesn't make you love and appreciate everything you have and cherish what an amazing role model Mary is to all of us...<br />
Please help support Animal Rescue Corps and the amazing work they are doing. My very own special 9 yr. old Jr. <a _mce_href="http://lifestylelist.net/" href="http://lifestylelist.net/">Lifestylist®</a> Jenna made her <a _mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXwxxVsznvI" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXwxxVsznvI">birthday party a fundraiser </a>for Animal Rescue Corps - if she can help you can as well!<br />
This <a _mce_href="http://lifestylist.co/" href="http://lifestylist.co/">Lifestylist®</a> is trying to do her part by opening a store on <a _mce_href="http://stores.ebay.com/Lifestylist-Designed-Decors" href="http://stores.ebay.com/Lifestylist-Designed-Decors">eBay</a>, and at least 10% of all of our sales will be donated to Animal Rescue Corps. All of these haunting photos were taken by the talented and compassionate Kristina Bowman.<br />
<a _mce_href="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Saved.jpg" href="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Saved.jpg"><img _mce_src="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Saved-150x150.jpg" alt="" height="150" src="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Saved-150x150.jpg" title="ARC Saved" width="150" /></a><a _mce_href="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Love.jpg" href="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Love.jpg"><img _mce_src="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Love-150x150.jpg" alt="" height="150" src="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Love-150x150.jpg" title="ARC Love" width="150" /></a><a _mce_href="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Cat.jpg" href="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Cat.jpg"><img _mce_src="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Cat-150x150.jpg" alt="" height="150" src="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ARC-Cat-150x150.jpg" title="ARC Cat" width="150" /></a>Please join us in making a difference!Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949621278792167324.post-78639110662066464452011-03-24T19:49:00.001-07:002011-03-24T19:49:20.449-07:00Good Manners Never Go Out of Style<a href="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Savor1.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-171" height="300" src="http://www.lifestylistadvisory.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Savor1-200x300.jpg" title="Savor1" width="200" /></a>The world lost a very special person today - Elizabeth Taylor. She always handled herself with grace and dignity, and was a wonderful role model for all of us who were fortunate enough to grow up watching her on the silver screen. As a board member of the <a href="http://usafilmfestival.com/">USA Film Festival</a>, I've learned never to form an opinion about someone until I meet them in person, and sadly Ms. Taylor is one that I would have given anything to meet but it wasn't meant to be.<br />
<a href="http://denisevivaldo.com/">Denise Vivaldo</a> - who is one of my favorite writers as well as being my role model in the styling world just posted a story in the <a href="http://huffingtonpost.com/">Huffington Post</a> about her encounter with Ms. Taylor. It makes me love Denise and Ms. Taylor even more. The title of the story is <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/denise-vivaldo/elizabeth-taylor-good-man_b_839605.html?ref=fb&src=sp#sb=1449874,b=facebook">Elizabeth Taylor: Good Manners Never Go Out of Style and</a> I couldn't agree more.<br />
This weekend I was working with photographer <a href="http://lisastewartphotography.com/">Lisa Stewart</a> <a href="http://foodstylist.co/">LifeStyling</a> <a href="http://savordallas.com/">Savor Dallas</a>- a special food and wine event that I enjoy attending every year. To make the shots <a href="http://lifestylist.co/">Lifestylist® Designed,</a> I take my own glasses, plates, and styling utensils and try to get at least 50 great food and wine shots in about a 2 hour time frame - and did I mention we do this while the event is going on and we have to work around 2,000 -3,000 attendees? It's quite a juggling act. What struck me the most about this year's event was the lack of courtesy shown to the chefs and wine makers by the attendees. The whole point of an event like this is to educate people about your food and your wines, and hopefully they will come to your restaurant or buy your wines after the event is over. You would have thought some of these people were trying to win a million dollars by snagging the most to eat and drink -we were literally getting pushed and stepped on when we were trying to set up our shots, and people were taking the food that I styled right off of the plate (my plate) before we got get it photographed. The wine makers didn't have a chance to tell about their wines, because someone else was already putting out their empty glass to be filled.<br />
Good manners never go out of style, and I'm actually appreciating the manners that my parents drilled into me at an early age. I never want to be the one pushing for a glass of wine or a dime sized piece of cheese - I want to remain a <a href="http://lifestylist.com/">Lifestylist®</a> and savor every moment and experience that I get to indulge in. Thanks Denise for this wonderful memory I will now have of Ms. Taylor and the reminder to live our lives with the dignity that others have shown us.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949621278792167324.post-52443727074311949142011-02-09T17:55:00.001-08:002011-02-09T17:55:48.935-08:00Have You Joined Animal Rescue Corps?<a href="http://petprojectz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/valentines_ad26.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-156" height="760" src="http://petprojectz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/valentines_ad26.jpg" title="valentines_ad2[6]" width="475" /></a>Finally! A group that is focused on Animal Rescue. <a href="http://animalrescuecorps.org/">Animal Rescue Corps</a> is a new group that was started by Scotlund Haisley and his talented team that has more than 40 years collective experience in animal protection. As a <a href="http://lifestylist.co/">Lifestylist®</a>, I'm thrilled to be involved with this wonderful, important organization.<br />
To make people aware of the group, Animal Rescue Corps is holding a drawing. Simply <a href="http://www.animalrescuecorps.org/join-arc/">share your email address</a> with them if you haven't already, and you will automatically be entered into a random drawing for a Valentine's gift package that includes: ARC gear, dog & cat goodies, and movie memorabilia from ARC's own Elaine Hendrix.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0