Remembering those we have lost. [Read More..]
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what’s app? // how did i ever live without?!
What’s App!
As I tend to do when I have a bit of down time – I search, seek and learn. And in the process become a little obsessed. (And if you know me at all you probably are saying – “what downtime!”)
That’s Biscuit my Bichon – He’s waiting patiently for me to get off of my Mac Book and pay some attention to him! Isn’t he cute?! He finally gave up and went to sleep!
In the last 24 hours I began researching blogs, apps and learning more about RSS feeds. I can’t explain that so don’t ask – but I can refer you to a real techie, not an accidental techie like myself! (I will always seek and connect you with the appropriate person to help you with your mission!) [Read More..]
Say Good-Bye to Summer and Jump Into Fall
Say Good-Bye
to the
Fun and Frolick of Summertime
— Long Easy Days
and Relaxing Nights
and Get Ready to
Jump into Fall
Head First!
XOXO!
Enjoy!
Be BOLD Stand OUT Make A STATEMENT
a grateful life // birthday wishes to all whenever your birthday may be
Thank you to the many who have wished me a Happy Birthday!
I appreciate each and everyone of you!!
As I reflect on my life, my family, my friends and myself one thought always comes to mind – Just how truly Grateful I am.
Grateful for my husband and children, my family and extended family, my friends, my clients, my acquaintances and people who cross my path for a week or just a moment. Each connection is a new experience, a growth opportunity or a new perspective which in turn spurs a new thought or idea.
My birthday also represents a new beginning, similar to the start of a New Year and August-September, right after the kids go back to school. It is a time when I reflect and check in on my goals and things I want to accomplish, some big, some small, some mundane — like purging all the stuff that fills our home, garage and basement that we don’t need or use!!
I wish each and every one of you a wonderful year filled with adventure, love and serenity. And if there is anyway I can help you in your life please just ask.
Those two words “Gratitude” and “Grateful” have been circling in my head for months, so recently I decided to change the title of my blog to – Debbi DiMaggio A Grateful Life – www.debbidimaggioagratefullife.com
Wishing you to a very happy and grateful life.
XOXOX! Debbi
PS. The two weeks we spent on the East Coast was amazing — look for my blog – Summer on the East Coast – Coming Soon.
debbi’s hot summer picks
First Off
My Latest On-line Find, Cuyana.com
Cuyana features luxurious clothing, totes, handbags & accessories.
Cuyana is an online boutique with luxurious must-haves! I recently purchased a few of their bright colored cosmetic travel cases as birthday and graduation gifts. The next few items were all mine. They were just too hard to resist and their prices, also very good. The soft leather tote is ideal for my MacBook, so it was definitely a Must Have! When I was in Beverly Hills a few people asked if it was Celine. When I got back to the hotel I looked at my Pinterest Handbag Board and found the Celine Bag — a dead ringer! On to my next two purchases for mua: And, yes, another gift for me, I purchased TWO weekender overnight bags. The second has not arrived as it hasn’t yet been manufactured. I decided against taking the one I did receive on my trips to LA and San Diego as I did not want to check it in as it was too heavy to carry on and also just too nice and clean! The weekender will, however, be perfect for our local overnight retreats to Sonoma, Napa, Carmel and Lake Tahoe.
Cuyana means “to love” in Quechua and every piece they design is imbued with their love for quality, timelessness, and beauty. They want to make pieces that make you smile- and that make you love your closet.
Take Note
The Lean Closet Movement as per the Cuyana Designers & Owners – I love it!
“A lean closet enables a fuller life- for ourselves and for others. Our Lean Closet movement challenges us to collect fewer, better things, and to donate the pieces in our wardrobes that are merely taking up space to those who need them. Sometimes when things aren’t adding up in your life or your closet, it’s time to start subtracting.”
How serendipitous that I just discovered Cuyana. As tomorrow I meet with my organizer, Gail Kezerian, to begin purging what we don’t need, organizing what we have and donating what we can. I can’t wait! Freedom!!
Understated Elegance in Beverly Hills
L’Ermitage, a Viceroy Hotel is centrally located in the heart of Beverly Hills on the beautiful tree-lined, Burton Drive — Best described as Intimate Luxury with Exceptional Service. It was exactly the same as I had experienced upon my first stay just a few years earlier.
L’Ermitage is one of my favorite hotels in LA. The service impeccable, the design – clean lines – and the entire experience can be described in two words, understated elegance.
Ideally located just a few blocks from Rodeo Drive to the left and Robertson Blvd to the right. L’Ermitage is a full-service hotel that lives like an intimate boutique hotel but with all of the services and more of a larger hotel similar to my other favorite, the Beverly Wilshire. Amenities include a spa, steam room, roof top pool, restaurant, lobby bar and gym. I am moved to repeat myself by saying, the attentive service provided by each and every person in the hotel was truly stellar! Thank you!!
New Found App
MOVES for iPhone, By ProtoGeo
I just downloaded this app on my iPhone.
Are you always on the move like me?
Now your iPhone can tell you how much you move.
Moves automatically tracks your everyday life and exercise. Just carry your phone in your pocket or bag.
My first day I forgot to keep it on me at all times. I kept putting my phone down as I continued to move. Imagine all that time undocumented.
Keep on Moving! And Enjoy your Summer!! XOXO! Debbi
PS. Be sure to share your favorite finds with us too! Comment here or email me at Debbi@DebbiDiMaggio.com