Supernatural Botanicals

What’s been rockin’ my abs lately?  Turbo Jam!  Chalene Johnson, founder of Turbo Jam, keeps the tempo up and keeps your muscles tight.  You are guaranteed to hurt, but in a good way, the next day.  Her workouts are fast-paced and high-energy.  Check out this clip of Chalene to feel the energy.  I love the counter clock on her videos.  It lets you know exactly how many minutes you’ve accomplished, and how many more there are to go.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPSzeJXhRmY

Monroe Misfit Makeup, a You Tube makeup tutorial channel, is the go-to source on the web for makeup application and new ideas.   Jody is a super-talent in makeup artistry.  From earthy to vampy, she displays many different looks via her video tutorials.

This is Jody creating a flirty look here (see video)….using drugstore makeup (even Wet and Wild.)  Click here to see Jody’s other makeup tutorials.   

 httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPF4Jb9LZJI

Good luck talking your husband into this one.   This is an ultra master suite with over-the-top amenities.  That being said, I love it!  I love design, especially bedroom design, but I think I’d feel too spoiled living in that room.  It’s absolute luxury…..squared!  I think that after the recession is said and done, we’ll see a lot less of these grandiose upgrades, but they were fun while they lasted.  Now, it’s just so 2007.

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Join the design-lovers blog party today, and every Friday, at my friend Julia’s blog, Hooked On Houses.

A beautiful tribute to my ultmate style icon, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy.  …..thanks for sending this, Grace.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzx4AnsSS3w

Every year, HGTV gives away a ridiculously beautiful dream house to one lucky winner.  They’ve decided to make it even more fun by giving away a Green House.   It’s gorgeous!  Loaded with plenty of green features and decorated by the fabulous designer, Linda Woodrum.  It’s loaded with plenty of splashes of orange…my favorite color.  I think it’s a sign of some sort!  I’m entering now.  You should too.  Click here for your chance to win this sensational green home for yourself!

Take a tour of the green home now!

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I love my Bosu Ball and consider it to be one of my best pieces of equipment in my gym.  You haven’t felt squats the way you’ll feel them while on the Bosu.  I’ve learned a second technique in this clip….Bosu Ball Squats.  I’ve done lots of squats for my hamstrings, quads, and glues on the Bosu, but with the ball facing up.  They’ve flipped the ball, platform side up, and now it gives you even more core conditioning.  Love that!  

Try these moves on your Bosu.  Don’t have one yet?  You should look into that here. 

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGJSmRZoJCI

I thoroughly enjoy mood music, and use it regularly to slow down.  When you feel completely overwhelmed with your day, take some time to yourself, close you eyes, and listen.  You Tube is a great resource to find the music…for whatever mood you are in.  This clip is motivational meditation.  It’s great to quiet the mind and to relax the body.  Feel it now. 

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcmLUQ2V0yI&feature=related

If you can make it to the end of this video without crying, you’ve done better than me. Check out this vid clip of two groovy-looking guys and their lion, Christian (great name!) This is a YouTube classic!

Scrambling to find great breakfast/brunch recipes for overnight guest? Try these two great variations of French Toast.