Every Day Brighter…..
I was so happy when I heard that Dabney Lee, the gorgeous “Party, Paper and Lifestyle” store was opening in Downtown Rye…I met Dabney a few years ago through a mutual friend. I immediately fell in love with her fabulous style, sweet personality, and all-around fun positive attitude…She is a true girly-girl straight from SoCal. Her upbeat, perfectly curated store is exactly what we needed on our beloved Purchase St. Also Dabney, knowing that my daughter Daisy was looking for something to do this summer (since everything had been canceled for her), hired her ON THE SPOT to help in the store. She is that AWESOME!!!! Needless to say, I spend a lot of time stopping in to say Hi to Daisy but to really stalk Dabney and get some of her great tips from which cool dress brand or chic earrings to buy for summer, or how to set a best-dressed table (she attributes this talent to her Grandmother) or to help me pick out some really fab things to bring to a picnic soiree or the latest hostess gift…If you have not been, you have to check it out. If you are not local to Westchester, follow all of Dabneys finds on Instagram. PS….She just unpacked the cutest sandals…you know where I will be tomorrow!!!!!
Dabney has the sweetest selection of dresses in bright, fun colors for summer!!!
The cooler on the left keeps an entire bottle of wine cold all day and it comes in a bunch of smashing colors!!!
Her Fourth Of July paper products and celebration items is dwindling quickly….but there are still some fun pieces available…
I love all of her monogram, items there are so many prints and colors to choose from..here are some of the desk accessories…
The selection of paper plates is the best I have ever seen, so many colors, shapes and prints…I am obsessed with those little mermaids, I need one for my cabana!!!!
I have been DYING for a monogrammed Melamine plate set..I just need to decide on the print/color…I love the trays too!!
When Dabney posted on Instagram that she got these new lightweight woodblock print masks in..I had to run right in and grab a couple..they are soo perfect for the summer…
There is candy for days and who can really resist it (and who wants to!!!!!)….already my dad and husband have finished off a few jars!!!!
The wrapping paper is sooo adorable….I love that you can just grab a different sheet for all your gifts!!
The party supplies get cuter and cuter on each shelf..I love the candy celebration necklace….its such a fun gift for your fav girlfriend!!!!
Just some sneak peeks into the shop…
Stop in to say Hi to Dabney yourself…and of course join her for a glass of Rose´.
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Anxiety can hold us back in so many ways. We feel trapped and unable to socialise. We want to hide away and the physical symptoms are draining. If you have a chronic health issue, you may suffer with anxiety and understand the implications of it. Chronic illness affects millions and upto 80% of older adults have one chronic disease and upto 36% of people worldwide suffer with some type of issue.
Our society still attaches a stigma to chronic illness but there are a multitude of issues that affect people, from chronic pain to mental health issues and some people just don’t understand how it can affect your life. There are however, some ways that you can try to get your life back on track. It is always best to seek advice first from your doctor and do what is right for your body but changing things up can really assist you with getting back out and about again!
Yoga & Pilates or other gentle exercise
Yoga and Pilates have been around for years; their benefits are huge and although it may seem difficult, it doesn’t have to be. Yoga for beginners is relatively easy and focuses on stretches. Yoga helps shape and develop your thinking patterns, your focus and your strength. It can be an important aspect of your life if you are wanting to change your mindset and be a stronger person inside and start to change things for the better. Pilates can be a little less demanding but works mostly on the core and back; it’s wonderful for those with back issues! If your doctors say it is OK to do it then it can be very good for easing chronic pain of the back and shoulders and even other forms of exercising such as walking and swimming can be really good gentle exercise that gets those endorphins going!
Taking Supplements & CBD
You should really seek advice on what supplements are best for your particular needs but rest assured there will be something for you! It is a fact that supplementing your diet has its benefits, it can be good for the body and mind as long as you are maintaining a solid, healthy diet, you will start to see a shift in energy levels. Another form of long term pain relief may be CBD oil. With EDO CBD you can find something that is a good fit for you and for many years the use of CBD has been an interesting concept that has recently come to light. It is believed that foods with an acidic value can cause havoc on your body if ingested frequently so changing up your diet also will help. Looking at consuming alkaline foods, such as spinach, greens, nuts, grains, can have a positive impact on your body, especially the digestive system and is proven to help your body. Also ginger and camomile can be good on the digestive system as they are light and help relax the muscles and nerves around the stomach.
The debate over the benefits of the marijuana plant has been going on for decades. In recent years, science has made it very clear that it is so much more than a gateway drug. Although marijuana, which is from the cannabis plant has been illegal for decades, hemp, which is also from the cannabis family, definitely is not. The point of contention has always been the psychoactive properties of THC which is found in marijuana but is primarily absent in the agricultural hemp plant. It is from here that CBD products are produced in volume, and they possess all of the medicinal qualities that the marijuana plant does. This is because both of them contain what are called cannabinoids, and these are the key to the many benefits that people can receive. There are three specific benefits that are absolutely incredible. We will discuss these, as well as the many other positive aspects of CBD hemp oil.
How Is CBD Hemp Oil Extracted?
Cannabidiol is extracted from the hemp plant using three different strategies. There is the CO2 method which is where carbon dioxide is sent through the plant under high pressure, at very low temperatures, in order to extract the CBD. Another method is through the use of ethanol which is simply high grain alcohol. Both of these methods are not as preferable as the oil method, of which most companies use all of the oil to complete this process. That is why you will find a vast assortment of companies providing CBD hemp oil because this is how it is usually obtained. If you start taking this oil regularly, either by vaping or by adding this to your food or drinks, there are three major benefits that you are going to experience.
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One of the top benefits that people can experience one of the top benefits that people can experience if they just want to feel better is to take CBD oil in order to relax. Along with numerous other CBD Products such as CBD Hemp Flower, CBD Gummies, CBD Hemp Oil is the most used product which has been shown to be a natural antidepressant, and this is perfect for people that have had no luck at all with pharmaceutical products that were intended to help them but didn’t. The second benefit is that it is like a painkiller. It’s a natural analgesic and also anti-inflammatory. This can help people that are exercising, or if they are suffering from some type of illness where they are feeling constant chronic pain. Finally, CBD oil can treat cancer. Instead of worrying about ever developing cancer, by taking this every day, might actually help you prevent this from occurring. There have been studies that have shown that people with tumors have actually had them diminish in size, and therefore taking this regularly might actually prevent their occurrence.
Other Great Benefits Of CBD Oil
The list of benefits is absolutely extensive. It’s hard to know where to begin. People that suffer from bone disease such as osteoporosis can actually benefit from taking this product regularly. If you are a heavy smoker, and you cannot stop, you should vape CBD oil instead. Not only will it remove your cravings, but it will add years to your life because you will not have to worry about developing cancer. Other benefits include help with lupus, diabetes, motor disorders, and it can also affect your memory and mood. You will also see a dramatic improvement in your immune system and you may notice that you are not getting sick as you were before. At the very least, you are going to sleep better at night. It has been shown to help people that have insomnia. All of these benefits are included in this natural product that simply connects with the cannabinoid receptors that are in your body and all of these benefits will begin to manifest.
For those that have been hesitant about trying anything related to marijuana, you should know that this is legal. As long as there is no THC in that product, it is something that you can use without any problems. It will be a huge change in your life. You will start to notice some of these positive aspects manifesting very quickly, specifically in the way that you feel. You will notice that your mood will change for the better, and if you do have chronic pain, you are going to feel so much better. You can find a shop or store in your area that can provide you with your very first trial of CBD hemp oil or you can even purchase it online from reputed companies like Americanhempoil.net, so that you can see what it will do for you.
One of my favorite places opened back up and it is the perfect place for a little social distance, mask-wearing browsing….The Fairfield Antique & Design Center is a gem not too far away in Norwalk. I have to say that the dealers who display in their booths there have the most amazingly curated selection of antique goods. They are really great about always changing up their merchandise so it is not the same place twice!! I stopped by last Saturday and picked up a few treasures. I really had to restrain myself…there were some really really good things. I just kept snapping photos….. I have to say as far as antique wears go, you can pick up some really fabulous pieces as all their prices are extremely fair. It’s worth a drive. Happy Antiquing….
There was a great selection of chic iron outdoor furniture and this basket bag was really the cutest…I should have brought it home with me!!!
If you need throw pillows..the selection was one of the best that I’ve seen
Love those modern bar stools…and artwork
And I love these modern chairs too and this cool black and white artwork…
The selection of wicker items was really unique…I loved the thermos…I am sooo mad that I left it behind…
I love everything in this photo…the Gracie Wallpaper screen, the turquoise garden stool and the bamboo cane corner bench
I loved everything at this vendor, the green stools, the metal pagoda lantern and the French ice bucket/cooler were so hard to leave behind…
How gorgeous are these bamboo shelves?
These brass dragon candleholders are sooo chic….
I fell in love with the quills in the silver cups…
The vintage Americana selection was beautiful…
There is a beautiful collection of vintage bags…
How gorgeous is this Dolce coat..Betsy…are you seeing this….
There was a great selection of designer shoes and fashion coffee table books….
These foo dogs are gorgeous…
It was soo hard for me to leave this gorgeous goddess behind..
There were so many beautiful Asian statues…the turquoise was my favorite…
These lanterns were so gorgeous in person..they would look so great on either side of the fireplace….
The center was filled with decorative objects
I cannot believe that the 4th of July is right around the corner…..Even though it feels like time is standing still, we are almost halfway through 2020….The bestsellers this month are great..there are some safety items, some outdoor entertaining items, and a couple of fashion and beauty items sprinkled in. I always encourage my readers to shop local as well but in these uncharted times, I have been receiving more and more requests for online recommendations…
These are the best outdoor plates…the quality is great and they are dishwasher safe!!!
These LED table lights are fabulous for outdoor entertaining…..
This no contact tool is another reader favorite…2 months running…
These sandals are another 2 month fav……I love the pearls
This necklace was a best seller back in December and it has come around again as a fav this month!!!
These earrings, make a great statement with any summer outfit…
This tanning water had been a best seller for 3 months in a row…
This makeup brush cleaner is the best….
I had so many others posts tonight to share, book club choices, Amazon Monthly Best Sellers, 4th of July road trip….but something happened today that I really wanted to share…much more important and much more meaningful..I’ll keep it short but please try to read to the end…
Things have been so difficult..how many times do we want to say something but are not sure what to say or afraid to say the wrong thing….How do we show support for the Black Lives Matter movement? What can we do, what can we say, how can we help?
I have always been a strong believer of be the change you want to see by living by example. I try to instill it in my children and I try to live my life that way every day.
Today, June 29th is my grandmother Mary’s Birthday. She was my mother’s mother and I was sooooo close to her. In fact, one fall day when I was getting ready to go to work at Tiffany, I thought I would call her just to hear her voice and see how she was. She had been living in an assisted living community for many years, she had a stroke but we still knew how to communicate with each other. We “spoke” for a while that morning. Me mostly telling her about my week and what was going on at work. The next day my Grandmother died. I thank God everyday that I got the chance to speak to her one last time. Every year on her birthday, she sends me a sign that she is with me, watching over me and my family…Today, I received the most special sign…..
So, I’ve really been struggling with what I can do to make a difference. I know saying that we don’t see color is not enough. How can I live it…what do I do….how sad we have become, how did we get here and how are we going to get out and will a change come? I’ve asked myself this question so many times over and over …Am I being the change I want to see?, Am I living by example?…
I moved to my neighborhood when my kids were 3, 5, and 8 (14 years ago this December). I moved from a very family-oriented neighborhood to one that had a lot of empty nesters and not a lot of young mothers, like myself, at that time…I had the nicest mail carrier, Marta. Day in and Day out we got to know each other. She loved Reeces Peanut Butter cups. I would leave them out for her. We would talk almost every day. There was a horribly dangerous tree that was about to fall on her delivery path, but the owners would not do anything about it…Every day she was so afraid to cross over to deliver to my side of the street. Together we fought for over a year for that tree to finally be taken down. She would love it when I would decorate for various holidays and take photos to show her own kids. She was kind and sweet. And we were friends.
Unfortunately, Marta’s route was relocated about 5 years ago to the Rye Ridge Shopping Center. I would see her from time to time while she was delivering. I always begged her to relocate again and come back and when she had a couple of minutes we would run into Starbucks and grab a coffee and chat quickly online and then go on our way again.
Life got busier, I saw Marta less and less. I would think of her when I drove by the shopping center……
Today I had an appointment in Rye Ridge…as I was at the counter settling up, in walks Marta with the mail..of course, because of Covid19, we could not hug like we always did….
I was so happy to see her and find out that everyone in her family was safe and sound…She asked about my husband, kids, and my mom…I begged her to come back to our neighborhood, as always…and then she had to go….before she left she turned around and said “Nicole….I want to you know that you are right here” and she touched her heart…and tears came to my eyes and I said, “Marta, you are right here in my heart too”…