Now that we’ve kicked off the #SummerOfAwesome, I’m wondering, what have you done for you lately? Have you started to come out of your shell? Has it felt scary or liberating, or maybe a little of both? Have you pushed yourself to learn how to work a room? This one may sound intimidating at first, […]
Independence Day
Today is Independence Day in the US. The day when we celebrate our independence as a nation. And it got me thinking and wondering…how independent are we really? Now I’m not talking about politics here, but rather how strong and independent we are as individuals. We often think we’re so independent because we wear our […]
7.5 questions :: the Novogratz
Husband and wife design duo, Cortney and Robert Novogratz are known around these parts as the Novogratz. Denise and I are big fans, first meeting them in our family rooms…on TV, that is. This fun, artsy couple have been designing and developing unique properties in Manhattan and beyond for over 20 years, rebuilding entire city […]
7.5 questions
You have questions and we have answers. But this time the answers aren’t coming from us. They’re coming from some exciting interviews we have scheduled for the #SummerOfAwesome. As in really exciting! As in people you know from TV and the internets! We have an awesome line up of interviewees answering the 7.5 questions we […]
Awesomeness vs arrogance
Let’s talk for a moment about the difference between being arrogant and thinking that you’re awesome… Many of us were raised not to talk or think highly of ourselves, lest we be considered arrogant or thought to be bragging. In fact, there are those who might think that considering oneself to be awesome is conceited […]
Two simple steps to coming out of your shell
This summer, as part of the #SummerOfAwesome campaign, Denise and I are encouraging our readers (and ourselves) to step out of our comfort zones and set and accomplish small, meaningful, achievable goals. The first goal of the summer is to come out of your shell. (See what I did there…summer…beach…shell? Lol) If you’re one of […]