Tea For Two

August 28, 2015 janet gunn

The days of tea and roses are just beginning. I have been a fan of American Tea Room since 2003, Join me in a cup of Victoria Black Rose Tea. If you feel like cooling down, or warming your heart, American Tea Room will quench your thirst with their lovely aromatic flavors and leave you feeling "un peu French and a bit British"

The American Tea Room is located in the heart of Beverly Hills. American Tea Room sources teas and teaware from around the world. Here I have one of my favorites, Victoria Organic Black Tea. This Chinese black tea is a bouquet of bergamot , rose petals, and vanilla beans. Not only is it lovely to look at, it's elegant in taste. Think of a rose-scented Earl Grey with a hint of vanilla, and delicate pink petals mixed in.

The Eva Solo glass tea pot, with the black cover, zips off for easy cleaning, and it looks great on your table. Anthropologie Bowl. Pink Canister from American Tea Room.

Victoria Organic Black Tea / My other favorite black tea is Earl Grey Shanghai / A classic bergamot aroma, with undertones of tobacco and cocoa.

Nippon Hand-Painted Rose Cups

Borsalino Panama Hat / Calypso Shirt / Hermes Silver Bracelet Dog / Priceless...

Tea in the morning or the afternoon is always a charming gesture. If you're solo, with a two legged or four legged friend, enjoy your cup of tea and treasure the little things. Have a beautiful day. American Tea Room will be opening September in Downtown Los Angeles - Arts District.

Beach House Brand- Endless Summer

August 27, 2015 janet gunn

You know that shop you walk into, and you instantly feel the good vibes? Well, that's Beach House Brand. Located on Abbot Kinney in Venice Beach, California. If you're thinking about exotic destinations, and a beach lifestyle that you never want to end, come to Beach House Brand and feel the beauty of summer, all year round.

The second you walk in, you feel like you are in the middle of a treasure chest for your entire summer wardrobe. My friend and blogger, Jes Ryzenberg enjoy the view before we "dive" into our day of shopping.

Last summer I visited Montauk, and I fell in love with the "Hampton's lifestyle " and even though I lived on the West coast, there is a unique and refined pleasure about the East coast. Beach House Brand is a well-curated boutique that has blended the styles altogether , so you get the best of both coast right here.

I am in lovelove with Lemlem

Frescobol Carioca Panama Hat / EQUIPMENT TOP

Thank you Audrey and Hillary, for a fun morning of shopping and great conversation, Jes and I had a blast. Superga Sneakers

Maholo, Gracias, Grazi, Merci & Thank you!

Dutzi Design / Clutch bags / I love my Dutzi clutch, but most of all, I love the story behind the brand. .

**My friend and Blogger Jesica, relax at Beach House while we decide what would look nice hanging in our closets.**

Beach House has a very feminine and beautiful collection of lingerie. Want to feel sexy, beautiful and carefree? Shop here

Swimsuits galore for one last "summer fling"  Labor Day — **Swimsuits galore for one last "summer** fling" Labor Day

**Summer Whites, Always work. Shrine for the White T-Shirt**

jadetribe clutch / I love this clutch, It really is a conversation piece, and it went from sunrise to sundown .

Fantastic sunglass collection / Italia Independent is one of my favorite brands. — **Fantastic sunglass collection / Italia** Independent is one of my favorite brands.

Dutzi Designs / Clutch Bag

Lemlem Kaftan from Beach House Brand / One&Only Palmilla Hotel In Cabo San Lucas

Cabbage & Company

August 25, 2015 janet gunn

A quick healthy, tasty dinner. If you happen to be in the mood for a light dinner with a lot of flavor, try this salad. Preparation time is about 10 minutes.

Asian cabbage is one of my favorite salads to make. I like the crunchy texture, it's very satisfying, and actually fills you up. Here I mixed in cilantro for a little extra zest. For the dressing I take olive oil, rice wine vinegar, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and cucumbers. I taste the dressing as I go along. I keep this cabbage in my refrigerator all the time. It's great to mix in your fish tacos, and with your rice and vegatables.

After I serve the salad I squeeze a little lemon juice on top and enjoy my dinner with chop sticks. You can also add rice with the cabbage salad. I like to keep it on the light side.

Jicama- If you aren't familiar with this root vegetable, it's worth an introduction. Jicama is a very low calorie root vegetables: carrying only 35 calories per 100g. It contains small levels of B-complex along with a group of vitamins such as riboflavin, pyridoxine, pantothenic acid and thiamin. You will also find healthy amounts of important minerals like magnesium, (ladies, magnesium is great for us). Cucumbers are a good source of vitamin B- They are 95 percent water, keeping the body hydrated and help eliminate toxins. Cucumbers have most of the vitamins the body needs in a single day. And don't forget to leave the skin on, it's loaded in vitamin C. Are you familiar with Tajin? It's 100% natural blend of Mexican chilies, lime juice and sea salt. Tajin has a delicious tangy flavor that brings out the natural flavor of fruits, veggies, and other foods. Here's an interesting fact - *Hangover cure - To avoid a morning hangover or headache; eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish many essential nutrients, reducing the intensity of both hangover and headache.

Cucumbers with Tajin / Jicama with Lime Juice & Tajin / You can make a colorful & healthy veggie appetizer platter for your guest. Have as a daily snack for yourself, it's so satisfying, and better to reach for this instead of the chips.