A few years ago, I lost a lot of weight relatively quickly and my hair got angry at me for it – in the form of very unfortunate damage and breakage. It had been a healthy diet, but a major change in what my body was used to taking in, and the physical results were to be expected.
Because that happened, I am super conscious of the relationship between hair and food and was thrilled to see an article in Newsday yesterday containing advice on how to get shinier, healthier hair, through the foods you eat.
Among the advice in the article …read more

In the world of weddings, like everywhere else, things go in and out of style. Some things, like sticking to the old adage, “Something borrowed, something blue…” always stay the same, but other things, like dress styles, decor trends, and food choices change as often as do other fashions. Here are some summer trends that are on the rise.
The first is using parasols or umbrellas as decorations and favors. No, I am not just putting this here because I used parasols in my wedding. I have been seeing these things everywhere! I have seen ornate decorated umbrellas with 8 foot …read more

So, in case you missed it or can’t watch the video, here is my tutorial for making the rolled beeswax candles. I think the hosts of the morning show were surprised how easy they were to make and yet they’re just so cute!