August 2015

happenings

BERT’S BIG ADVENTURE KICKS OFF INAUGURAL RESTAURANT WEEK

August 31, 2015

Atlanta Restaurants Team Up to Help Send Children with Chronic and Terminal Illnesses and Families to Walt Disney World

Many of Atlanta’s favorite local restaurants are joining forces to show support for a great cause. From Monday, September 14th through Saturday, September 19th, popular Atlanta eateries will be participating in the first annual Restaurant Week in support of Bert’s Big Adventure, a nonprofit organization that provides a magical, all-expenses-paid, five-day journey to Walt Disney World® for children with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families.

cravings

MacarOn Café: A Taste of France

August 24, 2015

Okay, I just couldn’t stay away… The mouth-watering delights from MacarOn Café are just too tasty! So my friends at MacarOn Cafe in NYC sent me another assortment of their heavenly confections, and upon seeing these colorful pastries, I was immediately inspired. This goodie-filled go’round included fabulous flavors like Peanut Butter & Jelly, Choco-Raspberry, Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Coconut, and Raspberry. Not only are these French treats fun to eat, but they’re fun to look at, too! So I decided to embark on my own little taste-inspired Tour de France right here in Atlanta, and I took my macarons with me (as if I would let them out of my sight!). Continue Reading…

glam on

Out-of-the-box beauty brand Birchbox brings the goods to Atlanta

August 14, 2015

Recently I was invited by Team Birchbox for an exclusive peek at their “out-of-the-box beauty” concept firsthand, and I must say that they’ve taken beauty to new roads…literally! If you don’t know what Birchbox is yet, it’s about time you jump on this beauty bandwagon! For newbies: Birchbox is a subscription service that makes trying new beauty products a breeze – once you sign up and create a profile, a box of personalized products matching your preferences arrives at your doorstep. The samples range across hair, body, skincare, makeup and fragrance categories, so you can stay on top of your regimens flawlessly. Continue Reading…

wander lust

Destination New York, Travel Divas Style

August 11, 2015

New York, New York: “A city so nice, they named it twice.” Isn’t that the truth! Usually when visiting the Big Apple, most people travel to Times Square and don’t wander past the bright lights and supersized signs. But when we arrived in New York City, we were treated to an enriching experience fit for a diva! And I expect no less when discovering divine destinations with the Travel Divas. Here’s a recap of my getaway to New York City… Continue Reading…

cravings

Confection Fetish: MacarOn Café

August 10, 2015

Secret’s out! I have a bit of a sweet tooth.

And when it comes to my confections of choice, the light tiny-tasty-treats hailing from France known as macarons (pronounced “mac-uh-rohn”) are definitely a favorite. Fluffy and filled with delicious flavors, these cute little crush-worthy cookies are the perfect pastries to indulge in a little decadence! Continue Reading…

@ the movies

Get Excited: Insurgent is Now Available on DVD and Blu-Ray!

August 7, 2015

If you know me by now, you know I can’t resist a popcorn-poppin’ flick that has me glued to the screen. Well, I’m sure you all remember how great the first Divergent movie was, but have you had the chance yet to see the second film, Insurgent?! Of course, I, the devoted Divergent Series Diva that I am, couldn’t wait to get my hands on the sequel to watch in the comfort of my own home for my next movie night. Continue Reading…

covets

Refresh & Renew at Bella by Alethea

August 4, 2015

It has been a sweet, sweet summer, but I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t a bit exhausting! There’s the hectic pace keeping the kids occupied with summer activities, the over indulgence in all of the yummy summer eats and treats, and the searing summer sun that reeks havoc on your skin. Yep, summers can brutal when it comes to maintaining your beauty. So when the summer sun began to set on the season, I knew it was time for this diva to indulge in a much needed, much deserved Refresh & Renew. After all, I ~~deserve~~ earned it! Continue Reading…