Skiing is too much fun not to dress bright and happy. Maybe you just came back from the slopes and wish you were still there or your planning for an upcoming spring ski and checking things off your list. Either way, it’s fun to channel the skier the way Dutch artist, Sabastiaan Bremer does. Whether you’re …
Modern Salt Caves for the whole family
My friend and favorite yoga teacher, Sloane, introduced me to the Salt Cave of Southlake. Every time I’ve visited the salt cave, I leave feeling like I’ve been on vacation…totally relaxed. On Saturday, the yoga cave wasn’t ready yet (a couples massage was running a little over) and I was offered a mimosa before class…they …
Gustave Caillebotte…with children
It’s a guarantee that when we are on a holiday, we will visit the museum. There are always a few paintings that make you want to step into the picture. When you go to the museum with children, it’s nice for them to be the leaders and see what paintings they would like to step inside …
Many happy returns Pebbles!
My sister, Paige, and I used to play this game when we were kids…we’d jump off the dock at the lake and see who can swim to the next dock without freaking out about the algae touching our bellies, the possible snakes lurking beneath our toes, or that water was freezing cold (we played this game …
Five things you might not know about the Rockettes
Tourists have been flocking to Manhatten to see one of the New York City’s oldest traditions…The Rockettes. The Rockettes are the world’s most beloved precision dance company…legendary for their high kicks. Their style of dance, called precision dance, is a combination of ballet, jazz, tap and modern dance. Since their start more than eighty-five years ago, the Rockettes have been …
It’s not New Year’s Day without Black-Eyed Peas and Cabbage
It’s time to eat that famous southern dish to assist in your New Year’s good fortune. All the best superstitions are gastronomic. Most American’s know that black-eyed peas and cabbage are a must for good luck and good fortune for the New Year. I don’t think that I’ve ever had a New Year’s Day without them. For …
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TRÈS ASHLEY GIFT GUIDE 2015
It’s not too late to find the perfect gift! Here are some of the most exciting gift options around…each and every item is something mothers, fathers, husbands, kids, best friends, brothers and sisters would love to receive. I really hope you like it. Happy Shopping! xx GIFTS FOR THE KIDS Stacking Monster Blocks $54. Stack …
LakeCities Ballet Theatre Celebrates it’s Twenty-Fifth Nutcracker Anniversary
The holidays provide some of the happiest times in the year. After Thanksgiving, our bellies are full and we are feeling grateful for families and friends being near…all coming together to watch The Nutcracker. It’s especially memorable if they’ve come to watch a certain dancer. There was only one early Christmas present that my daughter really wanted…to …
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Frank Sinatra: Five things you might not know
This year marks the centennial of the birth of Frank Sinatra, who came into this world on December 12, 1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey and died on May 14, 1998. Sinatra had many nicknames…The Voice, Ol’ Blue Eyes and The Chairman of the Board were a few. Each name represented different sides of his talent, …
Le Ballet de Dracula is full of gothic charm
DRACULA, the favorite “bad boy” of Halloween is back and scarier than ever! Audiences at the MCL Grande are encouraged to watch their necks and sprinkle garlic on themselves as Dracula takes a bite out of Lewisville in its tenth production for LBT’s Le Ballet de Dracula. Le Ballet de Dracula is full of gothic charm…it’s everything pretty …
Nutella Sunday Breakfast…with my little Heidi!
Cozy fall weekends are for hibernating in your pajamas and watching old movies. This weekend, my daughter and I finished reading the book Heidi together. To celebrate, we made a chocolaty breakfast in bed and watched the movie Heidi (the one with Shirley Temple). The windows were open and we imagined that we could smell …
Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga with my girl
Last year, I tried stand up paddleboard with my friend Pamela and loved it. This year when my favorite yoga teacher suggested that I bring my daughter, I couldn’t wait to share SUP yoga with her too! Stand up paddleboarding is such a relaxing and fun way to play on the water. Imagine taking your …