FASHION, TRAVEL

Fashion: Anthropologie’s Living Wall, London

View From The Top of Anthropologie's Living Wall

Though we’ve never met, I’m smitten with the folks on the visual merchandising/store interior team at Anthropologie. I’m amazed at how they cleverly and artistically work to create a unique experience for every customer who steps foot into their stores. Part DIY fantasy, part global bazaar, every store is different and spectacular in its own way.

A great example of this is Anthropologie’s Living Wall inside the Regent Street store in London. Discovered during my recent trip to London, the store has a vast, three story, 200 sq. meter wall that’s filled with living plants. Lush and green, the Living Wall is aligned with the store’s staircase, allowing guests like yours truly to admire new plants on each level. In addition to being beautiful, I was also impressed to learn that the wall is sustainable and is irrigated by rain water collected from the roof.

Anthropologie's Living Wall, Regent Street Store

Anthropologie is located at 158 Regent Street between Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus in London. 

GOOD READS, SOCIAL MEDIA

In the News: 11 Social Media Yodas Define Community Management “Passion”

Photo Courtesy of Social Axcess Blog

One of the things I don’t write about enough on this blog is my love for all things social media. Interestingly enough, it was starting my blog back in 2006 that helped pique my interest in social media. Fast forward to the present and I now wear many hats under the communications spectrum, corporate/consumer PR professional, social media manager, community manager, content manager and blogger.

In addition to speaking at conferences throughout the year, I also get the opportunity to share my opinions on a variety of social media topics. So, when my friend Baochi Nguyen, who does an amazing job leading social strategy and community management for Boingo Wireless, asked for my definition of the passion you need to have as a community manager for the Social Axcess blog, I jumped at the chance.

Whether you’re a PR or social media professional, or a consumer that’s engaged with a company on a social media site, I think you’ll appreciate Baochi’s blog entry. Oh, and let me know if you agree with my feedback, I’m lucky number seven!

Social Axcess Blog: 11 Social Media Yodas Define Community Management “Passion”

 

TRAVEL

Travel: Highlights From My Trip To London

Rose from The Queen Mary's Garden, Regent's Park

Every time I truly need a break, I escape to London. Friends may tease, or tell me to travel somewhere else, but I never seem to tire of London. From strolling through beautiful parks, cafes, markets, museums, and more, here are a few highlights from my recent trip to London….

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RECIPES

Recipe: Brownie Mix + Canned Pumpkin= Amazing Brownie Bites

If you’ve never used canned pumpkin as a lower fat/calorie baking swap, I’m about to rock your world.  Applesauce, mashed bananas, and other fruit purees get all the love when it comes to healthier baking substitutions, but I find canned pumpkin to be the top swap for brownies, carrot cake, and spice cake.

In this blog post, I’ll walk you through how to make amazing canned pumpkin brownie bites, plus the best ingredients/brands to use. Are you hungry yet? Check it out!

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ENTERTAINING, RECIPES

Easy Entertaining: Cucumber Water

Cucumber Water

Life’s about simple pleasures, right? Whether you entertain a lot, or are looking for a new way to ‘spice’ up your daily H2O, I’ve got an idea for you: cucumber water. Inspired by my former roommate Gabi, adding a few thin cucumber slices to a pitcher or glass of water generates wonderful results. The water is not overwhelmingly cucumber flavored, the taste is more like an essence. Somewhat luxurious and spa-like, yet incredible simple, there’s a wow factor associated with cucumber water. Just ask my mom’s book club (hi mom!).

Have you ever tried cucumber water? If so, what did you think?

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