April 27, 2007 Work Your Weekend!
1. Drink This! “The Peartini”
3 parts pear flavored vodka (I prefer Grey Goose or Absolut)
1 part Apple Juice
1 part Lemon Juice
2 splashes Simple Syrup
Add all ingredients then shake hard with ice and double strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with a slice of pear or a sprig of rosemary. This one is sweet and delicious. Enjoy!
2. Watch This! “The Queen”
The movies coming out this week suck, so I’m not going to tell you to go see any of them. If you’re in the mood for a good movie, you should rent The Queen. Helen Mirren truly gives an Oscar-worthy performance in this riveting move. It’s a must-see!
3. Wear This! “Floral Print”
Floral print isn’t just for your grandmother anymore. Plenty of new designers are spicing up traditional floral designs and making them hip. It’s spring…why not enjoy the flowers? Examples below:
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Oscar De La Renta – Spring 2007 Collection
Marc Bouwer – Spring 2007 Collection
4. Hear This! Tweet
This singer-songwriter has worked with the likes of Madonna and Whitney Houston, but you probably don’t even know her name. Tweet has already had two critically acclaimed albums so she’s really not a new artist by any stretch of the imagination. Recently, I’ve put her soothing soulful music back into my CD rotation so I thought I’d pass it on. Her songwriting is so unique and prolific. For example, on “Cab Ride” she used the theme for the 70’s sitcom Taxi and created an entire song around the concept…Genius! If you like what you hear, you should pick up Southern Hummingbird and It’s Me Again. Take a listen…
Cab Ride
Beautiful
Smoking Cigarettes
5. Do This “Get Some Rest”
Sleep is tremendously important. It is recommended that everyone get at least 8 hours of sleep each day. Adequate sleep is essential in elevating your mood, improving your immune system, and speeding up your metabolism. This weekend, get some rest. Don’t worry if people call you lazy. You’re just taking care of yourself. Enjoy Love Muffins!
