by olympia on November 13, 2008
Straw Market
I just recently I came back from a cruise to the Bahamas with my college roommate, Lindsay, for her birthday celebration. This mammoth boat docked on the sunny port of Nassau, Bahamas. Growing up, I had fond memories of the snorkeling, conch fritters and best of all, the straw market. I’m an enthusiast of local artisans and the crafts that they create, which is unique to each country you visit. Anyway, after a day of snorkeling I was ecstatic to go to the straw market and make my eclectic purchases of gifts to take back home. I didn’t know that my afternoon of retail therapy would soon go sour. [click to continue…]
by olympia on November 4, 2008
Hello everyone,
There is nothing better than being in a voting line with 600 people ahead of you at 6:20 am. It’s amazing what a great country we live in. Most of my neighbors were there and the sense of community was overwhelming. [click to continue…]
by olympia on November 3, 2008
Oh the days of Glamour! 
As I rush out my front door every morning, it’s a challenge to spend hours in front of the bathroom mirror to be up to par with the women from decades past. OH, how nice to be in a silk robe, a fresh cup of hot coffee, and dozens of hot rollers in my hair while I carefully apply my make-up. The retro women of the 50’s and 60’s always left the house put together, and never, ever with wet hair. GHASTLY! Ladies, what is wrong with us?HISTORY is supposed to repeat itself, so, lets repeat what the women decades ago did: TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES! [click to continue…]
by olympia on October 30, 2008
FINALLY, FINALLY, FINALLY, a company has come up with a way to stop the dreaded boring, meaningless vacation that, unfortunately, have experienced time and again. Based on the West Coast in always progressive Portland, Oregon, Common Circle, Inc. takes a novel approach to vacations, and redefines the whole experience in the process. [click to continue…]
by olympia on October 24, 2008
by olympia on October 21, 2008
For those of you who don’t know, Miracles is our salon. Friday, November 21st we are having a party! We are not only celebrating 15 years of business in the same corner location, but showing our appreciation to all our lovely clients. So, in their honor, we’d like to say thank you! Come join us for cocktails and appetizers from 6pm – 9pm. [click to continue…]
by olympia on October 20, 2008
I don’t know about you, but I remember growing up and always being busy. I may have been more busy as a kid than I have been so far as an adult. We went to school for 8 hours, which in hindsight, seems like it’s only to prepare us for an 8 hour workday. After school, there were organizations like Future Farmers of America. There were clubs like Key Club (They sold and passed out those small red and white peanut bags, remember?). And, last but certainly not least, there were sports. [click to continue…]
by olympia on October 20, 2008
Hand-me-downs are not the clothes that children would choose to wear, and for good reason. Who, in their right mind, would want to wear something that someone has discarded? Who would want to wear something that is dated and out of fashion? Would you wear a worn and old suit to the office? NO! Children go to “the office” just like you and me, but their “office” is school. Still, if you wouldn’t wear a beat-up suit, why should your little one wear beat-up clothing? It just doesn’t make sense!
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by olympia on October 20, 2008
Having kids is not the problem! Kids are great to have around. Who wouldn’t want to be able to pass on a little piece of yourself in the next generation? They’re the adults’ solution to keeping traditions alive for years to come. [click to continue…]
by olympia on October 17, 2008
I went from long black locks halfway down my back to a short, ultra-blond coiffe. Let me tell you that is a huge change. Not only did I change the length of my hair drastically, but I also change the color to the opposite extreme. Friends, family and even clients would walk past me and not recognize me. A client once asked, “who is the new girl?” (Don’t believe me? Scroll down, that’s me!) Changing your hair drastically can be a scary, scary thing. I always believe that you should take risks, and when given the opportunity, you should take calculated risks! [click to continue…]
