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Andie’s Window on Design: Chef Daniels of Aragosta
Today’s Window on Design features Chef David Daniels of Boston’s Aragosta Bar + Bistro on Battery Wharf. Chef Daniels, Aragosta cuisine is best described as "ItalianMediterranean meets New England, with a menu that features everything from small bites to hearty entrees, and includes hand-made pastas, prime meats and New England seafood. The menu changes seasonally to make the most of ingredients sourced from local farms and fishermen." A Boston native, Chef Daniels has...
Delicious Summertime Beverages
Summer is on its way and we are daydreaming of warm afternoons sitting with friends on the terrace with a cool delectable beverage in hand. The following recipes are a good starting point for some of the most popular libations from Manhattans to Mojitos. Which is your favorite? Morning Glory Mimosa with About.com Mimosas are often served at special occasions or events, we say break out the bubbly on a relaxed Sunday morning! “The Morning Glory Mimosa takes...
The Beneficial Alkaline Diet
We’ve all heard about the many benefits of a diet high in fruits and vegetables. There is yet another benefit being touted by health experts and doctors like Dr. Oz—a diet full of leafy greens and juicy fruits help keep inflammation within the body at bay. A first aid mechanism, inflammation is your body’s response to trauma and other stressors, which is a good thing. But chronic inflammation is believed to lead to a myriad of health problems says Dr. Oz. “Inflammation,...
Victoria + Albert Inspired Spa Experience
The sexy Amalfi slipper tub by Victoria + Albert has us dreaming of a perfect spa day. A day dedicated to relaxation and restoration, where we simply let everything go—phones, family, work, obligations—concentrating exclusively on our body, mind and soul. Our dream day would include the spa essentials below. What are some of your spa day favorite? Amalfi by Victoria + Albert The Amalfi from Victoria + Albert reminds us of a Victorian soaking tub. This modern version...
Turning Your Family Room into a Home Gym
The Andie Day team was recently discussing the pros and cons of working out at the gym. The general consensus was how difficult it can be to get there with our attention being pulled in what seems like a million different directions. While this is probably typical for most of us, we are all about solutions--we decided turning a family room or great room in our home into a gym would be a great motivator to keep our fitness goals in check...what do you think? When we...
Kiss Clutter Goodbye
The new year is upon us and for many of us that means New Year's resolutions. Do you do New Year's resolutions? Many people have personal goals for better health and fitness or financial security. Along with these personal goals, it is a good idea to have resolutions for your home for the new year. One of the best home resolutions is getting organized and managing clutter. Clutter can multiply and take over it seems whenever we turn our back. There are television shows...
Goal Setting: Inspiration and Visualization
Andie Day and Deb Grillo Burke If you are working hard to stay on an exercise regimen to realize your goal of weight loss and a healthy body, it helps to set yourself small attainable goals along the way. For example, say you have been working out diligently but find yourself plateauing along the way. This is your body telling you that you need to change things up and increase your level of exercise and healthy eating. While your ultimate goal might be losing 50 pounds, setting...
Sub-Zero Wolf Warming Drawer and Recipe
Between marshmallow topped yams and rich brown gravy, a scrumptious holiday feast brings with it the feat of getting the food to the table hot and ready to eat. Food preparation during this time can take hours with limited stove and oven space, leaving some dishes out in the cold or in danger of being overcooked. That’s why we love Sub-Zero Wolf’s Warming Drawer. The unit gives the home chef control over the elements to keep moist foods moist and crisp foods crisp all while...
Mood Enhancing Scents and Sounds for the Home
Touted as one of the most recognizable figures on the international social scene, Marjorie Gubelmann, Founder and CEO of Vie Luxe, bases one of her home fragrance lines on her vast travels. The Voyage Collection features candles with scents from exotic places such as Capri, Istanbul, Maldives and one of our favorites, St. Barth’s. Bitter orange peel, black currant, green palm, night blooming jasmine and white pepper are but a few of the luxurious scents used to create...
What A Woman Needs Challenge: Reorganize To Revitalize Part 1
by Melissa Cummings RN BSN My house cleaning routine is a bit ridiculous. Basically I run around living life and then when I have no more clothes in my closet I realize it is time to do the laundry... same goes for dishes and other household duties. I HATE this way of living. It is actually stressful for me to live in a home that is not tidy. Usually I end up spending three or four entire days cleaning when I realize I am living in chaos. After analyzing why I let it get to that...