Go Red For Women

Did you know heart disease is the number one killer of men? Did you know that it's not just a disease that affects men but it's also the number one killer of women? 850,000 people in America die of cardiovascular disease annually... so I ask that you show your support for heart disease prevention by wearing red to work Friday Feb 1st.

Heart disease is preventable by choosing to lead a healthier lifestyle... eat healthy, lose excess weight, quit smoking, know your family history, complete a health assessment and start an exercise program by simply exercising 30 minutes a day 3 or 4 times a week. Take action against heart disease and remember it starts with you. For more information visit http://www.americanheart.org/.

Words of Inspiration

My good friend and mentor, Gabrielle Tucker recently gave me a good piece of advice and I wanted to share it. Gabrielle and I are up and coming business women in the wedding industry, we're also wives and mothers as are many other women entrepreneurs but she said "take five minutes out of your day to blog". Now that's not an Epiphany but those words had a profound effect on me. When will I get the time to blog in between working a full time job, finding time for my husband, going to functions with/for my children, not to mention trying to build my business with everything that entails? It has always been my philosophy of how bad do you want it? If you want something bad enough you have to work for it, so I knew I would have to find time to blog. So I say to up and coming entrepreneurs who are grapling with how to get things done when there seems to be so much to do: put God first, take one day at a time and prioritize ...prioritize...prioritize. I hope these words of inspiration finds someone just as they were needing a little bit of encouragement.

With Best Regards,
Veronique Carter

I'm Baackkk...

Hi,
I've been busy attending local event planning meetings and focusing on moving the company to the next level...anywho I'm back and will try to stay more active in "The Art of Inspiration."

Best Wishes,
Veronique

Giving Back To The Environment

Lilyfield Cakes is giving back to the environment with Isca. Isca which literally means "dream", is made of 95% green materials which consists of recycled chip board, tissue, vegetable dyes, hemp and natural & decorative chicken feathers. With each Isca package sold a white pine tree will be planted through the Billion Tree Campaign. What a way to give back to the environment!
www.unep.org/billiontreecampaign

For The Shoe Fanatic

Gold Toned Topaz Jeweled T-strap ankle wrap and double strapped slide ins with just a click of the straps gives the fashionista two different looks.


(Images courtesy of Jour & Nuit)
Pink Cat Eye and Crystal T strap with ankle tie and Rose Karung and Pink Burma V-design with buckled ankle strap. One says sexy and ready to attend the new product launch and the other says funky and ready for the bridal shower.

Jour & Nuit "the only shoe you will ever need" states the brainchild behind Jour & Nuit, Hilary Chan Latos. Just a simple switch of the straps will allow you to create different looks for the same shoe. Each pair of shoes comes with 2 sleek straps to be used interchangeably. 2 beautiful pairs of shoes for the price of 1... for shoe fanatics such as myself, how can you go wrong.

The Coveted Birkin Handbag

(Images courtesy of www.shopping.com)
One day a good friend of mine came to work with her "wish bag" the coveted Birkin Bag... She went on to describe the $18,000 handbag that you had to be on a waiting list to purchase. Well that piqued my interest but what really fired me up was, one of my favorite stylist to the stars stated she had three and she didn't have to be on the long waiting list. Jay Z states his girl "B" (Beyonce) is also in possession of the exclusive Birkin Bag. Hermes states "the Birkin is not for everyone" based on the price alone. He's not far off because I've seen a Birkin Handbag the price of a luxury car. Here's to you my good friend and your love of the Birkin Bag.

Pamper The Goddess in You

(Images courtesy of the Pamper Goddess)
The sexy Karma Kit, for couples who want to take their sensuality to new heights. The kit includes sensual massage lotions, fragrant candles and incense, what a way to start your honeymoon.