This month, we celebrate the brilliance and craftsmanship of food with art that is at once both fun and beautiful. Meet two artists who capture the wonder, deliciousness and mastery of this essential substance. Artwork courtesy of the artists [dropcap]Ken[/dropcap] Davis earned a degree in commercial art from the University of Central Oklahoma and…
Last week, I had the privilege of participating in Arkansas Lighthouse for the Blind‘s event Dining in the Dark. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, 8 million Americans, 15 and older, have “vision difficulty,” and according to the National Federation for the Blind, more than 98,000 Arkansans have a visual disability. For 75 years, the…
If you’re a Peanuts fan, you’ll be thrilled to know you can create your own Peanuts character! Of course, this is all leading up to this November’s “The Peanuts Movie.” Log on to peanutizeme.com to create your own. We’d love to see your character.
Today, I’d like to encourage you to practice a bit of mind-over-matter. While your physical health is important, your mental health is key. A positive mental attitude can make a huge difference not only in your day, but also in your overall well being. One way to practice positivity is through self-talk. Start your day…
I receive the nicest comments about my eyelashes, followed by “I wish I had long lashes.” To that I respond, “So do I. You can have long lashes, too … and for $4 or less.” I use my lashes for 4 to 7 days and it takes just moments to put them on. Here’s a…
Although the first signs of fall are in the air, it’s not too late to enjoy a refreshing summer-themed drink. We recently used a French ginger liqueur to create a delicious punch. It was tasty, so I thought I’d look for another recipe. A quick internet search yielded the following: Summer Bourbon Smash Mix together…
Every once in awhile, I simply need a break from my standard protein shake, veggie shake or egg and fruit breakfast. When I want a break and I’m craving a good, old-fashioned breakfast, I head over to Dave and Ray’s Homecooking. Each morning, their friendly staff serves breakfast with a smile. Walk in and select…
Each Tuesday morning, I have the pleasure of speaking with Fox16 anchor Suzanne Bronner about stories that appear in our magazine. This morning my special guest was Coco Dorsey, chair of this year’s Runway for a Cause style show/luncheon. Coco shared a bit about her experience as a breast cancer survivor and model.
Confession: I’m not the most time-conscious person. To help combat this, I have several things that I’ve purposely become habitual with. One of them: my makeup routine. However, special occasions call for a different look. One way that I create an evening look is by applying more daring eyeshadow colors. Pictured here are three of…
You’ve heard it: coconut oil is the cure for any and everything that ails you … and you can cook with it. Or so I hear you can, I’ve yet to use it to cook. I use it to moisturize my hair and skin, in a body scrub, to remove my makeup and to shave.…
