My Twenties: A Retrospective In Paragraphs And Pictures

January 18th, 2011 - posted under: Furthermore » Inspiration

My twenties were much like my cartwheels: clumsy, fun, and often fueled by tequila. Photo by Larry Jon and Patrón Silver. Click Picture To Enlarge! 2001 When I was 20 I was a gypsy. It was my second stint of homelessness, actually, though this time around it was much more fabulous. My beau and I [...]

Pondering Darkness

December 20th, 2010 - posted under: Furthermore » Inspiration

I was raised reading Greek mythology to explain the progression of the seasons. To this day, I can’t eat a pomegranate without remembering Persephone. But I grew up in California, where “seasons” meant a change of 20º in either direction. Here in the pacific northwest the summer really means something, and the winter is all-consuming. [...]

Featured Interview At galadarling.com!

November 30th, 2010 - posted under: Furthermore » Inspiration

Hey guys, just a quick note to let you know I was interviewed as part of a ‘career series’ over at the prolific and glitterific home of all things happy-making, galadarling.com. I’m thrilled to be able to represent for the work-at-home moms out there! So if you’re interested in learning a bit more about what [...]

All I Am Saying, Is Give Peas A Chance

November 8th, 2010 - posted under: Furthermore » Inspiration

In honor of MoFo, some rare candid musings from the mind of Bonzai Aphrodite: Last week I got into a bit of an . . . erm . . . discussion . . . with an acquaintance on Facebook. Usually I’m good about avoiding Internet drama (practicing positivity!), but then every so often . . [...]

A Love Letter To Autumn

September 23rd, 2010 - posted under: Furthermore » Inspiration

Dear Autumn, Shhh, don’t tell the fashion bloggers that you didn’t *actually* arrive until today. Happy equinox! Not that I blame them for jumping the gun – your stylings are my absolute favorite, especially following a boring summer of tank tops and cut offs. We’re all just so glad that you’re finally here! Waits and [...]