Stuart Life

A Touch of Cheer Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2015-03-02 10:07 Carol Dee Ankrom has been called “artsy” her entire life. So, when it came time for the artist to name her burgeoning business, the task was simple. She decided on Artsy June – her nickname meshed with her daughter’s middle name. Whimsical by nature, each one of Ankrom’s paintings aims to capture the innocent delight that only a mix of children and creativity can convey.Read more about A Touch of Cheer

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THE FASHION INFORMANT Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2015-03-02 09:56 Wardrobe consultant and style blogger Marianne Humburg dishes about local trends and fashion in her monthly Stuart Magazine column and on her blog thethingswedidntbuy.com. SPRING has arrived and with it comes the Fashion Color Report from Pantone®. This spring, the palette is filled with soft blues, subtle warm colors and beautiful, go-with-anything neutrals. Local shops are filled with tons of options to satisfy any color-lover from the bold to the subdued.Read more about THE FASHION INFORMANT

Break into the season carrying one of these fun, statement styles.

Designer Dossier: Elie Tahari Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2015-03-02 09:50 Q: What was it like coming to America for the first time? It was “Alice in Wonderland.” Q: When did you realize you wanted to be a fashion designer? I never thought I would be a fashion designer, I was only thinking about paying the rent. And to pay the rent, you had to make beautiful clothes that people wanted to wear. That’s what drove me to design. Q: What legacy do you hope to leave on the fashion world with your brand?Read more about Designer Dossier: Elie Tahari

A bag that gives back Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2015-03-02 09:50 This limited edition DKNY <3 BOTTLETOP handbag is handcrafted in Brazil from recycled metal pull tabs. A percentage of the proceeds from sales are donated to the Bottletop Foundation, which supports educational and charitable projects that tackle teenage health issues including HIV/AIDS, drug abuse and teenage pregnancy. The Bottletop Foundation supports health education for young people in Brazil, Rwanda, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe and Kenya. DKNY; One of three limited edition handbags; $395; Available at dkny.comRead more about A bag that gives back

ZERO GRAVITY Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2015-03-02 09:47 Had it not been for the welcoming smile on Lisa Midlarsky’s face, I may have turned around and walked back out of the Defy Gravity Yoga studio in Boca Raton. The facility where she teaches could double as a torture chamber, with questionable black straps hanging from the ceiling panels. Midlarsky used a ladder to drape the ropes with vibrant silks, and I was about to trust them with my life during my first anti-gravity yoga experience. From mine to yours, here’s what to expect:Read more about ZERO GRAVITY

A Detox Challenge Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2015-03-02 09:47 What it is: The Oakland Park-based company, DL Revamp, offered me its five-day “reset” cleanse. It comes with juices, salads, snacks and more, plus an Amp It Up Kit to prep for the cleanse. The company offers three- to 10-day plans meant for everyone from beginners to avid cleansers. The detox isn’t “juicing.” (Thank goodness for chewing.) Instead, the cleanse offers organic, plant-based foods, and bridges the gap between traditional foods and liquid cleanses. I said, “Sign me up.”Read more about A Detox Challenge

Tips for staying true to the cleanse. Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2015-03-02 09:47 Cleanse Dos: Take advantage of nutritional consultations prior to the cleanse. Eat light, vegan foods before and after your cleanse to ease in and out of the cleanse. Avoid gluten and processed foods. Only choose organic food and juices, otherwise you will be putting toxins and pesticides back into your body. If you are very hungry, have a green apple or a handful of organic hemp seeds. Remember you are doing this cleanse because you love your body, so listen to it.Read more about Tips for staying true to the cleanse.

Photographer Steven Martine has built his dream career, shooting for National Geographic and famous musicians. And, in his free time, he also competes in bike races that take him thousands of miles across the United States.

The Timekeepers Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Thu, 2015-01-29 09:42 Chimes, bells and melodies interrupt the constant tick-tock of clocks greeting visitors at Clocks By Hollis in Port St. Lucie, but the sounds certainly don’t bother the father-son team who run the shop. With dedication and passion in honoring the high-quality tradition of mechanical clocks, Phil and Kris Hollis fix, clean and sell every kind of timekeeper imaginable. All types – from Russian ship clocks and cuckoo clocks, to grandfather clocks and pocket watches – are on display.Read more about The Timekeepers

Shoe racks at favorite stores may look familiar this spring, as the gladiator sandal endures the test of time (appropriately).

Pair This Strappy Shoe-Sation With One Of These Accessories:

Designer Dossier: Alexis Bittar Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Thu, 2015-01-29 09:11 Q: When did you first realize you had a fascination with antique jewelry? I realized that I had a love for antique jewelry when I was probably, I want to say, 8 or 9 years old. There was an antique jeweler in Maine, her name was Mrs. Ivers, she had cotton blue candy hair, and she was an old-school Mainer. She was an antique collector/dealer and she gave me my first piece of jewelry, which was a wedding band, weirdly enough. Q: What was the moment when you realized you wanted to be a jewelry designer?Read more about Designer Dossier: Alexis Bittar

Date looks and unique Valentine’s Day gifts.

No more junk food in schools Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Thu, 2015-01-29 09:06 When did the nutrition standards go into effect? And what’s the gist of the changes? The nutrition standards went into effect on Nov. 1, and removed a lot of the less healthy foods from vending machines, snack bars and stores in the schools. The new rules aim to cut calories, fats and sugars from the snacks available to children, due to increasing rates of childhood obesity. Food items on campus are now healthier. Tell us about the nutritional standards that vending machines and other venues must comply with.Read more about No more junk food in schools

Quinoa Salad Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Thu, 2015-01-29 09:06 Ingredients: 12 oz black quinoa 8 oz butternut squash 5 oz golden raisins 8 oz dry cranberries 3 oz olive oil 2 oz white balsamic 1/2 tablespoon salt 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon of bay leaves 1.25 lbs of edamame Directions: 1. In a large pan, cook the black quinoa with water and bay leaves for 45 minutes. 2. Drain well. Let the quinoa cool. 3. Dice the butternut squash. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and cool with ice.Read more about Quinoa Salad

There are plenty of fad diets and trends to staying in shape, but being healthy doesn’t have to be so difficult. Here are five simple tips to living a long, healthy life.

equestrian - inspired style on the treasure coast

Food and fashion have always been the perfect pair. This spring, make sure you’re wearing the right colors and silhouettes using this brunch color breakdown as a guide.