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I'm so happy for this week off. No school, no work, just spending time with my husband, kids and friends at our home up north in the Napa Valley. It's not just where our family business is, it's a real getaway for me. It's peaceful, low-key, relaxing and it's a well deserved place of rest after the hustle and bustle of filming a movie. Spring break couldn't have come at a better time. Sometimes I'm asked if I'm able to enjoy being out and about without being recognized like when I'm grabbing coffee or grocery shopping and the answer is YES! Well, I am recognized, but most people don't say anything (although I can hear them whisper) or I just look like another familiar face they can't quite place… like a mom at their kid's school, or a friend of a friend. And when people do come up and say hi, they're always super nice and sweet or excited which is a pleasure for me. I'm always happy to chat.
Last week I finished the second movie in my Aurora Teagarden Mysteries movie series in Vancouver where I was filming for four weeks. Filming went great and I absolutely love the people I get to work with. I really hope you love these movies and stories as much as I do! The movies are based on the books written by Charlaine Harris. You may have read them, they're very popular! Although they are about murder mysteries, they are family friendly and fun. They focus on the mystery aspect and not anything gruesome or scary. If you're familiar with the books, you may be wondering why the first movie A Bone to Pick which airs THIS SATURDAY April 4th, is actually the second book in the series. And the second movie, Real Murders is actually the first book. It's simply because as producers, we felt the characters were introduced to the audience more easily in A Bone to Pick. Sometimes small changes like that are necessary to translate a book to film.
A Bone to Pick: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery is so big, it will be airing on BOTH Hallmark's t.v. stations at the same time, this Saturday April 4th at 9/8c! You can see it on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies and Mysteries!! Be sure not to miss it, because after that, you will only be able to view the others on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries channel. Check your local cable provider to find the channel numbers. If you can't find it or don't want to upgrade your package to a higher tier, many providers offer the additional channel for a low price like $5. Give them a call or check online and pick up a channel that offers nothing but family friendly movies and television shows, a place that's safe for your whole family to watch.
I can't wait for you to watch A Bone to Pick. I'll be live tweeting this Saturday, so jump on Twitter and chat with me, ask questions about the movie and get the inside scoop.
And for the next few days, I'm going to continue to enjoy my family, our new puppy Boris ( um, he is not the sweetest?) and God's beautiful masterpiece of creation.
Have a great week and happy Easter!]]>
Hi Friends!
Valentines Day weekend is over. I was in Minnesota with my son Lev for his hockey tournament. I loved spending some one on one time with my soon to be 15 year old boy (his birthday is on Friday.) Val and I have never done anything special on Valentine's Day for the 20 years we've been together. It's one of those holidays that we choose to celebrate the sentiment randomly throughout the year, which feels more authentic and special for us. But hey, I wouldn't complain if he took me out on Valentine's Day either (if only we were in the same city-ha!) Any occasion, whether encouraged by Hallmark greeting cards or just by choice to feel the love from spouses, friends and family is always a good excuse to celebrate!
Speaking of spending special time with your child leads me to a great giveaway I have for you! You may remember a post a while back about a tween girls magazine called "For Girls Like You" that I was featured in and wrote about my young life on t.v.. Now there is a tween devotional you're going to love for your young girls written by founder and mom of four girls Wynter Pitts!
Tween girls have access to an unbelievable amount of media and information with just a simple click of the remote or mouse. Every outlet they turn to attempts to subtly influence their worldview…and what they believe about themselves directly affects how they live.
This new devotional shows girls a correct definition of themselves, opening their eyes to God's truth and the difference it makes in their lives. Each daily devotion includes a prayer to help girls apply the lesson.
"If you've wondered whether there is anything left on the planet to influence and entertain your tween daughter that promotes morals you'd approve of, look no further."—New York Times bestselling author and Bible teacher Priscilla Shirer
I'm giving away three copies of this book! All you have to do is comment below with the ages of your daughter(s), granddaughter, nieces or friends you'd love to give this book to. If you're not sure what ages "tween" falls into- it's written for 6-11 years old. But, you know the character and maturity of your girls- it won't hurt to have them read it if they're a little older too. You're going to love spending time with your child in this book.
Christina Miller
Katie Grant
Kira Merrill
The three winners listed above will have 48 hours to contact Wynter Pitts upon receiving an email from her for your shipping information. Please make sure to check your spam folder just in case you don't see it in your inbox. If you don't respond within 48 hours, another winner will be chosen. Congratulations!!
BUT WAIT!!! There's MORE!!!
Because you are all fabulous and there were so many entries, I wanted more winners! So, I'm sending 5 of you a signed copy this quarters Whoa Women's Magazine I'm featured in! Check your inbox for an email with details! Congratulations!!
Rebecca Hayes
Mary Ann Payne Denney
Nadia Trikur
Stephanie Hitchcock Cullen
Christina Shannon
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Got words? Oh yeah, you do! The average woman speaks over 20,000 a day—not to mention the ones she types online. Words are the most powerful weapons we have. They can be a sharp sword or a soothing salve, both having the ability to change someone's path in an instant.
My friend Karen Ehman's new book Keep It Shut: What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Say Nothing at All drives home this truth. I wish every one of my social media followers would read this book along with me!
Karen — a woman whose words have often landed her in a heap of trouble — shares from experience the how's (and how-not-to's) of dealing with the tongue in this new book. Using biblical examples, as well as her own personal (and sometimes painful!) stories, Keep It Shut will equip you to know what to say, how best to say it, and when you'd better just keep your lips zipped!
This book will teach you:
Also available is a six-week DVD Bible study designed for group or individual use.
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To join the Proverbs 31 Ministries online study of this book, click here. Over 30,000 women have joined so far and it's free! There is also a LIVE conference call series being offered and I'm excited to be one of the guests along with Liz Curtis Higgs, Time Warp Wife, Annie Downs, and Dr. Emerson Eggerichs.
5% of all author profits from KEEP IT SHUT will be donated to Samaritans Purse for their cleft lip repair ministry.
In South Sudan, children who are born with a cleft lip are often shunned by society because of the false belief that they are possessed by evil. The money donated will help volunteer medical teams to perform cleft lip and palate surgeries for patients of all ages. As we learn to use our lips for good and not evil, we can help these sweet children be rid of this horrible stigma in their society.
GIVEAWAY: I am giving away 5 copies of the book, one each to 5 of you who comment on this post. Also, one of you will win this adorable necklace from Beki at The Rusted Chain. It was inspired by Karen's book and a key Bible verse in it: Proverbs 16:24 "Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones."
To be entered, simply leave a comment answering this question: Have you ever regretted the words you have said online? Or have you seen someone use their online words in a way they probably wouldn't in person? Why is it so easy to speak online in a way we might not in person?
Nicole Snider Ritchie
Sabin Jayne Gautreau
Betsy Lulu
Kelly Werner
Note for the winners: You will receive an email from Karen Ehman, author of Keep It Shut within the next three days. Please response immediately with your information. If she doesn't hear from you within 48 hours of her email, another winner will be chosen in your place.
Let me start off by saying how grateful and thankful I am for 2014. It was an amazing year for me both personally and professionally. When you feel like you're struggling in areas just to keep your head afloat in life (which I felt like for much of 2010-2013) the relief of a good year is like a sweet balm of healing. That's what 2014 was for me. It wasn't without hard work, but having hung in there through a few tough years, continuing to lift life up in prayer and staying the course, I saw many of my prayers answered. Not all of them were answered the way I wanted at the time, but I can now see how they worked out for my good and best interest. It's amazing when you see scripture come to life.
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
I've never been one to make new year's resolutions. I feel like they're just broken promises to ourselves (maybe that's because I've never been able to keep them.) However, I love making goals for myself. With goals, I put out there what I'd like to achieve. It doesn't mean I will, but I'll try my best. I don't care if I fail in the process, it's the pursuit and dedication to trying that I'm interested in. If I can say I tried my best, I'm satisfied with that. Of course the goal is to achieve them, but some of my goals are set SO high that they are practically unattainable (on purpose) because it forces me to push myself harder.
I'd like to share some of my simple goals for 2015 with you.
Bible Study- This is something that is always a priority year after year. Whether it's 15 minutes in the morning, a family devotional or a full fledged DVD study with my small group or church, I simply can't do life without my bible. Sometimes throughout the year, when my work load is heavy or I'm traveling, I'm unable to commit to an in person group study. But thanks to many dedicated women, online groups and guides are a blessing. Honestly, the only thing I really need is that one book (the Bible), my open heart and at least a few minutes every single day.
Reading- I'd like to read 12 new books this year. It doesn't sound like a lot, just one a month, but with my schedule, it seems almost impossible. I read a lot of scripts, which are like books, so leisure reading isn't always a priority. But I also realized how much time I spend on social networking and if I just set that down 30 minutes a day, I can use that time for reading to learn, educate and entertain myself.
Food Freedom- I believe many of us are constantly in search of food freedom and better health. We are always looking for the best new program, workout craze and meal plans to help us get motivated and stay on track. Some of us are starting the journey for the very first time, and some of us are seasoned pros who've made healthy living a way of life. I'm definitely in the second category and as I age and my body changes, I'm always finding new ways to fine-tune it. When I was on Dancing with the Stars in the early half of 2014, I only lost about 4 pounds, but my body was as lean as I'd ever seen it. I was dancing up to 10 hours a day and I had complete freedom from the struggle of wondering if my jeans would be too tight on any given day. I woke up every morning during the 4 months of being on the show knowing I'd slide right into my clothes or workout gear and feel fabulous. The only problem was when the show was over, my normal lifestyle could never sustain that kind of dedication to exercise. I mean, who has 10 hours a day to workout unless that's your job?
So, as I went back into my normal routine, I had to re-adjust and desperately wanted to find a way back to that freedom I had felt within the perimeters of my real life style. Overall, I can happily say I've had that freedom for at least 10 years (read my book Reshaping It All) but sugar is still my kryptonite and something I struggle with. I decided to cut out white sugars and dairy since November and the difference has been incredible. *Please note, this is not something I'm saying you should do, I'm simply telling you what has made a difference for me.* As much as I love dessert and ice cream, I'd rather have freedom of feeling good everyday than be a slave to sugar, because it's really what it feels like for me. Have you seen reports and documentaries about the effects of sugar vs. cocaine on your brain? It's practically the same! *Because I have to disclaim… remember I'm not a doctor or health care professional… I've just read about it and feel the difference in my own body.
I have many more goals professionally and personally, but those are just a few you might share too! My goals always include a lot of prayer- they are kind of one in the same. Sometimes they are answered immediately and othertimes I don't see them come to fruition for several years- which doesn't stop me from praying my heart out either! I'm still growing with God and know that His ways are perfect. They aren't always my ways and for that I'm grateful!
Tell me your goals for 2015!
Even though it's still autumn, it isn't too early to think about the crazy-busy Christmas season ahead. And let's be honest, just thinking about it can sometimes stress a mom right out. But this year can be different. There is a way to actually get Christmas all done without coming undone so you and your family can enjoy a holy and hassle-free holiday.
My friend Karen Ehman and her coauthor Glynnis Whitwer just released a practical 7-day free email resource called 7 Days to a Hassle-Free Holiday.
Karen and me at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market during a recent quick trip to Michigan.
For 7 days you can receive ideas and encouragement for taking the hassle-out of the holidays in your cleaning, decorating, cooking and baking, gift-giving, and traditions. You'll also be given some outreach ideas to help your family focus on giving rather than getting, and on serving rather than "stuff". As an added bonus, you get 25 simply delicious recipes that include:
CLICK HERE to sign up for the free resource 7 Days to a Hassle-Free Holiday. I hope it helps you relax and enjoy what's really important this year.
Now, for a Christmas-is-coming giveaway! Karen and Glynnis will be giving 5 of you a copy of their book Everyday Confetti: Your Year-Round Guide for Celebrating Holidays and Special Occasions. Enter on the rafflecopter form below. I endorsed this book and it is full of creative ideas and recipes for celebrating holidays, holy days and even seemingly ordinary days with those you love. Check it out!
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Just a short note for you because it's been a while since I've blogged. This year has been SO busy for me, which I'm extremely grateful for. Between my upcoming projects, travel schedule and my family, I haven't had much time to write. I wanted to give you a quick update in case you don't follow me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Should I have more outlets for social networking?! (JK) LOL
I'm currently in Vancouver shooting my first movie for the Aurora Teagarden mystery movie series called "A Bone to Pick" for the new Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Channel. This is a different channel than Hallmark Channel, so be sure to check your local provider for the channel number. The Aurora Teagarden series is based on the book series written by Charlaine Harris. I could not be more thrilled to be playing Aurora "Roe" as well as Executive Producing the movies. The first movie will be airing in January 2015 and I'll keep you posted on the exact date.
But, you don't have to wait until January to catch my next movie! I filmed a new Christmas movie called "Christmas Under Wraps" that will air November 29th on Hallmark Channel. You know how much I love Christmas movies, and this is another fun, seasonal, romanic and heartwarming comedy that has a little North Pole magic in it. I'll share more about it with behind the scenes photos next month!
I'm also in the midst of writing my third book!! I can't release the title just yet, but I can tell you that this book is incredibly important to me and one that I'm very passionate about. I learned some big life lessons recently and can't wait to share them with you. It may have a little something to do with dancing. Stay tuned for it's release in 2015.
In the meantime… I will be sharing posts written by some of my author friends and blogger friends as well as some give-aways over the next few months and I know you'll love them as much as I do. Thanks for reading and keep checking back in! Comment below if there's anything you'd like answered or addressed in upcoming blog posts!
Being an outspoken woman of faith comes with it's challenges. Most people think for me it's about the entertainment industry and how I manage to maintain my moral integrity while choosing the right part or show to be a part of. While that can be challenging, I don't think it compares to the scrutiny I'm put under on my Facebook page. Social media has become a breeding ground for negativity, "knowing it all" and letting someone you don't know know everything you think about them even when it's rude and downright mean. We all see those who become "courageous" when they are protected behind their computer screen. And maybe there are some who honestly think they'd say what they write to your face… I mean, if they ever actually met you.
Maybe negative comments aren't your thing. But maybe those thoughts run through your mind at times only you hold them in and quietly make judgments in your head like you know their situation better than they do. I've certainly been there and done that. We say things under our breath, we exhale in frustration and then stick a smile on our face so that person doesn't know what we really want to tell them. Maybe we never verbalize it, but we're still thinking it and our heart takes on a proud know-all-it position instead of a compassionate one in loving truth.
The most negativity I receive on FB is about my clothing and modesty. I do realize I took a position of modesty while I was on Dancing With the Stars and because of it, people are that much more attentive to everything I wear. And understandably so! And while I've blogged about modesty several times and I'm sure I'll do it several more times, I couldn't help but share this article I came across last night by Kimberley Suchta.
She was beaming with excitement on this early Sunday morning. Up until just a few months ago, she would have probably been sleeping off a hangover right about now. But not today. A christian co-worker, who had befriended her this past year, was faithful in sharing the gospel with her.
As she shared with her the heartache she had over a broken relationship, and the emptiness and fear that she had in thinking about her future, her friend told her about Jesus. The One who came to take her sin and guilt away.
So now, here she was, a new christian herself. She knew she was forgiven. She had Jesus! She was anxious, yet excited, as she thought about going to church that morning for the very first time.
She nervously picked through the skirts and tops in her closet. She wanted to honor her new Savior, and felt a tinge of guilt as she ruffled past the pieces in her closet that she used to wear to get the attention of the guys at the bar.
She picked out what she thought was the most appropriate skirt for a church service. It rested just a few inches above her knees. It was the longest skirt she had. She looked at the clock and realized she was rushed for time, so she quickly threw on a pair of high heeled sandals and chose a tank top and headed out the door.
As she walked into the church with her friend, she caught the disapproving glances of a couple of women around her. Her friend introduced her to a few people…but by now it just felt awkward. Even before the service started, she was convinced she didn't fit in.
Here she was again…another hectic Sunday morning. Her kids were arguing in the other room and she was fighting back the tears of frustration as she attempted to put on last year's jeans. In her weight battle…she went up another size this year. She would just have to bear with the uncomfortableness.
She picked out a top that she felt would draw the least amount of attention to herself, and headed off to church, shamefully fumbling to hide her cleavage. On the drive there…she condemned herself again, asking herself why she couldn't just get her act together and get those 20 pounds off.
Instead of rejoicing in the love and acceptance of her Father that morning… she spent that time in the worship service, sitting in her tight clothes, wondering what other people were thinking of her. She knew she wasn't being purposefully immodest. But was worried other people might be looking at her like she was.
She dreaded Sunday mornings. Her mother just had to drag her to church each week. She was almost 18. Why couldn't her mom just let her do what she wanted? She had to admit though, that deep down, there was a part of her that was glad her mom insisted she go. There was hope in the messages she heard there.
She longed for acceptance and struggled a lot with insecurity. She didn't realize this was one of the reasons she chose the things she did to wear. She just knew she liked the attention she got. It made her feel like she was worth something.
One Sunday morning, an older women in the church approached her. "You know, darling, your mom should have told you, you shouldn't be wearing outfits like that…and especially to church. It doesn't honor the Lord. And the young men here are looking for respectable girls."
For the next couple of months, she made it a point to hide the best she could each Sunday. She never forgot that conversation. What that woman said just reaffirmed what she always thought…she wasn't accepted after all. She was too broken. She turned 18 a few months later, went off to college, and never returned to church again.
When we start bringing the gospel into the subject of modesty, there is a lot to think about and a lot to say. Much more than a simple blog post can manage to tackle. ( I have a great book reference listed at the bottom of this post.)
So it is my hope that this post will simply focus on and challenge our own hearts on the judgments we make when we see someone we deem as immodestly dressed, walking into our church.
It is my hope that we will come to realize that behind each immodestly dressed woman, is a broken woman. Christian, and non-christian alike.
I can't help but wonder what our churches would look like, if the gospel so captivated our souls…that even the most immodesty dressed woman could enter into our presence and feel accepted?
What would happen, if we approached each other like Jesus approached the woman caught in adultery? The very first thing he told her in her sin, was that she wasn't condemned.
So shouldn't the banner that is flying over our churches be, "There is no condemnation here!"?
What if, instead of being so quick to judge what we see on the outside of each other every Sunday, we actually looked at each other and saw what God was making of us on the inside…envisioning all that we will be someday on the other side of eternity?
Imagine what it would look like, to be so caught up in the grace of the the gospel, that we can celebrate and delight in each other, even in our messiness? Even in our immodesty?
What if we saw in each other what our Father in heaven sees when he looks at us?
The bible says when he looks at us, he sees the life and death of his perfect Son.
C.S. Lewis said that if we could see each other as beautiful as we will be in heaven…we'd be tempted to worship each other.
What would our relationships look like if we had that kind of grace coursing through our veins?
This doesn't mean that there isn't a time and place in the confines of our relationships with one another, to call each other out on our sin. Jesus told the woman caught in adultery that she wasn't condemned. And then he called her to obedience.
But before we do that… (to continue reading, click here)
Please continue reading the article in its entirety on Kimberley's blog before coming back to post a comment below! I'd love to hear your thoughts.
For the rest of the items, it's my joy to give them to my daughter, my sisters and my friends first. With an overabundance, I've always donated the remaining products to women I know couldn't afford them or who would be blessed with something to make them feel special like those living at a shelter or a special needs home. Many of you saw some of these pics posted on Instagram or FB and suggested I do that…and I'm happy to tell you that I do! I would never just throw them out. What woman doesn't feel pretty with a new lipgloss? It's such a little thing, but it can surely brighten someone's day.
I know so many of you say to me, "Why do you use any of that? You don't need it! You're pretty without make-up." Or, "Your skin looks great, you don't need any products." And with those comments, I say a big "THANK YOU!" I really appreciate your kind words. And while I don't wear a whole lot of make-up for my every day life, there are a few essentials I like to wear because they just make me feel better (whether anyone thinks I need them or not.) I post pictures all the time and most of you think I'm not wearing a stitch of make-up, when I actually almost always have something on.
I guess I should clarify that when I use the words "make-up" I'm not just referring to foundation. I'm using it in general terms, which implies anything I add to my face whether it's lipgloss, eyeliner, shadow or blush. Let's just say, if I could only have one essential it would be mascara. I feel naked without it! So, I have a lot of different colors, different brands, waterproof and regular and I love to play around with them! As for skin-care, the reason my skin looks good is because I use quality products to clean my face twice a day, use anti-aging products and sun protection.
So yeah, maybe I'm a product junkie, but that's one reason I love being a girl! Make-up is fun. No, it's not a necessity, but I enjoy being able to wear it and trying new styles and colors just like clothes.
What about you? What are some of your favorite products? What is your one survivor essential? Is there anything else you do with unwanted products or make-up? Did this post inspired you to clean?
Earlier this year, I decided to give our home a makeover. I wanted furniture that actually fit the size, style and architecture of the house. The house we've been living in is a rental and we've been in it much longer than we ever expected. The challenge was to keep costs down and incorporate as much of my existing furniture as possible. The problem is that my furniture came from our grand Mediterranean-style house in Florida and I needed to find things that worked in this cozy Ranch-style house by the beach, which is all about indoor-outdoor living.
I really wanted help from a professional interior designer, but felt overwhelmed at the thought of hiring someone because of my small budget. That's when I found Natasha from Natasha Jansz Design. I sent her photos of my living room/dining room by email and her immediate suggestions were just what I was looking for as well as her fees and finding furniture and accessories that stayed within my price range.
After chatting with Natasha, I shared that we wanted the interiors to better reflect our family, which is I believe is causal, unpretentious and fun. Natasha introduced some clean-lined furniture that was better scaled to our home's architecture, with a range of influences from Danish Modern to Industrial, a style we love and use in our Napa Valley home. She then splashed color (which I'm not afraid of because it makes me really happy) in accessories and abstract art and pulled the interior's connection to the spectacular views of the outdoors with large plants and a beautiful landscape photograph in the dining area.
Natasha did such a fantastic job for us (and is the reason I want to share her with you) and it felt effortless. Really! The majority of it was by email through photographs and suggested pieces to buy with links attached. She did the majority of the work, I just had to choose which pieces, click and purchase. I bought almost everything online so I didn't have to bother running from store to store picking up items only to find out they were out of stock- which happens all the time at chain stores! That brings me to the point of staying on budget. You'll see that the majority of our pieces were bought at stores like World Market, Target, Homegoods, Urban Outfitters and Ikea. I spent more money on a few pieces I knew would be a good investment when we buy a home in Los Angeles which were the art by Chris Miele, the credenza by Sunbeam Vintage (I'm SO in love with this store) and the lamp by Restoration Hardware.
Natasha showed me some things I definitely would not have been drawn to on my own and was surprised at how much I loved them once they were in the room like the Urban Outfitters Butterfly Chairs which are surprisingly super comfy. She also suggested I send them with my daughter Natasha in 2 years to college if they don't fit the new house! Perfect! She showed me spaces in the home I would not have utilized with pieces of furniture or accessories that ended up making all the difference. She also did a fantastic job of explaining to me why certain things would or wouldn't work well and not just saying, "no, that's not good or yes, I love it." Natasha did an amazing job for us and whether it's a style you like or not, I'm sure you'll agree the before and after is a HUGE success!
Now let's get on with the photos! Don't laugh too hard at our bland, beige rooms with furniture that doesn't fit! Remember, we never expected to be in this place for more than a year and this mama wasn't about to buy all new things for a rental home! Just because I make money doesn't mean I don't care about the value of it. Nevertheless, plans change and while the rest of our Florida home furniture is tucked away in 8 large storage crates, I just wanted our small space to be something I enjoyed being in every day and a place I was happy to have our guests over to.
P.S. In case you're wondering, we moved the engagement photo of Val and me that was over the fireplace into a more appropriate room, our bedroom. I always felt weird about having just the two of us up there without the kids, but that was all we ended up getting out of storage (don't ask.) LOL. And that random desk? Yeah, that used to be in the boys bedroom back in FL, but I needed something for the kids to do homework on…. ugh. Don't you see why the investment was worth it?!
If you're thinking about redecorating or want personal design guidance on a budget, Natasha offers e-services for those who aren't local. Honestly, we did this together as if I weren't local because it was mostly by email. Don't be afraid! Click on the links below to learn more about Natasha Jansz Design.
Natasha also consults with people who are buying and selling houses in the L.A. area.
You can also find her on Facebook at Facebook.com/NatashaJDesign.
Home photo credit to Judson Morgan Photography.
Framed Black & White Landscape Photograph – Chris Miele
2 Abstract Canvases – World Market
Sofa, Media Console and Dining Table- my existing
2 Leather Butterfly Chairs – Urban Outfitters
Carved Wood Side Table – World Market
2 White Chairs – Ikea Poang
Coffee Table – West Elm Bentwood
Metal Dining Chairs, Bar Stools – Overstock
Desk – Target Threshold Campaign
Ladder Book-case – Target Threshold Carson
Desk Chair – Sunbeam Vintage
Mid-Century Style Credenza – Custom-made by Sunbeam Vintage
Living Room Rug – West Elm Bullseye
Faux Lambskins on chairs – Ikea
Pillows – World Market (plain green), Target (colorful lumbars), Homegoods (chevrons), Serena & Lilly (green patterned)…not sure about the heart pillow, can find out from Candace
Tripod Floor Lamp & Shade – World Market Tristan
Coil Pot and Pepper-berry Branches near fireplace – Crate and Barrel
Wood Container near TV – Target
Branches in Wood Container – Pier One
Dining Room Rug – West Elm Jute Chenille Herringbone
Dining Room Plant – Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree
Cerused Horse Sculpture on window-sill – Z Gallerie
Floor-lamp by desk – Restoration Hardware Atelier Scissor
Green Boxes & File Holders on book-case – The Container Store
Tray on credenza – Homegoods
Ceramic Hand Dish on credenza – Urban Outfitters
Soapstone Heart on Tray – World Market
Soapstone Sculpture on Mantle – World Market]]>
Based on last week's blog, I think we all agreed that using the word "friend" or "supporter" in lieu of "fan" or "follower" is the way to go! A shout-out to commenter @Connyann who gave a great acrostic for the word FAN- Friend. Always. Near.- which is a fun way to think about it when it is used. I also loved the idea of calling you "Candies!" You're my Candy Crew! HeHe. So fun, we gotta work with that one!
We're back to talking Dancing With the Stars and I've answered 4 more of your questions!
1. Amie Redd Seaton wrote: I noticed that very conservative Christians were very tough on some of your outfit choices after your statement about keeping things modest…even to the point of calling you a "sell-out." How did you feel about this issue?
When I used the word "modest" during my initial meet and greet with Mark, I had no idea it would spark so much controversy and applause all at the same time. Did I sell out and not "stay on the more modest side" of Dancing With the Stars costumes? Absolutely not! I stayed true to my statement and myself with every costume I wore and never compromised my convictions at any point in my journey.
I know that everyone's definition of modesty varies and those boundaries can be based on scripture, each person's personal convictions, comfort level and cultural and social influences. For me, and having discussed this topic in previous blog posts, I realize that in my business of entertainment, the location in which I live and the culture I'm a part of plays an active role in discerning what modesty is to me and my family. I also understand that definition may be more or less modest to others.
I heard so many arguments about what was considered modest including, "if you wouldn't wear it to church then you shouldn't wear it at all" and while the basis of an argument like that may be a good general guideline for some, it isn't a black and white answer. I wouldn't wear my pajamas or bathing suit to church but it doesn't make those articles of clothing inappropriate. I also wouldn't wear a leotard out to dinner, but it's doesn't mean it's inappropriate for a gymnastic to wear to practice, a ballerina to wear while dancing or a figure skater to wear in competition. And just as I wouldn't wear the Ariel costume or the Chicago inspired jazz leo out shopping, it didn't make them inappropriate to wear while performing my themed dances. My goal in costumes was to stay appropriate, classy and true to each dance style without revealing all of my body for the sake of selling sex. I can confidently look back on each dance and say I achieved that.
2. Chas Cook wrote: How do they decide on the songs to use on #DWTS.
At the start of the season, Mark and I talked about our music preferences and found we had a lot in common which was a huge plus! Each song was something we both needed to feel good about or have some sort of connection to, because it really helps to dance to something you actually like. Even if I loved a song, but Mark had a negative association to it (or vise versa) we moved on to another choice, because it was important we both enjoyed it. We also had to take into consideration the rhythm and tempo of each song and what style dance it would allow. There were several songs I suggested but had already danced the ballroom style that suited those songs. But our song choices weren't just about what we wanted, it was up to a lot of other people. We had to submit our requests to the producers, where they would ultimately make the final decision. Sometimes we got our first choice or our third choice and sometimes they chose a song for us we never suggested. Also, each song has to be "cleared." Being cleared means not only does DWTS and ABC network have to approve it, the artist who owns the song or their record label has to approve for it to be used as well. And most often, the network has to pay a costly fee to be able to play the song on television. Clearing songs can limit choices very quickly as well.
As for the songs we got, I was very happy and loved almost all of them. There were a few that were just so-so for me, but nothing I hated or had to refuse. There was one particular song however, I was really hoping we'd get to dance to, but it never worked out. (I'm sure you'd like to know!) Many of you have asked why I didn't dance to any contemporary Christian music? Well, it wasn't for lack of trying!
3. Michelle Thomas wrote: How many hours a day did you rehearse, on average?
The first few weeks (pre-show) and starting the show, they limited us to 4 hours per day, 7 days a week to prevent injuries. Once we hit week 3, we were allowed 6 hours per day. By week 7, we were allowed double shifts if necessary which was up to 12 hours a day. Mark and I used those double shifts the last few weeks of competition. There were many nights that we were the last contestants to leave the rehearsal studio, because I really did need the extra practice. I know I wasn't the best dancer at the end of the competition, but no one can say I didn't give it 100% every day I was there.
4. Susan Bass wrote: Who did YOU want to be paired with for the switch up dance?
It really didn't matter to me at the time, since all the pros are amazing teachers and dancers. But, if I had to choose, it would have been Val (no, not just because he shares my husband's name lol). I knew he was tough and strict, but I loved watching how detailed he was while teaching Danica, even continuing to teach when they weren't on the dance floor.
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If you like lemon chicken this is heavenly. The recipe comes from Susan Branch's Heart of the Home cookbook. It is simple and has only a few ingredients. The results are soooooooo goooooooooooood and nice enough for a special occasion.
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- Dry chicken and pound out with a mallet until evenly flat. Coat with flour.
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- Add remaining butter to skillet to melt while scrapping up brown bits from the bottom.
- Remove from heat and add parsley and juice from 1/2 a lemon. Cut other 1/2 of the lemon into thin slices to use as a garnish.
- Pour hot sauce over chicken and serve.
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i kind of ended up making up a variation of this. The chicken wasn't cooking evenly, so I cut it up in the pan, added the butter, lemon, white wine and capers and mmm mmm good! Served with roasted veggies. Perfect! Thanks for sharing.
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Two Valley City businesses were burglarized overnight Thursday. Between midnight and 7 a.m. Friday, someone entered the Deitrich and Sons bus barn and Truck and Auto Salvage, both on 14th Avenue Southwest.
Employees returning to work at Truck and Auto Salvage Friday discovered a floor safe had been broken into and an unknown amount of money missing.
A musician and former finalist on NBC's "The Voice" stopped in Valley City while on tour Wednesday. Nicholas David, a soul singer/songwriter, stopped to see Terry and Vicky Jones, owners of Vicky's Viking Room, who he called friends of his family.
He stopped by the restaurant to visit with the pair and their family and also performed a few songs for the crowd of about 20.
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U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp will host U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, Robert Bonnie, at a roundtable discussion in Valley City Aug. 6 to discuss conservation with farmers and others. More in Friday's issue of the Times-Record.
The North Dakota Farmers Union is one of about 40 farm groups making up the North Dakota Ag Coalition that unanimously voted to oppose the proposed Clean Water, Wildlife and Parks Amendment (CWWPA). More in Friday's issue of the Times-Record.
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About 35 Valley City residents were on-hand Tuesday for the unveiling of design options for flood walls in the first phase of the city's permanent flood protection plan.
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Brandon Phillips, peddled to Cin cinnati because he had no future with the dysfunctional Indians, sat in the visitors' dugout Friday. He still wishes it was the other one.
Many fans feel the same way.
Phillips, hitting .313 with seven home runs, 43 RBI and 14 steals, is just another mistake in a season of mistakes - on the field, in the bush leagues of suburban Sheffield, and in the front office.
Phillips was once considered the key player in the big Bartolo Colon trade. Now Grady Sizemore is.
The Phillips deal isn't the Rocky Colavito trade, but it is always good to see how you match up to giants.
It is worse than the worst move of General Manager Mark Shapiro's predecessor, John Hart, which was to trade a regular with pop in his bat, Brian Giles, for a left-handed matchup reliever, Ricky Rincon. Rincon wasn't very good, but Jeff Stevens, a Class A pitcher, is what the Tribe got for Phillips.
Manager Eric Wedge kept Phillips, a fine defensive player, in the lineup too long, although he was hitting next to nothing. Phillips was better at coming in on the ball than even Roberto Alomar, and he certainly was better than Ronnie Belliard. The latter plays the right-field rover position Carlos Baerga made popular when he couldn't get to balls in the hole any other way.
Maybe the lack of a rebuke by the manager made Phillips think he was untouchable. He no more paid for failure to produce than anyone else had paid for lack of urgency or sense until Friday. Wedge finally gave the hook to first baseman Ben Broussard and moved Victor Martinez there from behind the plate.
"Everybody doesn't start out like [Albert] Pujols," Phillips said. "I did rookie things and took things for granted. Then they signed Belliard and I went to the back burner."
He also went to the batting cage. Wedge and Shapiro are a "partnership," but with Phillips they were more Rowan and Martin than Rodgers and Hammerstein. Phillips spent three weeks with the Indians last summer, taking batting practice but seldom appearing in games.
After laughing about it, Phillips said, "I needed to work on leg kick and use my bottom half more."
The Indians' interesting view was that he needed to learn that stuff at the major-league level, which told the staff in Buffalo they couldn't be trusted.
"It really hurt after spring training," Phillips said, after Ramon Vazquez won the utility infielder's job. "But it made me stronger."
The Indians believed Phillips would not have been happy as a spare part. "I wanted to play every day, but tell me what player does not," he said.
He has made the most of his second chance. It would be no surprise if Phillips made the National League All-Star team.
Every time Jhonny Peralta doesn't get to a ball that Omar Vizquel would have snapped up while making the glove optional, the thought occurs that Phillips could play shortstop, too.
Belliard is in the last year of his contract and will not be around next year. Because of their own short-sightedness, the Indians have no one in waiting. "I thought it would be me," Phillips said. "I thought they would keep me for a long time."
In the elevators at Jacobs Field, a metal plaque explains the Indians' mission of building a consistent winner in a culture of excellence. It is called "Our vision."
But they can't make out the big "E" on an eye chart. For error.
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- c. 1640: Beavers and otters nearly exterminated in Iroquois country. To expand territory, Iroquois launch decades-long "Beaver Wars" against Huron, Algonquin and Themselves
- 1640: Lake Erie discovered.
- May 17, 1642: The trade settlement at Montreal is founded by the Sieur de Maisonneuve.
- January 5, 1643: The first Mount Royal Cross erected
- 1644: Second Powhatan Confederacy uprising against Jamestown, Virginia; its leader, Opechancanough, dies in captivity.
- 1644 Jeanne Mance (Baptized Langres, France November 12, 1606 Died June 18, 1673) opens Hotel-Dieu, the first hospital in North America.
- 1645-63: Under the proprietorship of Richelieu's company's colonial agent, the Community of Habitants, the new French colony takes shape along the St. Lawrence.
- 1648-49: After the Iroquois brutally ravage Huron country and disperse the Huron nation north of the St. Lawrence, they turn against New France itself.
- 1649-64: the Beaver Wars: Encouraged by the English, and the need for more beaver for trade (their own area being hunted out), Haudenosee (Iroquois) make war on Hurons (1649), Tobaccos (1649), Neutrals (1650–51), Erie (1653–56), Ottawa (1660), Illinois and Miami (1680–84), and members of the Mahican confederation. English, pleased with this, agree to 2-Row Wampum Peace treaty, 1680.
- 1649: Attacks by the Iroquois disperse the Huron; disrupts fur trade over the next fifteen years.
- 1649: The Jesuit father Jean de Brébeuf is martyred during Iroquois raids on the Hurons at St-Ignace (March 16).
- 1649: The Jesuit missionaries at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons abandon the mission, burning it to the ground and taking refuge at Christian Island (June 16)


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By Brian Deakyne
BAYVILLE – Much like its previous two losses, Red Bank came a play away from pulling off an improbable win last Saturday, but that play never came.
The Bucs got an impressive pitching performance from senior Joe Jacques, but their bats couldn't come alive in a disappointing 2-1 loss to Toms River South. The game was the second portion of a double header of the Strike Out Autism Baseball Challenge at Central Regional High School.
Jacques allowed two runs on three hits over six innings and struck out six batters en route to the loss, giving Red Bank its best outing on the mound so far this season.
"I knew I had to have my best stuff today against this team," Jacques said. "It's 2-1, only had a few mistake pitches and it cost us, obviously, but what are you going to do about it? If we can play with this team, we can play with anyone."
The Bucs hit the ball better than the Indians throughout the game, but the glaring difference is the timeliness of hitting between the two teams. Toms River South scored both of their runs in the bottom of the third inning. Senior Dylan Dipolvere scored from third base on a wild pitch, and in the next at-bat, junior Russell Messler rocked a solo home run off the scoreboard in left-center field.
Dipolvere reached base on a one-out walk, and was awarded second base when the umpire ruled that Red Bank first baseman Brian Wikoff interfered with Dipolvere on a pick-off attempt.
"In building a program and trying to get these guys to be ready to play, we're getting there," Red Bank Regional head coach Louis Dal Pra said. "We're really battle-tested. Freehold Boro was a good game, Point Boro was a close game, this was a close game. This is the mecca of baseball in Monmouth and Ocean County. To take Toms River South to the last inning, the last out and to think that we're going to win, it was definitely worth the trip."
Red Bank made a rally attempt in the top of the fifth inning, when junior Sean O'Connell laced an RBI double down the right field line to score senior designated hitter Cooper Gettis. Gettis led off the inning with a double in the left-center field gap. Red Bank was unable to bring O'Connell in, however, and it never was able to get a run across the plate again.
"We're going to come out fiery like this," Jacques said. "We were fiery the whole game. Our problem with us is that the last few games we've died in the later innings. But in this game, we had fire the whole time, we just didn't come up with a win."
In all, Red Bank scattered six hits against the Indians.
Aside from the third inning, Jacques did everything that was asked of him. Toms River South loaded the bases in the bottom of the sixth inning, looking for insurance runs, but he slammed the door closed with an inning-ending strikeout of Clayton Kapp.
"I was throwing a lot of strikes but my curveball was good today and so was my changeup," Jacques said. "And today I decided I was going to go with a submarine [delivery] in the bullpen. I felt like I had to do something different to throw these guys off because they are very good hitters."
"Joe [Jacques] was awesome," Dal Pra said. "He just went out there and did it."
Despite another good game resulting in a loss, Dal Pra didn't believe it was all bad. The second-year coach sees a strong improvement in his team and believed that with time, wins will come.
"We're a hit or two and a call away from being 4-0 right now," Dal Pra said. "That's how close we're getting. So, this team's going to win a lot of games. We're 1-3 right now, we feel down about ourselves, but we feel positive that we're going to stick with the game plan and keep plugging away. We still have to hit the ball."
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Song is solid as a rock.
Tourist History was such a fun listen.
so, their 11th best song is still awesome. not bad for a band with only one album out.
if you look around youtube, you can listen to a lot of demos they've released.
Tourist History was such a fun listen. [2]
Will probably get this.
This band is great live.
Hopefully the songs they demoed live are bsides though cause they were definitely weaker material.
Love it. Handshake is the better song though. Gonna be even happier when they release that baby.
meh. it's alright.
what a fun listen. album will be great
Never really listened to these guys, but this song i like
Digging: Senses Fail - Pull The Thorns From Your Heart
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Anyone else find the picture sort of silly? Catchy song though.
Not boring.
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CORPUS CHRISTI - This is one category we won't mind being below average in. According to an urban mobility report by the Texas Transportation Institute, you won't waste much time sitting in traffic in Corpus Christi.
The national report released Tuesday examined traffic patterns for 437 urban areas in the U.S. and found that drivers in Corpus Christi will spend 10 hours per year in traffic.
For areas of similar size, only Brownsville and Spokane, Wash., had less time wasted in 2005 -- eight hours each.
The amount of time spent in Corpus Christi traffic has risen from 7 hours in 1995 to the 2005 level of 10. By comparison, Laredo saw a jump from 7 to 12 hours from 1995 to 2005, while Beaumont had an increase from 6 to 11 hours.
Texas is also home to two urban areas whose traffic is among the most time-consuming in the country. Dallas/Fort Worth/Arlington drivers spent 58 hours out of the year 2005 in traffic, up from 34 in 1995. Houston drivers had a similar jump, from 32 to 56 hours.
For its population size, Austin had the worst traffic congestion in the U.S. with 49 hours wasted on the road. Folks in San Antonio spent 39 hours in traffic in 2005.
While the extra time spent on the road was not high for Corpus Christi, the congestion cost was significant. In 2005, $32 million were lost to traffic, double that of 1997.
One reason for the increase is from fuel costs, but Corpus Christi has also seen a dip of nearly 30 percent in the number of passengers taking public transportation since setting a high in 2001.
The way we travel also has effected the increased costs. Since 1988, the number of miles traveled on highways has doubled. At the same time, the miles put on city streets has gone up only 10 percent.
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Microwave at High for 4 to 5 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
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We've got backstage footage of Bob Weir rehearsing with the Avett Brothers before their performance at the 2014 Mountain Jam.
We've got backstage footage of Bob Weir rehearsing with the Avett Brothers before their performance at the 2014 Mountain Jam.
Former Grateful Dead member Bob Weir sure kept busy at this past weekend's Mountain Jam Festival. In addition to a guest appearance with the acclaimed Avett Brothers on Friday evening, Weir and his band Ratdog delivered a killer version of the song 'Me &
Grateful Dead legend Bob Weir joined one of today's most popular groups, the Avett Brothers, on stage this weekend at the 10th annual Mountain Jam festival.
Bob Weir's jam band outfit RatDog played a marathon set at day two of Mountain Jam, including a second-set appearance by Gov't Mule's Warren Haynes.
Modern-day folk rockers the Avett Brothers just wrapped an epic set at Mountain Jam.
The Mountain Jam Festival, set for June 5-8 at Hunter Mountain, N.Y., has released its daily schedule of performers.
With the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead's formation coming up in 2015, Bob Weir is urging the group's surviving founding members to put aside their differences for some sort of commemorative event.
The 10th annual Mountain Jam Festival will take place at the Hunter Mountain ski resort in Hunter, N.Y., from June 5-8. The initial lineup for the fest has just been revealed. An additional major headliner is reportedly still to be announced.
The two incidents may be unrelated, but five days after Bob Weir collapsed onstage during his band Furthur's set in Port Chester, N.Y., the group has canceled its headlining set at the BottleRock Napa Valley Festival in Napa, Calif. They were set to perform on May 9.


text: "What I like about Ron is that he doesn't respect your boundaries," says one of the cast members of performance artist Ron Athey's troupe in "Hallelujah!." Viewers be forewarned: Neither does this documentary. "Hallelujah!" is an unflinching look at a man whose work includes onstage enemas, body piercing and bloodletting, all of which occur on camera here. In spite of the sensational (and sometimes sickening) content of Athey's performances, "Hallelujah!" is more interesting for its insights into what would make someone want to do all this. Filmmaker Catherine Saalfield offers a thoughtful look at the underpinnings of a very extreme art. Although "Hallelujah!" can be stomach-turning, what is really memorable about this film is not the freak-show quality of Athey and his entourage, but the way this man has transmuted a bizarre childhood and painful adulthood into a sort of disgusting beauty. Starring Ron Athey. Directed and written by Catherine Saalfield. An Artistic License release. Documentary. Unrated. Running time: 91 min.