I’ve developed a new found obsession with interior design. All the amazing layouts and stylish arrangements remind me that my boring apartment has light years to go and is more house than home. Whether your home is scantily decorated or should be in a magazine, you could always use more inspiration…More pieces. And, if you’re in NYC, I have the perfect event for you! Housing Works (NYC) is hosting its sixth annual “Design on a [...]

Health has always been an issue close to my heart. Growing up, I had my heart set on becoming a doctor because I’ve always believed that if you don’t have your health, everything else suffers. In college, however, I decided that being healthy starts before the treatment process. Every day that we wake up, there are things that we can do to take steps to being as healthy as we can be. So, I decided [...]

I love, love, LOVE watching Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. I usually just like to watch the beginning where they discuss the family and then the end when they reveal the new home. It’s not that I don’t enjoy the demolition and the interior design…It’s just that I’d rather immerse myself in the stories of the families. I can’t think of a single episode that hasn’t drawn a few tears out of me. I’m not even [...]

Last year, I decided that I wanted to start doing meetups that combined service with delicious food. I planned the first “A Little Service, A Little Brunch” to happen last summer, but rescheduled because Red Pump was participating in Chicago’s Bud Billiken Parade. Can you believe that it has taken me almost an entire year to plan the rain check? *sigh* Anyways, here are the details! On Saturday, May 1st, I’m asking my Chicago friends [...]

Yesterday on Oprah, Mary J. Blige announced a partnership between her nonprofit organization, Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now , and beauty brand Carol’s Daughter. In celebration, Carol’s Daughter is donating 30% of online sales to FFAWN. FFAWN aims to inspire women to fulfill their potential, and helps us through scholarships, grants and programs. The two-day promotion ends today at midnight! Join the ranks of celebs like Jada Pinkett Smith and Brad Pitt (for [...]

I learned about Sonya Leathers after she commented on the wall of The Red Pump Project’s Facebook page. While reading her words of support, I couldn’t help but notice her profile picture. It was a sketch of the beautiful gown below. ANYTIME someone combines style with philanthropy and awareness, I’m all in. And, this time was no different. I reached out the Sonya and told her that I had to talk about her and her [...]

It’s always cool when people do creative and fun ways to raise money and awareness about important issues. I learned about Roadshow Blondes from a Twitter pal of mine, Jayme (@jaymelamm), who is also one-half of the duo behind Charity Chicks Houston. Jayme and her friend, Aimee, decided that they needed a break from life and decided to take a roadtrip for charity. On Thursday, the ladies left Houston and hit the road North. Their [...]