Those of you who have dogs, understand how tedious it can be to keep the house hair-free…and also, whoever invented the Swiffer is a genius. (It’s really just a fancy paper towel, right?)
My life, especially my business, revolves around my preposterous and boundless love for my Chocolate Labrador Retriever, Trotter.
Trotter is a lovely dog, although, perhaps just as nuts as John Grogan’s willful Yellow Lab, Marcy.

But still, life without Trotter, just wouldn’t be chocolate-y enough for me!
However, when it comes to home decorating…I have had to figure out how the color brown or brown-compatible fits into the scheme …read more

Ever have days like this: Everyone seems annyoying? Nothing motivates you? The whole world seems unremarkable? You’re even unimpressed with yourself?
Today was one of those days for me–I felt invisible…business was a little slow–it was sooo bloody hot. And–yet again–NOone was answering my e-mails…I didn’t even want to deal with clients…I was in heavy phone-screen mode.
I decided to get out of my office and go shopping. I didn’t really want to buy anything…I just wanted to roam around the mall, alone — just to avoid engaging with anyone.
So much so–I even lied to the girl at the Clinique counter when …read more