Monthly Archives: April 2006
Food Should Taste Good
While at the market recently, something caught Girlawhirl’s eye. A slogan? Not quite. A name? Sort of… really it’s more of a mantra that’s got Girlawhirl under its spell… What could it be that’s got Girlawhirl crunching away? Food Should … Continue reading
Spray on Sunblock
As Girlawhirl ages, she believes more and more that the real fountain of youth is in a bottle of sunscreen. So her skin care products now all contain a high SPF, and she keeps her sun exposure to a minimum, … Continue reading
bamboo fabric
Girlawhirl has known about the wonders of bamboo for quite some time. She’s familiar with the steely strength of bamboo and is always amazed when she sees scaffolding made from bamboo reaching hundreds of feet in the air on high … Continue reading
Curry Simple
Girlawhirl loves visiting Thailand. Exotic and beautiful, she’s lucky enough to have enjoyed the beaches of both the northern and southern coasts, been taken in by the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, and been twisted, turned and stretched to relaxation … Continue reading
mosaic belt buckles
Girlawhirl, who has recently become obsessed with belts, stood transfixed in front of a dazzling display of mosaic belt buckles. Small colorful stone or china squares, painstakingly arranged into so many gorgeous designs, that she was paralyzed, completely unable to … Continue reading
yoga pose candle holders
In her never ending quest for outer serenity and inner peace, Girlawhirl has learned to count to ten before responding to something that irritates her, take deep breaths to stop the fight or flight response, keep a calming picture or … Continue reading
chocolate
In Brussels, Girlawhirl, who was visiting some friends, was thrilled to find that they had planned a special tour of chocolate shops in her honor. What a perfect way for her to get to explore the city and indulge in … Continue reading
Sheet Menu
When she’s out on the road for days on end, Girlawhirl tries to bring (or buy) things that will make her hotel room feel more like home. Whether it’s a favorite bed spray or candle with a familiar scent, little … Continue reading
Nolita Shopping
When Girlawhirl’s in New York with an afternoon to spare and she wants to get a sense of what’s on the cutting edge, she heads straight to Nolita to see what’s new, fabulous and going to be on everyone’s gotta-have-it … Continue reading
Earth Day
Girlawhirl loves Earth Day! She gets to be outside, usually in a local park, enjoying the trees with their spring buds, and if she’s lucky, she can soak up a little bit of sunshine. Sometimes she volunteers to help out … Continue reading