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Life of Lezure is written by April Silfies—mother, wife, San Diegan, leopard-print enthusiast, and all-around lover of interior design. Personal motto: there’s no such thing as too many throw pillows. I wanted to create a place to share ideas about enriching our lives and our looks. Once I became a mother, my looks weren’t my main focus for, admittedly, the first time in my life. Stretch pants every day. Baggy shirts. Crazy hair. And, talking to other mothers, I heard them confessing the same. In my career as a medical writer and editor, I have given lectures on the importance of dressing well at work. The idea is to dress like you’re worth the money you want your clients to pay. Respect yourself so that others are more likely to do the same. I have also lectured on feng shui. I’m borderline obsessed with organizing—everything must have a place!—and home décor in a way that promotes creativity. I needed an outlet, partly because my husband does not share my love for home décor, but also because I found that my friends do share this love. We like to talk about life’s details. We like crafty things. And we fricking LOVE throw pillows! But we’re all so damn busy. So, the idea was to carve out little bits of time for ourselves. To recognize the gifts and experiences the world has to offer that we so often overlook. To give women (and like-minded men) something that might make their day a tad lighter and brighter.
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Dearly Beloved, I Present Paisley Park

A tour of Paisley Park, Prince’s recording studio and one of the weirder places I’ve seen Continue reading Dearly Beloved, I Present Paisley Park

lifeoflezureAugust 29, 2018October 18, 20182 Comments
leisure

Meditation for Ding Dongs [Day 10]

The finale of the 10-day meditation challenge–be there when the guided meditation kicks in! Continue reading Meditation for Ding Dongs [Day 10]

lifeoflezureAugust 18, 2018January 16, 20192 Comments
leisure

Meditation for Ding Dongs [Days 8 & 9]

Days 8 & 9 of the 10-day meditation challenge–VIRTUAL WEEKEND! Continue reading Meditation for Ding Dongs [Days 8 & 9]

lifeoflezureAugust 16, 2018January 16, 20191 Comment
leisure

Meditation for Ding Dongs [Day 7]

Day 7 of the 10-day meditation challenge, with a focus on the sky and not the clouds Continue reading Meditation for Ding Dongs [Day 7]

lifeoflezureAugust 15, 2018January 16, 20192 Comments
leisure

Meditation for Ding Dongs [Day 6]

Day 6 of the 10-day meditation challenge, with a focus on building a routine Continue reading Meditation for Ding Dongs [Day 6]

lifeoflezureAugust 14, 2018January 16, 20195 Comments
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Meditation for Ding Dongs [Day 5]

Day 5—the halfway point—of the 10-day meditation challenge, with a heavy and somewhat unrelated focus on Madonna Continue reading Meditation for Ding Dongs [Day 5]

lifeoflezureAugust 13, 2018January 16, 20193 Comments

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Admittedly, San Diego gets a little soft in the rain. Like, I was SO PISSED that my Eugenia hedges were droopy and broken, and that the curtains on my outdoor lady lounge got dirty. But here's a pic of my poor stepdad just trying to make it down his driveway with a GD BOULDER in the way! . . . #whenshitgetsreal #raininsandiego #sandiego #boulder #notcolorado #makeminealpine #weather #flashfloodwarning #thatssnotgonnamoveitself #big #ass #rock
Last-minute Valentine's Day BLOG POST! . . . What V day looks like when you have kids... #pta #rain #wheremychocolatesat . . . #ptamemes #avoidatallcosts #lifeofleisure #valentinesday #supportyourlocalpta #motherhood #parenting #kids #blogpost #linkinbio #laughatmypain
[BLOG POST] Answers to your questions about LASIK, as well as some Shakespearean prose about lasers! . . . If you're considering LASIK or just curious about WTF it entails, run--don't walk--over to the link in my bio! . . . #lasik #blogpost #lifeofleisure #glasses #contacts #nope #weekendreading #2020 #vision #lasers #advice #notasboringasitsounds
Good morning from the beach! (Sorry if you're in the polar vortex.) . . . #lifeofleisure #myhusbandslifeoflezure #Sandiego #lajolla #beach #sunrise #Southerncalifornia #beautiful #basic
[BLOG POST] Happy New Year from Monaco! . . . Perfecting the art of being a travel writer...without leaving the comforts of my couch! . . . Honorable mentions: @therealjennyhobbs @bermudawillis and @jvn for their contributions to my life. . . . #queenofthestreets #queenofphilly #gracekelly #philly #philadelphia #monaco #happynewyear #blogpost #linkinbio #travelwriter #notreally #couchpotato #worktravel #jvnskates #inspiration #horsebackriding #tapdance #newyears #resolutions #2019 #lifeofleisure #myhusbandslifeoflezure
Tijuana circa 1990. I'm the dork on the left (the dork on the right is my mom). I got this picture in the mail yesterday. It was found in my (step)grandpa's house, which family is clearing out after his passing. I always hated taking these corny pictures. So embarrassing, and other diners would be all like: pinche #wypipo. But seeing my family gathered like this so long ago touched my heart. My parents are long divorced, both (step)grandparents are gone, and I'm an old-ass lady with kids of my own. . . . I realized something: always be corny. Never care, and take the damn picture. . . . @bermudawillis @straightoutalecompton y'all know about Chuck's love of the Guadalajara Grill. And how young & innocent does Kathy look?! . . . #zonario #tijuana #bajacalifornia #mexico #embarrassingfamilyphotos #alwaysbecorny #ilovethe90s #roosterbangs #love
[BLOG POST] What NOT to do at your office holiday party! (Link in bio) . . . SPOILER ALERT: Don't get hammered and other tried-and-true tips. Ask me how I know... . . . #holidaze #officeparty #theoffice #holidayparty #workparty #whatnottodo #helpfulhints #hottub #tequila #party #dancing #justsayno #theafterparty #coworkerlove #sexysecretary #keepitprofessional #hammered #theholidays #merrychristmas
#facepalm #lifeofleisure #starwars
I'm always perplexed when my husband says that he doesn't know what to get me for Christmas because I pretty much want everything. Like, he can just pick something and chances are I'll want it. Following is my #wishlist . . . #leica instant #camera #clothes #jewelry #homefurnishings #spaday #fendipizza (not a real thing; I just liked the picture but any #fendi or any #pizza is fine) #anythingelse
When you're a granny but also kind of a sneaker head . . . #Nike #airforce1 #neutral #basketball #sneakers #sneakerhead #shoes #floralprints #grannychic #balance #sportyspice #youcantakethegirloutofphilly ...
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