The year is coming to a close and I can’t believe it will soon be 2011. Am I going to say “twenty-eleven” or “two thousand-eleven”? I don’t know. But what I do know is that here at LVS we are plugging away, trying to get the February issue together and planning for our new editorial year.

There’s a lot we can do to stave off eye disease and protect our peepers. By incorporating these simple habits into your lifestyle you will not only see better, but feel better all over.

photo by brian rolchetti

Adorable and quite the trendsetter herself, Samii is not only a fashion designer. She grew up as a model who also spent her time acting in small parts on the big screen. Clearly comfortable with the industry, Samii has found her niche and a way to make her mark. She finds inspiration in music, the outdoors, and street fashion. “I am a big fan of Native American culture and I am trying to study it more,” she adds. “It is important to me that all my designs have a meaning behind them.”

It seems like every celebrity has a perfume these days. But which scents are worth wearing? Here are our picks for the best smelling colognes and perfumes out right now.

Let’s face it. Many of us aren’t eating the recommended amount of vegetables each day and some of us, though difficult to admit, don’t really like eating our veggies. Though all vegetables having amazing and undeniable health benefits here is a list of the top five veggies you need to be eating.

How many times do you have to utter the words “Pick that up” or “Clean up your room” each day? Keeping the kids organized can be a challenge, but with a few key pieces you can have their rooms looking clean and neat in no time.

It’s been a while since I have posted a blog and figured it was about time we catch up. In the last several weeks since our 10-10-10 party, we have been doing double-time to put together our January issue—also our annual Weddings In Style guide. For us, this means working around two major holidays and still putting together a great issue plus a bridal supplement in less time. Since we are rolling out a re-design with the January issue we also had that extra factor to contend with. Well, you get the picture.

First Cover of 2011

In the meantime, my loyal blog readers have been asking me for an update on my progress with the weight loss and training program I embarked on in August. I can say I am very pleased with all of the progress I have made. I see a new more toned and slim person emerging, but I have to admit, it has been more difficult to stay on track since Thanksgiving.

I know it’s been a long time since my last blog post, but it’s for good reason, I swear! Here at Lehigh Valley Style we have been so busy wrapping up the 2010 editorial year and preparing for the second decade of our publication. Soon enough it will be goodbye 2010 and hello 2011. And for you, readers, that means fabulous new changes to the magazine.