Petite Alma Blog http://petitealma.com/blog Petite Alma Studio Blog Wed, 16 May 2012 23:38:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 vivier http://petitealma.com/blog/2012/05/vivier/ http://petitealma.com/blog/2012/05/vivier/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 23:38:59 +0000 kirby http://petitealma.com/blog/?p=3624 Claire Vivier.  Great bags, clutches, ipad cases… I’ve always wanted the Tropezienne.

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]]> http://petitealma.com/blog/2012/05/xocoa/feed/ 0 Ditte Isajer http://petitealma.com/blog/2012/05/ditte-isajer/ http://petitealma.com/blog/2012/05/ditte-isajer/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 17:09:21 +0000 kirby http://petitealma.com/blog/?p=3610 Such beautiful work. Photo shoot from the Jason Wu for Canvas line.

Ditte Isajer photography.

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I love pinterest.  Petit board…

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Use Less Plastic from TakePart on Vimeo.

Just love this.  Makes me want to dance and not use plastic.

]]> http://petitealma.com/blog/2012/04/no-more-plastic/feed/ 1 Kripalu http://petitealma.com/blog/2012/04/kripalu/ http://petitealma.com/blog/2012/04/kripalu/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:12:32 +0000 kirby http://petitealma.com/blog/?p=3553 I recently visited the retreat center, Kripalu, in the Berkshires and am already itching to return!  Kripalu is invested in the WHOLE person: body, mind and spirit, and teaches skills for optimal living and wellness.
One of the great things about Kripalu, is that the people who chose to visit are committed to creating fulfilling, conscious lives.  People who are interested in personal growth, wellness, exploring, spirituality, renewing – how amazing to surround yourself with people who are so passionate about life and growth!
Courses range from classes in wellness, Ayurveda, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, relationships, meditation, spiritual practice, professional training, yoga and more.
Another highlight is the dining hall.  Organic, mainly vegetarian, a million items to choose from- all healthy and delicious.  Check out some of their recipes here. And if you go, don’t miss the healing arts center for an Ayurvedic massage.  Also, try to stay in the Annex.  It’s the green building that was recently added on. Minimalistic and clean, simple and modern- nothing too fancy, but just right.

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