Hey Moms…A GIFT FOR YOU! {Chic Peek Jewelry Giveaway}

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Sanctuary Of Style

To show my appreciation for all of you fabulous Moms on the SOS Community, I teamed up with my favorite new online jewelry boutique CHIC PEEK to give (3) of you a one month free membership to their site which entitles you to one piece of FREE jewelry! WOOHOO! You will love their stuff as much as I do. No matter what your jewelry obsession is– earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings– there is something for everyone!

Take a peek…at Chic Peek:

TO ENTER:

Click like to the SOS Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/sanctuaryofstyle
Click like to the Chic Peek FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ChicPeek
Comment on the Chic Peek FB Page and let us know what your favorite item of jewelry is! (Hoop earrings, pearl necklace, bangle bracelets, etc)

GOOD LUCK! The (3) winners will be announced on the evening of Mother’s Day- on the SOS Facebook Page. You do not have to be a Mom to enter. Tell all your friends about this special giveaway… unless you want to be greedy and increase your own chances to win! JK~

{My wardrobe provided by Torn by Ronny Kobo}

Walk Tall + Spread a Little Sparkle Wherever You Go Sistas!

Love, Tiff

SOME SIMPLE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE.. it never ever fails. Period.

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Sanctuary Of Style

Hello LOVElies,

Yes, we all know it is the month for love and I’m fully aware that we have Valentine’s messages coming at us from all directions. Does it make you want to puke already? Well, be relieved– I am not going to talk about chocolates, lingerie or roses. Usually my posts are colorful and whimsical. Sorry, there’s no red or pink in today’s post. I’m giving it to you straight and would rather share the simple but PROFOUND truth about love. By now, if you have been following my blog for a while you know I have a strong faith in God and because of all the obstacles I’ve faced in life, I have had to work HARD on my “love walk”. I admit I had become cynical toward love and it’s taken a while for my heart to soften. Now it’s like puddy.

I have had a long journey to trusting and loving others. This is where I have to give mad props to my hubby for being an example of love and humility every single day. We just celebrated our 9 year wedding anniversary on the 11th and I’m not sure if I would fully understand the purity of love if it wasn’t for him. That man has put up with my walls, my anger and my issues. He just kept loving me through it all. See, I allowed the wrong men in my life for years and with all the baggage I carried including ‘daddy issues’– I don’t think I truly understood real love until I found God. Then, God brought my hubby and I was officially on the Love Train.. woo hoo! So– if you have a problem with the Bible, go ahead and log off this blog post now. BUT, I would hope you would open your heart because I believe the Bible to be the very best ‘self-help’ book on the planet. 1 Corinthians 13 is known as the “Love Chapter” and it’s the greatest reminder of how we should all live our lives…….and not just on Valentine’s Day.

Do you love others easily?

What about the very difficult, high maintenance people?

Do you allow your ego to take over and judge others instead of showing love?

When we focus on coming from a place of love- AT ALL TIMES- instead of allowing our ego to take over, we remain in peace and peace is a place of power! Many issues, squabbles and stupid altercations come from allowing our ego to rule over us. I have to read 1 Corinthians 13 on weekly basis to keep myself in-check.

LOVE NEVER FAILS!

Try it and you’ll see. The next time your ego takes over… STOP. Picture yourself in the other persons shoes and approach the sitch from a place of love… NOT EGO!

With all my love,

Tiff

LOVE YOURSELF VALENTINE’S GIVEAWAY

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Sanctuary Of Style

HEY LOVELY!

I’m excited about a fun giveaway happening on the Facebook Community ONLY. February is the month for love, but it doesn’t necessarily mean we have to focus on romantic love, right. When we start with loving ourselves, we are able to give love fully to others . This giveaway is to celebrate all of YOU for choosing to love yourselves in order to radiate love and light to the world. The world sure needs it! If you wish to participate, make sure to join the SOS Facebook Page. One winner will be announced Feb 14th. Here’s just a few goodies we’re giving away. The rest will be announced on the FB page over the next few weeks. I like to keep some things a surprise! We have fun items that women prefer getting as gifts instead of buying for themselves.

{A small bottle of unique essential oils and a candle from Corpus Dei, my sister’s company}

{A pair of black eco-friendly Stee-letas legwear}

Make sure to check in on the Facebook Page for fun questions. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it so I’m sticking with the ever popular questions and comments for the giveaway!

Tell all your friends. Share the love.

Muah xx,

Tiff

YOU ARE BLESSED {Sunday Eve Affirmations}

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Sanctuary Of Style

Hey Style + Spirit Sistas!

Christmas is in just a few days and I’m sure you are all having a blast with family and friends this weekend so I am keeping it super short and sweet today! I simply want you all to remember in the coming week that YOU ARE BLESSED! Let’s define “blessed”…

bless·ed adjective: 1. Worthy of adoration. 2. Divinely or supremely favored; fortunate: (i.e. to be blessed with a strong, healthy body; blessed with an ability to find friends. 3. Blissfully happy or contented.

Despite how difficult the past year was for you or perhaps you are in a challenging situation right now, you are still blessed! When we focus on how blessed we are, the difficulties of life seem much smaller.

THIS WEEK I WILL……

Be grateful and count my many blessings.
Ignore my problems and focus on how blessed I am.
Stop complaining about the things I don’t have.
Shower myself with adoration instead of waiting for someone to do it for me.
Remember…I AM WORTHY!
Pamper myself with a foot massage or facial.
Rock a bit of bling everyday.
Be a blessing to others.
Stop neglecting my needs.
Indulge in my fave holiday treats without beating myself up afterwards.
Stop for a moment, during the hustle + bustle and take in the beauty of the season, be totally present, take a deep breath and say to myself…YOU ARE BLESSED!

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I want to thank all the fabulous companies who participated in making the SOS Stocking Stuffer Giveaways extra special this year:

Drink Chia!

Sia Botanics

Luscious Soul

Steele Jewel

Liberty Emma Collections

Plexus Slim and Loveforpink.com

Aaron Hendra Project

Also, a big thanks to all you ladies who participated and congrats to all the winners. It was a blast!

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Woohoo! I am taping new webisodes today so stay tuned.

I wish you all a magical and beautiful Christmas! Revel in each moment. You are all a blessing to me.

Love, Tiff

BEAUTY TIPS FOR HOLIDAY FATIGUE {Plus Inspirational Vlog}

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Sanctuary Of Style

Hi Pretty Poinsettia!

Is the holiday overindulging leaving you with red, puffy eyes and an overall fatigued look?

Because I work in front of the camera and have to look bright-eyed at a moments notice, I have found the following tips give me an instant well rested look even after a night of little sleep, high sodium meals, sugary treats and one glass of wine too many! On top of that, I have hereditary dark circles and puffy eyes (Thanks Daddy). Plus, the use of heaters and all the nasal issues we deal with during the winter can add to the puffy eye problem. The combination of all these tips will give you the appearance of being bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and as if you slept a full 8 hours, I promise!

1. HYDRATE: Drink a large glass of water with juice from half a lemon. This helps with relieving a puffy face and cleanses the body of toxins. I actually down a big glass of lemon water first thing EVERY a.m.

2. NATURAL DIURETIC: Puffiness is due to a build up of fluid under the eye. Eat a bowl a strawberries to flush out water retention. They are loaded with calcium, potassium and arginine which have diuretic properties.

3. TEA BAGS: Chill used tea bags in the fridge and apply to eyes for 10 minutes to reduce swelling. Cold spoons work as well, but aren’t as comfortable.

4. UNDER EYE CREAM WITH CAFFEINE: Look for eye creams and serums with caffeine which shrinks fluid buildup under the eye. I use Garnier anti-dark circle rollerball with tint on days my eyes are extra dark and puffy. The caffeine plus the rollerball help de-puff the under eye area super quick. **I will be giving this tinted rollerball in this week’s stocking stuffer!

5. EGG WHITE MASK: Using approximately 1 teaspoon of an egg white as a facial mask will tighten the skin and shrink swelling and pore size. Wakes up your skin and gives you an instant glow.

6. HIGHLIGHTER IN CORNER OF EYES: Adding a brightening white, beige or peach eyeshadow to the inner corner of the eye adds a youthful look and widens the appearance of the eyes giving a more rested look.

7. VISINE: A ‘must do’ to whitens the eyes.

8. RAISE YOUR HEART RATE: Doing 50 jumping jacks or taking a brisk 15-20 minute walk instantly increases the circulation in the body which adds a flush to the cheeks helping you look more awake.

Plus, if you can get in a few 15 minute power naps here and there during the holidays it will help you get through all the parties and activities and try to stay away from sodium rich foods too.

CANDID VLOG: I share my thoughts on prayer. I would love to hear your comments on the topic!

We’ve only got a few more days left until the final stocking stuffer winner is announced! See you on the Facebook Page.

Love, Tiff

PEACE & COMFORT {Sunday Affirmations}

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Sanctuary Of Style

My Sistas,

How are you? I always seek guidance for the perfect and timely inspiration to share on the Sunday blog post. But today, with the heartbreak we are all feeling from Friday’s devastation, all I am coming up with is the need to express my love for all of you and how we need to continue joining together in prayer. I know we are being bombarded and overwhelmed with the media coverage so I will keep it short and sweet. This week’s affirmations will be a bit different. In the coming week, let’s switch our focus from specific “things and goals” we want to affirm to more focus on PRAYER. I am very open about my belief in the Power of Prayer and have seen it’s remarkable effect on my life. Will you join me?

Pray for our loved ones.

Pray for the families in Connecticut.

Pray for our nation.

Pray for our Government officials.

Pray for our Spiritual leaders.

Pray for our educators.

Simply…..PRAY.

Prayer immediately connects us to our Creator and wraps us like a warm blanket with peace and comfort. Many of you are Mother’s and I can only imagine the rollercoaster of emotions you are feeling from anger, confusion, disgust, sadness and fear. Again, simply pray and ask God for peace that passes ALL understanding. I had to share this eloquent prayer written by Marianne Williamson:

Dear God,
We come to You with broken hearts,
surrendering the catastrophe that has occurred today in Connecticut.

We cannot comprehend the darkness that led to this,
or the suffering of those who have loved and lost.
They are both too big.

But in You, dear God, there are Answers we cannot surmise and Light we cannot summon by ourselves.
We present to you our brokenness, and the horror and pain of those who grieve.

May those who died find joy in the immortal realms.
May those who mourn them be comforted in this hour of their agony.

And may our prayers and actions be guided by You, dear God, to create a world where this occurs no more.
Amen

Remember, this is our final week of Stocking Stuffer Giveaways (BooHoo!) so make sure to check in on the FACEBOOK PAGE for fun questions and join in on the convo’s.

Big Thanks to Drink Chia, Sia Botanics, Luscious Soul, Liberty Emma Collections, Steele Jewel, Love for Pink + Plexus Slim and the Aaron Hendra Project!

Several of you have mentioned that you have recommended SOS to your moms, daughters, sisters and girlfriends. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! Every single person in this Sisterhood is so special and I want to say….

I love you.

Tiff

GOODIES + A SPECIAL OFFER FOR YOU!

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Sanctuary Of Style

Hey Style + Spirit Sistas,

Happy Humpday 12.12.12! How is everyone doing with this week’s affirmations? I wish you all a low-stress holiday filled with more love + laughter and less yelling + gritting your teeth. WOW– this week’s stocking stuffer giveaway is extra special! Here’s a quick reminder plus a SPECIAL OFFER for you blog subscribers ONLY.

Box Set of Books by Joyce Meyer

Silver Beaded Clutch from my Personal Vintage Collection

Vintage and Recycled Metal Cuff by Steele Jewel

Eiffel Tower Charm Necklace from Luscious Soul

Black Agate Cocktail Ring by Liberty Emma Collections

Desert Aloe and Jojoba Skincare by Sia Botanics

PLUS–goodies from Drink Chia, Aaron Hendra Project and Plexus Slim!

SPECIAL OFFER

Are you serious about revamping, reinventing and recreating a New You for the New Year?

I am offering a special discount to blog subscribers ONLY. If you book a (1) hour online image consultation/coaching session (skype or phone) with me before January 5, 2013 you will receive an additional 30 minutes for FREE (a $75. value). Contact me via the “Book Tiffany” contact page for more details and to discuss your personal needs.

My client, Christine Haas- NBC News Anchor, just needed to make a few small adjustments to take her on-camera image to the next level. Here’s what she had to say about her hour consultation with me:

“As a newscaster, my appearance is always scrutinized and I turned to Tiffany for help! She had wonderful advice for me and she really tapped into ways to make my personality jump out. I felt like I went to therapy! She’s spot on — when a girl doesn’t look good — a girl doesn’t shine…and Tiffany helped me get my sparkle back. She’s a beautiful soul and a real pro!”

Check in on the Facebook Community during the week! Giveaway winner will be announced Friday afternoon. Make sure to share SOS with your girlfriends! You Rock!

Love, Tiff

STRESS-FREE GIFT GIVING + VIDEO REPLAY {Plus Sunday Eve Affirmations}

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Sanctuary Of Style

“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” ― Mother Teresa

Who’s loving the festive season? Who’s getting totally stressed out from it all? With all the holiday parties to attend, one too many swipes of the credit card, scouring the stores for THE perfect gifts and the anxiety of spending time with that family member who just– to put it plain + simple– gets on your last nerve….. the sparkle, magic and beauty of the holidays can turn into a depressing, stressful and lackluster occasion. Don’t let that happen sistas!

We’re wrapping up a big year and that alone is reason to celebrate. In the remaining weeks of December, let’s sloooooow down. Remember the reason for the season. Has ‘gift giving’ turned into more of a commercialized expectation between you and your family and friends, rather than a genuine token of love and appreciation? Has it become normal for you to start the New Year with maxed out credit cards? Please take that pressure off yourself! Some of the most meaningful gifts are the ones that cost very little, but had so much thought put into them. Giving your time and attention to someone who gets very little of it throughout the year can be the best gift you could ever give them and it’s FREE!

Trust me, I love shopping for the important people in my life! It’s so fun to find that perfect, unique gift you just know will bring a big smile to their face and twinkle in their eye. It’s a win-win. The giver feels good and so does the receiver! But, say you had a rough year financially….PLEASE communicate that with your family + friends. It may bruise your pride and ego, but you’ll get over it. That brief sting is better than the long-term pain of paying off the credit card interest throughout the coming year. There are so many low cost options these days. Get creative. Also, many people feel if you buy them a gift then they’re obligated to reciprocate with a gift of an equal amount. WHY? This is just another way we suck the love, joy and beauty out of the season. If you find that perfect gift for a friend, give it without expecting anything in return. That is true giving.

In the week ahead, I WILL…..

Stick to my gift budget without running up my credit cards.
Not feel guilty about declining a social invitation.
Be present in the moment. This special holiday only happens once a year.
Not allow that ‘certain’ family member to steal my joy.
Slow down.
Enjoy the cookies, candy and hot toddy in moderation.
Respect others traditions, but will start a few of my own.
Rock the red lip, red heel, red dress or all three.
Give a deserving person my time and attention.
Not neglect my workouts because it’s an instant stress buster.
Give without expectation!

Need a few gift ideas for the fashionista or the foodie in your life? Check out this video replay:

I would love to hear your thoughts and two-cents on the topic of gift giving. Each and every comment is appreciated! Do you have a great holiday stress-reliever? Share it sista!

We have (2) more weeks of Stocking Stuffer Giveaways! Don’t miss out. Make sure to check in on the FACEBOOK PAGE during the week. You must be a subscriber to this blog, part of the Facebook Community and make at least (1) comment during the giveaway week! Winner will be announced on Friday. BIG CONGRATS to last week’s winner, Colleen Campbell-Voigt!

Happy Hanakkuh to those of you celebrating!

Wishing you a week full of twinkly lights + sparkly sequin!

Love, Tiff

RANDOM ENCOURAGEMENT (and this week’s goodies)

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Sanctuary Of Style

Just a quick hello and pat on the back for rising up, digging in, standing tall, believing, moving forward and not giving up! Do you know how aaaa-mazing you are? OWN IT!

Here’s a few special goodies in this week’s stocking…

Steele Jewel

Luscious Soul

Liberty Emma Collections

Plus, the goodies from Drink Chia, Aaron Hendra Project, Sia Botanics, Plexus Slim and a surprise gift from me!

Make sure to check in on the Facebook Page for fun questions. I am loving all the comments!

Love , Tiff

HONOR YOURSELF {Sunday Affirmations}

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Sanctuary Of Style

Hello Beautiful Butterflies,

HONOR: to regard or treat with esteem or RESPECT.

On my powerwalk this morning, I asked God to give me some inspiration for today’s blog post. He answered. Creative and inspired thoughts come to me on my walks and today was extra special because it had to do with my taking time to honor my body with a long walk. It’s been raining for the last few days here in LA so I’ve missed my hikes and walks. The rain stopped long enough for me to throw on my tennis shoes and go on a 45 minute walk around the neighborhood. It felt wonderful– mentally + physically– to honor my body and spirit. I gave to me. I was generous to me. I showed respect to me. I showed love to me. Are you honoring YOU? Are you loving YOU? Are you generous to YOU? Women are so giving + generous to everyone around them and often neglect themselves! If this is you, please understand that you are DISHONORING yourself. For example, you are dishonoring your body if you skip meals, grab junk on the go and never make time to exercise. You are dishonoring yourself by allowing others to manipulate you with toxic behavior. You are dishonoring yourself by ignoring your dreams, plans and desires. In the week ahead, let’s focus on honoring ourselves on every level– mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually, in our relationships, in our jobs, etc.

THIS WEEK I WILL….

Move my body even if it’s just taking a few minutes to stretch daily.
Realize I am deserving of first class treatment especially from myself.
Buy myself a bouquet of my favorite flowers.
Vocalize that my needs are important.
Release any dishonoring beliefs I have about myself.
Feed my body with plenty of fresh organic fruits + veggies.
Take a good look at myself in the mirror and say, I adore you!
Meditate on those dreams + personal plans I’ve been ignoring.
Set a hard boundary with that person who’s been manipulating + draining me.
Get “gussied up” and take myself on a playdate.
Write a personal mission statement for my life.

Many of us have written mission statements for our businesses, but how about one for you life? This week, grab your journal and write a short + sweet mission statement for YOU. It could go something like this:

I am a wonderful, talented and beautiful person. I have many gifts to share with the world. The world needs my light and I will awaken daily with the intention of shining it. I will make honoring myself a priority so that I have the time, energy and emotional capacity to share my gifts and light. I have healthy boundaries and surround myself with healthy people. I will live with an open heart which gives and receives love freely. I deserve a happy, healthy and successful life. I rock!

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A big congrats to our sista Shanel Wilson for winning the first stocking stuffer giveaway last week. We have another fabulous stocking packed with goodies so make sure to check in on the FACEBOOK PAGE during the week! Winner will be announced on Friday.

Take a peek…at Chic Peek:

TO ENTER:

Walk Tall + Spread a Little Sparkle Wherever You Go Sistas!

Love, Tiff

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Hello LOVElies,

Do you love others easily?

What about the very difficult, high maintenance people?

Do you allow your ego to take over and judge others instead of showing love?

LOVE NEVER FAILS!

Try it and you’ll see. The next time your ego takes over… STOP. Picture yourself in the other persons shoes and approach the sitch from a place of love… NOT EGO!

With all my love,

Tiff

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HEY LOVELY!

{A small bottle of unique essential oils and a candle from Corpus Dei, my sister’s company}

{A pair of black eco-friendly Stee-letas legwear}

Make sure to check in on the Facebook Page for fun questions. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it so I’m sticking with the ever popular questions and comments for the giveaway!

Tell all your friends. Share the love.

Muah xx,

Tiff

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Hey Style + Spirit Sistas!

THIS WEEK I WILL……

I want to thank all the fabulous companies who participated in making the SOS Stocking Stuffer Giveaways extra special this year:

Drink Chia!

Sia Botanics

Luscious Soul

Steele Jewel

Liberty Emma Collections

Plexus Slim and Loveforpink.com

Aaron Hendra Project

Woohoo! I am taping new webisodes today so stay tuned.

I wish you all a magical and beautiful Christmas! Revel in each moment. You are all a blessing to me.

Love, Tiff

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Hi Pretty Poinsettia!

Is the holiday overindulging leaving you with red, puffy eyes and an overall fatigued look?

Plus, if you can get in a few 15 minute power naps here and there during the holidays it will help you get through all the parties and activities and try to stay away from sodium rich foods too.

CANDID VLOG: I share my thoughts on prayer. I would love to hear your comments on the topic!

We’ve only got a few more days left until the final stocking stuffer winner is announced! See you on the Facebook Page.

Love, Tiff

Share the love:

Like this:

My Sistas,

Remember, this is our final week of Stocking Stuffer Giveaways (BooHoo!) so make sure to check in on the FACEBOOK PAGE for fun questions and join in on the convo’s.

Several of you have mentioned that you have recommended SOS to your moms, daughters, sisters and girlfriends. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! Every single person in this Sisterhood is so special and I want to say….

I love you.

Tiff

Share the love:

Like this:

Hey Style + Spirit Sistas,

Box Set of Books by Joyce Meyer

Silver Beaded Clutch from my Personal Vintage Collection

Vintage and Recycled Metal Cuff by Steele Jewel

Eiffel Tower Charm Necklace from Luscious Soul

Black Agate Cocktail Ring by Liberty Emma Collections

Desert Aloe and Jojoba Skincare by Sia Botanics

PLUS–goodies from Drink Chia, Aaron Hendra Project and Plexus Slim!

**SPECIAL OFFER**

Are you serious about revamping, reinventing and recreating a New You for the New Year?

My client, Christine Haas- NBC News Anchor, just needed to make a few small adjustments to take her on-camera image to the next level. Here’s what she had to say about her hour consultation with me:

Check in on the Facebook Community during the week! Giveaway winner will be announced Friday afternoon. Make sure to share SOS with your girlfriends! You Rock!

Love, Tiff

Share the love:

Like this:

“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” ― Mother Teresa

In the week ahead, I WILL…..

Need a few gift ideas for the fashionista or the foodie in your life? Check out this video replay:

I would love to hear your thoughts and two-cents on the topic of gift giving. Each and every comment is appreciated! Do you have a great holiday stress-reliever? Share it sista!

Happy Hanakkuh to those of you celebrating!

Wishing you a week full of twinkly lights + sparkly sequin!

Love, Tiff

Share the love:

Like this:

Just a quick hello and pat on the back for rising up, digging in, standing tall, believing, moving forward and not giving up! Do you know how aaaa-mazing you are? OWN IT!

SPECIAL OFFER