One of my favorite sites to browse for gifts is Vivre.com, it's an amazing source of inspirational and eclectic items-- handpicked by its founder and owner, the very chic Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti herself (I ran into Eva at a showroom once and she was sitting cross legged on the floor with bags and shoes around her, in fierce concentration). In Eva's world, the world of Vivre, life is celebrated and one will never fail to discover something new to inspire and delight. What inspires and delights Eva in return? Why her handsome hubby and beautiful children of course! Read on to find out stylish tips from Eva for busy moms!1. What do you want for Mother's Day? For mother's day this year I would like my children and I to have a cook off, with my daughter, Allegra, leading the charge. She is really becoming a wonderful chef!
2. What is your most cherished Mommy moment? Kissing my children first thing in the morning, as well as now receiving great emails and texts from my daughter.
3. How do you balance work and family life? I don't. They are all part of my life.
4. Mornings are tough for moms. Do you have any tips or advice on how to look put together with no time to spare? Think about your strategy the night before. Plan out your clothing, and get all materials ready for the next day. Then hope for no morning crisis.
5. Do you have efficient and tantrum free travel ideas? Special gadgets, toys or treats? Start traveling with your children when they are very young so they become accustomed to it, and they will love it. PlayStation Portable (PSP) is also magic.
6. Most working moms experience mommy guilt. How do you cope and find mental balance? Make the most of the time you have with your children, and try not to have too much mommy guilt.
7. How do you pamper yourself after a long week? A massage, or good times and laughs with friends.
8. Best Mother's Day memory? Getting handmade cards and gifts from my children
9. What do you think is important to teach your children? It is important to teach your children independence, appreciation and good manners.
10. What is the most important lesson you learned from your own mother? Always say no with a smile, and never forget your manners.
Eva is truly amazing. She sees what she wants, pursues it relentlessly and maintains a sense of style that never seems to fail. Best of all, she seems true to herself. And that confidence, as every true fashionista knows, is the only accessory a woman really needs.