Tanya Foster

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7 Tips for Al Fresco Dining and Entertaining

Summer nights are upon us, which means it is time for outdoor entertaining. I don’t know about you, but I just love eating outside and soaking up the summer air with friends and family. Today I will share my favorite tips and tricks for al fresco dining and entertainment. I recently redid my outdoor furniture that you can read about here, so it’s time to entertain! Let’s look at my list of tips for dining al fresco. Also, be sure to read until the end where I have a list of everything I used to decorate my table in the photos above as well as the salad recipe!

Update your outdoor furniture without breaking the bank

I’ve been thinking all spring about updating our outdoor furniture and since we had so much time on our hands from March – May, I decided it was the perfect project to complete during shelter-in-place. This summer, more than ever, I think we will be home enjoying our pool and backyard. Today I am sharing how to update your outdoor furniture without breaking the bank.

Restore Facial Volume with Sculptra Aesthetic

My content calendar and blog posts are scheduled out several weeks in advance. While things are still very uncertain in our country, I am hoping that my daily blog posts will provide a little relief. Hoping to provide a little bright spot in your day…

I have a confession to make. I am constantly working on my appearance by trying out aesthetic procedures. In fact, this is one of the most asked questions I get on the blog and social media. What is the fountain of youth? What products really work? And are all the aesthetic procedures I try worth the investment? The short answer – YES! In fact, I have compiled a page listing all of the aesthetic procedures I have done so that you have a resource page. Now, let’s talk about what I have discovered. Check out how to restore facial volume with Sculptra Aesthetic. I’ve been seeing Dr. Lynley McAnalley at Highland Park Aesthetic Medicine.

WIN 2 tickets to 2015 DIFF opening night

WIN 2 tickets to 2015 DIFF opening night

Want to join me at the 2015 DIFF opening night film and party? Here's your chance. I am giving away TWO tickets to the Dallas International Film Festival opening night film - I'll See You in My Dreams and opening night party. Here are all the details you will need to...

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french press pastries

french press pastries

Get ready for your mouth to water. Last week, Alicia Wood from The Lush List and I met Kelsey Turnage from French Press Pastries. I mean, melt in your mouth deliciousness! And, she delivers these beautiful macarons straight to your door step. Her macaron flavors...

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country 4 country with stoney larue

country 4 country with stoney larue

Full disclosure. Sons of the Flag is my client and I do some non-profit consulting for them. I absolutely love working with this incredible organization and my friends Ryan"Birdman" Parrott and Mary Meier. Mary and I go way, way back to the good ole' days of...

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2015 Dallas International Film Festival lineup

2015 Dallas International Film Festival lineup

It's mid-March and a little further south our neighbors in Austin are having a pretty cool film festival. You might have heard of it. It's called South By Southwest or SXSW. Unlike most film festivals, it has three distinct components - interactive, film and music....

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cinderella movie

cinderella movie

https://youtu.be/20DF6U1HcGQ I got to screen the much-anticipated Cinderella movie on Tuesday night and I am thrilled to recommend it. Every person near and far knows the story of Cinderella. But to see it come alive in Disney's live action film is magic. Perfectly...

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puppy love

puppy love

I bet you thought I had all of this free time on my hands since we became empty nesters this year. Between running tanya foster consulting, the film+fashion+fun blog and volunteering on various charity projects, I really don't have free time. Enter the new love of my...

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WIN 2 festival passes to the 2015 DIFF

You know what a huge film buff I am. And if you follow this blog you know that I love film festivals. You might be asking yourself how does one attend a film festival like Sundance, Tribecca or SXSW (South by Southwest)? Well, why don't you start with the DIFF in our...

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best chiropractor: Dr. Mary Collings

best chiropractor: Dr. Mary Collings

Want to know who the best chiropractor in DFW is? In my opinion, its Dr. Mary Collings. But I think I am not alone in that opinion. She is the chiropractor for the Dallas Stars, Dallas Mavericks and many more. On any given day you can run in to Dirk Nowitzki and many...

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Versapulse and IPL lasers

Versapulse and IPL lasers

Above: Dr. Lori Stetler treating my legs with the Versapulse laser Below: Charlene Wilson treating my arms with the IPL (fotofacial) laser Yep, I'm at it again. So let me go ahead and apologize for the graphic photographs in today's post. But being honest with you is...

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Internet @ The Speed of Light in Big D

Internet @ The Speed of Light in Big D

 There have been some remarkable improvements in our internet service at our house. I have asked my technology guru and sweet husband, Pete Foster to explain. Enjoy his guest blog post. xoxo- Tanya One hundred megabits per second. 100Mbps. One hundred million bits in...

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Film+Fashion+Fun is ONE!

Film+Fashion+Fun is ONE!

Film+Fashion+Fun is ONE! This blog post is dedicated to YOU, my loyal followers and readers. I appreciate your patience as I learned to blog, update technology, find material, research and report. I have found my voice and hope that you like what I have to say. I...

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Winner: Usher and Blake shelton concert

Winner: Usher and Blake shelton concert

Congratulations to STACEY A. Stacey is the WINNER of the two tickets to see Blake Shelton and Usher on February 6th at the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas 90th anniversary celebration. She gets to attend the concert and after-party.  Thank you to everyone who...

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