Esther is a Los Angeleno who graduated from UCLA with a degree in English. After a semi-long stint in Event Planning/PR, she decided to give this writing thing a try and has been in love with it ever since. A wife and mother to an active toddler, she loves good food, funny books, traveling, discovering her city and entertains many dreams of DIY crafts/home improvements/recipes, most of which she never gets around to - but hey, that's what Pinterest is for! You can read about her musings on all things life at her blog, A Lovely State of Mind, and find her on Twitter @starlitesther.

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I Tried the Perfect Health Diet… And Didn’t Hate It

By Esther Carlstone | October 3, 2013 | Add a Comment

And it works.   read on >

Ole! Host a Spanish Tapas Party

By Esther Carlstone | October 3, 2013 | Add a Comment

Serrano, manchego, and churros!   read on >

Chilled Soups – It’s What’s For Dinner

By Esther Carlstone | September 27, 2013 | Add a Comment

The no-cook approach is a cinch in a pinch.   read on >

All Hail the Midi Skirt

By Esther Carlstone | September 25, 2013 | Add a Comment

So long maxis and minis.   read on >

Pantone Releases Fashion Color Report For Spring 2014

By Esther Carlstone | September 23, 2013 | Add a Comment

From hemlock to placid blue.   read on >

Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes

By Esther Carlstone | September 20, 2013 | Add a Comment

Cuts costs and calories.   read on >

The New Nighttime Skincare Routine

By Esther Carlstone | September 19, 2013 | Add a Comment

Would you ever use 14 products?  read on >

Are We Over – Sanitizing?

By Esther Carlstone | September 18, 2013 | Add a Comment

A little dirt won’t hurt.   read on >

5 Other Actors Who Could Be Christian Grey

By Esther Carlstone | September 18, 2013 | Add a Comment

After months of anticipation, the film version of “Fifty Shades of Grey” finally has its stars. Magnetic (and kinky) tycoon Christian Grey will be played by “Sons of Anarchy” star Charlie Hunnam, while Dakota Johnson (daughter of Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson) will star as his younger lover-in-training, Anastasia Steele. But, apparently the super-passionate fans…  read on >

New Fall TV Shows We’re Excited to Watch

By Esther Carlstone | September 17, 2013 | Add a Comment

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s back! And she’s paired with Robin Williams!   read on >