One thing I’ve learned: I need to stay off the computer when I’m having a bad day. A couple weeks ago I had one of those ‘procedures’ (hello? 50’s) and between the lingering effects of the anesthesia and severe induced PMS in pill form I went straight into a downward spiral with the worst being last weekend. I have almost fully recovered, am off the temporary meds and am starting to feel like my old self again. Whoever the guest… [Read More]
With holiday baking soon to begin and inspired by Hopsy and her darling monogrammed green toile boxes, I began to search for boxes to use this season. I found what looks like to be the same supplier for Williams-Sonoma’s French Pastry Boxesbut for a lot less. 20 sheets of 20″ x 30″ patterned waxed paper. William Sonoma $12 BakingBoxes.com $9 with more patterns to choose from. Monogrammed Cookie Boxes 7″ x 5″ x 3″ Williams-Sonoma 6 for $29 BakingBoxes.com 10… [Read More]
I borrowed this photo from another blog and archived it. It is just too good not to share but I can’t recall where it came from. I will gladly give credit when I figure it out unless someone knows.
I am always appreciative that someone would think enough of me and my blog to pass along a special recognition so I’d like to thank LPC at her Privilege blog for tagging me with this award. Apparently, I should also thank Sugar Daddy Ken for bringing us together. I have recently become acquainted with this intelligent woman’s writings who is a fellow empty nester and who surprisingly is on the same time zone as I. For a slice of the… [Read More]
Do I need one? Not really. But I am thinking about it. I am. This is totally new territory for me and I would like to know if you have one and what you feel are the pros and cons. I have always loved the sensory experience of cracking open a new book, the smell, the feel ~ everything.So you might wonder what is appealing to me about Kindle?I’m surprised to say many things are piquing my interest. Did you… [Read More]
Headed to South Coast Plaza today to visit the Henri Bendel store. Just window shopping. Really. I am weakening… fast. Good luck today on this Friday the 13th!
Love this time of year when philosophy jingles it’s way into the holiday season with new scents. Here’s a couple in the lineup and some seasonal favorites. We Wish You A Berry Christmas $18.24 QVC exclusive until Dec. at an intro price Pink Frosted Angel Wings $30 Philosophy’s shimmer lotions are truly lovely to wear. Find it at philosophy.com (above link). I looked at Sephora and Nordstrom last night and they did not have it. Holiday Cookbook $35 Take the… [Read More]
Thank you,for a life disrupted to keep us safe. WWIIAunt Mildred – WAC nurse – EuropeAunt Kathryn – WAV nurse – EuropeUncle Weegar – Army – EuropeUncle Royce – Air Force – EuropeUncle Alex – Navy – EuropeUncle Dick – Air Force – South Pacific & EuropeUncle Bill – ArmyUncle Carm – Army – Europe & Saudi ArabiaDad Art – Air Force – StatesideUncle Jack – NavyPapa Hal – Air Force – EuropeMom Jeana – USO – Los AngelesAunt Lorraine… [Read More]
When did the classic subtleties of this… morph into this… to ultimately become this… An 8 croc orgy of highly ostentatious style and taste. Yours, for a feeding frenzy on the wallet at $165.Criky!
Please find a good home for her so I don’t have to. I am weakening… fast. Westbury Drawstring Opus $395 $199 ($5 shipping)
Make-Ahead Frozen Buttercream Cake Decorations
Colonial Williamsburg Sweet Potato Muffins
The Best Pecan Pie and Painted Dough Cut-Outs
Decorated Ghost Cookies With Fondant
Cocktail Napkin Swap!
Carlo’s Bakery Cannolis and Lobster Tail Pastries
Staircase Decorations – Two Holidays In One
Pumpkin Spice Mini Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
