Nov 17, 2012
A Colorful Party Prep Weekend and A Great Kitchen Tip
Party prep continues this weekend for my Mother-in laws big pink and orange birthday bash one week from today. I ordered custom cocktails napkins online from Paper-Source. When I saw the paper lantern design I couldn’t resist. Taking it outside… I love having fragrant flowers where people gather. We planted stock with chine blue pansies in areas where guests will linger in the backyard. I opened the door to the yard last night around midnight and the fragrance was… [Read More]
Aug 25, 2012
Saturday Afternoon
I’ve been a rogue blogger for a few reasons: The Heat – Many of our days have been on flex alert which means we’re asked not to use appliances until after 6 PM. With the heat and humidity the last thing I feel like doing is firing up the oven to bake cookies, let alone dinner. Social Calendar – We’ve had some fun and impromptu dinners with friends who nourish my soul. Going through the rigors of daily life, I forget how… [Read More]
Aug 16, 2012
I Know How She Feels
I entered two culinary blog posts in the Orange County Fair this year. Last year I won first place and Best of Show. Couldn’t score any higher. Competition was fierce this year, I was told. I received second place for a culinary tutorial post with recipe and honorable mention for a reminiscent post with a recipe. The honorable mention post also included a tutorial because that’s what I do and I don’t edit my routine to please the judges. Points… [Read More]
Jul 16, 2012
Kate Spade’s “All In A Day’s Work” Wallet Love
Just a quick “Kate Spade Alert” on the “All In A Day’s Work” design in the Shannon wallet – Quick because I’m on-call for jury duty this week and have to drive to the court house given a 45 minute notice (have you ever heard of such a thing?) and am continuing with my nightly Photoshop intensive class, therefore I’ll have no baking goodies to share with you this week but one can always shop online at 2 AM, no?… [Read More]
May 22, 2012
Bitten By The Matt Bites Bug
Even a speeding ticket being clocked at 82 MPH, or so I was told, on Saturday morning couldn’t squelch my enthusiasm to go hear Matt Armendariz, world famous food photographer, author of MattBites.com and famously nice guy along with his partner, professionally and personally, Adam Pearson, who is one talented food stylist and nice guy in his own right. An intimate group met in a photography studio near Venice Beach and listened to Matt and Adam share their mercurial rise… [Read More]
May 8, 2012
Gift Basket Ideas For A Silent Auction
I’m headed to a silent auction this weekend for my son’s fraternity. They’re hosting “Parent’s Weekend” (translation – fundraiser, where the parents bring the funds). It will be very nice. There’s a BBQ at “the house” on Friday (I saw photos of the house. Assorted bed sheets adorn the windows. I am choosing to avert my eyes and focus on the love). The boys have also organized winery tours via a chartered bus for Saturday followed by dinner at a… [Read More]
Apr 20, 2012
Vera Bradley Small Kisslock Wallet… love it!
I’m still feeling the love from attending the Vera-Palooza this past weekend where, if you read my last post, you read about the Vera Bradley A Colorful Day event in Las Vegas that I had such a wonderful time at. One of the speakers was a charming representative from Real Simple magazine. She showed different existing VB products with new uses. My favorite idea was using the mini hanging/cosmetic bag as a sewing kit or travel kit with first aid… [Read More]
Apr 16, 2012
What Happens in Vegas Is Too Good To Stay In Vegas
Happy Monday! While I wash the casinos out of our clothes and run to the grocery store I’m thinking of how to describe the fabulous Vera Bradley event I attended this past weekend in Las Vegas. Some words come immediately to mind… colorful, high energy, surprises, generosity of spirit, wonderfully open, approachable and friendly people. It was quite an event and I was very impressed with every aspect of the day from greeting us with electro swing music (who knew… [Read More]
Apr 7, 2012
Ralph Lauren Mini Tote and Kyle Chan Jewelry Designs
Baskets and jellybeans are optional this Easter. As soon as I came upon this mini Polo tote I knew I would be putting it out for the Easter Bunny to fill with pretty, colorful treats. After Easter it’ll find its way to my desk to hold incoming mail or pens and such. I found it at an RL outlet store on our trip last week. In case the Easter Bunny overlooks our house this year, since we already had… [Read More]
