Oh, how do I love thee? Tiffany silver. Lower case initials. $165 Start hinting now for … … and is it just me that has a problem with the Tiffany chain getting tangled in hair?The price of feeling fabulous. So worth it. “Moon River” ~ sung by, Audrey Hepburn
January is a confirming time for me but not without discomfort. I feel exposed and bare. The sun is harsh with fewer leaves to shade, protect, and hide but the month beckons a resolute beginning while appearing fallow. As I dust the bookshelf that held an abundance of votives this past holiday, I hold the last photo we took as a family just days before my mom suddenly left us on a New Year’s Day. I… [Read More]
1975. Miss MyHomeTown, USA and our city float. My Rose Parade day began New Year’s Eve at 7 PM for preliminary judging. I arrived at the float building tent in full costume that had been rented from The Western Costume Co. in Hollywood. I took my place on top of the float and depicted the scene of the artist’s rendering. On Dec. 26th the float decorating had begun. For the past 4 years I had been a volunteer with my… [Read More]
Today is my crash day. Yesterday would have been but an English breakfast with kippers awaited us in Pasadena with my brother’s family and their new in-law additions from the marital acquisitions this past summer. It is nice having 2 permanent additions to the Mac clan. A lovely sight for our family. The day after Christmas was delightful, the kippers, even the water retention from the sodium overload and the riveting game of Cranium. Nothing like seeing my eldest very… [Read More]
I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. The Spirit of Christmas Present will be very busy this week in the PM&P’s household as I’m sure it will be in yours. For my posts this week I’ll have 4 delicious recipes with one being a hot coffee libation for the December Cocktails of The Month to serve on Christmas Eve and day and a preview of my New Year’s Eve Decorated Cookies if I can get my act together and… [Read More]
2009 Snowflakes I adore silver dragees. The Eastern sun was shining through our banner reminding me of a stained glass window. Silver dragees for each of my red doors. Pearls lights surround my entry mirror, pink and silver balls nestle in a bowl, crystal drips from frosty branches and candles warm my entry. Starting to set up my bar. Very retro. HoHoHo…
B.B. King & Lucille When you have lyrics like… “I haven’t had a drink this evenin’ baby But I’m all lit up like a Christmas tree” & “Gave me a diamond ring for Christmas And now I’m living in paradise” How can anyone possibly have the holiday blues? B.B. is my featured music today. Enjoy. “Merry Christmas, Baby” ~ B.B. King
I’m so excited to add a couple new features to my blog. Decorative Cookies of The MonthandCocktail of The Month I will feature a post on each one then have a link to the post over on my sidebar. If you’ve been following me for awhile you probably know that I like to make decorated cookies. They are a creative outlet for me and I like giving them away.I hope you’ll enjoy seeing what I come up with. It’ll be… [Read More]
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Carlo’s Bakery Cannolis and Lobster Tail Pastries
Colonial Williamsburg Sweet Potato Muffins
Chinese New Year/Lunar New Year Decorated Almond Cookies
Shaking It Up With Snow Globe Decorated Sugar Cookies
A Holiday Cocktail ~ Carrot Cake Martinis
Pretty Pink Petal Cake – A Wilton Cake Decorating Technique
Make-Ahead Frozen Buttercream Cake Decorations
