Wishing moms everywhere a very Happy Mother’s Day with breakfast in bed.
Sep 11, 2010
Nautical Wedding Part III
Marianne’s photographer was also her friend and completely captured the twinkle in her eye and her playful personality. Her pictures are so beautiful and need no introduction or commentary, mine, on the other hand, need all the help they can get as you’ll be able to see at the bottom of this post. :)Beautiful photos by Brittany Dow Photography Now my photos. Brittany has no worries. These are mostly for family but I thought I’d share… “The bride and groom’s… [Read More]
Sep 7, 2010
Nautical Wedding Cookies
The big day came and went this weekend for my niece’s wedding and it was a wonderful day.My gift to her was making 160 decorated cookies with her nautical theme utilizing the affectionate term ‘soul mateys’. I modified my original design of stenciling ‘soul mateys’ on the cookie and decided on two cute hearts incorporating the ‘soul mateys’ on a tag instead.For the last two weeks and as far as the eye could see, my horizon has been filled with… [Read More]
Jul 7, 2010
A Good Time Was Had By All…
4th of July Recap ~We had 20 guests and it was a great day. Tiaras for the ladies and balsa wood airplanes for the guys to play with. Croquet, home made ice cream ~ chocolate, Cherry Garcia, strawberry and black raspberry. The yard was filled with dozens of candles, torches and lanterns hanging in the trees. But where are the pictures??? I was so busy flitting around I didn’t think to take any! It is my huge regret that I… [Read More]
Jul 3, 2010
Behind Every Successful American Is A Good Woman
Behind every successful American is a good woman. Dreams and spirits can soar in our land. We are ‘One Nation, under God’. Even if we are individual stars. We may have suffered a few cracks along the way but we are forged together with strong beliefs of freedom and equality which ring true for all to hear. My cookies and I would like to wish you a wonderful, safe and happy 4th of July with all the wonderment and… [Read More]
Jun 25, 2010
*Patriotic *Party *Paraphernalia
I always begin planning a party with the decorations and these will be so much fun! You twist the bottom to make them pop. No pulling the string on these babies. I’m hoping they are more than the impressive packaging and not a dud. Probably filled with little pieces of confetti that we will be finding all summer long. 🙂 Pier 1 $1.00/each.Next, I think about what can I add to the food or serving pieces to bring in my… [Read More]
Jun 17, 2010
My Birthday vs. The Lakers
Today is my birthday.Tonight is the final NBA game with the Lakers playing.Thus lies the dilemma. Before game 6, I was offered my favorite restaurant to dine at tonight ~Studio at the Montage Resort.In Laguna Beach.On top of a cliff.At sunset. But when it was realized “The Game” would be played on Thursday night I could sense the minds of three guys switching gears wondering which sports bar might be the nicest to take mom to. (If they ever want… [Read More]
May 13, 2010
“Oh, Sheet … Cakes”!
’tis the season to wrap up spring team sports and to remember the good times with a party that always includes a sheet cake! I’m going to let you in on a little secret to making a BIG “wow factor” that you can do and you don’t even need to bake the cake! 2 words ~ Color. Flow. What is ‘color flow’? Basically, it’s thinned out royal icing and you can find the recipe and technique here. For the logo… [Read More]
May 9, 2010
Is This The Best Job A Woman Can Have or What?!?
At least I think so! To my fellow maternal comrades~“Wishing you a very happy and fun Mother’s Day!” So far I’ve had a great Mother’s Day weekend ~ Dinner with friends in Pasadena on Saturday night at RedWhite + Bluezz.Killer jazz, great food, excellent wine and non-stop laughter.A stroll around Old Town.Tulips from my bro and sis-in-law.A gift from Mr. PM of Photo Shop Elements and a year’s worth of lessons of my choosing at the Microsoft store beginning today.3… [Read More]
