As there was only one sewing machine (and because what is Valentines Day without sugar cookies!) I whipped up a batch using my new cutters. I used THIS recipe for the cookies and THIS for the royal icing. Before anyone came I …
When I saw THIS las week (Rae is a genius!), I knew I had to make one to be my Valentines day decor for this year. So simple and so cool. I decided to make …
...my Anthropologie 15% off Birthday card comes in the mail! I was especially impressed with this year's presentation: Thick card stock, embossed cupcake with a candle that turns into...you'll never guess...a necklace! Who are these …
So, there I was at the Crate and Barrel Outlet, picking up a tin of Nellie's Laundry Soda for my diapers, when I spotted them:Three darling, bright red, Mario Batali personal sized cast iron dutch …
Melanie, my Mother-in-Law, is a cupcake genius.About a month ago I tried to wing some frosting..."Oh, frosting isn't that hard, just put some butter, sugar and cream together and voila!" My recipe: about 1/2 cup …
Ever had one of those days when you come to the realization of the overwhelming disconnect between your desires and expectations and your actual accomplishment? Unrealistic as those desires may be, there is still a …
Friday Milo, Missy and I joined a group of great women to see the Terra Cotta Warriors on special exhibit at the National Geographic Museum. The First Emperor of China ordered a full army -we're talking …
Last night I sat up waiting for Dave to arrive from his late class (boo hoo night classes!). While I waited, I watched THIS video of chef Michel Richard make THIS Raspberry Chocolate Genoise Dome …
Ah, the holidays. A time of family, fun, food and...photos.My little sister Emmy just emailed me these photos from the holidays. You know the drill: gather the children all dressed up in their holiday best …
I could have used one of these last night, when I gave myself a little trim...and some layers.Instead I used my Wii Fit Yoga-enhanced flexibility and a mirror propped up on a basket set on the …
I am a notorious let-gopher (the opposite of a pack rat). In fact, My mother always has to qualify her requests for help organizing by saying, "with my help, so you don't throw away everything I …
