It is time to say goodbye to parties, decorations, and notes of love. Adieu to appetizers, drinks, and sweet treats. Okay not really, but we are parting ways with the theme of celebration. As a&hellip
Monthly Archives For February 2013
At A Glance: A Day in D.C.
It’s a little hard to know what to do next in developing your photography skills when you just spent two and half weeks with tons of time to take photos in a beautiful, interesting place&hellip
Makeover Monday: Hidden Storage Book
In my quest to produce more homemade gifts last holiday season, I jumped at the opportunity to make something I myself had always wanted: a hidden storage book. Who doesn’t want a big important-looking book&hellip
Letters: Oh, Canada
Dear Jess, I don’t think I mentioned this before, but I’m away in Canada this weekend! The drive up was rather rainy, but the country welcomed us with a lovely rainbow: I’ve been to Vancouver&hellip
Foodie Friday: Fried Quinoa
I need to be honest about something, last term I hardly cooked for myself. I mean I would make a couple of meals a week, but I certainly was not whipping up something each night.&hellip
At A Glance: India, part 4
I think this will be the last installment of photos from my trip to India. That is if I can resist, who knows I might break down and share more this summer if I get&hellip
Makeover Monday: Braided Bracelet
I can’t believe how easy this bracelet is to whip up. I had seen a couple of tutorials on how to make braided necklaces and was trying my hand at that, when my mom saw my work&hellip
Letters: For the Love of Art
Dear Linz, I greatly appreciated your take on how to celebrate Valentine’s Day. I’ve decided to try incorporating The Daily Checklist into my routine. Which in part is about making time to do what is&hellip
Foodie Friday: Gluten Free Corn Muffins Two Ways
As I’ve alluded to before, I have a couple of family members who are gluten intolerant. While I love all things that contain gluten, it’s been fun to play around with gluten-free cooking and baking&hellip
Sew & Tell: Bow Tie
My husband, Dale, has a love of bow ties unrivaled in any men I know. And he looks mighty fine while wearing one, even when in costume as Dr. Seuss. Case in point: When Dale&hellip
At A Glance: India, part 3
Makeover Monday: Wood “Cookie” Clock
If I’m being honest with myself, one of my favorite aspects of a celebration is the gift-giving. I love giving gifts. I love receiving gifts. It all turns me into a that giddy second-grader who&hellip
Letters: Valentine’s Day Alternatives
Dear Jess, You mentioned yesterday that you have mixed feelings about Valentine’s Day. To be honest, I’m not terribly excited about it. The holiday is a bit like making a mini-batch of no-egg cookie dough&hellip
Valentine’s Day Cards
It’s time again for that polarizing holiday. As I’ve mentioned before I fall right in the middle on this. The days leading up to Valentine’s Day are full of crafting with scissors flying and glitter&hellip
Foodie Friday: Spicy Carrot Appetizer
Are you tired of appetizers after the big game last Sunday? Me neither. This recipe from E.A.T. for a Spicy Carrot Sandwich seemed like an odd combination, but I’m always looking for interesting ways to spruce&hellip
At A Glance: India, part 2
One of the things I love most about traveling is getting to see and spend time with animals not typically found in the wildlife back home. For India that meant monkeys. I basically freaked out&hellip
Makeover Monday: Nursery Rhyme Onesies
The year 2013 has already felt jammed packed with adventures and celebrations, but by far one of the best things to happen yet is the birth of Baby T. Baby T is the newborn of Crafty Mariko, one&hellip
Letters: Birthday Addition
Do you remember during our last season of Fashion that Linz and I had a Q & A series devoted to our questions and ideas related to how to dress and express yourself with clothing.&hellip
Themed Parties
You know who turns 28 tomorrow?!?! One of my all time favorite ladies, Linz. While here I am on the other side of the country not able to celebrate with her in person. On this&hellip
Foodie Friday: Lazy Macarons
After watching the documentary Kings of Pastry on Netflix, I’ve been craving macarons. I think about the slight crunch, followed by the chewy inside. I think about the filling…buttercream…ganach…salted caramel. I’ve been a little obsessed.&hellip