This time of year I’ve noticed the our Jim Henson party post becomes very popular. People are on the hunt for homemade costumes and the themed parties Linz and I have with our friends are…

This time of year I’ve noticed the our Jim Henson party post becomes very popular. People are on the hunt for homemade costumes and the themed parties Linz and I have with our friends are…
This past weekend, we celebrated a friend’s birthday with a theme that fits her well. She has a love for gardening that I can only equate to my brothers’ shared childhood love of videogames. Or…
Are you hosting any parties this season? Need to bring a drink to one you are going to? This one is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Warm mulled wine and hot apple cider certainly have…
I like that Linz did an update on the progress of her fall bucket list. If you asked me, I would have said I failed miserable this season, but when I actually look at it,…
1680 x 1050 / 1440 x 900 / 1280 x 1024 / 1024 x 768 / iphone4 / iphone5 / phone Here at Sweet Athena we like to focus on one theme every three months…
A few weeks back, Mariko and I threw a cheese and cracker party. But of course we couldn’t just buy cheese and crackers…we had to make them. This idea really grew from the fact that…
While Linz and I were making our epic blueberry pie, we also needed to create a side dish to go along with the BBQing and other yummy dishes being brought to the party. This was…
One of the fun things about getting to re-visit a seasonal theme is to see how we have changed in those two years. One major difference this time around is that babies are a much…
I had so much fun coming up with a summer bucket list that I’ve decided to do it again for the fall and get Miss Lindseylu to join me. When thinking about celebrations a seasonal…
I bet you’ve thought that Linz and I have probably run out of creative friends to feature on Sweet Athena. Well, you would be wrong. But I liked how it has occurred to you that…
This is Murphy. He arrived at the end of June at seven pounds, fifteen ounces and twenty and a quarter inches. He is crazy adorable (as you can see.) In his five-and-some weeks in this…
California is a magical state when it comes to produce and the farmers markets do a great job of showing off their bounty every summer. But even in California, the summer produce only lasts for…
I do not consider myself to be a very brave person. I do however see myself as an adrenal junkie. How do these things go together? Well, it is really quite simple, give me any…
Food is not just for consumption, packed with vitamins and minerals your skin can also benefit from all that nature has to offer. I decided to do a little experimenting in the kitchen and…
Sweet Athena turns 4 today! Since Linz and I are not in the same place to celebrate, we decided to have a virtual party and invite all of you! To help us get down, our…
I hosted a small dinner party recently with only one request from my guests: that I provide a dessert that involved both chocolate and peanut butter. I couldn’t say no to such a classic flavor…
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…
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…
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…
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.…