I love color and am always excited to see what Pantone chooses as the next “color of the year”. For 2014 the color gods have selected Radiant Orchid for inspiration…
Last night I heard a song that reminded me of the water show at the Bellagio, Las Vegas, and I started reminiscing of a time spent there. For my husband’s…
Yesterday I went to my favorite indie craft fair of the year and had a great time seeing familiar designers and meeting new ones. They are all local, small business…
Years ago a coworker of mine shared this recipe and it’s been a holiday favorite of mine ever since. I usually make this for a Thanksgiving appetizer if we are…
I don’t normally shop for Christmas gifts until after Thanksgiving since I prefer to enjoy each holiday as it comes. But there are exceptions to everything and I make one…
The other day I was looking through recipe books for inspiration and came across a recipe for chocolate pecan tart. I’m not a huge pecan fan but my husband loves…
Yesterday I was inspired to roast asparagus and had to ask myself “why don’t I do this more often?” It’s soo easy and amazing yummy! In 15 min you can…
Every September my husband and I practice what we call “Starving Student Month”. For 30 days we stop spending money on anything not absolutely necessary and modify what we spend…
With my upcoming soiree on my mind I’ve been thinking about my favorite cocktails. Years ago I discovered a drink called the Metropolitan in Laguna Beach that was my all…
My birthday is coming up and I love a reason to plan a party! I enjoy the cheery decorations, the food, special drink ware and party favors. It doesn’t need…
Years ago I co-hosted a summer brunch and was introduced to watermelon lemonade, my lucky day. Nothing is more refreshing in high summer than cold watermelon and mixing it with…
TGIF!! It’s been a long work week for me and I’m so looking forward to the weekend. Time to relax and have fun. I’m excited to try a popular gourmet…
I grew up with my Italian grandmother who could make a great meat sauce from scratch and I’m sure she did often before raising four children. Somewhere along the way,…
This weekend I watched a food documentary called Hungry for Change and was really inspired. Much of the info I had heard before but I always find a “refresher course”…
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