How clever is this! I’ve seen food stamping before but this apple tote really made me take notice. Our local markets no longer give bags with our groceries so we…
‘Tis the season for specialty cocktails! I love a good cocktail party and the holiday season begs for fancy concoctions that raise the bar. This signature Candy Cane Cocktail courtesy of…
I am a big believer in having balance in life and that includes play time! Happiness experts agree that 40% of an individual’s happiness is up to the individual and…
Recently I browsed a few home store catalogs and was reminded of all the great food related gifts – so perfect for my foodie friends! For those who like to cook,…
Recently at a craft fair I was inspired to make a holiday banner. There was a woman selling hand-made ones that were very pretty and reasonable priced, but I thought the…
‘Tis the Season of Gift Giving…Even if you don’t buy gifts for anyone it’s impossible not to notice all the options out there. Every brand steps it up and puts…
I don’t remember the first time I ate turkey tetrazzini but I do remember it had bacon in it. I always thought the classic recipe called for bacon and recently discovered it…
OMG…I flipped when I recently saw ads for a Targét/Neiman Marcus collaboration – Genius! The partnership will offer limited time designs from 24 hot designers including, Alice + Olivia, Derek Lam, Lela Rose,…
It’s Thanksgiving Eve and I couldn’t be more excited! I have much to be thankful for and look forward to sharing tomorrow with my loved ones. Today is all about…
One thing I love about this time of year is Broguiere’s seasonal Eggnog, it is pure bliss. I was never an eggnog lover until I tried this small dairy farm’s organic version…
Living in Southern CA doesn’t require a lot of winter coats and I have the basics covered, but I have been “wowed” by the recent trend of color wool coats.…
Every year as Thanksgiving approaches I kick myself for waiting a whole year to cook some of my favorite dishes. Last year I discovered a twist on the 1950’s green…
This weekend I shopped my most favorite craft fair – the Patchwork Indie Arts & Crafts Festival. I comes to my area twice a year and it’s hand down the…
Ugg boots have become a staple in my winter wardrobe. They are simply so warm and cozy I love wearing them all winter to keep my feet warm. What’s so exciting…
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