my chewy valentine
Saw this clever project on Martha Stewart's site yesterday and I knew we were a match at first site. And by we I meant my daughters should totally make these for their friends! Reminiscent of Kukui nut...
View Articleon the mark, valentine
Cupid, the god of desire, shot his golden arrow and the rest is history. I'm loving all the pinning of arrows right now, especially these: Clockwise from top left: Gold arrow bracelet, Gilt. Red Velvet...
View Articleheight for hanging artwork
photo via Martha Stewart Which do you prefer: high-waisted or low-rise? Ever walk into a room and the artwork on the wall looks something like pants pulled up to armpits? Artwork that is hung too high...
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Nothing says happy President's Day quite like cherries do. Here are a few pieces of eye candy to get the ball rolling for your holiday baking: Clockwise, from top left: Spoon Fork Bacon, Brown Dress...
View Articlegalette des rois
Ever had a Galette des Rois (gal-LET deh wah), otherwise known as a King Cake? via PinterestYou may be more familiar with the version seen in bakeries this time of year; a yeasty bread ring topped with...
View Article“spreen” cleaning
Something strange has happened to me. It could be that the days are getting longer. It could be the sixty-degree days between blizzards. It could be the book I'm reading. It could be that delicious...
View Articleedenbrooke giveaway
The time has come...I have two Advanced Reader's Copies of Edenbrooke that I'm excited to give away! But first, a little musing on my part. Like all books that I read, I play them out like movies in my...
View Articleedenbrooke cast, part two
You didn't think I would forget about the rest of the supporting cast, did you? 1) Juno Temple as Betsy 2) Connie Nielsen as Mrs. Daventry 3) Lesley Nicol as Aunt Amelia 4) Helen McCrory as Mrs....
View Article…and she’s back
The blogging hiatus was not intentional, I promise. I won't make a habit out of it. Life has kept me busy, including the development of a new concept, The Curiosity Shop. Stay tuned for giveaways and...
View Articlethe attached vs. the detached mother
It's been almost a year since I've become a stay-at-home mom. It's been a great year, and an excruciating one. I'm going to divulge some unpretty things about myself. While moms should never be...
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