Dinner for Two (or more!)

As we all know, Valentine's Day is coming up in a few weeks.  Do you have any traditions?  Other than baking my mom's recipe for red velvet cake in our heart-shaped cake pan, our plans change depending on the year. This year,  I thought I would stylize a table for my kids and their friends. …

Costume time!

Designing a custom costume without starting from scratch.

Baby G’s Shower

It's rain, rain, and more rain over here in Portland, Oregon!!!  The sun is TRYING to poke it's head thru the clouds. In fact, WAIT!  I have to run out and grab that ray of sunshine right now!!!! Ahh...I'm back! 🙂  Crazy Oregonians drop whatever they are doing in order to enjoy their outdoor time! …

A little sip of Paris

I had the best weekend last weekend and I think it's because it all started with this delicious and simple cocktail! 🙂  (Isn't Winston the cutest in the background?!  I had to include him in the photo!  In fact, I think he's eyeing my cocktail!!!!!) As always, I was browsing the "NEW ITEMS" section at…

Tasty Breakfast Options

I am a HUUUUGE fan of breakfast!!!  French toast oozing with syrup, Mimi's dutch babies, Eggs Benedict with fresh avocado, fried eggs with bacon, power pancakes, ... I could go on and on and on.  I am to breakfast as Bubba is to shrimp.  I love every option on that diner menu.  But during the…

How to hang a door wreath

I love a wreath.  I really do!  It's the easiest way to add freshness and uniqueness too the landing of your home.  It says, "Welcome" like nothing else can (except for your smiling face answering the door!).  The tricky part is how do you hang the wreath? What To Use to Hang Your Wreath There…

Chaos In the New Year

Well, we are back in full swing from the glorious winter break!  Did you make any New Year resolutions?!  I have to say that I don't make them.  I have always been a girl who does what she says and I have never felt good about setting a goal on New Year's day.  It's hard…

Weeknight Meals

Ok, so did it take anyone else a while to get back into the swing of life with school-age kids?  Man I was out of sorts last week!  BUT!  I did manage to meal plan a little last week and had some HITS as in Ed Sheeran hits (have you heard Perfect with Beyonce?!  LOOOVE!)…

Designing (for someone else!)

Designing for yourself...that's pretty easy.  But designing for someone else...it can be pretty challenging!  There's pressure: what are they going to like?  What are their tastes and wants and desires?  It may or may not be the same as yours. I have a friend who called last week with a frantic message, "Please!  I need…

Putting Away Christmas

Well, we made it home safe and sound from our 2+ week holiday travels.  Although we had the BEST break, it felt so good to be driving into our neighborhood.  A bit of embarrassment poured into me as we pulled into our driveway, Christmas wreaths and swags adorned with holiday bows and lights still swinging…