2012 April

Apr 29, 2012

Tushie Cookies “Gone Wild”

Is is possible to have a Tushie Cookie fetish?

If so, I guess I’ve been a bad, bad cookie dominatrix.

I whipped these up for our friends who invited us over for dinner who thought my regular tushie cookies were pretty funny when they saw a photo of them so I decided I had to raise the bar and create something edgier that they hadn’t seen before. They have such a great sense of humor that I knew I could totally get away with this which made it really fun for me.

I feel I should explain the Reddi Wip though – it was actually for the strawberry shortcake I was bringing over for dessert, honest! But I couldn’t resist not putting the can in the photo. It cracked me up. It was wrong, or should I say right, on so many levels.

Have a fun week ahead. I demand it! 😉

You’ll find more ‘Tushie’ Cookies at these links:
’Tushie’ Cookies I – Bridal Shower
’Tushie’ Cookies II – Valentine’s Day
’Tushie’ Cookies III – Birthday
’Tushie’ Cookies V- ”Surf’s Up” Bikinis
’Tushie’ Cookies VI – Bridal Shower

Apr 20, 2012

Vera Bradley Small Kisslock Wallet… love it!

I’m still feeling the love from attending the Vera-Palooza this past weekend where, if you read my last post, you read about the Vera Bradley A Colorful Day event in Las Vegas that I had such a wonderful time at. One of the speakers was a charming representative from Real Simple magazine. She showed different existing VB products with new uses. My favorite idea was using the mini hanging/cosmetic bag as a sewing kit or travel kit with first aid… [Read More]

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Apr 16, 2012

What Happens in Vegas Is Too Good To Stay In Vegas

Happy Monday! While I wash the casinos out of our clothes and run to the grocery store I’m thinking of how to describe the fabulous Vera Bradley event I attended this past weekend in Las Vegas. Some words come immediately to mind… colorful, high energy, surprises, generosity of spirit, wonderfully open, approachable and friendly people. It was quite an event and I was very impressed with every aspect of the day from greeting us with electro swing music (who knew… [Read More]

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Apr 11, 2012

“Happy as a Clam” Decorated Cookies!

I’m always thinking one season ahead. Decorated Clam Cookies This past Sunday we took a leisurely drive up Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) from Laguna up to Newport Beach. For fun we even took the ferry (a few minutes float) from Balboa Island over to the peninsula and drove over to the wedge. Even though I’m a west coast- SoCal gal, born and raised, when I think summer and the beach my heart hops a plane and heads straight to Cape… [Read More]

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Apr 9, 2012

Winner! Vera Bradley Jewelry Box

Congratulations #53 which was selected by random.org. Martha, of Southern Martriarch, ….“come on down!”…. or at least send me your info so I can get you your wonderful jewelry box. 🙂 Thank you to all who entered. I love hosting give-aways. I hope you had fun adding your hat into the ring. Back to baking cookies this week. 🙂

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Apr 7, 2012

Ralph Lauren Mini Tote and Kyle Chan Jewelry Designs

Baskets and jellybeans are optional this Easter. As soon as I came upon this mini Polo tote I knew I would be putting it out for the Easter Bunny to fill with pretty, colorful treats. After Easter it’ll find its way to my desk to hold incoming mail or pens and such. I found it at an RL outlet store on our trip last week. In case the Easter Bunny overlooks our house this year, since we already had… [Read More]

Filed Under: Miscellany Tagged With: earrings, jewelry, Ralph Lauren

Apr 4, 2012

If I Had Won The Lottery…

Tory Burch ballerina flat $195 – cusp.com Kate spade handbag $298 – katespade.com Kate Spade embossed handbag $278 – katespade.com Marc by Marc Jacobs genuine leather handbag $275 – mytheresa.com Tiffany Co chain jewelry $7,200 – tiffany.com Kate spade bangle $148 – katespade.com Kate Spade dangle earrings $68 – katespade.com Kate spade sunglasses $128 – bloomingdales.com Chanel nail polish $26 – nordstrom.com Tennis Ball Coin Purse $50 – katespade.com Clinique Happy in Bloom 50mL $46 – bloomingdales.com Oh well. 🙂… [Read More]

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Apr 2, 2012

Vera Bradley “From My Heart” Jewelry Box {Give-Away}!

As women, we hold many secrets in the compartments of our hearts. Some may be vintage and others just a flight of fancy. Sometimes our hearts are wide open waiting to be filled with wonderful things. At other times, our hearts might hold the name of love long ago that is meant just for us. “Shhhh.” We need a place to keep our secrets, in our heart of hearts. For pearlicious obessions collections perhaps, or love notes. So, … From… [Read More]

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