I have been a part-time student of Feng Shui for over 10 years. At my last count I owned over 25 books on the subject. What draws me into the philosophy, art, science or practice is striving for the delicate balance of energy. I feel the majority of us are sensitive to energy. I know I am. I’m also a tad superstitious and like to feel I have some control over my surroundings so this exotic mentality is highly appealing…. [Read More]
“Somebunny” thinks you’re terrific for making their 1 year blogging anniversary so wonderful and it’s ME!!I have appreciated your company, your blogs, your comments and your friendships more than you will ever know and I’d like to give you something a little unique from me so what better than a Decorated Cookies Give-Away specially for you! I wish I could give everyone a 21 “Bun” Salute to say thank you but I hope you feel just as special with a… [Read More]
Dear M2 ~Thank you for inviting my cookies to your mom’s birthday party. They are honored to attend and I know they’re going to have a great time! Original Champagne Glass Cookie Post here SHARE THIS POST:
This week we went to a reception of the SoCal Alumni Assoc. of MIT at the Beverly Hills Country Club. Aside from the fact we were going to be able to meet the President of the school, Dr. Susan Hockfield, and wishing to extend our sincere appreciation for all our son has gleaned from drinking out of the firehose during these past four years, I was looking forward to stepping into the BHCC. I expected opulence, nouveau riche a la… [Read More]
Are kids ever too big to receive some Valentine’s Day fun from home? Afterall, “nuthin’ says lovin’ like something from mom’s oven!” So they wouldn’t miss anything among the packing, I made a big Valentine on one side then on the flip I printed out an inventory list.Caution: You are about to enter the corny zone! 🙂 Each Care Package contains: 1. One personal Valentine from Mom & Dad, (and cat). 2. Rice Krispy “Bear Hugs” Treats 3. Custom… [Read More]
A classic way to begin the evening is with champagne perhaps with a blush of Pom liqueur or Cassis with two raspberries swimming in the bottom of the glass or try something different. A Valentine Aperitif ~ A Touch of Venus Refreshing, light, would also look nice with a strawberry on the rim. Ingredients: 3 oz. dry white wine 1 oz. Limoncello (sweet lemon liqueur, I keep it in the freezer-yum!) 1/2 tsp. amaretto 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice Lemon… [Read More]
“Who’s there?” “Valentine’s Week and do come in!!” I am in full Martha-mode today, making Tyler Florence’s Roasted Tomato Soup, and finishing up some special Valentine Fortune Cookies for special friends but before another storm front rolls in I went out outside today to show you welcoming love into my home starts at the front door. The door decorations were very easy to make out of 2 styrofoam heart shapes, a bunch of silk flowers, ribbon, heart picks and a… [Read More]
I promise no more posts featuring these straws but I KNEW there was something adorable you could do with them!Check it out at A Field Journal. SHARE THIS POST:
It was a little rainy today and I’ve got the sniffles so I thought we could go window shopping together… Let’s go to Jack and Lulu. Every page is a pop of color and pulpy happiness. I must confess to a serious pulp fascination. For one of my ‘dream jobs’, I would own a stationery shoppe ~ with two ‘p’s! I know exactly where I would hang this monogrammed piece in my girlie lavendar office. I think it would go… [Read More]
Mr. P. M. and I were at the mall in the new Microsoft store. There are only 2 in the U.S. As far as I know, they may also be the only two in the galaxy. Why one happens to be in my mall, I couldn’t guess. I would think Mission Viejo would be way down on the list of cosmopolitan places they could have chosen. I would love to see the research on this decision.Anyway, I have been looking… [Read More]
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