Because it’s dark earlier I want more accent lighting around the house to cozy up the casa. I love the way this photo is accessorized with the pairing of the heavier tartan on the clear lamp base. The weight of the fabric pattern is made lighter by the variegated roses and white book jacket with red lettering. The white back drop is perfect. So fresh.Williams~Sonoma Home. I have been obsessing over these for weeks.I want to gaze into them to… [Read More]
Because I am an ardent fan of most music genres (I draw the line at heavy metal) I am starting to think about what tunes I will be serving for Thanksgiving. I’ve put together some samples for you to taste. When guests arrive I like to have something upbeat and a sound they might be familiar with so I’m beginning with Vince Guaraldi. We all know Vince’s sound. To me, he is synonymous with autumn and Charlie Brown.I am playing… [Read More]
The Real Mattel Deal. Part of the Palm Beach Barbie in~crowd. West Highland Terrier included. The official name of the doll is Sugar’s Daddy Ken. Sugar, being the terrier but people are calling him “Sugar Daddy Ken.”There is also another controversy.Some think Ken is clearly a Palm Springs Ken.I concur. Naturally, Ken would not be seen without seasonal accoutrements ~ swim trucks, non-glare broad spectrum UV blocking shades, sandals, SPF 30 sunscreen and designer bottled artesian water. Surprisingly, there is… [Read More]
I love desk calendars and organizers and I believe a choice of one can be very insightful to where we are in our lives. My first one was the Sierra Club Engagement Calendar week-at-a-glance. ($13.95) I was young and green. Every week was an inspiring, beautiful picture. There were some off years that weren’t note worthy.I was in the ad business and proving myself. A Day Timer here, a Filofax there. Very professional. Very official. Very boring. Soon thereafter I… [Read More]
Trick:“Guess Who?“ The Magic of Intent. I had been looking for this movie still for most of the night when Habitually Chic’s post came through with it displayed.I audibly gasped! Treat: “The Big Heist” ~ Track 11. The Magic of Mancini.Own it and love it. SHARE THIS POST:
A girl’s got to accessorize!(from Avanti Cards) I’m flying away on my broom for the weekend so I wanted to leave you with a little treat for your Halloween party. Milky Way Martini1 1/2 oz. Starbucks Cream Liqueur 1 oz. Three Olives Chocolate Vodka1/2 oz. cream Combine all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake until well blended, then strain into a chilled martini glass. A special trick I do for a Halloween cocktail is to give it a… [Read More]
Thank you to everyone who entered the give-away.I’ve got great news and a big surprise for those who entered but first a big congratulations to Random Number Generator Min: 1 Max: 31 Result: 15 “All Things Southern and Preppy! “ Now for the great news and big surprise…everyone entered is a winner! SkinWest.com wants you to feel oh-so-beautiful too so they have graciously offered to send you a box of products of your own! And when I say a box… [Read More]
The “Beautastic Give-Away” ends tonightso I thought I’d review a couple of the products from SkinWest.com that I’ve had a chance to try that I really love. One is the Hydrating SPF 30 Sunscreen by Pevonia. It is completely non-greasy and has a matte finish yet it’s still hydrating. I love the light scent which reminds me of the plumerias at the Mauna Kea Resort on the Big Island.*sigh* Another product I use daily is Glytone Hand Cream. It has… [Read More]
Finally! The pay off I’ve been waiting for all season!Don Drapper in tears and coming clean to Bets.Roger remaining faithful to his wife.Joan hitting her husband over the head with the vase and the hope of him shipping off to Vietnam.Where Is Love from Oliver! (which is playing on my sidebar today)“And who are you supposed to be?” It’s almost too much to ask for in one night! I’m worried Pam Ewing is going to wake up. “Where Is Love”… [Read More]
My wonderful niece3 asked me about some ideas for cookies for her friend’s daughter’s B-day who is turning 2. At 2, the kidlettes would be happy with a popsicle split in half but we know the party is really for adults anyway so let’s bring some fun cookies to show off!I thought about rainbows, smiley faces, ladybugs and sunflowers. Since I was making more fall cookies last night to send to college boy1 and had the colors ready to go… [Read More]
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Carlo’s Bakery Cannolis and Lobster Tail Pastries
Pretty Pink Petal Cake – A Wilton Cake Decorating Technique
My Green Flash List
The Espresso Martini
Decorated Wedding Cookies – Part 2
Bat Cookies! with Steamed, Rolled Fondant
Wilton’s Twist Quick Coupler Set – A Review
