Today begins the official first day of Autumn in SoCal. At least for me anyway. September marks the beginning of the hottest month of the year for us. For the past week we’ve had to run the AC at night.Scorcher. Eventhough I have been out of school for many years, butterflies return to my tummy like the swallows return to Mission San Juan Capistrano a few miles south from us. As a mom I transferred all my educational anxieties of… [Read More]
If you haven’t seen this already it is incredible. Turn off my music on the sidebar and listen to the music that accompanies this video. Amazing! ‘Ukraine’s Got Talent’ winner Kseniya Simonova does something we’ve never seen before — drawing in the sand. Set to music, Simonova depicts the invasion of Ukraine by Germany in World War II. SHARE THIS POST:
“… and I just know we’ll have a good time”. No, my first name ain’t baby. It’s Pink ~ Mrs. Martini if you’re nasty. Jeez, Lady Kate, if you knew your JJ songs you would recognize the above reference to her early 80’s hit ‘Nasty’ where she says – ‘No, my first name ain’t baby. It’s Janet. Ms. Jackson if you’re nasty.’ I know you remember the 80’s although I was a mere child! Admit it! 🙂 Talk to you… [Read More]
Sometimes things just seem to go so right ~One night I was walking in the parking lot of a shopping center where I apparently dropped my keys without knowing it. I was steps away from going inside the store when I heard a car alarm and for some reason I turned around towards the sound. I saw the lights on my car flashing. That’s odd. I looked in my bag for the keys and then I realized I did not… [Read More]
Is it just me or is anyone else left lukewarm with Mad Men this season?I forgave the season premier as I allowed for the catch up of the summer. For instance, we already knew Don Draper’s (D.D.) illustrious background. It did nothing for the story line, in my opinion, to know how he was named ‘Dick’. The first episode ran the gamut from boring to almost pornographic but it still did not hold my attention. The story lines seem disjointed… [Read More]
This morning at 5:45 AM my husband, my family and I became ‘involved’, as they say. It was frightening and every moment as this event was unfolding I was having thoughts that I could be witnessing my husband in a potentially harmful situation.Before dawn, Son2 awoke to the unusual sound of a car dropping off 2 teenage-looking boys and heard their conversations about seeing an iPod as they approached our cars parked in our drive-way. For the past few summers… [Read More]
Stubbs & Wootten Put on your pink & green needlepoint camis for covert preppy ops. Taking the dogs out for a walk. Boo! My favorite. SHARE THIS POST:
Class is going to begin soon ~ After receiving so many nice comments and email inquiries of how to make the decorated cookies I have decided to list my recipes, techniques and step by step instructions. If you have specific questions, please email me or leave a comment. I’ll be going into a lot of detail of what has worked well for me.If this interests you we can explore themed cookies ~colorful fall leaves, fun Halloween cookies packaged in a… [Read More]
So what is the next project? I feel such a let down today.Son2 gets his wisdom teeth out this Friday so I need to rally and start to get my thoughts organized to take care of him. College boy comes home Saturday for his break between work and school. I must put fresh sheets on his bed and lay out fresh towels and make his favorite foods. Before he even steps foot in the door I start to think of… [Read More]
The rehearsal. The bride entered from behind these doors in Vera Wang less than 24 hours from this moment.A place for everyone… … and everyone in their place. As the rehearsal was under way, son2 and I were just finishing hanging the rosettes. Mr. P. Martini came just in time to supervise the job and take the luggage to the Westin since my car was full of decorations when I left in the morning. L.L. Bean tote bag, paper cutter,… [Read More]
Bridal Shower Gifts and Wrapping Ideas
Carlo’s Bakery Cannolis and Lobster Tail Pastries
Pretty Pink Petal Cake – A Wilton Cake Decorating Technique
The Espresso Martini
Decorated Wedding Cookies – Part 2
Bat Cookies! with Steamed, Rolled Fondant
My Green Flash List
Wilton’s Twist Quick Coupler Set – A Review
