I can’t believe we are bidding goodbye to September. Didn’t we just say hello? October is one of my favorite months… the air is crisp and cool (or at least it’s supposed to be) and We get to spend the whole month gearing up for Halloween. I am incredibly bummed out. Due to my back problems […]
Archives for September 2014
Sunday Rewind: Heirloom Pumpkin Bread
We’ve had a heat wave in Southern California this past week. Things seem seem to be cooling down a bit and the weather seems to at least be considering the idea that it is fall, according to the calendar. As soon as weather permits, I want to bake some of this Heirloom Pumpkin Bread from […]
In case you missed it: Weekly Wrap-Up
I love fall, but I am really bumming out hard that I am not going to be able to go all out like I usually do this year. I have been having horrible back pain and it’s put a huge damper on my creative mojo (as well as my ability to physically do anything) and […]
A chic black & white pumpkin with a crown (plus 11 more spooktacular Halloween projects!)
OK, so if Jack Skellington is the Pumpkin King, I wondered what the Pumpkin Queen might look like…. So I decided to make a pumpkin with a crown on it. My BFF loves Halloween as much as I do, so I thought I’d make a pumpkin for her. With a crown. Because who wouldn’t want […]
Sunday Rewind: Fall Color Palettes
Southern California is having a heat wave this weekend, with temps 10 to 20 degrees about average. I have the A/C cranked up and am trying to get a little fall inspiration going around here. (Because in SoCal we have to manufacture seasons through decor…) I love the simple color palette of olive green, cream and brown […]
Make temporary pedestal plates.
I’ve mentioned many times that I love, love, love Museum Putty, and that it keeps my knick-knacks in place and makes sure they don’t crack me on the head during earthquakes. It’s also handy to make temporary pedestal plates. Why make a temporary pedestal plate? Well, they can be expensive to buy, difficult to store […]
Why stocking up on birthday gifts should be part of your back to school supplies…
You know it’s coming. Along with the avalanche of school papers that will start hitting your house come September, so begins a steady stream of birthday party invitations. Our school has a policy that if you are on school grounds and deliver a party invitation to one classmate, you pretty much need to invite the […]
Sunday Rewind: Scallops, Bacon & Corn salad
I still am not sure if this is a salad or an appetizer or just a yummy side dish. All I know is the the flavors are amazing and every time I make it, it gets gobbled up. Maybe an appetizer salad…? I don’t know. If you figure out what it is, please tell me. […]
Shoe stories. You can’t make this up.
As the mom of boys, there are just times when I just shake my head. There are times when I know I should investigate a situation fully, but I really just don’t know that I want the answers. It was time for Grant’s JiuJitsu class and he was getting dressed and ready to go. Normally […]