Baby on the way…
I won’t be posting for a little while… We are off to Hotel Matilda, hoping to be wheeling a baby home with us! Wish us luck!!! P.S. Isn’t this watermelon baby carriage perfect for a baby shower? I love...
View ArticleGreat gift: Wedding invitation platters.
For several of our weddings this past summer, I had platters painted replicating the couple’s wedding invites for our wedding gifts. I love how this makes your wedding invitation a permanent part of...
View ArticleMandarin cake shop.
Sometimes I really do marvel at Hong Kong. I think the city really has some of the finest offerings, the world over. Like when it comes to pastries. The only folks who can compete with the Mandarin...
View ArticleCouleur Nature tablecloths.
Some girls buy handbags; I buy tablecloths. I truly believe you can never have too many table linens. They are the perfect way to commemorate the passing of the seasons… pumpkins and squirrels are...
View ArticleMadeline birthday party.
My friend Tarlan threw the most ridiculous Madeline-themed eighth birthday for her daughter Zahra. Isn’t that one of the best book series of all time? The capes and hats were to die for! (Sidenote: How...
View ArticleUSS Bonhomme Richard visit.
Last week we hosted 18 navy and marine service people and as a surprise bonus we were invited on a tour of their ship, the USS Bonhomme Richard. What a cool ship she is! The Bonhomme is an amphibious...
View ArticleMulled wine + apple cider spice sachets.
How about an inexpensive, festive and super easy DIY Christmas gift? Mulled wine or spiced cider sachets are jus that! I recently put some together with some other ladies for a Vision First fundraiser....
View ArticleBlack forest cake.
While often made for Halloween, the festive nature of this dark chocolate, cherry and whipped cream cake makes it equally appropriate for the holidays. To be honest, I would never have thought to make...
View ArticleMarleen Molenaar raincoats and pjs.
There’s not much in life cuter than mini Morton salt girls… am I right? I think the perfect gift is always something you wouldn’t get for yourself, but that you will actually use. That’s why I was so...
View ArticleLamb, leek and artichoke stew.
We just got back from Sundance and the ALTitude Design Summit. Whew! 15 hr jetlag with a wee one is not for the feint of heart. While I was in Park City trying to decide what to make for dinner, I was...
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