To Do: Candles
I'll likely change my mind when the spring daffodils arrive, but I'm off fresh flowers for the time being. They just die too quickly for…
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Party Recipe: A Feast Fit for an Architect
Our good friend, Matt, is took his final architecture license exam this week. In honor of this great achievement - and to celebrate the fact…
Michelle Obama Raises the Bar on Hostess Gifts
Oh, snap. Not only did Michelle Obama make the genius move of bringing a hostess gift for Laura Bush on the day of the inauguration,…
Book Report: North River
I picked up this novel second-hand for our trip to Pacific Grove and ripped through it pretty quickly.North River is a timely story about Manhattan…
Act of Kindness: Tootsie to the Rescue
I had a bit of a scare on my way home from the movies on Sunday. Amber and I were saying goodbye outside the theater…
Weekend Round-Up: Biking Between the Rain
Of our my goals for the year has been to spend more time visiting out-of-town friends. So this weekend, Rob and I hit the road…
What to Wear: Bridal Showers
Bridal showers can be lovely. There are so few occasions for a special party with only the closest women from your life. Charlotte has the…
Gift Idea: Baby Shower
Pregnant friends seem to be popping up like spring crocuses. It's shower season!This moses basket is $45 from Amazon. Combined with a couple hand-embroidered soft…
Coveted: Office Fireplace
This may be completely unremarkable, but I don't remember ever seeing photos of the oval office fireplace in use before. I love the idea of…
Things I Love Today: Paulette Macarons
Mmm! I received a great hostess gift on Tuesday: Alison brought me a box of Parisian macarons. Paulette recently opened a new store in Hayes…