Jessica struggles with finding shoes for a couple reasons: I was hoping you could help me out with a wardrobe problem of mine. I would love to get some new, winter friendly shoes (I have about a ton of ballet flats, but they leave my feet frozen!). I’ve been going to stores and wanting to…

YUM! I absolutely loved this recipe for pappardelle with squash mushrooms and spinach last night! I made it with pumpkin and fettucini instead. Like a really fresh variation on butternut squash ravioli. It was perfect for a cold evening in fall and not that hard to make. The dash of truffle oil makes it extra…

I’m having a “blah” day today. It’s really cold and overcast. I’m not particularly fond of my outfit. My curly hair has gone flat in the back and frizy on top. Snarky anonymous commenters persist. Skipped lunch. Tough projects at work. Etc. Dinner with visiting Margaret tonight is what I’m looking forward to. Here’s what…

Free Jane Austen font. So incredibly cool. I’m stupefied about the awesomeness of being able to type in Jane’s handwriting. Having a major graphic designer geek out session.

The real world! How exciting. Here is Val’s request: I just graduated from college in May & took the whole summer off to take a break & relax. Next month I’m going to start a position with a very conservative company & I have no idea what to wear! I’ve never had to dress up…

I had to go downtown to pick up my new passport today. Usually, this is quite the trek. By bus, easily an hour and a half. By car, about an hour to drive, find parking, pay for parking, drive back and find parking at work. By taxi, at least 30 minutes and $14. So Rob…

Forever21 really impressed me last Sunday. Sure, they always have a couple cute things at crazy low prices. But this time I fell for quite a few of their sweaters and dresses. Here’s a couple things I recommend: Black Cardigan – I didn’t buy this, but I did get something similar. Over a pair of…

Remember the cream and black bridesmaid we helped a couple weeks ago? It continues: My brother in law is getting married in Seattle in December. The siblings have been asked to wear black and/or cream. There are lots of black dresses out there, but none of them seem to call to me. I love a…

This whole last minute trip to Paris has me feeling incredibly nostalgic. Both for my Euro-backpacking days in college and for all the books I’ve read about traveling in Paris. In particular, I feel just like Cornelia from Our Hearts Were Young and Gay. Originally published in 1942, it details the true European adventures of…

A good pair of red shoes can be a very powerful thing. Here is Elizabeth’s request: I’m in the market for a pair of red heels- something in the $100-150 range (or less). Patent, regular leather, peep toe, closed toe- I’m open to anything that is red and has a medium heel. Everything I’ve seen…