After the time I was late for a party and had to stop by the grocery store to buy an exorbitantly-priced (and very ugly, I might add) gift bag for a present, I knew I had to do better. I mean, that thing was u-g-l-y you-ain’t-got-no-alibi ugly. Fugly. Butt ugly. […]
This quick-cooking recipe makes either 2 smaller or 1 larger serving and can be made ahead and reheated 🙂 Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water (for creamy oatmeal, sub in 1/4 – 1/2 cup milk for an equal amount of water) 1/2 cup whole oats 1/2 cup nuts, chopped* 1/8 teaspoon […]
I use colored cardstock (widely available at art supply stores like Michael’s and in the office supply/scrapbooking section of stores like Target) to add a pop of color to framed vacay pics. It’s quick, inexpensive, and for the decor commitment phobic like myself, easy to change out. Simply disassemble the […]
This is a super-easy, quick recipe that can be doubled, tripled, etc. to make extra for freezing 🙂 Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless turkey (or chicken) cutlets 1 10oz jar orange marmalade* 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar salt and pepper extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) * I like St. Dalfour, but […]
I saw this flower on a trip to the Bahamas, and I had to take a picture of it. It was so vibrant and full-colored that it just looked like happy. It also seemed reminiscent of something to me… then I realized it was the exact shade of the nail polish […]
Scarves are almost always my accessory of choice, and I needed something fairly inexpensive to replace the chair and whip I used to tame my crammed-full scarf drawer 🙂 Archival Ornament Storage Box: The Container Store This 16-compartment archival ornament storage box* comes with a top (not pictured) and has […]
After realizing that I know little no portion control when it comes to cereal, my go-to quick lunch (sometimes 2 slices and always with a mug of green tea) has also become my go-to late night snack (sans tea). Almond butter on multi-grain toast topped with sliced apples: simple, fast, […]
I’m not a very crafty person, but I needed some drawer liners I wouldn’t have to replace every 2 seconds, and I didn’t want to spend very much money for them. After some trial and quite a bit of error… … I found out that watercolor paper makes great, inexpensive […]
Salmon cakes make a great +1 to risotto, green salad, or – for my fellow Southerners – grits 🙂 Ingredients: 8 7.5 oz (or 4 15 oz) cans of red salmon, skin and large bones removed juice of 1 large lemon salt and pepper Optional: 1 medium shallot, chopped 1 […]
Coat: J Crew factory Sweater: Banana Republic Denim Vest: Old Navy Jeans: Club Monaco Shoes: Born Sunglasses: Ray-Ban
I don’t always have (or make) the time to cook every day, but I do like to eat every day. That’s why I think the freezer is a busy girl’s (or guy’s) best friend. Not as good as a diamond of course, but a good BFF nonetheless. I keep my […]
Vest: Old Navy Sweater and Turtleneck: J Crew Jeans: Gap Loafers: Born Sunglasses: Ray-Ban
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