Spring Fever

These Shoes are just begging me to strap them on and dress up for a warm spring day...

I guess I am hopeful that winter will wind down sooner than later.

Shoes: Manolo Blahnik Spring/ Summer 2010

Dress: Zac Posen Early Spring 2010

It's a New Year...

I have been doing some thinking as of late. I have a bunch of goals I want to accomplish this year and I really want to make them happen. Top on my list is to be more positive, finish what I start, stay organized, cook more from scratch, and to be more explorative.


After watching the BEST MOVIE ever this weekend.. Julia and Julia I have decided I want to create an exciting life instead of letting it pass me by. I could sit at home and wish I had more fun things to do and more fun places to go or I could create life in my life!

So I already have the first adventure for 2010! The Anchor Fish and Chips Restaurant in North East I read about sounds absolutely amazing I am dying to try. Maybe I will plan a date for this weekend with my husband.

In line my with cooking from scratch goal we had a small dinner party with our lovely friends Sigrid and Greg on Saturday. I made homemade Risotto for the first time and it was amazing! I am sad I didn't capture it on camera but I will work on that. We used fresh white wine and zucchini. YUM! Dessert featured fresh jam tartlets with lemon zest in the crust! I can’t wait for the year ahead to share more of it with all those interested in reading about it.

Boots....SNOW BOOTS...

All I can think of is warm furry boots! I have a nice black tall pair but I would love a short pair to throw on with jeans...The moccosin boots look so cute and warm. Maybe in brown.

Aren't the above boots just perfect.. I threw in a tall pair because I like them too!

They would be perfect to shovel in or hike in.

Merry Christmas... to me

If I could I would spend a little holiday moneyI would pick from the lovely finds from Anthropologie this year! Instead I am making a Super Hero Cape for my nephew.. which I shall post about once I see him on New Years and My neice a tutu! Here's hoping your Holidays are filled with Family, Food, and a bit of Merriment too. I know I will be drinking the egg nog!!

My Personal Fall 2010 Favorites

I recently searched through WGSN at the early Fall 2010 collections.

I have 2 favorites! My first is Zac Posen - His use of colors and bold but elegant details are exquisite. I wish I had a party to attend so I could wear the full length gown!

Bacon Cookies... Really?

I am not sure I am sold on the idea... Especially since My dad bought Rick chocolate covered bacon to our wedding and he was not raving over it. I found these lovely pics and the recipe here. I have not decided if I will try this recipe yet or not.

A Bunch O Pretty Things

First off how can you not LOVE this wooden Sewing Machine. I found it here. I can just see a little girl playing with it. Maybe once My neice get's older or once I have children.

I have a few freinds from work that I play kickball with every summer and they absolutly LOVE to knit... they actually knit socks very similar to the ones above. I like how warm and yet colorfully creative they are. The would be perfect with some denim and a nice sweater.

This might be a new bag to drool over. I honestly can't even say how much it retails for because it is more than selling my whole left leg! But I just love how they created the pretty rosettes with the soft blush leather! Someday I will own an expensive bag and take amazing care of it and hand it down to my daughter when she is 25!


I just can't get enough bows!!! EVER! Oh and Belts for that matter!

I saw these and thought.. I can do that.. They are simple fabric pom's. I thought what a great idea for Kelly's baby shower this summer?! I will save this idea.

Well tonight I am headed home to sew costumes for the church play and

make a delish dish for dinner!