I have a deep love for shimmery beauty products. They’re so fun and pretty! I don’t need to light up the room like a disco ball, but I love a good glint of sparkle in the sun. Here are my favorite products I’ve been using all summer! The Best Shimmery Beauty Products Milani Eye Shadow […]
On our last evening in Mexico we walked along the La Paz Malecón before dinner. It’s a 5 kilometer boardwalk along the beach and the center of activity in La Paz. We showed up about an hour before the sun went down, and there were tons of children and families walking up and down the […]
I am in love with the new Bakeshop collection of candles and fragrances at Bath and Body Works. I wandered into my local store this weekend and I was instantly delighted. Bakery scented candles as far as the eye could see. I had, at long last, reached the mother ship. I might have picked up […]
This is by far the weirdest thing I’ve ever done in my kitchen. My cake batter blondies turned out really dry, unfortunately, for some reason unknown to me at this time, so I made cookie dough buttercream frosting to put on top. I tried to dye the frosting blue, like these gorgeous Tiffany blue cookie […]
Time’s up! The winner of the 8×10 watercolor portrait is: #214 Kelly our new cockapoo puppie neely…so we can remember this awesome time in our family!! Congrats Kelly! I’m so excited for you and Neely. I’ve sent you an email!
When I first walked into the Hotel California in Todos Santos, I could see where the rumors started. Infamous for its association with The Eagles’ legendary song, The Hotel California is quiet, secluded, and the air is thick with mystery inside its colorful walls. I was mesmerized by the bold colors and airy suites of […]
On Friday in La Paz our small group of bloggers took a day trip to Isla Espiritu Santo. Isla Espiritu Santo is a mysterious, private, and uninhabited island located just a short boat ride away from La Paz in the crystal clear waters of the Sea of Cortez. What a treat it was to be out […]
Last week I had the amazing opportunity to travel to La Paz, Mexico with some sweet friends and fellow bloggers for a relaxing weekend getaway courtesy of the Mexico Tourism Board. Located near the tip of the Baja Peninsula, the peaceful coastal town of La Paz is tucked away on the gorgeous, clear waters of […]
These Baby Blue Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Cups are so sweet and yummy! They’re perfect for a baby shower or any other special occasion. Baby Blue Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Cups Shhh…. It’s a surprise baby shower! These cute baby blue cookie “cupcakes” are in honor of my sweet blogging friend Maria. Maria blogs at Two […]
Here’s where I stayed for one quick night in Portland recently, Hotel Lucia. I loved the warm, cozy colors and feel of this room. I kind of love the browns, blacks, and whites in the room with the sunny yellow. I think this is the first hotel I’ve ever stayed where there weren’t blackout shades! […]
After our much too quick visit to gorgeous Trout Lake Farm in Washington, Emily from Busy Mommy and I headed back to Portland for the night. Everyone else had flights home that afternoon, so we had the whole place to ourselves. And of course, we had just enough time for a quick cupcake and bakery tour […]
Last week I spent a day at the Nutrilite Center for Optimal Health in Buena Park, California for a health and nutrition event hosted by Amway. Yes, you know, that Amway. The person at the party you don’t want to talk to because they’ll try to sell you something? Note: I am not affiliated with […]
I was back in California for a few days last week and I stayed at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach. I’ll be writing more about what I was up to in California this past week, but for now, here’s a peek at the Island Hotel at Fashion Island. This was the view from my […]
Last May when I was Atlanta for BlogHer Food (photos here) Jenny and I stopped by Sublime, an incredibly cute little doughnut shop. Sublime had so many fun doughnuts that day — Nutella, Dulce de Leche, Boston Creme Pie, and Red Velvet just to name a few — we grabbed a big box and brought […]
Time’s up! The winners of the Wusthof 7″ Santoku knives are: #1 Sara Fehling #90 Sarah N #394 Pam #1378 Kevin #2219 Rebecca Congrats you guys! I’m so excited for you. That was a fun giveaway — how often does the first comment win?? Plus we have a “Kevin” winner. How fun. I’ve sent y’all […]
Hey guys! Yesterday I shared some photos of all the treats Jenny and I managed to find during our quick weekend in San Diego. On Sunday we left sunny San Diego and continued our informal SoCal bakery tour up the coast to Orange County and Newport Beach. Newport Beach is lucky enough to have Jenny […]
Last Friday I met up with my sweet blogging buddy Jenny for a weekend of sweets in southern California. We hit up bakeries from San Diego to Orange County, ate more cupcakes than I can count, and over the course of five days we somehow managed talk ourselves into two trips to the spa for […]
If you’re looking for an ice cream cake, here’s a super easy homemade ice cream cake recipe you can make at home. This Peanut Butter Oreo Ice Cream Cake is like a creamy peanut butter ice cream pie with a thick Oreo cookie crust. This Peanut Butter Oreo Ice Cream Cake is always a big […]
Time’s up! The winner of the Masterbuilt Electric Smoker Giveaway is #690 Matt L. Congrats, Matt! I’ve sent you an email.
Whether it’s for food, photography, travel or shopping, here are just a handful of the helpful websites I visit regularly that make my life easier! 5 Useful Websites You Need to Know About 1. CamelCamelCamel. CamelCamelCamel is an Amazon price tracker. Search for any item you’d buy on Amazon, and it will give you a […]