Create a simple advent calendar inspired by Target's Dollar section was just the inspiration I needed. I have created an advent calendar for the last six years. I almost didn't make one this year because Madeline is away, my kids are big, and I thought I was out of fresh ideas. Then I happened to take a pass through the dollar section at Target and was immediately inspired not only to make one for ...
Archives for November 2015
Meet Uncommongoods
When Uncommongoods asked me to check them out and look around their site to see if anything intrigued me....I thought, "well yes, a lot of things actually." Â Uncommongoods has an interesting history with a vision that brings passionate artists and makers together with people who are just as passionate about the items they buy as those that make them. Â Buyers want to know the story behind the ...
pray for paris
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Veterans Day + Jeanne McKay Hartmann
Last month I had the opportunity to meet artist, illustrator Jeanne McKay Hartmann.  I met her through another friend, artist, illustator  Patrica van Essche. I can see why they are good friends.  I feel so fortunate to have been in the company of these talented women.  I was beyond touched when this popped up on instagram just a few hours after I posted our front porch.  It astounds me how much ...
Shallot Confit
I've posted this recipe before, but I get a lot of emails asking "What do you do with the shallot confit?" Everything!  Seriously, shallot confit makes everything better.  On Monday we had sautéed green beans.  Right before I took them out of the pan, I added a scoop of shallot confit....delicious.  I'll add them to a green salad every night or on a homemade pizza with a cheese like fontina. ...
Paris in the fall
I have discovered the best thing about Madeline's study abroad program....meeting her in Paris! Â Okay, true, that's my perspective, but what a beautiful time to be in Paris. Â We had amazing weather which made it perfect for walking all over the city in search of coffee and other delicious things. Â One of our first stops on Saturday morning was the newly opened cafe at Shakespeare and Company. Â As ...