When I started to write this blog I was intending to write about the experience of moving, remodeling a house and all that goes along with that. I've realized that I have yet to post one photo of my house. I think it's because it's still a work in progress. But it probably always will be. I think that's the fun of it--never really being finished. I am so happy to be ...
Thanksgiving for 4
This was our first Thanksgiving in our new California house and the first time we cooked for just the four of us. We set up a small desk in the living room to make it a little more cozy than sitting in the dining room.The Menu...Herb roasted turkey breast, brown butter glazed carrots, green beans with caramelized shallots and roasted mushrooms, stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, Brussels ...
LA kind of day…
We started our LA day at the new Santa Monica Place. We had been before, but now most everything is open. It has a very industrial feel throughout. Even the Bloomingdale's really feels one of a kind. The store itself is similar in size to the SoHo store, but feels very different with its cement floors, warm wood, and local art. It has a very SoCal kind of feel without ...
Anthology magazine…
I'm not sure if I've been living under a rock or what...but through a blog (and I am sorry I cannot remember which one) I read about a new magazine that is just about to debut. I am thrilled to say the least. We have a long weekend coming up so we will be taking a few mini LA adventures and one will be in search of a hard copy of Antholgy magazine. ...
Lorna’s cookies…
My dear friend Lorna sends me cookies for my birthday, at the holidays, but yesterday I was completely surprised when I saw the familiar box on my doorstep. She always wraps them so beautifully I feel the need to display and enjoy them that way first. But they won't last long... The second two photos are from May when she arrived within days of moving back into our house after our ...