Happy Fun, Free, Friday my dears! For my crafty friends, that familiar mecca of DIY loveliness, Michaels, has a 50% off coupon expiring Saturday. I would have loved to use this coupon for some enamel or chalkboard paint. There are…
One of Michelle Obama’s designers, Isabel Toledo, is making quirky sarongs?My favorite Ethiopian Swedish chef, Marcus Samuelsson, designed his own kitchen towels? Yes indeed and these designs are available exclusively at the new Target Harlem starting July 25th and online…
I was instantly captivated by this ring. The color, light, and whimsy reminded me of an Impressionist painting shrunken down into an pint-sized feathered friend. $28 at BCBG is a small price to pay for a conversation piece and a…
Incredible India is the tagline for the India Tourism’s board current marketing campaign. I’ve seen it advertised on billboards throughout Asia and after spending a few weeks in various cities in India last year, I experienced a good measure of…
Eventually everything connects – people, ideas, objects. The quality of the connections is the key to quality per se. Charles Eames photo from here I loved the vastness of the ocean in this picture and also the proximity of…
If you get a chance, have a slice of this delicious looking strawberry sorbet, lemon ice cream, and blueberry cake. Recipe at Epicurious. Independence never tasted so sweet and I love celebrating with a bounty of fresh fruit. Happy birthday…
Happy Fun, Free Friday lovely friends! I’m back home, a bit exhausted, and ready for the weekend! I look forward to catching up with everyone’s blogs too. I missed you! Before we officially start the weekend, I wanted to share…
From here From here Isn’t it funny how a few simple drops of food coloring (cheap and fun at under $3 per pack) can elicit such smiles, gasps, and oohs? It’s fun no matter what with frosting or syrup. Serve…
I’m not always in the US, but boy is there great shopping there! Luckily I can buy things and send them to my parent’s house (thanks mom!) I decided to start creating a shopping list post now and then to…
Wallpaper – exciting, interesting, and chic? Well these days, definitely yes. It’s a Chic ‘n Cheap option to layer a wall or two of a room in a striking shadowy print and can make a statement in any room from…