RH and I took these photos on our trip to Oregon last year. I think they’re pretty special, just like Leap Day! We spent one night of our week in Oregon in Pacific City, a tiny little town on the coast. We stayed at an inn directly across from the beach, this awesome Haystack Rock,...
Monthly Archives: February 2012
bakery sunday success!
When I arrived at Sugar-Coated Radical this morning—less than 20 minutes after they opened—there was a really long line! It was great to see so many people out supporting this local business after such a horrible event. The wait was totally worth it. RH and I noshed on some yummy pastries for breakfast. My favorite...
my favorite: atlanta chocolate shop sugar-coated radical
I just finished off a delicious alderwood-smoked sea salt and almond milk chocolate bar from my favorite Atlanta chocolate shop, Sugar-Coated Radical. RH got me some sweet treats from the cute little shop for Valentine’s Day. Today I learned that the owner and her family were robbed last night. If you live in the area,...
today I reclaimed some wood!
I’ve begun the process of redecorating our bedroom. (This is very exciting!) After reviewing my “bedroom” Pinterest board with RH, we decided on a general color scheme and theme. The walls will be painted white, with grey trim and simple furnishings and accessories. One of the central components of my plan has been to replace...
marshmallows and letterpress
Happy Valentine’s Day! Over the weekend (before I came down with the ick), I made marshmallows to take to the office for Valentine’s Day. I made vanilla marshmallows and chocolate cinnamon marshmallows. So yummy! My favorite vanilla marshmallow recipe is Alton Brown’s Homemade Marshmallows. It’s pretty foolproof, although it is a bit messy. Inspired by...
my favorite: nars velvet gloss lip pencil
I’ve got a pretty bad case of the sickies. My body aches, my head feels horrible, I’m a tad feverish, and my throat hurts. It sucks. This, however, does not suck: That, my friends, is the beautiful Nars Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil in Hopi—a pretty peachy nude that I’ll be sporting when I’m feeling well...
a toast to allen jones
The invite read: A tribute to the man with the business plan. Since 1988, Allen has been the hidden “X factor” for many of the restaurants you know and love. He has dedicated his life to helping entrepreneurs understand the fundamentals of business from A to Z and not one has failed. Please join us...