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It’s the last Friday of 2011. Isn’t it odd how a year can go by in a blink? I’ve spent the better part of the week inside my head – thinking about the year to come, putting things in boxes, arranging plans and considering new and existing paths. It’s been nice to sit with it. [...]

There’s something about fur that just feels a little luxurious – even if it’s a long faux fur vest. I’d like to imagine myself in Aspen just back from shushing, but in reality it’s Houston, TX with oddly humid cold weather that can’t always make up its mind. Out to dinner in jeans, a black [...]

I’ve not met Yuli Ziv personally, but I have followed her business adventures as head of Style Coalition for well over a year. When her book, Blogging Your Way to the Front Row, came out a few months ago, I had it down to grab it and highlight the ever-loving hell out of the pages, [...]

It’s the last Friday before Christmas and the fourth night of Hanukkah. The past week or so has been filled with shopping and wrapping and UPS guys and exchanging and ridiculous amounts of cookies. Not a bad way to spend time. I’m going to miss that UPS guy – he made my front porch a [...]

Images via The Kitchn and The Pitch This sandwich has been floating around for a while. Originally created by Chef Thomas Keller for Adam Sandler’s character in “Spanglish”, it has become a late-night and soul-warming go-to choice by many. I, myself, have had two this week after rediscovering it on my Pinterest Taste of Taste [...]

Sometimes you just need some go-to details to complete a look – or transform one. You never know when an impromptu holiday party might break out. I’m over at momtastic today talking about my favorite finishing touches for any holiday outfit. Think of it as your holiday style emergency kit. Share

All images thanks to Christine Tremoulet of Big Pink Cookie I stumbled across these Viggos skinny cargo pants at Saks Off 5th and I swear if it were feasible to sleep in them, I would. Perfect for a day of errands, parent-teacher meetings and a bit of holiday shopping. I’m a sucker for a mostly [...]

In my mind’s eye there is a box that holds it all. Every sound, every smell, every taste, every word, every moment. It is filled with raucous laughter and crushing tears and unspoken conversations and big band music. All of the things I packed away so I could just find a way to turn the [...]

I love a little subversion for a parent-teacher conference, don’t you? I’m over at momtastic today talking about my love of spiked jewelry. Who says punk and prim don’t mix? Come see some of my favorites – Share

Images by Christine Tremoulet Photography It’s that time of year – running from store to store or event to event or school to school in a mad dash towards the holidays. If we happen to run into each other this week, I’m fairly certain I’m going to be wearing this. A groovy but easy sweater, [...]