Monthly Archives: December 2010
2010
As 2010 winds down to it’s final few hours, I’ve been thinking a lot about what a fantastic year it was. I feel like I’ve been so lucky this past year and I’m hoping that 2011 will be just as … Continue reading
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Homemade Hot Chocolate + Marshmallows
One of my favorite things in the world is homemade hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows. So classic and simple but still so delicious. And on cold days like this one, there is nothing better in the world. These marshmallows are … Continue reading
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Roasted Potatoes
I’m sure you’ve noticed I have a bit of an Ina Garten obsession. When I saw these potatoes on a “Barefoot in London” episode a few weeks ago, I had to try them. First, because I’m always looking for ways … Continue reading
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Loving Right Now: Silver Powder
This powder by Mario Badescu is sort of a miracle worker in my mind. I’m not prone to breakouts but I would say it’s because of this stuff. Since using it, I no longer have blackheads or blemishes of any … Continue reading
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Pavlova Cake
My grandmother used to make something she called pavlova cake when I was little. It’s just a basic pavlova with berries, stacked one on top of the other. This version is adapted from Martha Stewart’s recipe found here. Normally, I … Continue reading
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Baby, It’s Cold Outside
I don’t know where you are, but here, it’s freezing outside and I’m not really in the mood to venture out. Instead, I plan on staying inside and shopping online for the best of the post-holiday deals. For example, this … Continue reading
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Nailed It: Tease-y Does It
New Year’s Eve nail polish (if you’re me) is a serious decision. It has to complement your outfit (but not match, NEVER match), be festive, and still be winter appropriate. Normally, I go all metallic and sparkly and gold or … Continue reading
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Perfect Roast Chicken
A well executed roast chicken is an accomplishment and (luckily for us) Ina Garten has it down to a science. Her perfect roast chicken recipe is fool proof. So of course, I relied on it for Christmas dinner (which I … Continue reading
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That Sparkle in Your Eye
I love any excuse (and sometimes, no excuse at all) to wear sequins. Which maybe explains why New Year’s Eve is one of my favorite holidays. Whether you’re dressing up for a fancy party or dressing down for a calm … Continue reading
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Snowed In
I’m not quite snowed in here in Nashville, but back in New York they’ve apparently just had a blizzard. I was surprised when I realized that part of me wished I was there, completely snowed in with no where to … Continue reading
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