I am happy to report that our chocolate-themed gourmet group dinner last night, was a big hit! The rest of the report will have to wait until next week, since, in just a few minutes, I’m going to shut down the computer (and quit doing catch-up laundry), to join in our church’s Emergency Preparedness Weekend. […]
Sophisticating St. Patrick’s Day
March 5, 2009 by 13 Comments
A couple of years ago my friend, Kim, and I set out to plan a St. Patrick’s Day-themed Gourmet Group dinner. After doing lots of research, I felt a little less than enthused, because most of the authentic food I could find consisted of basic potato soups, and even worse, most of the décor ideas […]
March–My Official Spring Cleaning Month
March 2, 2009 by 13 Comments
I was supposed to be posting about our fabulous Chocolate-themed (yes, you were right) gourmet group dinner this weekend, but I happened to come down with strep throat the night before, and rather than share that with my dinner guests, we postponed gourmet group. Bummer, right? I will post details as soon as it happens. […]
Gourmet Group–Sneak Peek
February 26, 2009 by 8 Comments
Here’s is a glimpse of some of the invitations I made for my Gourmet Group dinner this weekend. Can you guess our theme???
Family Gathering
February 25, 2009 by 5 Comments
(portrait of Grandma by Aunt Marsha) I traveled to Southern Utah this past weekend for the funeral of my grandmother. She was 101 years old and left behind quite a posterity that includes 101 great grandchildren. This blog isn’t a place for me to get personal about funerals and family, but I did want to […]
10 minutes to a better powder room
February 20, 2009 by 23 Comments
I’m guessing most of my readers have heard of the Nester, by now, but just in case you haven’t she has a great blog featuring do-able ways that we can beautify our homes. In her recent series, 10 minutes to a room you love, she gives ideas for quick fixes that can transform a room, […]
Photography Giveaway
February 19, 2009 by 2 Comments
Holly took our family photos a few years ago and I have always been in love with this particular photo she took of Kira (It actually looks even better on the post on her blog). She isn’t doing sessions anymore, but is teaching a workshop designed for people just like me who have a digital […]
Hooray for Hollywood–Academy Awards/Movie Parties
February 18, 2009 by 13 Comments
Some day I am going to throw an amazing Academy Awards style celebration! And I am going to send out invitations in large sealed envelopes that say (photo courtesy LIFE) “…And the winner is… YOU—because you’re invited to my awesome Academy Awards party” or something like that. And I would love it if my party […]
President’s Day Potluck Placecards
February 16, 2009 by 7 Comments
(Say that three times fast). I know we are all still recovering from Valentine’s Day, or in our case, trying to get a ton of projects done around the house, but today is a holiday, too, and a great opportunity to teach a little history to our little ones. So in case you are scouring […]
LOVE-ly Cakes
February 14, 2009 by 7 Comments
OK. I think this will be my last Valentine’s Post, since it is Valentine’s Day already and the stores are all moving on to what? The 4th of July? I just wanted to show you these LOVE-ly cakes my sister made for a school fundraiser. Together they brought-in nearly $100! Maybe some last-minute dessert inspiration. […]
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