|
|
---|
Saturday, August 30, 2008
We just got back from the most fun-filled 3rd birthday party ever! Oden is one lucky boy to have such creative and stylish parents.
Labels: birthday party, genifer goodman sohr, gifts, kid party, real party
Thank you to quaint handmade for passing along this! love, love, love...
Labels: maira kalman
Friday, August 29, 2008
There are two other 'fantasy' blogs I have in the back of my mind at all times. The first is a play off of the Sartorialist. Instead of photographing terribly fashionable people all over the world, I would photograph terribly unfashionable people all over Nashville. Today I saw a woman dressed in very short jean shorts, loose-around-the-calf cowboy boots, a button-down pink men's shirt (tucked in), and a short fitted jacket. The whole ensemble would have been better only if she had frayed jean shorts, but nonetheless, she would have made my unfashion blog.
Labels: inspiration, maira kalman
Thursday, August 28, 2008
The blog world is abuzz today with a fundraiser for Stephanie and Christian Neilson. They were hurt badly in a small-plane accident almost 2 weeks ago- the pilot of the plane is dead, and the two of them are burned and injured. They are the cutest family- featured in Cookie last September, and have four children under the age of 6. Even if they have great insurance, it is more then likely that it will not begin to cover the additional expenses they will have- with two parents not working and four children to take care of.
Labels: fundraiser
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
No words needed to describe the work of food stylist and photographer Béatrice Peltre, aka, La Tartine Gourmande. Yum-azing.
Labels: beatrice peltre, food presentation
In June, my great Aunt Elly passed away at the age of 94. She was revered not only in my family, but by a great deal of people. She was Michigan's first female Republican chairman in 1964, which was a huge triumph- given that she was the first woman to chair any major state political party in U.S. History. She was also the national co-chairwoman of ERAmerica, a coalition that helped in the fight to get the Equal Rights Amendment ratified. She died a registered Independent. Needless to say, she's set the bar high for women in my family.
Labels: political party, politics
Labels: nashville, nashville spotlight
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
I've been wanting to recommend the conran shop's great discount to you...20% off everything through August 30th...but they've disappointed me so much with my attempted buying experience, that I've been leery about passing it along.
Labels: discount
A great idea from Better Homes & Gardens (August 2008). Simply press mint leaves into a log of goat cheese to dress it up for guests. I even love the presentation- on kraft paper with a vintage bakelite-looking spreader. So easy and beautiful!
Labels: food presentation
Monday, August 25, 2008
I really can't think of a better occasion for a party then to welcome someone to town. Having people you love feel excited about a new place (whether it be a town, job, whatever) is the best gift you could possibly give them. Here, Allison walks us through this late summer party she threw for some friends to welcome them to Charleston.
Allison Abney is the life of the party wherever she goes. She infuses every gathering she's a part of with spirit and style! This Charlestonian juggles a thriving purse business and motherhood, and still manages to regularly throw impromptu parties and dinners for friends.
Labels: allison abney, meet allison, party panel
I've got costumes on the brain after watching the Olympics closing ceremony last night and searching for my son's first Halloween costume.
Labels: bonnie cashin, costumes, inspiration
Friday, August 22, 2008
Food photographer Kirsten Strecker has some amazing things in her portfolio. Her work has been featured in many foodie magazines including Gourmet and Food & Wine as well as some weddings mags such as Martha Stewart Weddings and InStyle Weddings. She is also the photographer for several cookbooks, including The Essential Chocolate Chip Cookbook: Recipes from the Classic Cookie to Mocha Chip Meringue Cake. How divine does that sound? There's even a sample recipe on Chronicle's website for chocolate chip cookie dough cheesecake bars, here. Enjoy!
Labels: food and decor, inspiration, kirsten strecker, photographers
Thursday, August 21, 2008
What is it with the news today? I think I'm going to have to change my home page from CNN, since I am getting depressed every time I open up my browser. So on to a happier subject...cupcakes!
Labels: cupcakes, nashville, nashville spotlight
These charming kids' games caught my eye- the classic illustrations are a refreshing change from a lot of what's out there for children. From Eeboo, available here.
Labels: games, kid's games, kid's party ideas