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Bookworm: Cornelia Guest's Simple Pleasures

I’m really excited to share a new book, Cornelia Guest’s Simple Pleasures. To describe the book,  it is most important to describe the author herself  – Cornelia Guest.  She is an animal activist, philanthropist, and quite savvy business woman who resides in New  York. Guest, whose mother was one of New York’s great hostesses, C.Z. Guest, founded… Continue reading Bookworm: Cornelia Guest's Simple Pleasures

Silver Lined Discoveries: Decor with Food

When it comes to spontaneous creativity, especially in the home-making part of my life, I am a complete doofus. Seriously. I get all inspiration and motivation and ideas from magazines and the web. Thank heavens for the brilliance of others (Silver Lining)! I’m always looking for fun ways to serve (healthy!) food to kids. When I… Continue reading Silver Lined Discoveries: Decor with Food

Sunday Sweetness #12: Invitations

When it comes to invitations, I’m old-fashioned. And not particularly eco-friendly…because I love a paper invitation. I just do. There. I said it. The special envelope and paper, the fancy handwriting, the pretty stamp all say to me, “You are important, and I really want you to be here.” I happen to have a ginormous… Continue reading Sunday Sweetness #12: Invitations

Must See Movie: The Intouchables

For the past few weeks, I’ve been hearing about the movie, The Intouchables. From my wonderful French teacher to my dear friend, Slim Paley, all I’ve been (lovingly, encouragingly) hearing is “You MUST see The Intouchables!” Well, lo and behold, tonight was “Date Night” and I transferred the “You Must” to “We Must” see the film.… Continue reading Must See Movie: The Intouchables