Super cute swimwear that flatters
Maybe you don’t think swimsuit shopping is a dreadful experience, but I hadn’t bought one in five years so you can believe I was filled with dread. To make matters worse, … Continue reading
My favorite cupcakes are coming!
Mark your calendars, because on Friday, February 4th some of the yummiest cupcakes around are coming to SW Minneapolis. Sweets Bakeshop started in St.Paul, MN and is now going to … Continue reading
Messy but worth it!
I posted about making these before, and they were such a hit I had to do it again. Italian arborio rice stuffed with homemade ragu, and then FRIED! The recipe is … Continue reading
Diptyque solid perfume – perfect for travel
Bought this solid perfume compact at Ampersand in Edina (beautiful tableware and gifts, and the “apothecary” side of the store has the chicest brands, like Deborah Lippman, Molton Brown, Kiehl’s, … Continue reading
Delicious little French cakes
To celebrate the results of my five-year-old’s allergy test which declared she is NOT allergic to almonds, we baked up some lemon madeleines. I thought they were delicious, but I think … Continue reading
The look for less: the perfect resort shoe
Passing by the shoe department in Nordstroms the other day I did a double-take – and no, not to ogle the Jimmy Choo Nova in nude patent leather, yet again. … Continue reading
Troll the final sales
A few deals and steals from final sales. Yes, things are getting kind of picked over, but if you are willing to spend a little time you might just come … Continue reading
Cheese should be it’s own food group
I’m not exactly sure when my love affair with cheese began, but it is a passionate one. Cheese first revealed its enticing flavors, textures, and versatility to me as a kid. I … Continue reading
Life’s little (and affordable) luxuries
I’ve always thought of fashion as art, but artist Inslee Haynes is taking fashion and using it to inspire her art; creating prints, stationery, and calendars graced with her own … Continue reading
Back from Kohler Waters Spa
and feeling all glow-y and rested! It was a quick trip, just Friday to Sunday, but it was enough time to reconnect with two girlfriends from school, indulge in a few … Continue reading