A very dear friend of mine moved back to Florida over a year ago. She is looking to come back with her husband and son to visit some friends in CA… She sent me the email below and is looking for someone interested in doing a house swap in OC or SD areas of California. [...]

A few weekends ago, Todd and I decided to spruce up our kitchen. I’ve been wanting to make a chalkboard wall since I saw one at my friend Erica’s amazing Brooklyn brownstone in NY. For a few bucks you can really go-green and eliminate all those annoying notes and post-its from your roommates or significant [...]

This past Sunday a few friends and I visited the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena. I was looking for some new rhinestone pieces for Cleeo (my jewelry line) but what we all ended up with was some great household items. Tables, lamps, stools, and a metal jewelry cabinet. We definitely scored… but not with [...]

This weekend we were invited to an 80′s Prom themed- 40th birthday party. What a fun night! Getting dressed in outfits that we pillaged from our closets was just half the fun. Todd and I were rolling in laughter at each other as we each pulled out bad outfit after accessory!  His being his white [...]

About a year ago as I pulled out my winter wardrobe, I realized most of my nice sweaters had pilled. You know when they start to get a ton of fuzzy’s and you can’t get rid of them. This seems to happen on other articles of clothing as well with rayon in the fabric. I’ve [...]

Last week we celebrated my 30- ish bday at our house, the theme was Pizza+Beer+Cupcakes. It was so fun seeing old friends and getting caught up. I spent almost 2 entire days cooking cupcakes from Martha Stewart’s cupcake book. Everyone showed up bearing wine, champagne, or a gift even though the invite specifically stated NO [...]

What to do with all this “extra” time on my hands… I was inspired in Paris to cook and on the plane ride home, watched 5 movies- one of them Julia & Julie. So with a little help from my friend Martha (Stewart) I was inspired to start with the cozy, warmth food of the [...]

Back in June of 2000, Fred decided to make a list that he had typed up of quotes, knowledge and his experiences through life. I guess he thought this was his “mantra” and was passing these points of interest onto us girls… It’s since been a topic of conversation, amusing and true as they maybe… [...]

An old co-worker started a blog called Breezymama.com, she just posted a Q & A with me on today’s blog post. View the interview online here or by reading below…

I found this recipe in Shape magazine, so I really can’t take credit for it but jeez its so good! These cupcakes have nearly two-thirds fewer calories than bakery varieties (think sprinkles or susie cakes for you Newport Girls)& these lowfat treats stay moist thanks to the buttermilk. Lemon Lavendar Cupcakes ( I just love [...]