So we’ve established that there are thousands of apple varieties out there. Until now though, we haven’t tackled the fact that tons of those apple varieties have some really funky names. We all know Galas and Fujis, but have you ever heard of Graniwinkles, Pippins, Almatas, Croftons, Summer Bananas, Sweet Winesaps and Rambos? My personal […]
It seems like not too long ago, when you walked into a grocery store you could choose from two types of apples– red and green. Not so anymore! Apples are everywhere. I walk down the produce aisle and see hundreds of perfectly waxed apples from all over the world. Did you know China produces the […]
Did you know that there are literally thousands of varieties of apples? That apples are packed full of powerful antioxidants and are proven to help prevent breast cancer AND lower bad cholesterol? That in ancient times apples were thrown at weddings instead of rice? The old adage, an apple a day keeps the doctor away […]
All the fall wreaths I’ve been seeing got me thinking about crafting some fun ones out of less-than-expected materials. Get inspired by all the ways you can interpret fall door decor! Use printed scrapbook paper, Halloween and fall shapes cut out of newspaper, autumnal Polaroids, felt leaves and flowers, or pretty dried thistle… Who says […]
The start of school is a study in coordination. Syncing schedules might as well be a full time job! After school dance class, before school language club, lunch bunch, room parent meetings….My girls are loving the independence of going off to school for the day and they’re taking the opportunities to have some fun after […]
As the color palette outside shifts from bright greens to rich reds, oranges and browns, I so look forward to throwing open the windows and letting crisp air drift through my house. After a long day of work and time with the kids, I love to sit back in a comfy chair and unwind with […]
I believe that no party is complete without party favors. But sometimes when you’re busy planning your menu and table top decorations, you barely have any time (or energy) to even think about making take-away treats for your guests! The solution? Herb Plants! They not only make great favors, but they also function as beautiful […]
I believe that sitting at a table and having a meal should be a very involved social activity – as food and dining always has a way of bringing people together. For those of you who don’t know, I used to have a shop in Los Angeles called GOAT – where I would sell antique […]
On a recent trip to ABC Carpet and Home (a housewares and furniture wonderland in Manhattan), I found myself completely mesmerized by the intricate design techniques of John Robshaw Textiles. Inspired by everything from Chinese woodblocking to Indonesian batiks, the company makes by far some of the most exquisite looking textiles I have ever laid […]
So you’ve spent a good part of the morning blow drying and flat ironing your hair. You look in the mirror and think to yourself, “Gee…I look fantastic! Not a single strand out of place!” However, between the time you get the kids ready for school, to when you finally plop into your seat at […]