A Cheerful Giver review
I love the Fall season for so many (fairly shallow) reasons. Of course, there’s the ceremonial breaking out of the Fall wardrobe. I’m always happy to see my favorite boots, structured jackets and cozy sweaters this time of year. My other “I’m so happy it’s Fall moment” occurs when I start lighting candles indoors in…
Green Monday recipe – Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
In general, I’m a capable cook – I have a few people pleasing specialties, but mostly I need to carefully follow recipes and instructions and hope to achieve fair to good results. My housemate, Eric, is a natural chef. He has a rhythm and innate understanding of cooking that I can’t pick up from a…
The Body Shop – Love Etc… review
Love Etc…the latest from The Body Shop hits U.S. stores today! I still remember the moment I first laid eyes on an item from the The Body Shop. My Grandma, while not being much of a make up maven, never left the house without an application of lipstick applied right before she walked out the…
Julie Hewett Los Angeles- twilight palette review
Twilight aficionado? Obsessed with Buffy? Member of the Anne Rice fan club? Rereading Dracula for the umpteenth time? I know how you feel. I’m one of the many that is easily seduced by any story centering on vampires. Love or hate the Twilight series, those infatuated with vampire lore are enjoying the vamp style making…
How to pour the perfect Black and Tan
The we heart this Cocktail of the Month for October was a no-brainer. I have been waiting months for the perfect time to pass on the secret to pouring the perfect Black and Tan. What better season then that of Oktoberfest, to enjoy the American version of this classic drink combining the best of both…
I wear black on the outside cause black is how I feel on the inside…
Have you all seen this insanely awesome photograph? It’s been making the internet rounds since it was taken last week when President and Michelle Obama hosted a world leader reception and dinner. Here they are posing with Spain’s Prime Mister and his family, which happens to include two utterly adorable, teenage Goth girls! The picture…
A case of the (meatless) Mondays
Around my house the movie Office Space is one of the most quoted. Sadly, this includes the frequently observed “Somebody’s got a case of the Monday’s.” Yes, normally that somebody is me. Let’s face it; Mondays have a terrible reputation because in general they suck. The first day back on the job always leaves me…