I am that mom that easily (very easily in fact) gets carried away when she sees arts and crafts supplies. I have often joked that my craft pantry is better stocked than my food pantry. Simply put, being creative relaxes me and makes me very happy. : ) For Ajay's birthday celebration with his friends… Continue reading How to make Party Hats
Category: STYLE
An inspiring list of ideas to add beauty and creativity to everyday life.
Everything but …
The other day I broke the handle on my well loved random-brand-camel-colored purse which I have used for the last three years. I replaced it with another random-brand purse in the color red. It was a good opportunity to clean out the junk which inevitably accumulates in a purse (especially if you are a mom).… Continue reading Everything but …
FASCINERA Chopping Board
My mango wood chopping board from Ikea which I purchased for $14.99 has replaced plates for so many of our meals. From playdate snacks, to breakfasts, to taco nights, it feels fancy but homey, without any extra effort. To take care of it, I wash it with water and soap by hand and then rub… Continue reading FASCINERA Chopping Board
Polène
This is my new wallet from the French leather goods brand Polène. Have you heard of it? D. must have seen me quietly obsess over their Instagram feed, because their Wallet No 7 showed up on my doorstep on our anniversary a few days ago. It was a very lovely surprise. Their store is located… Continue reading Polène
Daily Dinnerware
True story. Circa 2010, when D and I lived in a high-rise in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago, I found some dinner plates in the trash and recycling area of our building. The design and color spoke to me, so naturally, I just picked them up from the dump pile and brought them home.… Continue reading Daily Dinnerware
The Best Wine Opener
Happy weekend! If libations of the wine type are in your near future, I am wondering, how do you open you wine bottles? Do you have a favorite wine opener? We have used the same Metrokane Vertical Rabbit for at least 10-years now and love how easily it pops the cork. It came with a… Continue reading The Best Wine Opener
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