Monthly Archives: August 2010

family…cousins, specifically

“WHERE’S THE PERMANANT MARKER?” someone yells over the sounds of kids running, moms cooking, sisters chatting, and cousins laughing.  And so it begins, the insanity of any holidays and reunions in my family.  Or any get-together, really. Marlowe (and Williams) get togethers consist of the following: -many plastic cups marked with names -more board games...

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Lynn’s Paradise Cafe

Sparkles and feathers and flowers and sprinkles and bright colors!!!  Everywhere! As we pulled into the parking lot of Lynn’s Paradise Cafe I feasted on all the bright and happy colors there!  The entry to the parking lot is lined with huge teacups reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland filled with gerber daisies.  The sign stretches...

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Alumbra Cookies

As a sweet treat for clients I ordered custom Alumbra cookies from the superduper talented Amanda Naish (who also makes the most delectable wedding cookies).  And I love them.  I mean loooooooove them. They are perfect in every way (especially since they are iced with the Alumbra logo) but more importantly, I kid you not...

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Sneak Peek: Beth

This is sneak peek for some pictures that haven’t yet been released to the public!  so get excited!  I’ll post the rest as soon as I have the go ahead!!!

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam

Sweet with just a hint of tart. The way grandma used to cook :) perfectly homemade. chunky fresh consistency, and probably wonderful with just about anything.  I tried it with homemade bread.  And my mouth is watering just thinking about layering it on some french bread with brie and making baked brie… I bought this...

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