Musing -- The Haunted House Guest


A couple years back, I placed a last minute order for a Halloween costume online for my little girl. What arrived a few days later in an enormous box with a packing slip that said 'Belle princess costume' was a slightly grotesque, plug-in, haunted house.

Dressing Room -- Repeating Outfits



My six year old daughter wants to wear the same thing everyday. She falls in love with a look, or a particular pair of shorts, or a new top, and wants to stick with it. As a uniform wearer myself, I can relate to her inclination, and I find myself, when asked, entirely unable to explain to her why she -- can't? It has me thinking about this whole taboo and why it ever came to be.

Little Things -- Afternoon Tea

 

For the last many years, I've been drinking coffee. Decaf in my case, but coffee nevertheless. I indulge as frequently as five times a day (as a decaf-er, I'm pretty sure it's more about the ritual and comfort than anything else).

Dressing Room -- Cameo Appearance


I adore cameos. They are so classic... and timeless... and beautiful. Even more, I find them to be incredibly intriguing. When I wear one, I feel like I'm wearing a story.

In The Kitchen -- Noodle Kugel


The best dishes in the world are the ones you grew up on, no? They are probably the ultimate definition of comfort food. 

Dressing Room -- A Perfect Sandal

 

I often think about what it would feel like to be in my daughter's shoes... but as summer approached, all I could think about was being in her sandals.

In The Kitchen -- Easy Pizzy


Everyone needs a good cheat in the kitchen for those lazy days where you just can't lift a spatula, and this is one of mine...

Found -- A Perfect Glass (That's Not A Glass)


Doesn't the experience of a beverage start with the right glass? Well, I have met something perfecto. Here's the twist -- it's not a glass at all, but a votive candle holder