July 1, 2011

The 4th of July

Here is a little cheat sheet on how to have a 4th of July Wiley Valentine style! Wear This: red striped Toms wedges + a retro polka dot bikini from JCrew Sip This: line the rim of your glass with pop rocks for a fireworks effect, recipe via Food Network Serve This: a fabulous tomato & goat cheese salad from my favorite new food blog discovery, Green Kitchen Stories Like This: picnic style, always picnic style. It's all about being outdoors!...READ MORE

August 3, 2010

DIY {signature cocktails}

Truth be told I have a small obsession with signature cocktails. My husband has to remind me that its not necessary to create one every time we have guests over for dinner, but really I say why not!? Here are three easy steps to creating one whether its for your next dinner party, a shower or your wedding! Step #1: Get inspired. The possibilities are really endless here. I suggest browsing some food blogs to get ideas not only visually but for flavors...READ MORE

January 4, 2010

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone! Now that I am all rested and newly inspired (just finished watching Julie and Julia last night) I have a ton of new and exciting things to share with you in the coming year. After watching Julie and Julia I was inspired to explore some of the recipes in my new Ad Hoc cookbook, as food is my other love, next to paper. But overall I was left with the renewed feeling that if you put your mind to it, you really can accomplish...READ MORE