July 6, 2009

Outdoor Meals…

I came across this vintage cookbook during the move and I had to share. It was put out by the California Dairy Industry Advisory Board. The adorable  illustrations are too great! I love the theme of the book, Outdoor Meals that Fit the Spot. Some of the sections include Cabin Cooking, Picnic Fare, and Luncheons and Suppers for Porch and Terrace Serving. Some of the tips include "Butter rolls at home to save bother at the picnic...When peanut butter is...READ MORE

July 3, 2009

Green Box Genius

While we are still unpacking and getting things situated I thought I would share with you something new we tried for our move. We contacted Earth Friendly Moving, and used their "rent a green box" program to move our entire office. It's such a brilliant idea and reduces all moving waste. Instead of buying cardboard boxes, paper, bubble wrap etc...you simply rent these green boxes. Rent a Green Box delivers your green boxes to your doorstep, then several...READ MORE

June 30, 2009

Moving…

Hello everyone...as you can see we are still drowning in boxes. Today we officially moved everything to the new office, now the organizing and unpacking begins. I will be back soon with some very exciting posts and a super cool real wedding I can't wait to share with...READ MORE

June 29, 2009

I dream of ice cream…

I am noticing a sprouting of new artisanal ice cream shoppes popping up and I am definitely loving it. It seems they are the new cupcake boutique. Here are a few of my favorites I am dying to try... First up...Sweet Republic in Scottsdale Arizona. I just adore the use of unusual ingredients and the dedication these shoppes make to using fresh local ingredients. Check out the roquefort blue cheese and date flavor!! I am just dying to try...READ MORE

June 26, 2009

Sprinkles on the go!

I was so excited to hear that Sprinkles Cupcakes has joined this new trend of mobile boutiques. There is something so great about this concept...of course it could be that we are packing up the office until all hours of the night, getting ready for the move, and cupcakes just sound so heavenly!! I wish the Sprinkles truck would drive by about now! I am even more excited to hear there will be an Orange County truck soon! How amazing would this be at an...READ MORE