Thrifty Find

Here’s the cool lamp I got at the Habitat Thrift Store in Ocean Isle, NC this weekend (for a pricey $10.00). It needs a new shade, but I’m totally in love with this one. Now–just have to find a place…

Argh…Here thar be Pirates!

Pirates in Little River?

Warcraft with Trixie

I couldn’t help taking these pictures of my adorable cat, Trixie, helping Rob play Warcraft.

Grrrrrrr.

A Sad Day for Phone Book Manufacturers

I don’t know the last time I used a phone book. I always use online interfaces to look up phone numbers (this is why a website is an absolute must for any small business owner!). Still, two or three phone…

Embroidered Dish Towel

I embroidered this hand towel for one of my fellow Leo’s Birthday Present. I’m not sure exactly, but I think it needs a pair!

Porcini Baby Bella Rice

Erin’s new recipe for Porcini Baby Bella Rice is awesome! Generally Porcini mushrooms are used in risotto, but here’s a more flexible, lighter version using jasmine rice and white truffle oil. (Makes 4-6 servings)

Vintage iPhone Wallpapers

One of the first things I did when I bought my Blackberry Pearl was created a whole series of wallpapers made from pictures of actual vintage wallpaper. (You can see these wallpapers by clicking here.)

Well, I upgraded to…

Savannah for Birthdays

This past weekend, I travelled south to Savannah to have a Leo Birthday celebration with Claire McKay (August 4), Erin (Aug 11), Erin’s Mom (Taurus), Lisa (Aquarius), Grace (Aquarius), and me (Aug 1).

Recent Life Events – Bangs, Graduations, & Birthdays

Kansas He-Man Pot Roast

I don’t like to do much cooking in the summer that doesn’t involve a grill. However, this pot roast uses a slow cooker and is easy to make. If you don’t think of it as the perfect summer food, let…