Fall 2014 Accessories: Shoes, Jewelry, Bags
This Fall the accessories are striking and one-of-a kind, to add an edge to pastels, clean lines and dramatic appeal of the season’s apparel. Here’s …
Fall 2014 Fashion: Seven Subtle & Striking Trends
There are a few surprises this season – athletic trend is an unexpected turn – and a few old favorites – prints and knits, to …
Caramelized Beets & Carrots with Autumn Fruit & Goat Cheese
This may well be a pretentious dish from one of the fancy new restaurants – you see beets and goat cheese everywhere. However, it’s a …
Surrogacy: the basics explained
Many women of my generation are starting a family later than, perhaps, our mothers did. And it is often a challenge to get pregnant or …
Exploring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest in Portland
Our annual car show trip (Buick Nationals this time) took us to Portland this year. Having been to Seattle and northern California, I was prepared …
Getting Boys to Read this Summer
If your son is as active as mine this summer, you may also be worried about the lack of energy that’s applied to books. And …
4th of July Cupcakes
My daughter loves whimsy – as much in her art as in her baking. She’s 5, so it’s more mess making than actual baking. Recently …
First Pet in the Family
I thought of this post back in February, while attending the 2014 International Kennel Club of Chicago show (where we saw this beautiful poodle). My …
Smart Ways to Resist Food Cravings
Cravings can often be a downfall of a seemingly healthy diet. They are often not the “good for you” foods, they are tricky to avoid, …
Summer Fruit Salad
A few simple ingredients and you’ve got summer in a bowl! I always get very excited with the start of farmer’s markets when you can …