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The ring left to me by my Nanny Ruth, which never leaves my finger...
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Tip Of The Day: Keep Brown Sugar Soft
Inneresting!
I hate it when I'm midway through baking and break out the brown sugar only to discover that it's turned into one enormous, impenetrable rock...so I love this tip to bits:
To keep your brown sugar soft, just pop a couple of marshmallows in the bag. Why? Because Stay Pufts, it appears, are highly skilled at locking in moisture. (If you're out of marshmallows, try sticking the sugar into a microwave-safe container and placing a slice of bread on top. Seal the container, microwave for 15 seconds, and the moisture from the bread will be released as steam, softening up your sugar and making it easier to de-clump.)
Another fun way to use marshmallows: if you place a marshmallow on top of a cupcake 30 seconds or so before it's ready to come out of the oven, the result is insta-frosting. Just FYI, because marshmallow frosting is good.
Oh Yes, Please: This Is Pretty Much It
Presenting: almost to-the-letter-exactly what I want to do with my kitchen, assuming inspections continue along their merry way.
Last Night, Between 6PM And 8PM…
...all of these things happened:
Lucky You, You’re Going On Vacation And Get To Wear Pretty Dresses
You can't go wrong with white, black, grey, and a touch of neon.
Adorable Pregnancy Announcement
Another fun way to announce a pregnancy, and what I did for a couple of girlfriends whom I knew would be particularly excited about Indy and would likely be spending a lot of time with him: put together a mini-care package...
Final (Fingers Crossed) Trip
Our last trip up to look at houses...plus a surprise for Kendrick.
Speedy, Sleek Blow-Dry Tip
You know how, when you're a) in a hurry to dry your hair and b) want to add a little volume, you flip your head over and get it at least partially dry that way? Well, if you've got wavy or curly hair that's prone to frizz, this little trick is even better.
Take large sections of wet hair and twist as shown above, aiming the dryer at the roots: you'll get the lift you're looking for at your scalp while keeping the rest of your hair sleek and smooth. Do this until hair is damp, and then blow-dry as usual, dividing into sections and using a round or paddle brush.
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Cocktail Dresses & Lemon Cake
Last Valentine's Day, I had just found out I was pregnant, so we decided to skip the hullabaloo in favor of sodas and ravioli at our favorite neighborhood pizzeria, Gino's.
This year, we had a little one in tow, and, not wanting to add a sprinkling of tiny wails to anyone's fancy Valentine's Day dinner, we decided to make Gino's a tradition. We snuggled in a back corner, chatted with the elderly couple next to us, drank the house red, and ate lots of cheesy pasta.
Oh, and I wore a fancy dress. (That's a Rebecca Taylor bought during my sophomore year of college - it sat in the back of my closet for a few years because I felt like the split sleeve, mid-calf hem and low neckline looked dated, but now it's practically vintage and is starting to look stylin' again. And I was inspired by the 1920s cocktail-party looks at the Erickson Beamon show last week, so silk and lace it was.)
Backstage At Erickson Beamon MBFW F/W 2012
Check out the scene backstage at Erickson Beamon F/W 2012, sponsored by scunci and featuring some very gorgeous 1920s-inspired hair and makeup.
