Writing tips & personal essays about love (& loss), travel, food, beauty & style. Plus my fave how to's that make everyday life easier, simpler—& more fun.
December 5, 2011• General
Do you bake special Christmas cookies this time of year? We’ve been eating nothing but...
December 2, 2011• General
One of my favorite things about Christmas are the advent calendars. This year I made a really...
December 1, 2011• General
The other day my mom was telling me stories that involved a Frenchman. “The Frenchman would...
November 30, 2011• General
This year, Alan and I cut down our own Christmas tree! Because neither of us had ever done it...
November 29, 2011• General
…has me smitten. (Sweater and photos from Madewell) ...
I recently got a new cube mate at work who’s a USC Trojan (UCLA’s top rival!). Even...
November 28, 2011• General
Did you have a good Thanksgiving weekend? My mom and dad were in town so I spent lots of time with...
November 23, 2011• General
I can’t believe it’s already time for Thanksgiving again! Since we have such a long...
November 22, 2011• General
Alan’s favorite cookies of all time are these persimmon cookies his grandma makes. I was...
November 21, 2011• General
Have you ever been kissed by surprise? I never have, but I think they’re one of the funniest...