Happy December 1st! From, My little desk tree

Dec 2nd

Amazon is currently selling subscriptions to my favorite...

Dec 2nd

She does exist.

The jewelry fairy, that is. Although most days she just goes by ‘Mom.’ Last night I...

Dec 1st

My heart just fluttered. (I am so predictable.) (via...

Dec 1st

Nov 30th

“Do you know the feeling when you start reading a new book...”
— “The Thirteenth...

Nov 30th

Just picked up this new bag on Forever21.com for a few...

Nov 30th

This dress form is at the top of my Christmas list. I love...

Nov 29th

We had four pies on Thanksgiving — for just five...

Nov 29th

Blog just underwent a major makeover! You like?

Nov 29th

I helped Mom put up Christmas lights on this beautiful,...

Nov 28th

This dress is one of my Black Friday finds! I love the...

Nov 28th

Adventures in cooking: Baked brie Once long ago, a brie...

Nov 28th

Select titles from Hearst for just $5 — I...

Nov 27th

I’m thankful for cheese.

Nov 26th

Adventures in cooking: A turkey Damn straight. Happy...

Nov 26th

Adventures in cooking: Gingery apple crumb pie This was my...

Nov 26th

I ran out of Google Wave invites

Sorry megburns and beverlymh! Those things go like hotcakes.

Nov 26th

Anyone need Google Wave invites?

Leave me your e-mail address and I’ll send you one!

Nov 25th

Adventures in cooking: Pumpkin spice no-bake cheesecake One...

Nov 25th

The beautiful candelabra above is going for $99 from West...

Nov 25th

This is just some of the loot Brad and I picked up last...

Nov 24th

22 rules that every journalist should read -...

Nov 24th

Black Friday Deals 2009: The BEST Offers From...

Nov 24th

Here in Chicago we are still in the almost-winter season,...

Nov 24th

Through the Adopt-A-Family program at my work, Brad and I...

Nov 23rd

Adventures in cooking: Spinach and feta biscuits and cheddar...

Nov 23rd

I got all gussied up Saturday night to go out for sushi with...

Nov 23rd

Guess where I’m headed to see the ball drop this...

Nov 23rd

I picked up some new matte nail polish today to try out the...

Nov 21st

7 Ways To Shop Smart And Save Money This...

Black Friday is only one week away, people, and that means it’s time to strategize. What...

Nov 20th

Adventures in cooking: S’more brownies As soon as I...

Nov 20th

I’ve seen this jewelry trend lately in several...

Nov 19th

Adventures in cooking: Frittata with fresh spinach, chopped...

Nov 19th

What Sex and the City Taught Me About Writing...

Nov 19th

You guys know about this, right? When you sign up for a...

Nov 19th

AH it can't be true!!!!

Nov 19th

DIY - Wine Bottle Vases

As soon as I get something to call a home of my own, I’m putting these crafty DIY wine bottle...

Nov 18th

This would make a pretty freakin’ fabulous NYE dress.

Nov 18th

…some would say. (photo...

Nov 18th

Adventures in cooking: Giant pancake with powdered sugar,...

Nov 18th

Set during Carrie Bradshaw’s high school years, the book...

Nov 18th

Listen

Happiness Is a Warm Gun — Joe Anderson (Across the Universe Soundtrack) Can’t get...

Nov 18th

Jenny from nyminute found this great Steeper vs. Cheaper...

Nov 18th

Nov 17th

Adventures in cooking: Marinated lamb and garlic mashed...

Nov 17th

“There is something about words. In expert hands, manipulated...”
— “The Thirteenth...

Nov 16th

And so it begins. One chilly, Chicago Halloween night, three...

Nov 13th

I normally work from home on Fridays, but today I had to go...

Nov 13th

Hey there, you’re pretty.

Nov 12th

Thanksgiving Feast Checklist

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday for two reasons — first, it’s the most selfless of...

Nov 12th

Perfect Pairings

One of my aunts sent me the following message with a question about wine/food suggestions: “Hi...

Nov 12th

Happy Veterans Day, Uncle Bob

Yesterday marked just one month since you passed away and the salt is still fresh in the wound. I...

Nov 11th

I was excited to see these versatile, vegan rugged boots...

Nov 10th

DIY - Rake Jewelry Hanger

I can’t wait to try this out! All you need is an old rake, a few nails to hang it with and you...

Nov 10th

“On Monday, Burberry introduced a social networking site,...”
— NYT — Great idea! (via...

Nov 10th

Boyfriend and I watched Food, Inc. last night. Wow, just...

Nov 10th

Adventures in cooking: Spiked Cider I make at least one...

Nov 10th

Number seven — I do this. A lot. I keep a list...

Nov 8th

Do you like the blue check or the red plaid?

Nov 6th

I saw this ring yesterday on Jackie’s blog, and I...

Nov 6th

Smile Friday: The “It was his idea to switch genders...

Nov 6th

Adventures in cooking: Lord of the Onion Rings I was so...

Nov 6th

Love all of these! Number three is calling my name. ...

Nov 5th

Irish Accent Voted World's Sexiest

Nov 4th

DIY - Tank Top Totes

I saw this on the Sweet Home Style blog this morning, and when I clicked through the photo, I...

Nov 4th

Adventures in cooking - Pumpkin pancakes

It’s no secret I’m pretty enthusiastic about pumpkin-flavored anything. I usually pick...

Nov 4th

Thanks to Tanya’s tip that Rugby was having a sale, I...

Nov 3rd

Jane KILLS it yet again. This is so romantic and Great...

Nov 3rd

Check out this little diddy I put together. I can’t...

Nov 2nd