My Classroom

Before....

And After...

Katies Birthday Weekend

We rented a house in Union Pier, Michigan it was a ball! Check out Katie enjoying her beer and homemade pizza.

Party Favors

Sydney's 1st Birthday

The InspirationThe Result

Red Velvet and Coconut Cupcakes

Mosaic Project

My childhood collection of miniature tea sets had been collecting dust in my parent's attic for years. When my parents moved about a year ago I had to figure out something to do with my collection or else it was going on the trash.

Voila- a mirror for the entry!

Framed mirror from thrift shop $15

Grout $10

Glue $6

Project Total $31 (excluding my priceless collection of course!)

Ashley's Birthday

decadent chocolate freddo cake made by Joel

Roasted Beets

red & golden beets with basil, goat cheese and a balsamic glaze- delish

Kiss Cupcakes

vanilla buttercream and chocolate shavings- sealed with a kiss :)

Goodbye Party

My friend Shani is moving to begin her Ophthalmology residency so I made some "eye" candy in her honor.

Real Housewives Reunion!!!!!

Ashley and I had some friends over for the most exciting event of the year, RHBH reunion. Any night that I can watch Andy Cohen for over an hour is a night worth celebrating!

Menu

herbed salmon with dill and lemon

cinnamon & rosemary roasted squash

Bruschetta with tomato, mozzarella, basil, carmelized shallots and balsamic glaze

Making a Cake

Step 1. Stack Layers

Step 2. Ice

Step 3. Decorate

Step 4. Eat :)

Had some fun whipping up a cake for my good friend Hannah and my aunt Barbara

New Years Treats

Champagne flute cookies & peppermint whoopie pies

Also made champagne jello shots and they were a huge hit- well at least they were with me I downed about 100 so fast I didn't even get a pic!

After School Adventures

Bookbinding with handmade marbled paper, aren't they gorgeous!

Cornmeal Lime Cookies

courtesy of Flour- my new favorite cookbook

Visit to Little Vietnam on Argyle Street

Took a little adventure to buy some Thai tea to jazz up my creme brulee, super easy and delish!

Did you catch the brand of tea?? Yes it does say "Police Dog Brand Tea" and I just love the fun graphics!

Thanksgiving

pecan pie, bourbon pumpkin tart and fun cookies

Halloween

Pumpkins for Sara and Adina's party