The 2012 Academy Awards may have recognized a silent film for its highest award this year, but there was nothing silent about my Oscar party! Have you ever listened to six women chatting in one room? When they’ve been drinking wine?? It’s a true art form how so many conversations can be held by so
Mediterranean Antipasto Skewers
Who doesn’t love food on a stick? Um, I’m pretty sure no one. You know why? Because food on a stick is fun! It makes you feel like a kid again! These Mediterranean Antipasto Skewers that I created for my Oscar party are my grown-up equivalent to corn dogs at the county fair. Could these
2012 Whole Living Challenge: The End!
Before we dive into my overall Whole Living Challenge overview (including how much weight I lost!), I have to share my food log from Week 4. To recap, the following are off-limits throughout the entire 28 day detox plan: processed foods and beverages, added sugar, dairy, caffeine, and alcohol. During Week 4 you can pretty much
Fur-Trimmed Booties
My favorite purchase this winter are these fur-trimmed booties. They’re faux, yo, and so much fun to slip on and wear! Shirt: Old Navy Vest: Gap Jeans: Gap Outlet Boots: BareTraps
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries That POP!
I love doing a candy buffet for my annual Oscar Party, loaded with popular movie theatre candy. I also love doing a “sweets tower” of delicious finger food treats. This year I married the two and created chocolate-covered strawberries coated in Pop Rocks candy! Remember Pop Rocks?! I loved them back in the day. They’re
Things Loved in February 2012
Here’s the thing you need to know about my February: (And really you should already know this if you’ve been paying attention around here) I did the Whole Living Challenge–which means all of my free time has been spent chopping vegetables and blending smoothies instead of off having fun, fabulous, wine-fueled adventures that later provide
2012 Whole Living Challenge: Week 3 Wrap-Up
If you learn nothing else from following me during this year’s Whole Living Challenge let it be this: CHEATING IS NOT WORTH IT! Ugh. My pudgy sodium-swollen fingers are still throbbing even as I type this–a cruel reminder that I make poor decisions when surrounded by friends, Chardonnay, and chips & dip. I also blame the Oscars. This



