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FIESTA THEMED SHOWER spicy cantaloupe margaritas

TA-DA!  Here are some images from the baby shower that Treadmill Mom and I hosted last month.  A lot of our inspiration came from a fiesta themed birthday party featured on Hostess with the Mostess. In addition to the origami … Continue reading

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DIY: Origami Paper Banner

Happy freakin’ summer!  Not sure what exactly is in the water, but it is baby-palooza all up in here.  Many of my friends have either just had babies, or are expecting soon.  In early June, Treadmill Mom and I had … Continue reading

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LAS TAPAS tortilla de patata

We  just finished reading The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón for our book club.  If you haven’t read it yet, you are in for a real treat.  I periodically forced myself to put it down, so that it … Continue reading

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KENTUCKY DERBY INSPIRATION – lemony mint juleps

This particular entry is long overdue, but worthy of a post nonetheless.  A month ago, we celebrated my dear friend’s birthday, Kentucky Derby style–and had so much fun!  The menu was a Southern inspired team effort–and each person brought it! … Continue reading

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Things we love: BRUNCH!

The best thing about brunch is that everything can be done ahead, so that when the guests arrive,  you can kick back with a mimosa and enjoy the party.  We celebrated the unofficial start of summer by hosting Memorial Day … Continue reading

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DIM SUM FOR EVERYONE!

This post was inspired by a recent book club meeting in which we discussed culinary traditions and family recipes that remind us of home.  Last Saturday I had the pleasure of participating in one such tradition with my dear friend, … Continue reading

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TASTE TRIPPIN’

A few weeks ago my husband and I were invited to arguably the strangest party we’ve ever attended.  We stuffed our faces and consumed many shots.  How does this differ from any other party?!  For starters,  we were eating raw … Continue reading

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