New Years Fireworks

Some unconventional fireworks images from the San Francisco 2012 New Years celebration

Bringing dreams to life

As the junction of 2012’s end 2013’s kick-off approaches, I’m occupied with equal parts of introspective reflection and imaginative potential of the future. … I find the year’s end to be good reason to summarize the prior year’s milestones and self-evolution, and setting future intentions based on the foundation laid.

Hit hard with the baking bug

Recently I haven’t had as much time as I’d like to cook, so I vowed to set aside a good portion of time for baking this month. Last week, I browsed my overstuffed book shelf and pulled out an oldie-but-goodie; …

Jeweled cushions

When the holidays roll around, I get a little carried away with sprinkling glitz all around. Shimmery rose-gold eyeshadow, twinkling white lights in an evergreen wreath, and silver sugar flakes for snow white-iced cupcakes all help reflect a bright, festive …