new york

Recently I was lucky enough to visit my mom in New York. She had to come to the east coast for business so we took this opportunity to have some fun of our own. It was a wonderfully indulgent and lovely weekend. Just what I needed! 

Magnolia Cupcakes

Pretty soap and candles from Sabon

French Champagne, Cheese and Profiteroles..(the best stuff everrr) at Balthazar 

T-rex aka Gingey at the Natural History Museum

I love you New York and I love my Mama!

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giving&thanks

Autumn swept me up--it came and went before I could catch my breath!  My mom came to visit, my roommates and I had an Indians and Pilgrims party, I celebrated a pretty authentic Thanksgiving with family (twenty people!), I made the biggest purchase of the warmest puffy jacket evah, I crunched the crunchy leaves on the ground, I went ice skating at the Frog Pond in the Commons, I listened to good live music and drank pumpkin beer! Most of all I've enjoyed the company of wonderful friends, family and coworkers. Living near my cousin twins is the best because I'm in constant giggle fits--it's just what we do. 


It's fun to think about being in Chile last year and where I'll be located next year. There is a lot to learn from everywhere you go and everyone you meet..lucky for me to have such variety as it is the spice of life after all! This year I am thankful as always for my family who continue to make me laugh endlessly and keep me warm. As the holidays quickly approach I want to remind myself to be kind and tolerant, to take good care of myself and others and to continue to learn. 

Indians and Pilgrims!

If you don't like mini pumpkin and red velvet cupcakes we probably can't be friends.

I love my mom and we love breakfast.

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some more s'more

I've been craving a s'more ALL summer. I'm still trying to get my sister to make one for me. 

There have been a gazillion s'more inspired recipes online..

The S'more Cookie Bar

(via Baking Bites)

The S'more Milkshake

(via A cozy kitchen)

S'more Brownies

(via olivia rae)

And of course the original..

(via Flickr)

Whenever I think of s'mores I think of that scene in The Sandlot when they explain to Smalls what a S'more is.

Ham Porter: Hey, Smalls, you wanna s'more? 

Smalls: Some more of what? Ham Porter: No, do you wanna s'more? Smalls: I haven't had anything yet, so how can I have some more of nothing? Ham Porter: You're killing me Smalls! These are s'more's stuff! Alrite now pay attention. First you take the graham, you stick the chocolate on the graham. Then you roast the 'mallow. When the 'mallows flaming... you stick it on the chocolate. Then cover with the other end. Then you scarf. Kind of messy, but good! 

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yummy.com

Having a sister who is obsessed with baking makes one already food enthused person even more of a foodie. I have always been an avid reader of food blogs--I love to see the creative combinations that people come up with and think that cooking is a chance to be spontaneous. I prefer to cook things by working with what I have and trying new things..I'm not much for measurement to be honest. I leave that for my sister! Anyway, one of my new favorite food blogs is Sprouted Kitchen. I can't get enough of this delicious blog! Best of all, she emphasizes vegetables and farm fresh ingredients--something very important to me--while keeping the balance with some treats.


I've been salivating over her Veggie Le Crunch

Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches

and

Savory Roasted Almonds

DROOL.

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catch up

Monday Monday! Hola dear readers..Sorry for the hiatus..Things have been movin' along here so quickly Iv'e barely had time to catch my breath! 

Here's some shots of what I've been up to...

Having best friends visits:

Strawberry Festing:

Working working working!

(via tumblr)

Eating treats a la my sister such as Martha Stewart salted chocolate caramel cupcakes for a dearest friend's graduation party..mmm!

(via Martha)

Today I have a joyus day off and I feel like doing so many things and nothing at the same time.. You know what I mean? Haha

(via flickr)

This week I'm loving seeing old friends and catching up, crisp weather, skyping best friends in foreign countries, exciting news, and art projects.

ps. Something is funky with my layout/commenting on the blog but I'm working on it!

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pretend dinner party

Let's have a pretend dinner party..What would you serve?


To start leek and brie bruschetta...via Martha

Then some Spinach and Strawberry salad via Whole Foods

Then maybe a Lobster Roll from Smitten Kitchen

And finally coffee ice cream cause it's my absolute favorite flavor! via simply recipes

Tooo Yummy! You are all invited! Champagne to start :)

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go do

mother's day started out with homemade brunch featuring french toast, cinnamon scones, whip cream, berries, veggie frittata, and coffee galore...

lavender smells delicious

into the wild

first pit stop

beautiful

doggie heaven

hope your weekend was filled with good food and pretty nature as well!

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lately...

What I've been up to..

Interning like nobodies business at LACE (Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions)..Interesting visitors, insightful exhibition, awesome coworkers! 
A review and info about the exhibition (ending tomorrow!): Art Against the Empire


Dodger Games celebrating the lovely Mary Jo's 23rd Birthday. So silly. So fun. Even though they lost!

Tracey and Mary Jo throwing it up for Los Angeles!

Pink Lady cupcakes I made for Mary Jo courtesy of Smitten Kitchen

(Photo Credit: Mary Jo Cardoso)

Girl Crushing on Taylor Swift. She's such a cutie and amazing performer. Even though shes younger than me I love her music and her lyrics are so heartfelt. Also, girlfriend rocks the red lipstick and sparkly dresses which is so on par with me. I lovee love lovee her style! 

                            

Love you Tay!

(Photo Credit: Cosmopolitan)

Dreaming of this pretty white dress for spring 

(Photo Credit: Asos)

And wishing for a party with this gorgeous floating flower vase setting..Isn't that genius?

(Photo Credit: 100 Layer Cake)

Besos <3

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shake, rattle and roll

Grandmama's 84th birthday--babies. cake. & drinks. =happy campers! I love going to the south to see my family. We celebrated Grandmama's 48th* birthday with a carrot cake, double chocolate cake and a lemon cheesecake. There was Elvis, dancing, and plenty of food. I wish we lived closer so I could see my wonderful family more but I'm happy that we get to visit often. 


*Grandmama requested this be her 48th birthday :)

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valentine.

Hope you had a lovely lovey Valentines Day! 

<3

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