Journal from the Playboy Mansion*

Have you seen the show, “The Girls Next Door?” I am oddly in love with this program. Odd because Hugh Hefner + sexy women = me gagging. It might have had me in a different way if it was depicted on websites similar to www.cartoonporno.xxx, their videos are...

Kitchen Dreaming

I made one of my domestic bliss folders for a girlfriend the other day and took about an hour to go through my blog archives to find photos and recipes I’ve posted. I printed these out and when I was going through them, a thought crossed my mind: wouldn’t...

Colorful Genes

My mom’s fabric painting of Colorado. The detail is incredible! When my mom wasn’t watching, I took a few photos this weekend of things I love in her home. I’ve mentioned before she is a quilter. I definitely get my motivation to express myself...

Spring Redux

Dear Finny, Lady, if I haven’t said it lately — you are amazing. Look at you rocking that 10k! And you did so in style! I love it. You are just awesome and I am so proud of you. A runner and a neighborhood negotiator. Seriously Finny — you are one...

Energetic Entertaining

I’m having a small dinner party this weekend and am a wee bit excited. Here is my problem: I entertain rather infrequently, but love doing so. When I have people over, I tend to get a bit worked up and just plain silly. The meal is days away and yet I know what...