Dead Zexy.

From the latest issue of Elle.

Totally should be together.

Totally.

Oh How They Grow.

4 months later and THIS baby boy has grown into...

Darling and delicious as ever.

Caprese Scramble.

Ari whipped this breakfast up on a whim this past weekend.

Soooo deliciously fresh.

Thank goodness I married a man who can cook!

A little direction from the chef:

Saute halved cherry tomatoes in garlic and whole grain mustard in pan.

Whip eggs up with chopped basil.

Add to pan and scramble.

Serve on a bed of arugula and top with buffalo mozzarella.

We drizzled a little balsamic before eating.

Mmmm...Superb.

La La Lemonade.

A recent trip to Lemonade (YOU MUST GO) inspired me to whip up my own sugary beverage concoctions to give as hostess gifts at THIS mini mini-me bbq on Saturday. My flavors of choice? Strawberry Basil and Blueberry Cucumber Mint. I wish I had a recipe to share to but I was short on time and was furiously squeezing lemons, adding sugar, and pureeing those extra ingredients to add to each - using my own sampling skills to decide when they were just right. I suggest that if you're in the mood for a summer refreshment such as these, conduct a little science experiment in your very own kitchen. Trust your taste buds. They will show you the way. OR hit up Lemonade and take a pick from their many flavors. Couldn't hurt to grub on some lunch and dessert while you're there too. Da bomb.

Perfectly Purple.

My sis-in-law has this sweet shade painted on her toes and I'm diggin' it.

Big time.



Jorrrdana, you so coooool I want to be like youuuuuu!! Mani/pedi here I come.

Rumple's Wiggin' - from the Shrek Collection. See how it looks on - HERE.

Donut Dreams.

Gourmet Donuts at Dynamo's in SF.

*please note pregnant lady's fork on the left - ready to pounce.

We tried: Chocolate Rose, Apricot Cardamom, Sticky Bun (personal favorite).

Check out more of these deeeelicious delights HERE.

The Garys.

Below is what may have been my first portrait session ever.

My baby dolls when I was wee one.

Dirty Gary (left) and Clean Gary (right).

Let's hope I do a better job with the name game this time around, ay?

Nursery Bits.

We are working on transforming THIS guest room into the nursery.

Only 8 1/2 Weeks to go. Like WHOA.

Summer Somethings.

-THIS salad dressing is amazing.

-Say WHAT?

-I love and live in THESE.

-A few blogs I've been stalking lately.

Here.

Here.

And HERE.

-Addicted to popsicles. Now, somebody make me THESE.

-Please buy Bon Iver's new album. Beyonce's too.

-Another REASON to love Etsy.

-Coveting Rachel Mcadams 'lax wardrobe in THIS movie.

(have I told you lately that I love her?)

HAPPY 4th of JULY to you.

What in the world is everyone up to??

We'll be spending the day on the road.

To Monterey/SF/Mi Wuk we go!

xo

Gretchen's Bruschetta.

Siri's Mama introduced this recipe to me years ago and I have been hooked ever since. So very delicious and SO very simple. Perfect in a oh-crap-I-have-no-clue-what-to-make/take moment.

You. Will. Love.

The Grocery List:

Baguette (I prefer sourdough)

1 lb. Roast Beef

Goat Cheese

Roasted Red Peppers

Fresh Basil

Layer these ingredients atop each piece of sliced bread.

Serve. And ENJOY!