Has everyone figured out what they are making for Easter? Here’s a few links to help. Or, possibly make you second guess your decision, like this wonderful looking baked ricotta! Baked Ricotta This is what I’m making. You gotta have hot cross buns! Dana at Minimalist Baker made these yummy peanut butter eggs. Hop over …

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Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 60th year on the throne. The celebration comes to a crescendo this weekend with The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant. It’s airing (PST) at about 5 a.m. live here in the states. On the official website you can send the Queen a congratulatory note, also a schedule of events here, and …

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I’d like to introduce you to my early mother’s day present! I’ve named her Solange, after Beyonce’s younger sister. And If you don’t know who Beyonce (No, not the singer!) is… Speaking of, the most excellent Jenny Lawson is #1 on the NYT Print and E-books bestsellers list! Go Jenny! Illustration by Billy Steve Clayton …

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Photo courtesy of Pinterest Believe it or not, today is the spring equinox. Spring has officially sprung! In cities around the world cherry blossom festivals are gearing up. Here in the U.S. the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. celebrates 100 years! Of course you can’t mention Spring without also giving a nod to …

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Ah, there’s nothing like it! The happily ever after… My favorite kind start out as one kind of movie, (usually a thriller or horror, yeah I’m weird you knew this though) and then turns into a romance. Do you have a favorite romantic movie? In honor of Valentines day here’s my list… O’Toole is at …

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It’s been going on for a while now, this bacon in chocolate thing. I’ll admit I’m a fan. If you’ve never had it, imagine the sweet and salty combination of chocolate and peanut butter, only ten times more mind-blowing. Valentines Day is almost upon us and I’ve been seeing all kinds of bacon and chocolate …

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Man, it’s cold out! That doesn’t mean we can’t look cute and be comfortable. Here are some of my picks to keep our feet warm and fashionable! I have these. I’ve been putting them through their paces this fall and winter, and so far so awesome! Clarks Orinocco Engineer boots are perfect for walking. You …

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PPRINT offers gorgeous artwork painted on vintage book pages. Anastassia Elias makes these fantastic little vignettes in…TP rolls! I KNOW! Right? You have to go by her site and check them all out! Guy Laramee carves wondrous landscape scenes out of books.