Author: missalaneyus
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May Day Baskets
When I was a little girl, my mother and I made May Day baskets every year. I thought this was something everyone did, but I later found out it might not be that common, so here’s a quick run down. Basically, you roll paper into cones and fashion a little paper handle to create a…
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Lately
On Easter, Ellie hunted eggs in our backyard. Because I had my camera, she got hers out too. You’ll see hers also doubles as a thermometer. A few weeks ago, we spent a lazy weekend at the farm visiting Keegan’s family. One evening, the light was the prettiest thing on the planet. This photo captures…
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Date Night
This is exactly the sort of thing I would wear for drinks with friends or a night out with the husband. An easy black shirt, a reliable pair of skinny jeans and a pair of wedges have me out the door pretty quickly. In fact, I’ve been working this combination since college. On nights when…
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Strawberry Almond Muffins
Strawberry Almond Muffins taste like the best parts of spring. Slightly nutty and studded with bright berries, these little beauties took me three tries to get right. When making the first batch, I accidentally turned off the oven. The second didn’t have enough flour. Despite the mistakes, every round still tasted pretty good, but in my…
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AFI Top 100 Films: The Godfather II
This time, we only watched one movie off the AFI top 100 films list. You can find each of our his and hers reviews here, but for those of you who aren’t familiar with the project, Keegan and I are working our way through the American Film Institute’s 100 Greatest American Films of All Time…
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Smashbox Double Exposure Palette
I’m a sucker for a good eyeshadow palette, and this one, the Smashbox Double Exposure palette, is pretty special. The colors are wearable and rich. There are options for both day and night, which let’s face it is pretty critical. No one is a vampire here (at least that I’m aware of). They work wet…
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Local Spotlight: Convivial Production
I first fell in love with Convivial Production about a year ago at one my favorite, local shops – Coveted Home. Since then, I’ve picked up the trivets and candle holders for our house and purchased the coffee mugs and a small hexagonal plate as gifts. Right now, I’ve got my eye on the fruit bowl.…
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Fast Food: Pancetta, Peas and Asparagus Pasta
Few things are better than pancetta. That is a fact. The smallest amount can add incredible depth of flavor to a simple weeknight meal. When it’s tossed with seasonal, fresh vegetables and whole wheat pasta, it makes good for you ingredients surprisingly addicting. Ready to impress your family? Grate a hard boiled egg over the…
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Guilty Pleasure: Cinderella
Have you seen it yet? Well, if you haven’t, you should. It is pure magic and really lovely. If like me you grew up loving fairy tales, this is a must watch. As soon as it comes out on DVD, I’m sure we’ll get a copy at our house – for Ellie of course.
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The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Potting Plants
I love having fresh flowers on our doorstep and patio, but find it hard to set aside the time to pull it together. Over the years, I’ve developed a few tips for doing it with minimal effort. First, find a plant that is roughly the same diameter as the pot you’d like to put it in.…