Author Archives: Sarah

Est Magazine

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Sarah

  Happy Friday, my friends! Are you tired of me sharing online shelter magazines? Really? Then I promise that this the only one I’ll share… this month.  It’s called est and is all about “relaxed and stylish” decor, which sounds … Continue reading →

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Happy February!

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Sarah

  Happy February, my dears!  Are you suffering from winter-has-gone-on-too-long syndrome?  It’s nothing a pretty Valentine’s card can’t cure. I’m a big supporter of sending heart cards to friends and family.  It gets you off the hook during the holiday … Continue reading →

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How To Make Crepes for a Crowd

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Sarah

We were invited to a brunch where the hostess made crêpe after crêpe in a 20-year old cast iron pan while we sipped juice from her orange tree and snuck spoonfuls of nutella.  Her crêpes were perfectly round and an even, buttery … Continue reading →

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The Dirty Dozen

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Sarah

Do you want to buy organic but groan at the price?  Here’s a secret I just learned: you can avoid pesticides without restricting yourself to organic products only.  Where pesticides are concerned, you see, not all produce is created equal. … Continue reading →

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“Baby” Shower Games

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Sarah

Wow, friends, that was quite a hack!  We hope we’re back for good this time.  We’ve missed you! Let’s get to it.  You saw detail pix from the shower and now it’s time to talk games.  I know I’m not … Continue reading →

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Baby Shower Pictures

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Sarah

Last week my sister and I hosted a baby shower for our sister-in-law.  The “guestbook” was a thumbprint tree from Bleu de Toi.  There’s even a baby bird snuggled in between the mama and the papa where the parents can … Continue reading →

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5 Easy Ways to Save Your Greens

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Sarah

The kitchen has its own dirty word.  I’m sure you’re familiar with it, have said it or felt it hanging in the air. Waste. Please say you are as guilty as I am.  That you’ve tossed a rotting piece of … Continue reading →

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Downton Abbey

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Sarah

I’m heading back to Downton Abbey tonight.  If you’ve already watched episode 1 of season 2 (it premiered Sunday night on PBS), no spoilers please!  I’m going the DVR route so I can enjoy with friends. Stills from season 2 … Continue reading →

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The End of an Era

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Sarah

The first sign of danger was when it moved from NBC to the Hallmark Channel last year.  Then Hallmark cut her programming from 8 hours to 5.  And now, the end.  Martha’s show has been cancelled. The news makes me … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Threat to a Home-Cooked Meal

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Sarah

It isn’t work-fatigue or laziness or your lingering love affair with Amy’s roasted veggie pockets. The greatest threat to a home-cooked meal is the grocery store. You might object.  You might say, Sarah, the grocery store is crucial.  Like, really … Continue reading →

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