I made these little appetizer salads when our book club read Memoirs of a Geisha (we always theme our menu to the book) but it’s the perfect appetizer for a summer party. Guests always flip out when they see the miniature takeout containers and the recipe is so easy even the most harried hostess can
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Sesame Salad
I made these little appetizer salads when our book club read Memoirs of a Geisha (we always theme our menu to the book) but it’s the perfect appetizer for a summer party. Guests always flip out when they see the miniature takeout containers and the recipe is so easy even the most harried hostess can
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Card Carrying Member
Recently, at a flea market I found a box of old black and white photos. They were 10 for $1 and since I will buy just about anything at that price I picked out 10 favorites. I didn’t really know what I would do with them at the time but I thought they were too
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Daring Dahlias
It’s July, and you know what that means… Dahlias are at the peak of perfection! Dahlias are one of my favorite flowers to design with. They come in a million colors and sizes and are really hearty. You’ll see them popping up in my decor over and over again. Here are some pretty pastels at
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The Salad Bar
We did this set up a couple of years ago for an outdoor wedding, but I continue to use it time and time again whenever I want to serve a light lunch. We set an 8 ft table and draped it with a vibrant silk table cloth. Two different kinds of salads (spinach and mixed
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From the Garden
I adore fresh flowers around the house. It’s such a lovely little touch and it never ceases to make me smile. I usually keep vases all around me full of whatever bloom is in season, but this time of year my go-to “flower shop” is my very own backyard. Just about ANYTHING will work as
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Matching Monograms
I found this photo today as I was pulling pictures for my slave drivers (otherwise known as publicists). It’s been so many years since we did this wedding, I’d forgotten all about this cool monogram. It was fairly simple… letters carved into particle board covered in seed paper and then attached to the gates that
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2010
Got New Year’s Plans? At the gym yesterday, I swear, I heard this question about 15 times. New Year’s is a tough one here in LA. House parties run the risk of being shut down by the po and Hollywood is just a mess. But come on, no one wants to be singing Auld Land Syne
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Unique New York
Just kidding…it’s Unique LA, independent design and gift sale. This once a year event takes place THIS WEEKEND downtown at the California Market Center and features adorable creations from local designers. Unique LA is not your local church craft sale. This place is full of one of a kind clothing, jewelry, home decor, accessories, and
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