A Different Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving! Today I am thankful for Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole! And much more.

Today marks our first holiday season as a fractured family. My Mom isn't here. She is surely cooking dinner for her "new family." It has been an unexpectedly emotional week leading up to today, but I am so thankful to be surrounded by a wonderful and supportive family. And the things that are important to this family- great food and drink!!
Here's to a great meal and a great Thanksgiving weekend!
Bon Appetit!

oh happy weekend

I just pulled these pumpkin pie s'mores cupcakes out of the oven. I originally planned on making the sweet potato version, but I couldn't get past the boiling of the potato. In addition to a potato-boiling lesson I need a frosting lesson. Mine is sad.

I tuned into this inspirational live virtual chat yesterday! Thanks Joy!

What I learned this week: 6 realizations from dog siting.

Also, I have accepted this.

Now penning: 10 signs you're addicted to Thought Catalog. Just kidding. But it should be written.

Worst trick ever!

Mac Attack! I'm determined to conquer all of these. 


{Photo courtesy of How Sweet It Is}

oh happy weekend

For the next two days I'll be in blogging bootcamp at BLOGSHOP, hosted by Bri of Design Love Fest! I cannot wait to come out with whole bunches of inspiration and photoshop knowledge! I keep telling myself I want to get this (blog) baby underway! After Blogshop I'll have NO excuse!

I didn't eat a single piece of Halloween candy this year. But if I had leftovers, I would make this.

Congrats to Victoria who is getting hitched this weekend!

Need to go on a cupcake roadtrip!

Another thank you to Melanie for her great Alt class this week! I signed up for this too! It's free!

Pinning the heck out of fall food.

Amazing Manhattan skyline in the wake of Sandy.

Have a wonderful November weekend!

Photos courtesy of Blogshop.

Oh happy weekend

 

Nailed it!

It's shaping up to be another beautiful fall weekend in the Bay. I could not be more excited that the Giant's are killing it in the World Series! Looking forward to Game 3 tomorrow!

Other plans include hiking Angel Island with a group of girls, baking pumpkin-y treats, and getting my costume on (to be determined)!

I want to start doing these fall challenges.

Making these for tomorrow's Halloween Party.

Retire home free!

Flexible family.

FREE things to do in SF!

Frenchie Love

Lovin' this look from The Rose Record! I'm dreaming of owning a Frenchie some day (hint hint wink wink) but until that day comes I will settle for this adorbs J.CREW sweater.
(Also featured here.)

Tepper Wedding Part II

The food was one just of the many great aspects of the Tepper Wedding. Just look at this dessert menu for the Reception! The mini donuts were a HUGE hit!
Probably my favorite meal of the weekend was at the Rehersal Dinner at Barndiva in downtown Healdsburg. Aside from the stunning venue, the food was phenomenal. The seasonal tomato watermelon salad was a refreshing and perfect starter.

But the clear winner of the evening was, hands down, the dessert buffet, which consisted of four mini treats that were devoured by the dozen. I believe my boyfriend had roughly 17 mini cheesecakes, give or take. I wish I was joking. The peanut butter blackberry brownie is my new best friend. The chocolate raspberry mousse cup and the gluten-free cake square were equally amazing.

The new couple did not let us leave town empty-stomached. Sunday Brunch at the Healdsburg Hotel was the perfect hangover brunch. Bagels and lox, fruit and yogurt, fritatta and bacon. Oh, and Bloody Marys and Mimosas!

Tepper Wedding Part I

On October 6th Gary and I attended the stunning wedding of our good friends, Mark & Lesley Tepper. They are a truly admirable couple who Gary and I strive to emulate. They are so in love with each other, and it showed in every aspect of their amazing wine-country wedding.

 

This is the actual spot where they wed, overlooking a vineyard. It was perfection. Healdsburg is perfection. 

 Don't these boys look dapper! Groom in the middle. That's my Gary on the far left.

I am in love with Les' Ivy & Ash dress! There are so many more details to post- namely, the food! I'll save that for tomorrow!
Best wishes to the happy couple (who are currently honeymooning in Italy!)