Holidays

Yep, it’s that time, my favorite season of the year… autumn! Colored leaves (yes, we even have those in Los Angeles), cooler temperatures, cashmere sweaters, and delicious cozy food.…

Lovely Autumn Leaf Bookmark DIY from Tamara Central. An easy, fun and beautiful craft to mark fall. …

I edited my first cookbook when I was a teenager, which is not unusual, if you know my family. One evening, after a most divine meal, my large extended…

Lets’ face it, COVID -19 has put a wrench in pretty much everything this year. Weddings are being postponed, there’s no more live theater or music to attend, and…

Summer is winding down, and so many families are staying home right now. Many of us have pretty much used up all our tricks to un-bore the back yard.…

While some may ask, “Why make chocolate when it’s so much easier to buy it?” I ask, “Where’s the fun in that?” Plus I really love gourmet dark chocolate…

In honor of National Lipstick Day (yes July 29th… another weird made-up holiday), I have found a way to put to use those amazing swivel-ey wands of beauty. Hooray!…

  A few months ago I was approached by two very close friends of mine who asked me to design their wedding. The bride is a long-time confidant, wine-drinking…

Super Simple Christmas Tree Napkins I love an easy craft that has big impact, and these Christmas tree napkins really fit the bill. They’re super simple to make, are…

Come on… who doesn’t love a cheese ball? They’re fun to eat, and easy to make. Being a bit of a cheeseball myself, I have a particular affinity for these orbs o’…