i want my MOMA!

Published on February 11th, 2010
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MOMA has been on my mind lately.
for one–my dear, sweet friend (and fullbright scholar) dara worked on the bauhaus exhibit,
two–the recent yoga at MOMA. (for those who don’t know, i am big into yoga!)
and now 3.  for valentine’s day.
i had been avoiding this “holiday”.  while not newly single–newly embracing single–i just didn’t have the stomach [...]

happy heart

Published on February 14th, 2009
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xoxo.

happy heart

Published on February 13th, 2009
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just a little inspiration–cookies from inchmark.
xoxo.

tiramisu with roses & berries

Published on February 13th, 2009
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i am a sucker for interesting food ingredients.
this time it was the rose flavored ladyfinger biscuits that did me in. exotic, intoxicating pink petals always fill my cheesiest of romantic fantasies–think far east desserts scented with rosewater. plus, boyfriend & i both love tiramisu, so i bought them impulsively knowing i would find some [...]

pepper & chocolate

Published on February 12th, 2009
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put some heat in your sweeties’ belly on valentine’s day. underscore the romantic beginnings of the spice trail & the mysterious allure of fragrant spices with one or all of these treats. pepper coupled with deeply rich cocoa gives you a one-two punch guaranteed to score with your lover.
make up a batch of [...]

saying i love you with flowers

Published on February 10th, 2009
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valentine’s day, unlike any other holiday, really has the corner on the flower market. it is estimated that 110 million roses will be bought this year, all within a three day period of valentine’s day. supposedly it’s in the name of love–but if we really loved the earth, we might send one of [...]

the perfect match

Published on January 31st, 2009
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looking for an easy, surefire valentine’s gift that guarantees some return on investment?

send these some of these super cute cookies with a perfectly matched card to your sweetie.

all cookies by whipped bakeshop in philly. they’re sure to win you the favors of your lovely.

marbelized card • martha stewart
wood you be mine • two [...]

way to their heart is their stomach

Published on January 31st, 2009
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mini conversation heart cakes • vegan waffles • heart-n-hole eggs
pancakes • brownies • cocoa heart

the easiest way to lovey-dub up your valentine’s day is by making heart shaped goodies for your intended.
whether it’s waffles, pancakes, brownies, marshmallows, cookies or cakes–a heart shape instantly turns your favorite recipe into a delicious valentine.
and it doesn’t have to [...]

poppytalk handmade: my faves

Published on January 20th, 2009
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in search of inspiration?
need a little pick-me-up for your heart (the inauguration didn’t do it?)
check this stuff out on poppytalk handmade. be alive, be real, be.