toy story: halloween edition

Ever since I decided to start making my costumes, the world of possibilities has seemed endless.  I usually start planning the following year’s ensemble November 1st (or really October 28th if I’m being honest), and then force Craig into some male counterpart that he never wants to be, but does because he loves me.  We’ve been a Tiffany’s box and gemologist (Craig thought he was … Continue reading toy story: halloween edition

a fabulous friendsgiving

Thanksgiving is a great time to gather with friends and loved ones.  Since I stopped eating meat this year, I was faced with the challenge of creating a vegetarian menu that would still make you hate yourself the next day.  I invited some friends over for a fanciful feast, and they quickly discovered, like most events I throw, it was all for the blog. The … Continue reading a fabulous friendsgiving

hip hop

Easter is the hot mess of all the holidays, with bunnies carrying eggs, a menu of ham and chocolate and the constantly changing date (seriously…can it just be in April all the time?!?)  If you aren’t Catholic, or don’t have kids, chances are Easter is just another Sunday.  But for ME, the Holiday Queen, Easter is the perfect opportunity to hard boil a few dozen eggs … Continue reading hip hop

go green 

Happy St. Patrick’s Day 🍀🍀🍀!!! If you know anything about me, you know that I freakin love holidays.  I particularly enjoy making themed foods, but so many of the ones for celebrations consist of cakes and candy.  I’d never say no to a good crème de menthe cupcake, but lately I’ve been on a kick of finding healthy alternatives to my usual menu of junk food.  My Pinterest board … Continue reading go green