In the days leading up to my friend Rachel's baby shower, I had every intention of baking adorable baby bottle-shaped cookies, and went so far as to buy a shaped cutter. But as the party got closer, I realized the thought of making and decorating cookies was only adding stress, ...read more
Never one to be shy about celebrating even the smallest holiday, St. Patrick's Day is one of those occasions where I feel the festivities are basically an excuse to get blitzed. With that in mind, I wanted to embrace part of that spirit with this ombré cake (recipe here, dyed ...read more
There's something about nude-colored nails that always feels fresh and clean...but it can also gravitate towards boring and predictable. For a twist on a classic, Estée Lauder and I came up with the Ombré Nude manicure, which uses varying shades of the color on each finger nail, ...read more
I've been making simple jewelry since I was in high school and it's one of my favorite things to do while watching TV or listening to music. Lately I've been drawn to really simple necklaces, but find that most of them are choker-length (not a great look for me). Even if you ...read more
I don't deny the fact that I judge people based on their ice cream preferences, but I also understand to each its own. My dad happens to love pistachio. My grandma always orders tutti-frutti. But the one thing I don't get is sherbet. It lacks that desirable creamy texture of ...read more