“Children, you need to share the imaginary donuts!” “I don’t like dark chocolate. It’s too healthy.” “I was going to get candy but I got goldfish crackers instead. They seemed healthier.” “If you can’t play nicely with the imaginary donuts than we will have to put them away!” “My mom is going to make that Gucci turkey.” “I know cookies and I know pie crust and they are not the same!” “Bummer, I guess we have to put the imaginary donuts away.” *kids grumble* What have you randomly heard?
Author: Kristen Grace
Beauty junkie, food obsessed, and constant wanderer.
The Pumpkin Chocolate Tart by Any Other Name Would Be…
The Fuck Yeah Tart, or so the writer of Wholy Goodness believes. Sorry for the coarse language, but it IS what she called this vegan and refined sugarless masterpiece. Except, I didn’t make mine vegan. When it said to add coconut milk, all I could think was “HEAVY CREAM!” while grocery shopping and OOPS, I bought the heavy cream instead of the coconut milk. It was no accident and I’m SorryNotSorry. I’ll be honest, I gravitated towards this recipe because the man in my life is bemoaning the amount of sugar loaded treats I’ve been baking. So this is how
Hair Cut!
I’ve gotten my hair cut and now I feel like I should only patronize posh coffee shops that charge $10 for one hot chocolate. I also need a business suit and a sense of superiority, which I’m lacking in both BUT, I’m still going to pull off this hairstyle because I adore it. My hairdresser was totally one of those mad genius artistic types. I sat down in her chair and she immediately says, “So what were you thinking LOB LOB LOB LOB.” At which point I said, “I guess I’m getting a lob?” And lets be honest, it was
Strange Bathrooms #2: Kate Spade
I was rushing around New York City desperately trying to find a bathroom. I popped into Kate Spade, begged for the use of their facilities, and found myself in the cutest restroom ever. Yes, Ever. Of course Kate Spade would have it that way! THERE ARE BOWS ON THE WALL! How adorable amiright?! Can I please have that wall paper in my bathroom?! Because I can’t get over it. And there’s a chair in the bathroom… But why? I never understood this. Is someone supposed to sit there and read a magazine while I do some business on the toilet?
Week in Review #15
I just binge watched several episodes of Sailor Moon and am now questioning my life choices and why I never grew up. But let’s stop there and talk about last week’s posts shall we? Veteran’s Day was Monday and I had to take a moment to think about the sacrifices our soldiers make and to say “Thank You”. I waxed poetic about Laura Vandervoort’s ability to pick the best dresses. I made and subsequently scarfed down some Chocolate Pound Cake. I reminisce about seeing the ballet “The Nutcracker” performed by the Pacific Northwest Ballet. Want to talk about Russet Potatoes?
Blogs & Vlogs: Tamira Jarrel and Things We Stan
Tamira Jarrel – YouTube This girl dabbled in beauty but her main point is fashion related finds. She is more tomboy then feminine and her wardrobe is more capsule than all encompassing. Because of this, her basics are on point like you wouldn’t believe. Taking recommendations from her usually means I’ll be getting something that I’ll use over and over again. Things We Stan – Blog She doesn’t post often, but when she does it’s brilliant. Sassy and humorous, she writes engaging content and honestly? If she were to someday become internet-famous, it wouldn’t shock me. Her stuff is that
Food Ingredient: Russet Potato
I recently sent in a vial full of saliva to the 23andMe company and found out I’m pretty much just your average Irish girl whose family immigrated to America decades before I was born. Learning this, I also realized I’m probably made of potatoes and beer which explains my impeccable taste in food (i.e. I love French fries and other things cooked in a deep fryer). Seemed only sensible to dedicate a whole post to the russet potato, which is so diverse that it just begs to be used for every single course of the day. Really. The russet is
“The Nutcracker” by the Pacific Northwest Ballet – Seattle, Washington
Attending The Nutcracker is almost a rite of passage in the Pacific Northwest. I’ve rarely met a Seattleite who has not seen the show in question, and even rarer to find someone who is disappointed in the performance. I myself saw the show years ago as an eleven year old. It was the Maurice Sendak version and I loved the sugarplum fairy. She was gorgeous, knew how to dance, and had excellent fashion. In my tween years, she was EVERYTHING. Fast forward, and the current rendition being played is George Balanchine. I’m much older now but when I’d heard that
Chocolate Pound Cake
from Paris Sweets by Dorie Greenspan This ain’t your grandmother’s pound cake. Or maybe it is if she’s French and uses chocolate. And if it IS your grandma’s recipe? You are one lucky grandchild. This pound cake isn’t so much a cake as it is some really good bread that happens to taste like chocolate. It’s not make-you-sick sweet, and it barely registers as dessert… but it satisfies my sweet tooth. I particularly like slicing into this while enjoying a cup of black tea! The two go perfectly together. Will I make this again? Absolutely! As a matter of fact,
My Style Icons: Laura Vandervoort
Laura Vandervoort isn’t the most well known celebrity out there. She once played supergirl on a little show known as “Smallville” or if you are like me, you discovered her on the reboot of “V”. Either way, I’m not here to talk about her career but her ability to rock a dress. She can look like a starlet from the 1940’s or she can modernize and smoke her eye out with the best of them. What I’m trying to say is, the girl has strong game when it comes to picking out the right dress. I live for this dress.