Hearing Hall and Oates “Private Eyes” first thing in the morning, on your way to work is a real treat 

Baby shower cake: lemon almond cake, raspberry jam filling, & vanilla mascarpone frosting

Baby shower cake: lemon almond cake, raspberry jam filling, & vanilla mascarpone frosting

Sparkly holiday nails

Sparkly holiday nails

I made quite a few of these cowl neck scarves as gifts this holiday- now its on to learning a new pattern

I made quite a few of these cowl neck scarves as gifts this holiday- now its on to learning a new pattern

I made this for a friend of a friend’s baby shower this weekend. Vanilla and chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream. 

I made this for a friend of a friend’s baby shower this weekend. Vanilla and chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream. 

I start my new job today. Stop by the Rare Bird Preserves booth at the Andersonville farmer’s market anytime between 3-8pm… it would make me so happy to see a friendly face!

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 — 2 notes
Enjoying what’s left of the summer at Glencoe beach (Taken with instagram)

Enjoying what’s left of the summer at Glencoe beach (Taken with instagram)

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Chiddy Bang- Heatwave. It’s been hot here in Chicago

Feasting on spaghetti alla carbonara with fresh market peas

Feasting on spaghetti alla carbonara with fresh market peas

I’ve been loving Fresh Picks local organic delivery service- this week it’s rhubarb, savoy, Egyptian walking onions, salad mix, tomatoes, gypsy peppers, thyme, asparagus & mushrooms all conveniently at my doorstep when I get home from work

I’ve been loving Fresh Picks local organic delivery service- this week it’s rhubarb, savoy, Egyptian walking onions, salad mix, tomatoes, gypsy peppers, thyme, asparagus & mushrooms all conveniently at my doorstep when I get home from work