I was lucky enough to receive a copy of Judith Fertig’s debut novel The Cake Therapist. Claire “Neely” O’Neil is a pastry chef of extraordinary talent. Every great chef can taste shimmering, elusive flavors that most of us miss, but Neely can “taste” feelings—cinnamon makes you remember; plum is pleased with itself; orange is a wake-up […]
Archives for July 2015
DIY Kitchen Cabinet Makeover
8 years. 8 long years! That’s how long I’ve lived in my condo and disliked my kitchen, mostly the cabinets. I have the typical late 80s, early 90s almond formica cabinets with the wood trim. Great, well made cabinets, horrible look for the new millennial. With so much advancement in paint and thanks to the […]
$500 Summer Adventure Giveaway
July may be almost over but summer certainly isn’t! Here’s your chance to win one last summer adventure on us. The Glamourous Guide has teamed up with a group of bloggers to give you this fabulous opportunity to win $500!!! One lucky reader will win $500 PayPal cash. I know that I would definitely take one last […]
Summer Secrets {Review} and Giveaway
I was elated when I received Jane Green’s latest novel Summer Secrets to read. Summertime is the perfect season to get lost in a beach novel. “Summer Secrets is witty, sharp, and insightful…” ~ Sophie Kinsella” I could not agree more with this New York Times Best Selling Author. This book will make you fall in […]
Finding an old post can be like finding an open window to your future
Ahh memories. We all have them. Some I’d like to forget but for the most part I like to remember mine (hence me making a memory jar every year). But as I was perusing through my Facebook profile and looked into the Notes section, I decided to read some of the old posts I had […]