Friday, August 12, 2011

Beet Cake...



Scrumptious...indeed.  I haven't even tried making this delectable delight, but from the look of this video there is no way it could taste bad.  Just see for yourself...
I have learned that an artistic view not only comes from beautiful photography but from video work as well.

I am definitely a fan of Tiger in a Jar.  Click on the link for more of their work!

Toodles,
Natalie


Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Ahem...

Excuse me while I clear my virtual throat, for it has been some time since my last post.  It's funny but my last few posts have started somewhat like this. 

Well it has been nearly 3 months since ventured out in blogland and let me say that I've missed you all so much.  I miss our friendly banter, back and forth how do you do's and I've even missed some new friends whom I haven't even had the chance to become acquainted with.

So as you can see I've dusted my shelves, packed up the old, and now I'm in with the new (new blog look that is).  I figure I needed a fresh start.

So what's new you'll probably ask?  I've been a busy bee.  I've been working like crazy, bought a new car, went on a vacation to Disneyland, been to the beach a couple of times, and we just dropped the kids off at Grandma's house for 4 weeks (maybe that explains why I have the time to blog)!

As for my home decor...alas it remains the same except for a few nick-nacks and new bedding.  My cupboards are still a drab maple and I haven't bought any new furniture.  I can't help but post some pictures of the kitchens that inspire me.  Maybe I can make a weekend trip to Lowe's for paint.  I've already been searching Benjamin Moore's color choices.

I'm really liking this pale blue to lighten things up.

I'm also leaning towards the white subway tiles.

Wish me luck ladies...
It will take some time to get to these levels.

XOXO
Natalie


Monday, April 25, 2011

Sunny thoughts...

There is nothing to bring you into that happy place like 
warm weather, sunny skies, and blossoming flowers.


Spring Break is over but love is still in the air...

So go ahead and take a ride with the top down...

Put on a pretty dress...

and take that much needed breather : )

We deserve it every now and then!
Thanks for stopping by dolls!

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Mildred Pierce


Who can resist?
I tuned in for every episode (which may have contributed
to the lack of weekend blog posts) and I loved it!

Starring Acadamy award winner...Kate Winslet as Mildred Pierce.

and the beautiful Evan Rachel Wood as Veda Pierce.

Set in 1920-1930's in the suburbs of Los Angeles.

About a mother's struggles with raising her two daughters on her own...

finding love...

and overcoming heartache.

It was truly a remarkable five part mini-series that had it's final show this past Sunday night.
If you missed it, I highly recommend watching it On Demand if you already have HBO.
If you don't, I advise you to buy it. It does have the usual racy scenes that are trademark of
an HBO show, but nothing too bad.

I applaud Kate Winslet for taking on this role...she outdid herself! Not many can fill the
shoes of the notorious Joan Crawford.

Great job HBO!!