Bruschetta Hearts
This weekend, Greg and I cooked up a Valentine’s dinner for several of our couple friends, […]
Gift in a Heart-Shaped Box
Need a last-minute gift for Valentine’s Day? Try this twist on the traditional fallback of […]
Heart (and Arteries) Valentine
Blood and guts are SO not my thing. In fact, my friend in med school just calls blood the […]
Conversation Heart Cookies
Greg and I do our part to support the US Postal Service, though slightly begrudgingly with […]
Scrabble Alphabet Magnets
I have to admit that I’m not a huge fan of board games, but I always seem to be surrounded by game-lovers. I do think Scrabble is tolerable. It’s a game where everyone’s attention is on the letters, and the graphic designer in me can at least appreciate that. I love the little wooden pieces …
Personalized Gifts
Occasionally Greg and I run into situations where a Bath & Body gift set or restaurant gift card just isn’t enough to show our loved ones we care (ha!). In those cases, we’ve been known to make gifts — sometimes silly, sometimes over-the-top, but always highly tailored to their preferences. (In our opinion, anyway.) Knowing …
2010 Christmas Cards
I got a little carried away with Christmas cards this year! While brainstorming ideas for […]
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Greg and I somewhat-crazily attended both of our families’ holiday celebrations, despite the 1,600 miles between them. It’s easy — just fly west on Christmas morning! I love that we’re able to do this, but splitting the holiday does make it a little weird. For example, we spend Christmas morning trying to stuff gifts from …
Creme Brulee Cheesecake
My brother was craving a very specific cheesecake that he and his fiancee last tasted five years ago while living in Omaha, Nebraska. Upon hearing that my husband, Greg, has been making some amazing cheesecakes lately, my brother requested a homemade version of his long-lost creme brulee cheesecake for his fiancee at Christmastime. Though a …
Pennant Greeting Card
Speaking of banners(!), I made this mini bunting card for my friend’s baby shower. I cut […]