Author Archives: Abby

The Beautiful Day Remedy

Occasionally, in the whir of daily life, it is easy to lose track of the small things that are so lovely about being alive. If you, like I sometimes am, are feeling cooped up or even just slightly stifled by the routines to which you remain relatively faithful, I have the perfect remedy. via StepContinue reading “The Beautiful Day Remedy”

Pink Cake

Today is a berry-flavor kind of day! Sometimes, when you need to make something deliciously dessert-y, you just don’t feel up to the sexy-levels of chocolate or the stickiness of caramel, am I right? Lets face it, sometimes the last thing you want is MORE hot(t) or sticky! Welcome to the summer desserting dilemma . .Continue reading “Pink Cake”

I Can’t Even Clap and Sing At The Same Time…

Okay, maybe with The Stellas for parents, you’re a shoe-in for the genetic talent lottery, but I still cannot stop my internal jaw-drop when these girls start singing. At the ages of 8 and 10, Maisy and Lennon Stella are showing up a lot of our top musicians as far as raw talent goes. Plus,Continue reading “I Can’t Even Clap and Sing At The Same Time…”

You’re what the French Call . . .

Les Misérables… Having seen the movie three times now, and having officially cried the first two, I have finally reached the point where I can laugh about Les Mis jokes… I’m not sure if this is progress, or if I am becoming emotionally jaded. If nothing else, it’s proof positive that that one of theContinue reading “You’re what the French Call . . .”

In a Day’s Work

Today was one of those days. Sometimes, I am overwhelmed by the sheer number of questions I am asked in a very short period of time.  I mean, my brain can only proceses so much in a limited amount of time. My carrying capacity hurts. Questions Today included (but were not limited to):  Do youContinue reading “In a Day’s Work”

Warm Hands, Warm Hearts?

Most people who know me are fully aware of my vehement love of all things in celebration of Valentine’s Day! I have begun my preparations in earnest for this most joyous of days, and my very first gift-project has turned out rather adorably! I found this lovely idea for making pocket-sized bean bags as winter handContinue reading “Warm Hands, Warm Hearts?”

Writing about Writing

There is nothing climactic about starting to write. When the point of my pen first presses against a clean page, or my fingers hover over a keyboard as I stare at the blank white void of a new document, I feel nothing greater than beginning. No matter how much pleasurable thought has led to thisContinue reading “Writing about Writing”