Celebrating Cinco de Mayo is a common event in California no matter what your heritage. So even though I am Irish-Scott and French, I have always partaken in the Mexican celebration. Now that I am the step-mother to a son born of Mexican heritage, I have all the more reason to celebrate and honor Mexican …
Planning an Easy Easter Dinner
Easter is right around the corner, and I am just now thinking about it! I am usually much more prepared for holidays – I enjoy the preparation as much as the event itself. As a blended family though, I was not planning on having Easter this year. This year my step-children are to spend the …
A Palette of Pink ~ A Baby Shower Tea Party
Sugar and spice, and everything nice, and lots and lots of pink! That was the theme of the day. On Saturday I attended a beautiful baby shower for a friend, Tamara. This baby shower tea party was hosted by some very talented ladies. Just look at these pictures ~ every last detail was covered; it …
That’s a Wrap! The 2014 Oscar Highlights
Well that’s a wrap! The Oscars have been handed out! The Wolf didn’t howl, the pizza delivery-man wasn’t Hustled, Gravity rose to the top, and 12 Years a Slave took best picture! So many great moments! Ellen rocked the show with her biting humor, pizza delivery, and selfie (or do we call it an “us-ie”?). …
Planning a 2014 Academy Awards Party
I love the Academy Awards! The actors, the dresses, the red carpet – the whole event is over the top glamour. Ever since I was a young girl, I’d sit and watch and dream. I was ten years old when Tatum O’Neal won her Oscar for her performance as Addie Loggins in Paper Moon. Watching …
Hosting an Out of Town Dinner Party
Like some of you, I just had a three day weekend. For me – three days off equals a quick getaway. I planned a trip to visit my son who lives in Playa Vista and to spend time with my Southern California friends. I love to travel, I love to entertain, and I love to …