There are many celebratory songs that can make us smile and feel grateful for where we are now in life. For me, one of the most popular may be Celebrate good times come on! Let’s celebrate We hear that song at most weddings. For my friend, Laurie, celebrating ten years of being cancer free, I …
Classic movies and recipes for an extended evening
I’m a cozy classics girl! Although modern in other ways…like shoes, I prefer the old classics and stick to them. There’s something to be said for the familiar. Maybe it’s because I favor comfort…especially in food! My favorite kind of night-in involves: a fireplace, books, magazines, comfort food, and old movies. It all starts …
Hubbard Street Dance Company Comes to Dallas
When I was twenty years-old, I auditioned for Hubbard Street Dance Company . I was majoring in dance at the University of Alabama and three other of my Alabama dance major friends traveled to Dallas together to audition for Hubbard Street at the Booker T. Washington High School. I remember being so nervous; stretching and …
Ashley’s Holiday Gift Guide
Holiday shopping is on my mind, how about you? I have a select few go to websites for gifts and I’m happy to share them with you. As a working mom I tend to shop online or at a one stop shop kind of place like Target. Seasonal shopping should be fun, not stressful! I …
Culinary Art
I love this quote by Sister Wendy, “If people can look, and look, and always come away from a work of art enriched it is a great work of art.” There are certain pieces of art I always come back to because they inspire me. What I love about art is that every person may …
Happy Sausages!
Everybody loves sausage! Perhaps no one more than German speaking culture. They seem to have quite a fetish (fetish sounds like Fleisch, meat) about sausage and they have many sausage sayings!My friend and native Austrian recently taught me one that I love and I know I’m guilty of overusing it but it seems to work …
Sur la Bobby
Lakeside Market at Sur la Table in Plano, Texas recently hosted a book signing for Bobby Flay’s new cookbook, Throwdown. While waiting for Bobby to make his appearance, my dear friend and fellow Flay fan, Margot and I sampled Sea Breeze Restaurant appetizers and sipped on The Happy Relaxation Drink, listened to a live guitarist …
Halloween superstitions, Macbeth, and Merde
Shakespeare said, All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages. I’ve been thinking of Shakespeare, specifically Macbeth. Many great stories come with an accompanying curse. The Macbeth curse is probably the most famous …
Football, Food, and Fall Family Fun
Fall brings: football, food, and family fun! Saturdays are much anticipated in our house with the Alabama game being the main event. My husband, Derek, and I talk about what we want to do for dinner the day before of the game, because every football game is a reason to celebrate! Bama fans are very …
Meeting Manolo
Neiman Marcus NorthPark hosted 67 year-old shoe designer Manolo Blahnik this past Friday. My friend Ellynn and I observed the champagne reception and browsed the beautiful shoes while we waited for Manolo to make his appearance and begin signing stilelettos heels and his new book, Manolo’s New Shoes. The most beautiful shoe has no meaning …
Inspire a Rainbow of Languages
Developing an ear and tongue for language is a life-long process that shapes the way we think. Languages are like a beautiful rainbow. Each color has its own personality and reflects its culture. Think of not only looking at the rainbow, but listening to it. • German-regimented language, orderly minds• Portuguese-mellow sounds, mellow attitudes• French– …
Apricot Lane Inspired Top Ten Fall Fashion Picks
When I hear Earth, Wind & Fire’s, Do you remember the 21st night of September, I’m in the mood to dig through my stash of cool-weather clothes. But if that September search through your sweaters and jeans leaves you uninspired, you know it’s time for a fall wardrobe update. I recently had the “21st of …