It’s getting closer….Spring! It’s almost here! So you already know that I love making cakes. A rich, chocolate stout cake in Winter is hard to beat. But I really love baking those lighter, refreshing desserts that stand out in Spring and Summer. I also appreciate “everyday” cakes. These are the ones you can whip together …
Wee Wednesday: Anna walker
i often times have daydreams about what it would be like to be an illustrator of children’s books. i can’t think of a more lovely profession. i would love to insert myself into a world of magical lands, whimsical characters and fantastic tales. sadly, this could never be the case since I have absolutely no …
Whole Wheat Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
My heart rate is finally returning to normal as I sit down to write this. I’ve spent the last ten minutes in a near-panic. Why, you ask? I couldn’t find the well-worn hand-written card for my go-to cookie recipe for today’s post. While I was certainly worried about disappointing you, to be honest the thought …
My Happy place…
Yes it is late. b is on spring break this week, which has caused a bit of delightful ruckus around here (lu absolutely loves having her favorite person around all day). everything is off kilter, including blogging on my beloved bliss. i wouldn’t have it any other way! I admit it, the main reason I …
Bodkin Spring/summer 2011
my heart skips a beat for bodkin’s spring/summer line. i love the soft flowing lines, combined with tranquil colors and delicate details. i am hooked. i would also love to know where to find the little boots in most of these photos…is it possible to have a boot soulmate? ready for some serious justification (mr. …
Wee Wednesday: Sally nencini
i love, love, love bloesem kids…i am always finding the most wonderful things. i have actually come to expect it…spoiled, I know! but even I was surprised when I stumbled into this beyond adorable cowboy… and the pleasant surprises kept on coming as I perused sally mancini’s precious shop… more surprisingly fantastic cowboys… Kitties and …
Blissful Eats With Laurie Jesch-Kulseth: Chocolate Stout Cake
This cake has been on my mind for some time now. I first came across this incredible dessert on food photographer Katie Quinn Davies’ blog, “What Katie Ate“. This beauty combines three of my favorite things: chocolate, pillowy cream frosting, and a rich, stout-style beer. This last ingredient was the final excuse I needed …
Wee Wednesday: kate+lili
love, love, love the graphic prints that define the sweetest kit+lili. each one sweeter than the next. yet again, my lu needs needs one of each. so many times I see tiny clothes that have me longing for ones in my size. of course I feel the same way about these kate+lili frocks. …