My Portfolio

I was inspired yesterday to put together all of my favorite pictures into a portfolio of sorts. It was quite the walk through time and I love seeing them all together. I'm hoping to start helping local businesses that I am inspired by by lending my lens so this is the beginning of this adventure. If anyone you know may be in need of my services, please let me know!

Halloween Crafty Time: Recipes

Here are some Halloween recipes and crafts to celebrate the season!

Pumpkin Wedges with Sage:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut a small pumpkin (such as sugar) in half; scrape out seeds. Place cut side down on a baking sheet. Roast for 30 mins. 

2. Remove from oven. Turn oven to broil. Cut pumpkin into two-inch wedges; poke fresh sage leaves into flesh. Drizzle with 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil until wedges are sizzling and sage is crisped, about 6 minutes.

Don't forget to save the seeds! Bake them at 350 degrees after tossing them with olive oil, kosher salt, pepper, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne and honey. Delish!

Once you've tried some wedges right out of the oven, use a few to add to a healthy and light vegetable pasta. Just toss your favorite veggies (I used peppers, onions, zucchini and mushrooms) with salt, pepper and olive oil. Then toss with cubed roasted pumpkin in your favorite pasta (I used brown rice spaghetti). Add more olive oil and butter (optional) and salt and pepper to taste. 

Want an easy Halloween decor project? Just fill your favorite vase with Candy Corn and Melocreme pumpkin candies and- voila! A perfect addition to your festive abode. I recommend using the pumpkins all at either the top or bottom. My attempt at layering the first try didn't turn out very well.

Halloween Crafty Time!

Around this time of year I get a little... how you say... crafty. I just love the start of fall, don't you? Halloween is my favorite holiday, so the little Manhattan Beach Cottage got a festive re-decoration of ghoulish proportions..

Everything is Everything

Breaking News: You're now looking at the fabulous drybar's new "Director of Everything"! I could not be more excited to work with the amazing team and glamorous shop that is drybar. If you haven't seen or read about it yet, check it out at www.thedrybar.com. All they do is blowouts. No cuts or color. And it's the same price as a mani/pedi! Such an amazing concept. Hope to see you all in very soon!

Welcome Home

Well it's finally done. All of the blood (re-upholstering), sweat (moving) and tears (of happiness) proved worth it now that Jeff and I are all settled into our new place. Take a little peek inside of what all of the hard work, love, and passion that went into our new home created!