One of my most prized positions is my Grandma Soogie’s Cinnamon Roll recipe. I remember being a young adult, probably in my 20s, and realizing I needed to know how to make her famous rolls for future holidays when I would be doing the cooking. I asked her during one of my regular card playingContinue reading Recipe: Grandma Soogie’s Cinnamon Rolls
My Five ~ How to Host a SWAP
Last night I hosted my first Kremb de la Kremb SWAP. I learned a few things along the way, so I thought I’d share–just in case you too want to get some people in your community together to exchange your old for their new.
Kremb de la Kremb Prom: Attempting Fashion Design
Kremb de la Kremb Prom Designs Last year I had such an amazing time attending the HKIS’ Interact Fashion Show. It was truly a feat! Student models, designers, and even planners created the entire show. I was just blown away by the talent. I also felt a little tinge of green envy at the chanceContinue reading Kremb de la Kremb Prom: Attempting Fashion Design
Kremb de la Kremb SWAP
Kremb de la Kremb is hosting a SWAP on Wednesday, November 19. I’ve been contemplating this idea of getting friends together and swapping our stuff. I’ve had such fun at the swaps I’ve attended around Hong Kong, so I decided it’s time to get the community I’m a part of together and do the same.Continue reading Kremb de la Kremb SWAP
Happy Halloween
Picture by Thomas Price of Teaspoon Photography Happy Halloween! This year my awesome library team took inspiration from Jessica Quirk of What I Wore. We went with her simple version of a the Wicked With of the West. It’s so easy–which (insert wicked laugh!) we like. Last year we were all Zorros–again super easy. WhenContinue reading Happy Halloween
Costume Roundup
Dressing as Zorro is just about the easiest costume around. Don all your black clothes with a pair of black boots. Add a black hat and black cape. Then simply take an old black tshirt, cut two eye holes, and wrap it around your eyes. Andale! Zorro!! Well, we all have a little over aContinue reading Costume Roundup
DIY: Distressed Denim
I’ve been seeing so many distressed jeans lately: whether it’s Sincerely Jules in totally cool ripped up jeans or Shalice Noel’s Instagram feed with lots of different ripped up jeans, I’ve been heavily influenced. Rather than fork out a fortune for a beat up pair, I took a cue from Geneva over at A PairContinue reading DIY: Distressed Denim
Gazpacho: Basically a Veggie Smoothie
Yes, Labor Day has passed and hence marked the end of summer, yet the heat may still remain (luckily) for a few more blissful moments. Anything cool will help this heat–including a nice cold soup! There are tons of different versions of gazpacho. I’d venture to say they’re all very similar in taste and procedure.Continue reading Gazpacho: Basically a Veggie Smoothie
Family Dinner: Raclette
When we were living in Venezuela back in 2000-2004, we were introduced to raclette. Mariana Morrill (she’s also a jewellery designer, so you may often see her referred to when I wear her baubles) and her husband Mark were our next door neighbors, and they had us over for raclette. Since that dinner over tenContinue reading Family Dinner: Raclette
DIY: Turn Old Jeans New
Ironically this morning I was talking to my sister-in-law about how it’s been forever (like 2009) since I have purchased a pair of blue jeans. I was thinking I’d go to the Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale to get an updated pair. But then I remembered this old pair sitting in a drawer out at the cabin:Continue reading DIY: Turn Old Jeans New
Packing 101: Road Trip Uniform
We just finished a fabulous road trip that started in Seattle and took us on the 101 Highway down to San Francisco. We stopped in Portland, and then meandered along the Oregon post and stayed in Seaside, and Bandon. Once we got into California, we wondered through the Redwoods, stayed a night in Healdsberg, andContinue reading Packing 101: Road Trip Uniform
Wander and Hunt
Recently I had a bit of a fashion fixation with these earrings seen and made by Geneva of A Pair and a Spare. Luckily, Geneva has created Wander and Hunt, an amazing site where many of her DIY projects are available for purchase through various kits. Since I kept going back to look at theseContinue reading Wander and Hunt