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My Happy Places

Sometimes we all need a little mental break.  When you’re entrenched in work, or dealing with grief, getting lost in a website can be a nice escape.  Here are some of my favorite spots around the web: A Nice Little … Continue reading

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Insta-Life

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Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Europe

I hope you enjoy today’s guest post from Kate.  She’s calling it “Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Europe” but to me it’s “Places to Add to my Bucket List”.  Everywhere on his list looks breathtaking! The castle is straight … Continue reading

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The 5 Best Shows on TV

So, it’s flu season.  And that means that some of us are going to be bed-ridden with illness.  It sucks; there’s no way around it.  But if you’re going to be stuck in bed, you might as well watch some … Continue reading

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Candelas on the Bay

From now on, whenever someone comes to San Diego to visit me, I’m taking them to Candela’s. Candela’s is on Coronado, which is a beautiful little island (peninsula, whatever) just off the San Diego coast.  See? Half of it is … Continue reading

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Free Crappy Update

One thing you might not know about me is that I’m a fairly talented artist*. For those who have been reading my blog for a long time (hey, Mom!) you’ll remember when I was donating masterpieces in colored pencil to … Continue reading

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Happy New Year!

xoxo   Photo by Alexandra Grablewski

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2012 Recap

I have really split feelings about 2012.  On the one hand, I feel like it was one of my best years yet, but on the other hand, I feel like I spent the whole year just waiting for whatever I … Continue reading

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Give-Away Winner

Congratulations AJ! You were the 14th entrant and the winner of the rose gold necklace! Please email me your address at Howboutsomecake [at] gmail.com so that I can put it in the mail to you. Everyone else, thanks for entering … Continue reading

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Stitch Fix Review #2

This is my third Stitch Fix and it’s the best one yet.  I didn’t review the second, but you can find my first review here.  If you haven’t heard of Stitch Fix yet, it’s a personal styling service that sends clothing … Continue reading

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