Christmas Mochi and Pika Claus

Yes. I am one of those people who dress their dog. Purely for my own amusement. Poor Mochi. I think she actually feels shame when I'm laughing to tears at her. It's okay. I still love you Mochi. And Pika.. is.. ridiculously hyper. Can't say anything else about that crazy dog. The first three pictures are going into our Christmas cards - I took about a million pictures because they would not stop moving! Anyway.

Merry Christmas! Love, Mochi & Pika







My poor mom has to cover our furniture with sheets or else the dogs will mess it up! Despite how it seems in the video, Irwin and Mochi are bff's haha...

2010 Holiday Gift Guide

It's December 1st and the gift buying countdown has begun. I'm proud to say that I finished my Christmas shopping last weekend, but that hasn't stopped me from browsing. I'm really happy with all my purchases, including some of these items I couldn't resist buying for myself (i.e, the Laline Mousse Body Cream = I smell like a raspberry cupcake and my skin is oh-so-soft). And the newest version of my Kor Water bottle that I can't live without. But I managed to resist most purchases for myself (keyword: most) and I'm happy to be done with it. I wanted to list my top 10 gifts but couldn't resist adding the cardigan at the last minute because it looks so warm and would be the perfect gift to keep a good friend or family member warm. Now I just need to find the perfect wrapping paper and ribbon and I'll be set. Happy shopping!

1. Fuji Instax Mini - $130.00
2. Illume Boulangerie Jar - $16.00
3. Ray Ban P-Retro Cat Sunglasses - $135.00
4. Urban Decay, Book of Shadows - $54.00
5. Sweater Knit Boot - $14.00
6. Kor Delta Water Bottle - $19.95
7. Laline Cream de la Cream - $19.95
8. Cheap Monday Caitlin Glove - $61.00
9. Topshop Laptop Case - $40.00
10. Sephora by OPI Mini Collection - $22.00
11. Hold Me Close Cardigan - $59.99

A Day of Thanks

Thank you. For everything. For being you, and for accepting me as I am. You all bring unbelievable joy to my life and I thank God everyday for you.

birthday baby cakes

We celebrated Irwin's birthday over the weekend, had a mini staycation downtown, got a suite at the InterContinental - and I wanted to live there F O R E V E R. Had a few drinks with a couple of his close friends at Fuse and laughed at all the 18+ looking cats who were most likely our age or older. Sunday Irwin's parents had family over for his birthday, his cousin's birthday, and for his cousin who was visiting with her 5 month old baby, Davis. I wanted to bite his cheeks they were so fat. Fat babies are the best. And his lashes! Wow. I wanted to keep him.

Then there was SOOOooo much good food! Who needs Boiling Crab when Irwin's mom makes the BEST garlic crab EVER. Feasted on so much food, and indulged in the two cakes I made (1 by request from his mom, the other.. I just wanted to make it) I had decided to take a break from making cake pops and venture into my second goal - cakes. The first cake is Zuccotto, which is an Italian dessert cake that I used to make all the time.. like 2 years ago. It's almost like tiramisu but firmer. Aside from Paula Deen, Giada is my favorite when it comes to following dessert recipes which is where I found the Zuccotto recipe. The actual birthday cake was a recipe from Julia Child, her Reine de Saba, or Chocolate Almond cake. In my head, I had the idea to have a thin slice of each cake, one on top of the other, and oh em gee. It was heaven in my mouth. The chocolate cake ended up being more dense than I thought, but it was perfect pairing it with a slice of Zuccotto.

All in all, it was a great weekend.

Happy Birthday Baby!

This post is dedicated to my Love. Happy Birthday Baby, I love you soooooooo much!

Look: Fall

The leaves are finally starting to change color, looks like Fall FINALLY arrived. Got this semi-fur jacket from Next, and I'm totally in love with it. This will be completely worn out by Spring.

H&M sheer tank, Forever 21 maxi skirt, Next fur jacket

Look: Fur Vest Maxi Skirt

Currently loving maxi skirts. Gives even more length to my legs and provides the right look for a transition into Fall. The fur vest is perfect for semi-chilly/sunny days, or at times when I want to add a little something to a simple or monochromatic outfit.

H&M fur vest, Forever 21 maxi skirt, Steve Madden clogs, Banana Republic top