Who could top that for a Valentine dinner? If your relationship has entered monotonous mode, this concoction should send it sizzling tout de suite. And if your romance is already on fire, the dish is sure to ignite more sparks. I’d love to take credit for coming up with this creation, but it all goes to Jencen. The meal is …
As I was perusing my past pictures this morning, I came across these ones from a glammed-out Topshop event. Nordstrom showcased extra merchandise – items not even sold online – packed the place with stylists and makeup artists, set up a photo-taking station like those at movie premieres, and brought in beloved NYC fashion blogger Christine Cameron, of My Style …
Today, I’m featuring a guy who’s a total CATCH. From that reference, the title of this post, and this picture, I bet you can guess his background! Billy had a professional overseas baseball career playing for teams in South Africa and Australia. You might recognize Billy from the Meeting Men Monday and Travel Thursday banner pictures on my homepage. It’s …
This Anthropologie floral dress looks like it belongs in an award-winning flower garden! So that’s exactly where I headed in it. If you’re interested in seeing this garden, and hearing the awesome story of the woman behind it, check out my last Travel Thursday post. If you have the privilege of attending the flower show, besides viewing breathtaking gardens, you can visit …
Ferocious perseverance is what took world-famous glass-and-metal artist, Ginny Ruffner, from a near-fatal auto accident to an against-all-odds recovery and reemergence on the global art stage. I will be forever grateful for knowing her and helping to build her garden at the acclaimed Northwest Flower & Garden Show—running now through February 9th at Seattle’s Convention Center. Ginny’s garden, Artful Delight, …
It’s not every day that a girl gets to learn how to cook French cuisine from an award-winning chef. Here are the steps to creating the delicious Black Cod en Papillote. My favorite one is last… Eat it! All you need to impress your friends with this entrée is to follow Jencen’s simple steps. Here’s your shopping list to make …
I’m getting ready to help the renowned artist, Ginny Ruffner, build her display garden for the Northwest Flower & Garden Show. Ginny’s masterful glass and metal creations are permanently featured in over 40 museums worldwide—and in the fanciful garden of her Seattle home. It’s no wonder that the Arboretum Foundation begged her to let them recreate it for the show. If …
Since I was little, I’ve made up words…not in school papers though. I learned early on that teachers don’t allot A’s for creativity! ARTISTocrat in the “Katherine Dictionary” is someone who has achieved the highest level of artistic excellence. That perfectly describes Jencen. He’s a professional-level pianist, and an award-winning cook who relies on his sense of smell more than …
WIN WIN WIN!!! The celebratory screaming in Seattle is taking over the town. It won’t stop until sunrise. Then we’ll only take a temporary pause during work…that is if we go to work…and we’ll crank the party back up in the evening. We are so proud of our boys!
Super Bowl mania is at fever pitch, so it’s the perfect time to call in the Triplets of Boom, a secret dancing Seahawks Fan Squad! https://instagram.com/p/j2DIssCfGG/ As you can see, I’m ridiculously hyped for the game. Here are some tips for showing your team spirit regardless of who you are cheering on…but it’d better be the Seahawks 😉 Team Pride …
Universities report that students are opting out of the traditional semester abroad and in to fly-by European tours lasting as little as a week. So basically, they’re learning something like Roman culture by waving at the Coliseum as their group is herded to the next attraction. And their version of bonding with locals is saying, “Excuse me” as they knock …
Who’s excited for the Super Bowl? It could be a tough game with heavy snow, fierce wind, and superstars on both teams. So I’m prepping to help out my boys – the Seahawks – should Chancellor get injured;) Just kidding! If I were really standing in for our strong safety, there would be nothing safe about the game. But I …
The inspiration for the Travel Thursday motorcycle photo on my homepage was the steamy, beautiful Brigitte Bardot. I revamped her look by adding a smoky-eye flare that is so popular now. I’ve always admired a smoky, cat eye, but every time I tried it, I resembled a wild cat who had just stumbled home from a fight! So for this …
Frowning is a total romance killer. As even Annie knows, you’re never fully dressed without a smile. This tip may seem obvious. And yet so many people slap on sullen faces when walking down the street or going about their business. I think they get caught up in their own thoughts and don’t realize what messages their faces are sending. …
I was entering Nordstrom when I heard an explosion of enthusiastic screams and applause coming from a slew of eager shoppers in the shoe department. The level of excitement was similar to what I saw Zac Efron receive at his Toronto Film Festival premiere. But Zac, with his steely blue eyes, wasn’t gracing the store. The adulation was all for …