You have probably already figured out that Alyssa and I are huge washi tape fans. I am going to have to figure out some sort of storage solution because I have SO MANY ROLLS. Washi all over the place! I often use washi tape to wrap presents- a few strips of the designed tape
Seared Bonito Fillet (Katsuo no Tataki)
Our friend Tomoko called the other day and said “I’m bringing over bonito!” The only bonito I had ever heard of was the dried, shaved stuff that goes into dashi or as a garnish on certain Japanese dishes. I wasn’t sure why she would bring dried fish flakes over. Luckily, she arrived with some beautiful
Watermelon Agua Fresca
I’m back from Cancun! I’ve gotta say that while I get why people love taking sunny beach vacations during horrendous winter weather, there is something extra special about coming home to a perfect weekend of clear skies and bright sunshine. And just your luck- in the spirit of turning any summer day into a small
DIY Wooden Plant Markers
Fresh herbs can completely change a dish, and you just never know when you’ll need a few leafs of basil, some fresh parsley or a sprig of rosemary. I’ve always tried to keep some kind of herb in my fridge, but it seems like I have rosemary when I need parsley, and basil turns brown
Weekly Love Letter for May 25th, 2014
Carla is working on her tan in MEXICO, so you’ll have to settle for only my boring part of this week’s Love Letter 😉 And we’d like to thank all of our active servicemen and women for their dedication to our country. Thank you to all veterans and for those who have given their
DIY No-Sew Pillowcase
I have some pillows around the house that are looking a little rough around the edges. Literally. They’ve been around for years, so I guess it’s time to spend some money and give them a little love. I’ve mentioned before that my sewing machine is on the fritz, so I needed a no-sew option. I’m
DIY Water Resistant Acrylic Tray
The lucky part about acrylic pieces showing up constantly in design inspiration over the past few years is how incredibly easy they can be to duplicate on your own! A few years ago, I spent ages finding a mirrored cosmetic tray for my bathroom. I’m not joking- the endeavor required tons of thrift store visits
Cherry Ice Cream with a Brown Sugar & Bourbon Swirl
Cherries! They’re here! They’re one of my favorite fruits. But their peak growing season is so short, so let’s make the most of the them while they’re here, okay? And maybe we can start with this cherry ice cream. I tried not to cook the cherries too long because I wanted to retain their freshness while