My assistant....

I got home from work today and thought I would work another hour or so. I really enjoy sitting in the front room of our house. It's the perfect room - it's quiet, the light is just right. It's also the room where things go that we don't quite know what we are going to do with them yet. For instance, I have a couch in there that is pre-Mark. I love this couch. I can't begin to tell you how comfortable it is. It's all down filled - it's comfy-goodness. The upholstery fabric needs to be updated, but it's in great condition. Mark HATES the couch. I LOVE the couch and it stays. We compromised and the couch stays in the room where things go that we don't quite know what we are going to do with them yet. Miss Abby also LOVES the couch. She dutifully sat next to me and worked as my assistant. Well, technically... napped as my assistant. Abby is a very good assistant - that is as long as the whole napping thing doesn't bother you. Just before her little nap I snapped this treasure on my trusty little Photobooth camera on my beloved computer. Doggie cuteness to kick off your weekend.

M.I.A... Again.

Layout features our "Sprinkles" line of papers.

I'm sure that you have found out by now that we had a very busy, exciting and successful CHA in Chicago. My awesome co-workers, Emily and Jen have kept you all updated with the Luxe goings-on. I thought that I would share a couple of the layouts that I designed to feature some of our new releases at the show - I know you are all tired of looking at my cupcakes post below... I hear you!!!

Layout features our "It's About Time" calendar line of papers.

(Yes... I might have cheated and used the same photo from a previous layout - but I like the idea of doing a "A Case of the Mondays" layout... and I didn't have a "Monday" photo. But, you get the idea... Right?!)

Enjoy!

Dark Chocolate...

... Delish! I am feeling rather domestic these days. Mark and I have committed ourselves to cooking at home more often. I have discovered that I really enjoy cooking - I sure that I couldn't fool the most discriminating palate, but I do okay. I, also really love to bake. I have a couple of recipes for cakes and cupcakes - but I cheated this time! Recently, I picked up the Sprinkles cupcake mix at Williams Sonoma - this little mix will make you look like a chef! It even comes with the adorable dots to decorate the cupcakes. Snack time!

Another winner....

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TCake said...

very kooky...just like carrie...loving this....have been a bit obsessed with satc on blog....pop in to see..Tx

June 1, 2008 7:44 AM

Okay... so I have to admit I picked this one because she is "tcake" and Mark calls me Pamcakes (he thinks he is SO clever!) TCake - email me with your address and I will send your goodies to you.

I am first to announce my winner. Make sure to watch the other blogs for their winners - they will be announced tonight and into tomorrow.

Thanks for everyone for playing along. Giveaways are too much fun!

Finally....

Seriously. I am the Queen of the Procrastinators. I am completely and totally aware of it - I have come to embrace that aspect of my personality. Well, almost. With that in mind, I have been telling myself and promising everyone in my family that I will start a little shop on Etsy.com. I started the promises about a year ago - or more.

Finally... I did it! I sat down and just got it done! And I feel so much better about it. I named my little shop Pamcakes. Mark gave me the nickname when we first started dating and I thought it would be a really cute name for the shop. Right now, I just have some greeting cards that I designed. The photo above is one of my little cards. I have hope of adding a few more goodies to the site very soon. So... stop on by my little Etsy shop when you have the time.

Luxe and the City...

Carrie is witty & funny. She is the creative one and deep down she just wants to be loved This kit was inspired by Carrie's funky chic fashion sense and was put together in honor of Sex & the City's opening weekend at the box office. Join the Luxe and the City Celebration and post on this blog by Tuesday 5 PM CST for your shot to win "the Carrie". Check the other Luxe girls' blogs for "the Samantha", "the Miranda" and "the Charlotte". Also look for "the Manhattan" on the Luxe blog and our"If Carrie and Charlotte got together to crop..." t-shirts on our Facebook and MySpace pages. Have a fabulous weekend and LIVE LUXE!

Sometimes...

... you just need a S'more. The other night I thought it would be fun on my way home to pick up stuff to make S'mores. We have a gas stovetop at our house and I can roast a marshmallow like the best of 'em! Mark has never experienced "indoor S'mores" - so, I thought I should let him in on my skills. It was the best dessert ever. It took me back to my SoCal roots and bon-fires on the beach.... Ah, the good ol' days.

Even Miss Abby wanted in on the action... but really who am I kidding - she's up for anything involving food. However, she did con us into a graham cracker... sneaky girl.