Eskell designers seem to be inspired by '70s silhouettes, colorful silks, and busy abstract prints this season. The designers behind Eskell, Elizabeth Del Castillo and Kelly Whitesell, have managed to create this vintage-inspired Spring 2011 line that mixes flirty with fancy. I'd consider myself a fancy 'gal that would love to wear any of these designs. (Source.) I love their sweet, short, silky dresses with the fun cut-out backs. Any peak of sensible skin seems sensual to me, especially in an unexpected place. The red dress with the ruffle at the top is calling my name. There are several Eskell...

Rafael Silveira is a 32-year-old artist from Brazil. He creates heavy images of mixed reality. His works display dark subjects in a playful manner. Many of his pieces are commissioned by individuals. I caught a glimpse of Rafael's beehive painting on Facebook and was immediately drawn to it. I'd like to store records, ice cream cones, and cars in my beehive. That's my kind of hairdo!Check out Rafael's website or his blog for more information. Everything is in Spanish so it's a little hard to make out, but the pictures say enough. Also, as a warning, be ready if you...

I have to share these recipes with you! I made the most delicious cupcakes last night. I actually impressed myself with these little creations. The flavor combination is yummy. The vanilla cupcake recipe belongs to Emma, from Red Velvet. She shared it on her blog a few days ago. My sweet tooth was speaking to be as soon as I read the baking directions. Perfect, easy, and classic vanilla cupcake recipe, Emma! Oh! & it's vegan, too. Next step, the icing! This peanut butter icing recipe was my mother's. It's super easy and super fluffy.I drizzled some fresh honey over the top...

Sunshine = shorts! That was the case the past 2 days here on the sunny Maryland shore. (Don't laugh at my uber-white legs. They'll be seeing the sunlight more often, I'm sure.)I left work a little early to go home and enjoy the weather. 80 degrees in mid April is quite the gift! Sandi and I went hiking, she went swimming. We're so lucky that we live in such a beautiful area.I spent all day today spring cleaning! My house is spotless, and that's no exaggeration. I did everything: Cleaned the carpets, washed all of my rugs, dusted, scrubbed, re-caulked...

“I always thought good photos were like good jokes. If you have to explain it, it just isn’t that good.” –Anonymous Chloe and I teamed up again… and it’s safe to say that I am beyond pleased with the pictures. Absolutely, way far past, to infinity and beyond, pleased. Chloe knows how to work it behind those little lenses of hers. Here’s what she says about her photography, “Photography for me is less of a business than it is an art form… I try to capture the personality of the people I photograph while maintaining a sense of professionalism and...