For Love of the Pomegranate

Have I ever mentioned how much I love pomegranates? I think they're the most beautiful fruit. I've long wondered if those gorgeous, shiny, ruby-like seeds could be made into jewelry of some form, but I'm afraid they would rot on my neck.

The pomegranate is truly the star of this simple fruit salad, which is currently my favorite breakfast and after-dinner dessert option as I remind myself to put down the peanut M&Ms. Making and eating this fruit combination could be the best 10 minutes you spend all day. And bashing the pomegranate is particularly therapeutic in a Dexter sort of way, just beware the splatter.

Antioxidant Fruit Salad
Recipe courtesy of Nigella Lawson and the Food Network

1 mango
1 cup blueberries
1 pomegranate
2 teaspoons lime juice

Cut the mango in half around the stone, and then criss-cross the flesh of the mango halves with a knife into 1/2-inch squares. Push the diced mango flesh outwards and then slice off the squares from the skin into a bowl. Tumble in the blueberries, then halve the pomegranate and bash out the seeds with a wooden spoon over the mango. Finally squeeze over the lime juice and serve.

Little Lady

I wish these dresses came in grownup sizes, and I wish I was as stylish as this little model.

Thoughts of the Week

I wish I had more shelf space for adorable creations.

Hey everyone, you can find my Christmas list in here. Thanks!

When did clocks become so exciting?

It's that time again. Peppermint hot chocolate is calling my name.

Ink stains on your clothes? No problem.

I'm thinking it's a pizza and Mexican coke kind of night...

...followed by macaroons. Lots of macaroons.

These stools deserve a home.

Is it possible to wear green tights without looking like an elf? I think I'll give it a shot.

Hope you all have a happy weekend!

Road Trip on Film

As most of you know, my husband and I drove cross-country from Seattle to New York last month. I've been finding it really difficult to sum up our trip, but I think this little video we made, most of which was shot from a moving car, offers a nice sampling. This is one beautiful country. Also, a buffalo family is the cutest thing ever.

[music: Lost In My Mind by The Head and the Heart]

On the Move

I love these moving announcements despite the fact that I'm too preoccupied unpacking/lazy to send any of my own out. I figure if someone really wants to send me mail, they'll find me. In a Batman sort of way.

[Ella Mae Designs; Old Sweet Song; Inner Realm Designs; Blondie]

City Sweets

Since I've been back in the city, my favorite New York foods have been calling my name on repeat, specifically Magnolia cupcakes. They really do just make my life better.

The Time I Was on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

So I had an eventful weekend. On Friday, my husband and I went to a taping of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. I planned it about six weeks ago and thought it would be a fun tourist-y thing to do before we both started working. While waiting in line, I was plucked from obscurity and asked to participate in a game.



So here I am on tv, uncoordinated as ever. It was actually really fun and incredibly surreal. Many of you already know how I feel about Jimmy. The other highlight was standing backstage two feet away from Jon Hamm who made a guest appearance on the show. Swoon.

For the record, my husband got A-list audience treatment, was able to shake Jimmy's hand, and was super-supportive when I started worrying about the hi-def cameras on the way home.

While I didn't win the game, I'm quite content with my consolation prize.



By the way, kudos to Natalie over at Natty Michelle, who actually recognized me despite the fact that we've never met. She deserves a t-shirt too.