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A Craveable Chocolate Chili

September 14, 2011

John (my husband) and I created a chocolate chili recipe that is absolutely craveable. It totally hits the spot and is perfect for a lazy Sunday or an afternoon supper.

It’s one of our go to meals when we invite friends and family over and need to make something for a large crowd.

Pacini Chili Tasting
We actually… Read more

Q & A with Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Counselor Jill Bickford: Part 1

September 13, 2011

Jill Bickford is a certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Counselor, a Natural Skin Care Specialist, and Living Food advocate.

Jill’s greatest passion is to be her most authentic self and helping others do the same – by showing the benefits of actively embracing healing, health, inner and outer beauty, and personal evolution. She founded Living
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Lucca: Our favorite place in Tuscany

September 12, 2011

I know when most people think of Tuscany they think of Florence. But for me it’s Lucca. I am in love with Lucca.

Actually, my entire family is having a love affair with the city right now. The kids want to go back immediately and keep talking about it at the dinner table. Our departure was… Read more

How to Wear White after Labor Day

September 9, 2011

Photo & Style: Dash Dot Dotty

I chatted a bit with Kimberly Garret about how to wear white after Labor Day. I wanted to understand what is acceptable especially when we are still experiencing hot weather. Also I like a bit of a pop with bright colors mixed in with the darker fall tones. Here’s what I… Read more

BOO! Free Halloween Stickers

September 8, 2011

Halloween is creepin up on us!

Since I’m inspired by bright colors right now I thought some scary fun Halloween stickers would be cool to print and stick around. There are so many things you can do with stickers and personally I love having a batch of them to play with.

I’ve personally decided I could use more stickers in… Read more

Baking Blackberry Tarts

September 7, 2011
Mini Blackberry Tarts

There are tons of blackberries in the stores so I decided to make Mini Blackberry Tarts.

It was incredibly tasty and adorable to look at. That’s why I love bakery’s so much. I love to see the tiny confections and baked goods they dream up.

Now, I never really thought about making them on my own until recently.… Read more

Q & A with Former Celebrity Stylist Kimberly Garrett

September 2, 2011

Kimberly Garrett has worked with celebrities like Julianne Moore and Debra Messing.

She has collaborated with stylists of A-listers like Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, and Angelina Jolie, and assisted with styling for specific characters on Sex and the City 2 and Gossip Girl.

We chatted with her about fashion concerns and what some of you submitted as questionsRead more

A Tasteful Life Snapshot: August 2011

September 1, 2011

The Tasteful Life has been all over Texas and making the rounds in Europe. We’ve conquered and charmed all through the month of August. We hope you are enjoying our articles. Let us know what you would like to know more about, or what we may be able to help you with. We are in the process of simplifying our… Read more

Spinach Gnocchi

August 31, 2011

In one of my previous posts I tried out a regular potato gnocchi and it didn’t turn out so well. I was very intimidated by Gnocchi until now!

When we were in Italy over the Summer I decided to try out other types of gnocchi and see if I had any luck with them. I found the… Read more

6 Social Indoor Summer Activities – Not Just For Kids

August 30, 2011

With triple digit weather, indoor activities are the way to go. Invite your friends to channel their inner youth, burn a few calories, take in some art, or indulge in tasty treats. Here a few ways to change up your indoor activity routines. Some may be new to you, some may be old. Either way the whole point is to… Read more

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