Author: MS

My Request On This Easter Day

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The past several months, I’ve been sad and very frightened about what is going on around the world and here in the U.S. Stemming mostly from information overload that is truly driving everyone to some sort of madness. At work, at home, and even on Facebook, expressing nothing but hatred towards mankind, global warming, economic issues, war, terrorism, religion, sexual orientation and political corruption. Since when in modern times, have we become so scary intolerant of anyone voicing any sort of opinion, or taking a stand on what they believe? and if we continue on this path, where will this world end up? So I plead on this Easter day for the world to stop, and take a moment to reflect upon the beauty of life, and the universe and everything that was bestowed upon us to make the best of it all. And if you find yourself still in an evil state of mind. Then for heaven’s sake go seek solace in whatever religion you believe in, and pray the heavens above for mental …

Lifestyle: Small Living Spaces…A New Trend?

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Six years ago, my hubs and I sold our 5-bedroom two-story in the suburbs and moved back to San Francisco, into a small studio with views of the ocean. In the beginning it was very difficult for us to get used the open-concept space we used for living, dining, and sleeping in. The worst was we worked different shifts. So while I slept he had to wake up and get ready – at 2 in the morning, and while he went to bed at 7p, I was up, and in need of watching television or doing something around the room which required movement. Eventually we got used it, and six years later, have very minimal issues with such a tight space. Lately, I’ve been watching Tiny Living Spaces on HGTV, where families give up their homes to live in small spaces, hopeful the concept would improve their quality of life, or  lifestyle. I can honestly say that if you have the right attitude and mind-set, the downsize has its benefits for sure. Two particular ones …

Decor: Ideas to Live By In Decor That Is

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Recently I helped decorate a condo for someone returning to San Francisco, possibly against her will-long story. I wanted to make her space warm and inviting, to help ease the transition, while keeping the space streamlined clean, and functional. Until I finish adding the final touches (in the next few weeks) to share with you the results, I am instead more than happy to share my inspiration board.

Easter Egg Hunt or Simple Decor

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My family tradition of coloring eggs is simple. We allow my mother to do it, the old fashioned traditional way. Throwing the eggs in beet boiled water, and that’s it. But I do love a creative egg coloring ritual over a bottle of champagne – for adults only, and the best decorated or colored set of six eggs gets a gift certificate to Starbucks, or something fun like that. Anyway, here are some of my favorite decorated egg ideas, plus one I will be enforcing in my household. And the winner for Easter 2016 egg coloring ideas is: {source for all photos}

Food: Two Recipes Worth A Try

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This blogger I follow religiously. I guess I appreciate her success more than anything, and her seemingly carefree appearances. I miss that about myself. Anyway, there are two recipes on her site I sort of found myself drooling over, and of course the need to share. One is the Sticky Slow Roast Lamb. I am not a fan of Lamb, so I will turn this recipe into a Sticky slow roast Roast 🙂  for Easter Dinner Next up – Nutella Martini, I am going to serve my guests – not sure if before or after the roast. I usually consider such a cocktail a replacement for dessert. What are you having for Easter supper?

Health and Beautfy: Caring for Your Skin And You

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One of the biggest concerns I think most women have is skin, next to being over-weight. Hair is third  in line of the worries as we age. This past two weeks, while I hacked my brains out with the worst cold/flu/whatever in 5 years, I began to see myself aging in the weirdest sort of way.  Then while I looked up information about home remedies or the what-to-do suggestions to, if not get better sooner, than simply to alleviate  the agony of the symptoms.  I came across a few helpful articles, about, you know, helping yourself feel and look younger. {feature image credit}

Lifestyle: Married Couple Hobby Travel Turned Lifestyle

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Every years the hubs and I remind ourselves how great we are when we travel together. Jokingly discussing doing it as a permanent career, if you will. Or better yet opening a business together of some sort while traveling the world. And then I think real hard and although I truly appreciate having this man in my life, I couldn’t for the life of me see myself traveling full-time or running a business with him. I am one who needs and values her space too much. So it was interesting to read this article from a couple detailing how they ditched their lives, to travel together, creating a new lifestyle and relationship, and along the way discovering  a new kind of business.  It got me thinking, that perhaps I wasn’t seeing the glass half full and that maybe, just maybe it was possible for us to consider such a lifestyle. Because, as tired as we are of the mundane and the norm, we tend to be the better person of ourselves when we actually do …

Food: Cake and More Cake

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I try to stay away from desserts and all things that may pack on the pounds. But once in a while I crave a slice of lemon cake, or carrot or even a unique flavored one and I simply go to my favorite bakery or grocers and just buy a slice to indulge. It’s worked wonders for me thus far since I don’t over indulge.  But Easter is nearly here, and the idea of Springtime get-together’s is just around the corner – for me and my friends to bring along something homemade to share over tea or coffee and conversations. Here’s a site I love, providing perfect variations for the cake or dessert lover, and those needing to bring a baked good to some happy gathering:

Travel: The Unknown Facts About Hidden Gems

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I love it when you find an article online which then leads you to another article, and another until you find yourself obsessed enough to want to share the knowledge. In this case, I clicked on the BBC- The Empire The World Forgot – article discussing parts of the word where my ancestors have come from and so this blog post came to be:

Food: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and Feast.

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Ever since a good friend of mine introduced me to corned beef and cabbage a few years back, I vowed to learn how to make it at home. But never got around to actually doing it, UNTIL….this week, when I vow to try the recipe from here, and make my own batch of corned beef and cabbage. But oh wait…there is more, much more than corned beef and cabbage for this fun-filled celebration and beyond. There is a slew of recipe-according to this list: 1. Skillet-Roasted Lamb Loins with Herbs This easy recipe from Dublin-born chef Cathal Armstrong results in succulent, delicately flavored meat.   2. Lobster and Fennel Salad Sweet lobster meat is incredible with extra-crisp fresh fennel. 3. Irish Brown Bread This quick, hearty bread doesn’t use yeast, so there’s no rising time. 4. Lemony Salt-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Grinding sage, rosemary and thyme into the salt intensifies the flavor of these crispy potatoes.   5. Lamb and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pies Lamb shoulder and soft goat cheese star in these delicious, savory pies. …