Stripes + Turquoise

A couple months ago, I mentioned I had discovered Polyvore. I haven't really said anything since, but I have been browsing the site pretty regularly. It's a great way to get outfit ideas and to look for specific pieces (as in: "hey, I'm looking for knee-high tan boots that are under $200 and in a US store").

Stripes & Turquoise by hgathman

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Whoopie Pies

I don't really like super-sweet desserts. But I love pretty things.

This is my curse.



I saw this recipe from Cookies & Cups months ago for rich, chocolatey whoopie pies filled with a buttercream frosting hopped up on Funfetti cake mix. And, like so many things on my Pinterest boards, I meant to make them. For all those months.

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Birthday Cake

Yes it's been a very long blog hiatus. In fact, January had ZERO posts! Sometimes, it turns out, life is too busy for blogging.

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