"Ready for my Close-Up!"

Well...I'm not... I probably have flour in my hair, and frosting on my fingers... but my camera cookies are!!

Last week, I was commissioned to create "camera cookies" by my friend, (and my "FPF" - Family Photographer Forever!) Jennifer Gagliardi.

"Camera Cookie" Photo, Courtesy of Jennifer Gagliardi
Cookie Inspiration from Thatsnerdalicious.com

  

She is THE MOST AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER!!  I can't say enough good things about her!  

She has boundless creativity, and a tremendous talent -a true gift that she shares, and that we get to keep, for a lifetime.  

Thanks for the opportunity, Jen!! I had so much fun!

To understand what I'm talking about, go to

http://www.jengagliardi.com/

...and ENJOY!

Edible Autumn

If you were the Bride and Groom, which would you choose??

From the back to front: Petit Dutch Apple Pies,  Pumpkin Meringue Petite Pie,  Lemon Meringue Petite Pie, Brownie Bites with Espresso Ganache, and Vanilla Buttercream, Caramel and Spiced Pear Cheesecake, and Vanilla Cheesecake with Blackberry compote.




I'll let you know what they chose, come Wedding Day!!  

Momma's Mane

Today is the day that I have finally accepted that Autumn has arrived.  Usually, I am the girl wearing a scarf at the first sign of any breeze, or a decrease in temperature...because I ABSOLUTELY adore Autumn.  However, this year, I have been hesitant to accept my favorite season's (EARLY!) arrival...an event that would normally send me into a woven beenie buying frenzy!  But not this year.... 
Perhaps it had something to do with the fact that this was THE BEST summer I have had in over a decade, coupled with the BEST TAN I have had since before Emma was BORN....and yes, I know how vain that sounds...is... but for this half Irish, half Latina Chica/Lass, being a tint that is darker than lightly toasted bread is just flat out remarkable.  I've been told I'm what the Irish mean when they say "black Irish".  If I were famous, I would probably be referred to as an "Ir-tina", ...or maybe, "Lantin-Ish"...actually, "Latin-Ish" is perfect...but I digress...
As Autumn has "snuck" up on me, I find that my internal seasonal clock knows what season it is, despite my denial.  Suddenly, things like macaroni and cheese, and butternut squash soup pop into my head.  Pumpkin bread, and pecan pie sound super scrumptious.  Those sweaters at the top of my closet keep coming down, one by one, as the evening's chill gets cooler, night after night. 

So, it's really no wonder that this morning, I woke up, and said to myself, "it's time for the summer's beachy- wave look to be tamed..."  
It's not that strange, is it?  I know I'm not the only one who wakes up thinking about her hair!  Come on, now! Ok, well...maybe I am...but not for me, this time of year.  This is actually the only time of year a gal with a mane like mine has GREAT hair! (...if I do say so myself...)  the dry, cool air, keeps my frizzy locks tamed and happy.
So, on the search for a more sleek and soft look, I found these styles that I will most definitely try... but I'm always up for something new, if anyone has any ideas!

Loose and wavy locks....Grow hair! Grow!

I always "heart" Emma Stone :)

The Sleek and Soft, Half and Half.

I always love me a soft braided up-do!

Ideas Welcome!! xo -M.