Friday Afternoon Cocktail: Aperol-Orange Fizz

June 15, 2012
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I decided against bringing the Beet Mint Pom-pops to the party a couple weekends ago After enjoying them myself here at the house, I realized how messy they can be – in the wrong hands (or slightly intoxicated ones) it could spell trouble for the homeowner I could just imagine the host picking up

*Wildcard Wednesday: I’m Batman

June 13, 2012
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Batman The Dark Knight I grew up wanting to be him when I was a kid, maybe all of us boys / men wanted to at some moment in our lives He’s darkmysteriousstrong People fear himrespect himand his only superpower is sheer determination and will There’s probably a trait or two we all want personified through Batman, and that

Tuesday Tourismo: A Hearth Under an Oak Tree

June 12, 2012
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There’s no new tour to post this week, or for the next couple weeks actually, as I take a break in scheduling to do some development work Namely to build a light box for better still photos (almost done), and also to get acquainted with the new camera (who’s almost ready to meet you) I didn’t want to leave

Friday Afternoon Cocktail – The Black & Cab

June 8, 2012
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The last couple Friday cocktails required a little prep and extra work That’s all well and good if you got the time and energy, but sometimes we just want something quick and easy Something maybe we can even whip up on the spot, when a darn good drink is in order I think this week’s Black & Cab may

*Wildcard Wednesday: Meet Robin

June 6, 2012
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Today, I’m introducing a new segment called *Wildcard Wednesdays As the name suggests, on these days you don’t know what you may getAn inspiration board Sure Random post about golf Why not? Maybe even nothing at all I just might not be feeling it

Today, I’ll introduce you to the camera I credit for getting

Tuesday Tourismo – Cheyenne Weaver’s Gilded Simplicity

June 5, 2012
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Last week I had a fun tour with Cheyenne Weaver and The Girls Guild When Cheyenne and I were scheduling the shoot, she mentioned that maybe we could sync things up with a dinner party she was having to kickoff the Girls Guild club she’s heading I was thrilled!

Photography is still pretty new and exciting for me, and

Friday Afternoon Cocktail – Beet Vodka with Mint Pom-Pop

June 1, 2012
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Today’s cocktail isn’t so much a cocktail as an icy frozen treat with a touch of the boozy stuff After seeing boozy pops all over the interwebs, my Pinterest boards, and The Kitchn I knew I had to act and try it myself

Ah, but what to make? I

May in Photos

May 31, 2012
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As I was putting together this collage of photos for May, I realized “Wow! That was one heck of a month” I did 2 home tours, a tech tour, a kitchen tour, and shoots for a couple local events all the while meeting fun, bright, and inspiring people

I also started the “Friday Afternoon Cocktail

Tuesday Tourismo – The Roeder Family’s Modern Life is Beautiful

May 29, 2012
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I’m back, though not exactly well-rested, from the busy Memorial Day holiday this weekend Hopefully, you had a great weekend and our ready to enjoy a little back-story in today’s Tourismo If so, come join me as I take a look back on a tour I did last week in Round Rock with the Roeder family

I’m going to

Friday Afternoon Cocktail – Rhubarb Mojito

May 25, 2012
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Kick-off your three-day Memorial Day weekend right by making a batch of today’s delicious summer cocktail, the Rhubarb Mojito It’ll take a little bit of prep, but when you’re lounging outside this weekend it’ll all be worth it

I spotted some super fresh and bright red colored rhubarb at the supermarket, and I realized that it must be that