Bull Street Lunatic Asylum
If you lived in Columbia in the early 90s you knew what Bull Street was, even if in a vague way. That’s where they sent crazy people to live because
August 6, 2013
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A Mini Organizing Spree
You know how after you watch an episode of Hoarders you just feel this pressing urge to clean something, anything, immediately? I recently checked out The Tao of Martha by
August 1, 2013
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My Mid Century Modern Gradient Dresser
When I picture something in my mind that I want, no substitute will do. That’s why when I decided that I wanted a new dresser earlier this spring, I measured
July 6, 2013
Travel
The Blakes Do Charleston
Getting Patrick to travel with me is a task that often is more trouble than it’s worth, but I’ve found the (most obvious) secret weapon- promises of beer, burgers and
July 2, 2013
13 Ways To Use Summer Squash
Summer squash, so prolific, so nourishing, so boring after a while… or not? Through the years I’ve collected quite a number of ways to use squash, some enjoyable, some not
June 24, 2013
Travel
Conquest Brewing Tasting Room Opening
This past Saturday Columbia’s own Conquest Brewing opened to hot temps and a huge crowd. If you’re very observant you can see this great dress featured in this post by
June 6, 2013
Food Photography & Styling: A Wrapup
Last Saturday I had the pleasure of learning some hot photography and food styling tips from Caroline Edwards of Chocolate And Carrots. I love her photography style and how she
May 20, 2013
Flooding, Flooding Everywhere on the Cayce/West Columbia Riverwalk
With all of the rain we’ve been getting lately in South Carolina, the water has to go somewhere, and that somewhere is up. Up higher along the edges of the
May 7, 2013
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(Some of) Our Garden As Seen Through A 50 mm Lens
Last year Patrick got me a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens for our anniversary (he claims it has crystal in it, I’m cool with that answer) and it
April 26, 2013
Travel
Slow Food at Indie Grits
So, it’s been a week and a few days since the Sustainable Chefs Showcase as part of the entire Indie Grits week of phenomenal arts n’ fun and I can
April 23, 2013
Food Photograhy & Styling: A Class.
Ever scrolled through Pinterest or Foodgawker and wondered how those people made such gorgeous still life setups and photographs of their bowl of granola? Have you wished that you knew
March 22, 2013
Red Wine Spaghetti
We had a party Saturday night, and despite my trying to lower the ABV of our liquor cabinet, people brought even more booze (thanks generous friends!) and we have a
March 13, 2013