Let the record show that I do not claim to be a foodie. While I enjoy food a lot, want to experience classical preparations as well as exciting new flavors, and generally could talk about my taste buds for hours, I do not consider myself a true and genuine foodie. This is mostly the case [...]
Tags: Clotilde, David Lebovitz, Foodie, Paris, Travel, Twitter
As you know from my birthday post, over the weekend, Tim and I headed out to Ojai for what promised to be an incredible foodie experience. We joined nearly 200 other guests at a dinner table on a farm at Outstanding in the Field. Despite the terrible traffic, back road detours, and super-fast wardrobe change, [...]
Tags: avocado, beets, brioche, carrots, chard, citrus, dinner, famr, french toast, goat cheese, limoncello, meyer lemon, mulberry, Ojai, outstanding in the field, short ribs
My dear sister Erin turned 30 last week. In celebration of this momentous occasion, Tim & I threw a party that we hoped would honor her well. Because she doesn’t love to be in the spotlight, I was so glad to host an intimate dinner party with some of her favorite things. Since we’re planning [...]
Tags: birthday, birthday party, dinner party, farm table, French, Garden Roses, La Vache Que Rit, Laughing Cow, Museum, party, Red, Sweet Peas, Vintage, Vintage Chairs, Vintage French Birthday Party Theme
I tend to use the same old stuff to wrap up packages around my house. When I’m wrapping a gift for a friend, my leftover paper can still feel special since they haven’t necessarily seen it before. When the gift is for Tim, however, I like to use a little innovation. This year for Tim’s [...]
Tags: alternative gift wrap, birthday, birthday gift, gift wrap, recycle, recycled gift wrap, reuse, wrapping paper
I am declaring this Birthday Week at Alliwell Studios. While my birthday has already passed (mark your calendars for April 17 next year), I’ve been thinking a lot about birthdays lately. I felt very cared for and known this year and thought I’d share a little bit about myself in the form of some gifts [...]
Tags: books, Chocolate, dinner party, dremel, Gardening, kites, outstanding in the field, power tools, projects, Roses, serger, sewing
This week I had the privilege of participating in Passion week at my church, Grace Evangelical Free Church of La Mirada. What a joy it was to join with so many members of our body to set the environment for a Maundy Thursday communion service and Easter Sunday. I feel very strongly that aesthetics can [...]
Tags: cherry blossoms, church, communion, Easter, Good Friday, Grace Ev Free, Homemade Bread, Maundy Thursday, Paper garlands, Passion Week, Sacred Decorations, wine
Last summer I became a florist. Actually, that’s not at all true. I helped my friend Karisa with do-it-yourself flowers for her India-meets-Anthropologie style wedding. I, by no means, became a florist. Actually the whole experience made me appreciate professionals even more. After super early mornings, remaking wilting bouquets on the hottest day of the [...]
Tags: diy, Flowers, Indian Wedding, Karisa
