Costume Ideas

First off, don't you just love this photo? As an avid Harry Potter fan - if I had a kid and a dog, I'd totally dress them up as HP and Fluffy the 3-headed dog from "The Sorcerer's Stone."

What are you dressing up as Halloween? I need to find a school-appropriate costume as well as one a little less-appropriate I can wear to a grown-up party. Looking for Halloween inspiration...

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Quote of the Week

"To believe in yourself and to follow your dreams, to have goals in life and a drive to succeed, and to surround yourself with things and people that make you happy - that is success!"

- Sasha Azevedo (entertainer)

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Lovely Ladies

Aren't these ladies-in-waiting plates adorable? I'd love to purchase the whole set and then have all my girlfriends over for a lady-in-waiting dinner!

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Tuscan Kale

I'm expecting a bunch of Tuscan Kale in my CSA box delivery this week. My cousin Jenny cooks with this leafy vegetable all the time because 1 cup = 100% of your daily A and K vitamins.

So here's my dilemma... I've only used kale a handful of times before, and need to expand beyond the 2 guaranteed "tasty" kale recipes I know (Two-Bean Soup with Kale and Roasted Chicken Legs with Potatoes and Kale).

How do you weave kale or tuscan kale into your cooking? Do tell :)

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Hello October

Even though fall starts before October, for some reason the dawn of October signifies fall to me. This morning as I was driving to get my morning coffee, I saw a man raking golden and amber leaves up off the sidewalk. Everywhere I look, leaves are changing colors. Other indicators that it's definitely fall: I've swapped my tank tops out of my closet for cozy sweaters, turned up the heat in my house, and been delighted at the reappearance of pumpkin spice lattes.

What are your favorite things about fall?

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If I Went To...Patagonia

There is something mysterious and magical about the wilds of Patagonia. While many parts of this region are fairly remote, I still feel it's a place of such natural awe-inspiring wonder and beauty, it definitely merits a visit. If I went to Patagonia, I think I'd like to stay in an estancia and try horseback riding alongside the gauchos to embrace the full Patagonian experience!

Anyone else ever dreamed of going here?

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Happy Weekend

Happy weekend! Looking forward to a staff happy hour, sleeping in, and Sunday brunch with old friends.

What's on your agenda? Have a great weekend!

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