Try The World: Paris Box

My latest Try the World box is the Paris Box.  Who doesn’t love French food? This box included La Mère Poulard sablés (cookies), Maison D’Armorine salted butter caramels, Domaine Des…

Reading Material: Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Over the last ten years, I have come to fall in love with the writings of Carlos Ruiz Zafon.  His claim to fame is the amazing novel, “The Shadow of…

On My Radar: Sequins & Sparkle

Nothing makes me happier than to be able to go into the office on a dull, dreary winter day and wear something sparkly.  My latest additions to the closet contain…

Dori Hartley Portraits

I’m always on the lookout for great work by artists. I’ve found that the Hannibal collective has some of the best artists around. Their work is so amazing, I’ve purchased…

Marshmallows and Little Friends

Oh, the weather outside is frightful.  But the fire is so delightful.  So why don’t you pop a marshmallow on a stick, toast them over the fire, stick them in…

Subscription Box: Try The World

There are a lot of subscription box services out there lately, but nothing that is as close to representing the foodie side of “Perfectionist Wannabe” as the Try The World…

2015 Book Challenge

A resolution I make every year is to read 52 books a year (a book a week).  These last two years I’ve kind of slacked off due to dramatic life…

Resolutions 2015

The Christmas holiday rush is over.  Now is the time to reflect and ponder over how you want to approach the new year.  What changes do you need to make in…

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

This year, I couldn’t wait to get the tree up, so on Thanksgiving Day, while the ham was still roasting in the oven, I put the tree up, decorated it,…

Giving Thanks C-Z

The days just start to get away with you and before you know it…the holiday is already here, so I’m going to put together the rest of my list… Giving…