THE NOT-FROM-A-BOX DESSERT
I have a theory. The ready-to-make dessert aisle is silently killing your baking ambition. Yeah, I get it. Those box mixes are easy, but I promise, there are also more super efficient and delicious alternatives. Walk away from the box, and assuming you have all the essential baking base ingredients on hand (eggs, butter, sugars, cocoa powder, flour), these take less than ten minutes to get into the oven. Don’t be scared. It’s not a daunting task or a full-on production.
STYLE BRIEF: THE KID’S SHORTS
THE (HOUSE OF) STYLE:
Many moons ago in StL, I loved watching MTV’s House of Style. While other 13-year-olds were obsessed with SportsCenter and glued to their Nintendo, I was drooling over Amber Valletta and absorbing all the fashion advice she and her fellow supermodels could give this then teenager. To me, it was the perfect show – a great balance of chic and service.
STYLE BRIEF: THE SUMMER SNEAKER
THE OBSTACLE:
With the first day of summer behind us, it’s impossible to escape the hot and humid air. I log a lot of miles in my daily uniform, so it’s essential that each piece is curated carefully, including the ones that keep me moving comfortably — my sneakers.
DISCOVERY DOSSIER: OUTDOOR LIVING
THE SCENARIO:
As a new home owner it is no secret that the wish list of projects continues to grow. How to decide which project is first? That’s easy — go to the standing water. Our newly inherited side yard with an oversized Spruce tree needed a makeover.
