8/27/12

As I was thinking of what to write in this entry, I felt as though I should start with “When I was your age…”. My thoughts that are to follow may sound like a grumpy rant, but really, it’s more a commentary on how courtesy and respect are thrown to the wayside these days. Or maybe I’m having a grumpy, old lady day.

Recently I, alongside 4 other bakers, donated our time, services and product to an event that had 800+ confirmed RSVP’s.  I’m not talking verbal “yeah, I’ll be there” RSVP’s. I’m talking actual, electronic, this person had to sign up for an account,  RSVP’s. We each provided 300-400 desserts. That on average is $600 worth of product we EACH provided, not to mention the time we spent in the midst of wedding season to provide a great spread for those who said they’d come. We held up our end of the bargain. Sadly, those who said they’d attend didn’t.  I don’t want to even tell you how many people came, but let’s just say if that was a party I was throwing, I’d be deleting a lot of friends from my Facebook account.

So what happened? All I can gather is that people didn’t have the common courtesy to show up to a party. Life got too busy, something better came along, or simply, they got lazy. In any case, I was planning my dessert table for weeks, turning down paying orders and agonizing over making the perfect s’more. My ass was up the night before until 4:00 am baking and decorating, then waking up at 8:00 am to leave the house by 9:00 am. I did this to make the guests feel like I gave a damn-because I did. I gave a damn that they would have a good time, have enough desserts and would enjoy themselves. I gave a damn that the people coordinating the event would be proud to showcase my work.  I gave a damn that the venue we were all representing would be shown in the best light that I could give.

At the end of the day it comes down to respect. An RSVP isn’t just a call to respond to an invitation, it’s a call to respect the person who invited you.  Am I complaining? You betcha. Is it warranted? Absolutely. It’s not asking much that people show up to get free swag, especially when they committed to doing so.

8/6/12

6 years ago, I married the most amazing person in Genoa, NV. To sum it up perfectly, he gets me. He stands by me through my crazy ventures and I stand by him through his. I hope you enjoy these photos shot by the incredibly talented Cameron Ingalls, who I contacted before I was even engaged. Because I was that sure that Mat was the one.

5/29/12

For the past three years, Merrilee Willoughby has taken our family photos and, I swear they get better and better every year. Check out our most recent ones-I LOVE how fun and lovely these came out!!!! Check out her full blog post here:

Pam, Mat and Emily

01/26/12

Last week was a bag of rad. The USPS was definitely my friend by delivering some of my favorite items ever! Take a peek-I swear I’m not bragging…

COOKIE!!! NOM, NOM, NOM!!!!!  I got cookies from not one but TWO of my favorite cookie masters. The first was from Amber from SweetAmbs. I found found her on Facebook and quickly became her #1 stalker/fan. I’m truly amazed and awe-stricken every time I see her creations. They are some of the most amazing pieces of art I’ve ever seen. I almost didn’t eat them because they were so beautiful. Almost…It’s pretty amazing that they are as delicious as they are beautiful! This is her Brush Embroidery Spice Cookie in Orange Vanilla Spice.

Um, hello gorgeous!

After that I got cookies from Liz at The Cookie Chew. Liz makes delicious, rich, and decadent cookies that are all stuffed with more delicious rich and decadent happiness. I’ve had her cookies before and I was hooked like it was crack. I would have posted a picture of the actual cookies but I devoured them before I had a chance to. Out of 8, I shared 1/2. Don’t touch my cookies! My favorites: Sweet Fiesta, & Red Velvet Stuffed cookies. Who am I kidding, I want them all.

I ate all the cookies. Here's the box.

After the surge of sugar ran it’s course I got a GORGEOUS ring from my all-time favorite jewelry designer, Michelle from Mimi and Lu. I don’t go one day without wearing something from Mimi and Lu. She has such original and gorgeous designs that go with everything. I can wear them with a t-shirt and jeans to a full-on cocktail dress. This ring in particular is the Peyton Ring. Side note, the name Mimi and Lu comes from MIchelle + MIchale (the hubby) + LUcca (the great dane)= Mimi and Lu. How cute is that?

My Peyton Ring!

Lastly, I got some business cards from Moo.com. They specialize in mini cards that you can print an array of photos on to showcase your work. Don’t have photos? Don’t fret-they have a TON of well designed stock cards. But the great thing is they commission great artists to design them and they have so many unique ones that you most likely won’t run into someone with the same card.

My Moo

So, in short, last week I won. Go me.

8/11/11

Totally off the subject of cake balls, but I love my lipstick. I’m not a “girly-girl” who wears a lot of make-up, but I like to look nice and seeing that I do hair full time, there’s a certain look I’d like to keep. Because really, you don’t want some  chick in sweat pants and flip flops doing your hair for $55+ per haircut. With that being said, keeping your look and your face together when you have a 2 year old and are up till 2 am dipping cake balls is not the easiest task. So I love my lipstick when I need a quick fix to the face. Bright, neutral, glossy, matte. I love it all I admit I usually rock a neutral lip gloss, but this pink baby is pretty damn fabulous.

This sexy shade is “Girl About Town” by MAC, topped with “Love Alert” Dazzleglass by MAC. It’s a great color because it works on almost everyone.

So if you’re looking for some lip action, throw some of this on!