may melt in transit

I am feeling nostalgic while filling out this year's NCAA tournament brackets.  There is a soft spot in my heart for bulk candy!  Browse more bulk "nostalgic & retro candy" online at Blair Candy.

a little mad

You can order these devil's food cupcakes at Bakelab, and they come with mini blue mushroom-shaped meringues!

sweet space

How do you make a walk-in closet a peaceful and magical child's room?  Line + Liv gets it!

gold in black

Watching Evan Lysacek's gold medal performance at the Winter Olympics Thursday night was stunning, all: choreography, costume design, and confidence.  You can revisit it here.  Photographs: Getty Images

today I choose red accents

I like just about everything at the design studio of Iacoli & McAllister.  The simple open geometry of the frame lights feel right to me.

Mini pedestals like this one below are one-of-a-kind.  The bases are powder coated brass candlestick holders.  I want to buy thirty of these and open a bakery and display pastries, cheese, and everything yummy right on top! 

crazy heart

I saw it again over the weekend!  I am a Jeff Bridges fan and think it is special that he documents and shares his on set experiences.  This photo is from his site.

between red and blue

This photo comes from the opening page of Amy Atlas' website.  I could look for hours at the sweet and magical event designs created over there!  Sidenote: purple is currently my nephew's favorite color.

"A Single Man" men

I am excited for Colin Firth's first Oscar nomination!  If not for Jeff Bridges in Crazy Heart, the award would surely go to him.  Photograph by: Matt Carr, Getty Images

you know you love me...

These are S'mores!  Fashioned at Two Hearts Bakery and available exclusively through Williams-Sonoma.

Babbo dolci

Warm Apple and Fig Brioche with Crabapple Jelly and Cinnamon Gelato you sound unbelievable.  It's currently on the dessert menu at Babbo, and it's $12, and I would use my lunch money for all of next week to have you today.  I was curious who makes and sells Crab Apple Jelly, and I found even more goodies at the John Muir Country Store.  Is it time for tea?

pinewood ceilings

Yes, I am entering the HGTV Dream Home sweepstakes every day.  This is one of my favorite parts of the house!

neapolitan scheme

I stumbled on this company's website today where the flavors and the visuals seem too good to be true!

looking forward to "go"

Jónsi Birgisson of Sigur Rós is putting together a solo album in English, and I can't wait to hear more.  More to look forward to in March! 
Iceland landscape courtesy of Juergen Kurlvink.

"the swirling maze of past and future ages"

This weekend I was introduced to the 1960's action/sci-fi television series "The Time Tunnel." Though science-fiction is not my favorite genre, I loved the overall look of the show - especially the introduction graphics! Art Directors Jack Martin Smith and Rodger Maus must be to thank. Also, thanks to my mom for bringing it back.