A Valentine's Day Gift Idea

If the man in your life likes gifts of the practical sort, I have an idea for you.  

These shoes.  

Eddie Bauer shearling driving moccasins

What I Wore to Work (+ shopping tips)

I work in a very traditional, conservative environment.

Regarding my work wardrobe, my goals are:

1.

To look nice and professional;

2.  

To be stylish, yet classic; and

3. 

To not spend my entire salary on clothing. 

   

                                              

Here are a few shots of an outfit I recently wore to work.    

Monday Musings: An Icing Set

I am planning to make homemade delights to give as Valentine's Day treats this year.*  

While not giving away too many secrets to those who may be recipients, I will say that these delights involve icing. 

When we were growing up, Mama was quite the cake decorator.  

I am borrowing her icing set.  

As many of you probably know, Ateco is still a leader in the field of cake decorating tools.

Many of their products are still made in the U.S.A.

Here is a peek inside: