Category Archives: Holiday

Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Tina
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Back In Class

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Tina

Last week, I was summoned back into the classroom by my son’s teacher for help with a project for Mother’s Day. I thought it would be fun to faux finish jewelry boxes with the kids, and the results were spectacular!

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Happy Easter!

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Tina
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Easter at Isgro’s

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Tina

It wouldn’t be Easter without a trip to our favorite bakery - Isgro’s Pastries, a neighborhood staple since 1904. I’m completely smitten with their tiny rose topped cakes! 

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Peas Be Mine

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Tina
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Heart Cookies

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Tina

It’s been a long time since I’ve dug my cookie cutters out of storage and made sugar cookies. I’m not sure why, but I used to associate rolling dough and cutting out cookies at Christmas as too time consuming. Honestly, it … Continue reading →

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Pâté for Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Tina

Some gals like Godiva on Valentine’s Day, my personal peccadilloes are the heart shaped boxes of chocolates with the plastic flowers and pâté! It’s my once a year indulgence – spread over really good bread, and topped with cornichons. It’s ridiculously simple … Continue reading →

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Card Engineering 101

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Tina

February 14th is right around the corner, and what could be better than a handmade Valentine? A pop-up Valentine, of course! Yesterday, I had the good fortune to spend the morning teaching eight delightful young men the fine art of … Continue reading →

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2013 Philadelphia Mummers Parade!

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Tina
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A Change of a Calendar

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Tina

Thank you all for reading and commenting, wishing you a wonderful year ahead!

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Let’s Start the New Year Right!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Tina

One minute to midnight One minute to go One minute to say good-bye Before we say hello Let’s start the new year right Twelve o’clock tonight When they dim the light Let’s begin Kissing the old year out Kissing the … Continue reading →

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Photoshoot Outtakes

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Tina
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The Christmas Card Photo Shoot

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Tina

The holiday season was upon us and it was time to make the annual Christmas card. I took the bull by the horns, I had grand plans, yes indeed! It was all perfectly art directed in my head – neutral … Continue reading →

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Creamsicle Cookies

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Tina

This year I’ve gone off the beaten path a bit and added a few new items to my cookie tins. These creamsicle cookies were a huge hit with my in-house cookie testers. They’re easy to put together, and the combination … Continue reading →

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