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Category Archives: Restaurants
Southern California // part three
Now that we have the kid-friendly places covered, I thought I would share a few places that the adults snuck away to that I found to be absolutely delightful! First up is the cutest little coffee shop I’ve ever seen, … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel
Tagged Better Buzz, California, California Tap Room, La Jolla, Parakeet Cafe, Pigment, Potato Shack Cafe, Sugar and Scribe
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Tease those taste buds
I am by no means an artist, but I’m pretty pleased with how my Pollock-esqe canvas turned out. It’ll be a nice addition to the other artwork I have planned for the nursery. Marcus and I decided to have a … Continue reading
Posted in Baby, Decor, Local Spots, Restaurants
Tagged art, Baby B, Des Moines Restaurant Week, DIY art, nursery
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Mom’s the word
Tag you’re it update: My previous post was so long and took forever to write that I decided to take a little break-ski from the blog this week. YIKES! That combined with the fact that it has been a rainy, … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Gifts, Local Spots, Restaurants
Tagged House of Cards, Luna Bistro, mother-in-law
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Three day weekend
What the HoQ update: As I type this I could not be happier that it is Friday and that this work week is officially over. Post-holiday craziness is at an all-time high right now, and I just really needed it to … Continue reading
What the HoQ
Red, red twine update: I unexpectedly received a text from my sis Morgan yesterday, asking me if I wanted to attend the Smart Talk session tonight. Knowing that I didn’t really have anything going on, I replied “I’m in!” Little … Continue reading
Posted in Local Spots, Restaurants
Tagged Civic Center of Des Moines, eden, FourSquare, HoQ, Luna Bistro, Smart Talk
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Upstairs and downstairs
Something’s fishy update: I plan on using the upcoming weekend to check out a few local spots and see if I can’t secure the Big Night dinner favors. I’m leaning towards the idea of sea salt – scrub for the … Continue reading
Posted in Local Spots, Restaurants, Wedding
Tagged Downton Abbey, Flowers, GIRLS, Golden Globes, Luna Bistro, wedding flowers
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It’s fairlicious
Let’s eat update: I know I’ve said this before and I’ll probably say it again, I love Luna Bistro! The service, the ambiance, THE FOOD, everything is always amazing. My compliments to the lovely Chef Kris Van Tuyl and his staff for … Continue reading
Let’s eat
Sidney Street update: I am pleased as punch at how well little Bean’s birthday invites turned out. What do you think? I know I constantly tout Des Moines, but I truly think it’s an amazing city. Case in point, tomorrow Restaurant … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays, Local Spots, Parties, Restaurants
Tagged birthday invitations, Restaurant week, Sidney Street
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Twenty twelve
Dress to impress update: A few days before the new year we spent a little time out in the sticks for our first annual Boone Retreat. It was nice just to get out-of-town for a spell and relax by the … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Holidays, Local Spots, Parties, Restaurants, Workout
Tagged New Year's Eve
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Five years of bliss + one baby
Hair do, not a hair don’t update: No real change in the hair planning process, but I am getting really anxious about the final product. Maybe it’s because I’ve had the same long straight hair for what seems like for-ev-er. … Continue reading
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