Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 331
July 11, 2011
Julee's Wedding Countdown: Our "Novel" Wedding Theme
One of the first questions I got after getting engaged (next to "have you set a date?") was "do you have a theme?" My first reaction was to keep it simple and go with [...]
Try Brown Bagging It This Week
Whether you want to eat healthier or save money, bringing your lunch is one of the easiest ways to accomplish both. The only problem is that bringing your lunch can get incredibly boring if [...]
Are You Dehydrated? A Trip To The Loo Is a Clue.
I'm not sure when the dog days of summer officially start and end, but it sure feels like we're smack in the middle of it…it's hot, it's humid, the sun beats down both beautifully [...]
Time to Pick Your August Book
Hi, Bookies: Yes, August definitely feels like throw-your-book-into-a-bag-and-head-for-the-beach time to me. What's a better companion on a lazy summer day than a juicy read? The four we have this go-around are just that (note [...]
Save 20% on Modern Fan and Heater
A great deal on a cool 2-in-1 multitasking gadget. This red hot pick has the power to quietly warm a drafty room in the winter and cool it come springtime. Go to shophorne.com and [...]
Hairstyles That Will Get You Through a Weekend Away
I know, it sounds like an impossible task. Everyone runs into this problem: You're going away for the weekend, but you don't want to lug along your vanity. We all have the same plan [...]
Salted Sweet Corn Ice Cream Recipe from Always Order Dessert
Because ice cream is even better when shared with friends, we've asked a handful of our favorite food bloggers to share a recipe for National Ice Cream Month. First up is Alejandra Ramos from Always Order Dessert. [...]
The Best Weekend-Getaway Shoes
A weekend getaway does not require multiple bags of clothes and shoes. In fact, the only thing that should be weighing you down is the thought of how much fun you're going to have. [...]
Pinterest May Help Your Decorating ADD
With the huge amounts of blog posts, lush magazine spreads, cleverly decorated design stores and inspiring interiors books tempting our eyes, it's easy to develop decorating ADD which can then lead to a decorating [...]
July 8, 2011
Deliciously Rich Salted Caramel Ice Cream Recipe
Salted caramel is one of those flavors that people seem to love almost universally. It was the second flavor I ever made, and I can confidently say it is by far the most requested [...]
