Everything down to the logo on the water carafes had to be perfect. I mean it’s only once that the guest of honor (and your best friend of 20 years) moves to New York to follow her dream of pursuing a career in fashion. Knowing Lynsey as someone who appreciates tablescapes almost more than the… Continue reading Around the Table: A Farewell
Homemade Graham Crackers
A little unknown fact about me is that I love graham crackers. Not only do they pair perfectly with my favorite food peanut butter, but they are a classic cure for my sweet tooth. I’m not sure what these cracker-cookies remind me of, but they feel nostalgic — right up there with Double Bubble bubble… Continue reading Homemade Graham Crackers
A Thing for “itos”
I like any Spanish word ending in -ita. Chiquita, frutita, amorcita, mamacita…I could go on. Adding -ita to the end of a word basically makes it a smaller version of itself. Fruta = fruit. Frutita = little fruit. Make sense? The word frutita will always evoke flashbacks as I can vividly hear my Spanish Madre… Continue reading A Thing for “itos”
Welcome to the [new] blog!
Welcome to the [new] blog! It’s hard to believe it has been over two years since I was sitting in my apartment on Baker Street writing my first post on this blog. Through Aviator Sunglasses has been my diary and creative relief during the most challenging years of my life. I didn’t start publishing with… Continue reading Welcome to the [new] blog!
Through Aviator Sunglasses :: One Year Ago
One year ago I found out you left us. One year ago I felt what real loss is. One year ago and every day since, I’ve asked myself why. I have accepted the fact that I’ll never understand even though I’ll always wonder. So I hold tight to the memory and the fact that I’m… Continue reading Through Aviator Sunglasses :: One Year Ago