Monthly Archives: March 2010

Wordless Wednesday: Sarasota Easter Bunnies

Sarasota Cast Iron Rabbits from Sarasota Architectural Salvage, March 2010

Pin itI collected rabbits a long time ago – ceramic, glass, metal, wood, whatever. While browsing through the treasures at the Sarasota Architectural Salvage booth at the Sarasota Farmers Market, I fell in love with these cast iron bunnies. And yes, one made it home with me.

I’m Raveable!

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Pin it It’s true what they say about time passing quickly as we age. I’m not sure how I got to be old. I mean, I’m turning 40 in little more than a month. How’d that happen? Closer to home, it’s coming up on this blog’s first anniversary! Not sure what I’ll be doing for…

Travel with Shutterfly’s Wink Photostrips App

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Pin it Shutterfly’s Wink Photostrips are Super Cool! Who doesn’t love cool things? Well here’s something super cool, Shutterfly’s Wink photostrips™.  (Shutterfly is an online photo sharing and printing site and offers a free membership, similar to Kodak, Flickr and Picassa but not quite.)

Wordless Wednesday: Dreamland BBQ

Dreamland BBQ, Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 2010

Pin itWhen in Rome, do as the Romans do. When in Birmingham, Ala., barbecue is a must. One word about Dreamland BBQ: yum!

Wildlife Viewing in Pacci Ristorante Bar, Atlanta

Pin itWildlife viewing in midtown Atlanta? Indeed, it’s possible and I found at least one venue to observe these entertaining, middle-aged and nocturnal creatures. As the night progresses, they exhibit elevated levels of giddiness due to an increase in libation consumption. 

Norman Love’s Sexy Easter Truffles

Norman Love Easter Truffles, 2010

Pin itIf you haven’t heard of Norman Love Confections, you’re so twentieth century. Based in Fort Myers, Fla., Love creates little pieces of sinfully delicious art primarily in the form of chocolates and truffles which are distributed across the country in fine food boutiques and establishments. While in Punta Gorda, Fla., this evening, I popped…

Wordless Wednesday: March Manatee Madness!

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Pin itJust like Florida tourists, manatees probably didn’t appreciate this year’s cold winter. Last week while my parents were in town, we visited the Manatee Viewing Area at Tampa Electric (TECO) in Apollo Beach where we saw hundreds of manatees – big ones and small ones – basking in the warm water discharge from the…

Single Gal in the City’s Dating Blitz

Carson Kressley, Melissa Braverman, Mrs. Potato Head, BlogHer

Pin itBlogger Melissa Braverman is like a real Carrie Bradshow (Sex in the City). She’s a single gal living and dating in New York City and blogging about at Single Gal in the City. But, for the next few weeks, she’s traveling across the country on an 8-week, eight-city journey to explore single life in…

Four-month Solo Central & South America Journey

Follow Barbara on Her Four-month Trekking Adventrue at holeinthedonut.com

Pin itFellow female travel blogger Barbara Weibel is in the early stages of her four-month journey trekking through Mexico, Central and South America. Her adventure launched from Mazatlan the end of February followed with a visit to Baja, Mexico. She’s planning on riding the train through Mexico’s remote Copper Canyon and spending time with the…

Wordless Wednesday: Jelly Bellys!

Jelly Bells at SoBe Wine & Food Fest 2010

Pin itI attended the South Beach Wine & Food Festival last month (if you haven’t read my interview with Food Network’s Marcela Valladolid, check it out now!) and it’ definitely foodie’s paradise. I stopped by the Jelly Belly booth for my favorite candy and the presentation was just as appetizing as the flavor. Enjoy!

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