Playing Dress-Up: A Bee Dress For A Busy Busy Girl

July 9th, 2009 - posted under: The Fashion » Playing Dress-Up

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I seem to have developed a motif this summer, and I love it when that happens.

big ratty Marla hair + funky little dress + cropped leggings = awesomeness ’09

This stripey minidress perfectly captures my warm-weather uniform. And I know I say it every time, but I love this dress. It’s just so . . . *me*. Those sorts of clothes, the ones that make you feel more like yourself when you wear them, are such little treasures.

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img_1267Yellow eye-glow / Black liner

  • Cotton Minidress: secondhand
  • Black Button Leggings: secondhand
  • Black Combat Boots: very very old, by Gripfast

I ended my busy Wednesday with a lovely impromptu picnic. Bikes and parks and my favorite person . . . summer nights just don’t get any better!

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Recipe: Vegan Pâte Brisée

July 9th, 2009 - posted under: The Food » Recipes

Pâte Brisée (that’s ‘paht bree-ZAY’ ) is just a fancy phrase for pie crust, and since it’s finally summer fruit season, it seems only appropriate to share this delectable all-purpose pastry dough. The delicate, flaky crust works equally well for sweets or savories, from filled desserts to vegan quiche. Easy to master and endlessly versatile, [...]

Tell Your Grandparents They Can Relax . . .

July 7th, 2009 - posted under: The Food » Food and Health

The American Dietetic Association (ADA) presents an opinion paper on vegan diets, confirming that they are healthy at any and every stage of life.

Monday Monthly Mission #4

July 6th, 2009 - posted under: Furthermore » Monday Monthly Mission

On the first Monday of every month, we take on a ‘mission’ – a shift or habit or inspiration – to work on together. There’s strength (and support) in numbers! On the last Thursday of the month, we reconvene to see how far we’ve come. #4 Sorry mens, but this one’s for my girlies. Not [...]

The Friday Feedback Forum

July 4th, 2009 - posted under: Furthermore » Feedback

Oi there! Hello! It’s Friday, and so once again it’s time for comments, critiques, thoughts, support, and suggestions. Firstly, I want to say ‘Welcome!’ to all our new readers. I’m so happy to have new eyes and ideas, so please don’t be shy and make your voices heard! Which section of the site is your [...]