Dim Sum – A Different Kind of Sunday Brunch
I don’t know if you’ve ever even heard of it, but, for me, Dim Sum carries special memories (see old post here for details) and is quite the treat. When I found out Mr. Chic’s sister, A, was also a…
I’m Just Yarning Around
My jewelry business (D Celestine) and love of beads of all shapes and sizes has sent me on many-a-trip to the local bead store of whichever city I’m in. My new passion for yarns now has me in search of…
Tea Service for One
Hubby and I were already planning to head to my MIL’s for the weekend when we found out hubby needed to be in a town halfway between our city and hers by Thursday evening. I asked my client-bosses about working…
Final Team Lunch
They are letting go of many of the contractors at my office. It’s nothing personal…the project’s budget has been cut and it’s really just business. Most of the other contractors are looking for jobs, but I am a full-time consultant,…
Fall Food Festival & a Bake-Off
Today at work, we had a food festival and a bake-off contest. Since I’ve been getting into baking recently, I was, initially, super stoked about entering the contest…at least I was until I wasn’t feeling so hot yesterday. Even though…
Cold Weather Comfort Food: Chicken & Dumplings
It’s just after 11pm my time and I’m definitely just starting a blog post whilst munching on a chocolate cupcake. I know, I know…it’s rather late for all this silliness, but I’m already behind several posts behind and don’t want…