Tag Archives: food & dining

[Guest Post] The Short and the Sweet of It // Spring Soiree

April 19th, 2012

Please welcome Kirby & Alexa of The Short and the Sweet of It! A special treat today from the adorable duo behind the completely charming and totally relatable-for-me lifestyle blog The Short and the Sweet of It! Let’s take a … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on April 19th, 2012 18 Comments »
Categories: entertaining, food & dining, guest posts, outdoor, patio & lanai
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THE E LIST // 04.17.12

April 17th, 2012

Introducing… I thought I’d start a new roundup series of products I’m digging, dubbed “the E list”. Today’s started with this vintage Turkish rug that made me audibly gasp… 1. Vintage Turkish rug, $400 2. Link bangle, $25 3. Jimmy … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on April 17th, 2012 41 Comments »
Categories: black, bling, books, couture, décor, fashion, food & dining, gold & brass, lamps & lighting, shoes & handbags, shopping
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RECIPE // Honey-Soaked Quinoa Salad

March 27th, 2012

A little entertaining gets me ready for Spring! I’ve had my parents in town from Napa, and Sunday we threw a little dinner party for my mom’s 65th birthday. It was a great opportunity to break out my entertaining essentials again! And … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on March 27th, 2012 31 Comments »
Categories: cocktails & wine, entertaining, food & dining, that girl's pad
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RECIPE // Guinness Brownies

March 16th, 2012

Happy St. Patty’s Day Weekend! I’ve got two reasons to celebrate tomorrow: first, one of our friends is cooking good ol’ corned beef and cabbage, and I’ll be bringing these delights from a Bon Appetit recipe my mom sent me: … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on March 16th, 2012 21 Comments »
Categories: cocktails & wine, food & dining
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[Guest Post] chartreuse & a twist // The Golden Hostess

March 15th, 2012

Please welcome Brynn of chartreuse & a twist! I cannot express enough how much I heart today’s guest! Brynn’s ultra-creativity gets me totally energized every time I visit her bright and happy page, chartreuse & a twist. I urge you to check … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on March 15th, 2012 29 Comments »
Categories: blogger love, cocktails & wine, entertaining, food & dining, gold & brass, guest posts, shopping
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While I Was Out…

February 20th, 2012

I’m baaaack! It’s crazy to feel like so much has happened in only a week away from the blog world. I am definitely that annoying person butting into your conversation or interrupting at the end of a movie, “What’s going … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on February 20th, 2012 24 Comments »
Categories: food & dining, Palm Springs, that girl's pad, Trina Turk
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[Guest Post] A Daily Something // Breakfast in Bed

January 26th, 2012

Please welcome Rebecca of A Daily Something! I’m so pleased that Rebecca came over today to share another one of her amazing and beautiful D.I.Y. tips. She is crazy creative, original, and always takes the best photos! For more daily … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on January 26th, 2012 26 Comments »
Categories: D.I.Y., food & dining, gifts, guest posts
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EASY BRUNCH // Setting + Menu

January 10th, 2012

…a pretty table in less than 10… This past weekend I had to pleasure of hosting a small brunch for six lovely ladies. It was the easiest entertaining I’ve ever done, to be honest! I took a few snapshots of … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on January 10th, 2012 44 Comments »
Categories: cocktails & wine, D.I.Y., dining rooms, entertaining, food & dining, gold & brass, Jonathan Adler, that girl's pad
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THE LOOT: Like A Bandit

January 2nd, 2012

Feeling very lucky! How was everyone’s holiday? Did you get all you wished for and more? As you can see below, I made out like a bandit, didn’t I? J.Crew Jackie cardigan & classic striped button-down Actually picked up a … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on January 2nd, 2012 23 Comments »
Categories: beauty, bling, books, DVF, entertaining, fashion, food & dining, gifts, Jonathan Adler, shoes & handbags, shopping, tech
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[Guest Post] The Eagle’s Nest: New Year’s Eve Party Guide

December 26th, 2011

…let’s kick off the NYE parties with The Eagle’s Nest… Hello Small Shop Readers! It’s Jess from The Eagle’s Nest standing in for Erika while she’s getting a much needed holiday break. Erika did a wonderful holiday gift guide over … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on December 26th, 2011 5 Comments »
Categories: bling, cocktails & wine, DVF, entertaining, Etsy & eBay, food & dining, guest posts, outfits, shoes & handbags, shopping, vintage
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