thank you chibidelux!! they are scrumptious!

happy holidays!

i can't help it, i collect scarves (and coats, but that's another story). and yes, it does get cold in california. :P

i am currently coveting this lovely silk scarf from anthropologie.



so pretty. :)

I am back just in time to revel in and wax poetic about pumpkin season! This entry is not quite so much of a surprise, is it? ;)

Here's the latest pumpkin dessert recipe i found on the web. It's a combination of two of my favorite desserts -- pumpkin anything and banoffee pie! How can you go wrong?!

Sure it uses metric measurements, and i don't think Carnation Caramel is sold in the States, but little things like that are not going to stop me. :)



Ingredients:
397g can Carnation Caramel
225g (8oz) digestive biscuits
85g (3oz) butter, melted
3 small bananas
150ml whipping cream, softly whipped
cocoa powder to finish
6 individual 9 cm (3½in) loose-bottomed flan tins or a deep 18 cm (7in) spring-form cake tin, greased

Directions:
1. Crush the biscuits in a blender or in a double-lined bag with a rolling pin. Combine the crushed biscuits with the melted butter.
2. To make the pie bases use the back of a teaspoon to press the mixture into the base and sides of the tins. Chill for about 20 minutes.
3. Divide the Carnation Caramel between the bases.
4. Remove the pies from the tins. Slice the bananas, reserve six for the top and fold the rest into the softly whipped cream.
5. Spoon the mixture over the caramel, decorate with a banana slice and dust with the cocoa.

Recipe from the Sainsbury website.

who's still around?

santa monica, 2002
i've only seen a few tantalizing glimpses of the ocean since i've been back in LA, and its pull is becoming more irresistible by the day. i want to see the sea in its various faces of splendor, from the serenity of early morning, to glittering waves dancing in the midday sun, to the glorious spectacle of a technicolor sunset giving way to soft, muted dusk. i want to share in the ocean's midnight secrets under a sea of sparkling stars. i want to drink deep its restorative powers, free for the taking to all who draw near.

it's been too long; i need to make a pilgrimage soon.

merry christmas to all my LJ friends! :)

The bulk of the items are in the former category: six shades of lipstick with names like Fashion Mews and Strayin', each $14; six Lipglass shades, each $14; and two tinted lip conditioners, $14.50 each; two eye shadow palettes, which each contain four shades and retail for $38; two shades of pigment are $19.50 each, and two Reflects Glitter stockkeeping units - one blue, one pink - are $17.50 each. Four Glitter Eye Liners, each $16.50, two shades of Beauty Powder, each $22; three shades of nail polish, each $11; a black mascara, $12, and false lashes, $12, round out the color offerings. Shades range from pinks and turquoises to lavenders and greens.

Hello Kitty Kouture is intended to be the high end of the collection. Two shades of Dazzleglass, each $28, each feature a reusable silver chain pendant with Hello Kitty outlined in white Swarovski crystals on black with a pink crystal bow. Sheer Mystery Powder, $90 and available in three shades, is packaged in a silver powder compact with Hello Kitty outlined in white Swarovski crystals with a pink crystal bow on a black background.

There are also a few other items such as a plush doll ($42) and purse mirror ($22) that will be sold at Nordstrom, MAC stores and maccosmetics.com. The products will arrive on maccosmetics.com on February 10th, 2009 and will be in North American stores on February 12th, 2009 and in overseas stores in March, 2009. However, a waiting list will go live on January 7th on maccosmetics.com.


omg so cute!! but uh, the kouture collection's prices are kind of ridiculous... and there's going to be a waiting list?! LOL

this Zojirushi Classic Bento Vacuum Lunch Jar is on its way to me!



The Classic Bento™ Stainless Lunch Jar contains 3 microwaveable inner bowls (including a soup bowl), a forked spoon, chopsticks, carrying strap and protective cover. The outer container features durable stainless steel construction and vacuum insulation with excellent heat retention.

i've been wanting an insulated lunch set so i can have hot (or cold) lunches. my desk at work is really far from the kitchen so i usually eat things at room temperature. it'll be so nice to have a piping hot bowl of soup for lunch! i also like that the bowls are grey so they won't show stains as easily.

THANK YOU helen! although i told you not to get me anything.

my friend got me this beautiful audrey kawasaki print that was exclusive to her recent show in LA:



i love it!!! THANK YOU RONNIE!

look what i found at target today!