My Favorite 70's Videos...

Here are two of my favorite music videos from the 70's by my two favorite men from the 70's.

Peace and Love,

Em

Chocolate Cupcakes...

So last week I made my second item from the Hummingbird Bakery book. These chocolate cupcakes were divine. It's amazing how different something tastes when you make it from scratch. Even if you are not a big chocolate fan (which means you are crazy) you'll like these. They are the perfect little afternoon snack.

Next up: Red Velvet Cupcakes

Peace and Love,

Em

A Darker Side...

Ladies and gents I have dyed my hair. I was ready for a change. It's not very drastic but it is darker which is what I wanted.

Peace and Love,

Em

Love Is Like A Broken 45...

So last Wenesday my mom, Heather, Alyssa, Jenna, and I went out to Vienna, VA to see Todd celebrate his 40th birthday by playing a show. We had so much fun! The music was fantastic. Todd played all 40 of his new songs! We didn't get home until near 1 am but mom and I grabbed a chocloate frosty for the long drive home. We all had such a great time and can't wait to see Todd play again soon.

Scott Simons. Todd's writing partner and opening act. We all had a crush on him by the end of the night.

The Todder himself.

*All photos courtesy of Alyssa Bouma

Peace and Love,

Em

Mel...

What a lady.

Peace and Love,

Em

Vanilla Cupcakes...

Ok so you may have noticed that one of the things to do on my summer list is to work through an entire baking book. This is thte one I have chosen:

The hummingbird bakery is one of the best bakeries in London. If looking at the pictures wasn't enough to make me want to make the food, Gwenyth Paltrow wrote the foreword.

I am working through the entire book in order and the first recipe was for vanilla cupcakes. I made everything from scratch, icing and all. I thought they came out pretty good and were the best vanilla cupcakes I have ever had.

Check back for round two: The Chocolate Cupcake

Peace and Love,

Em

A Pair of Birthdays...

Yesterday were two birthdays that I was too tired to blog about.

First off is Mr. Todd Wright. We all know how important this guy is to me. In fact he was part of the reason I was too tired to blog yesterday. Last night was his 40 by 40 finale show in Vienna, VA and of course I had to go. Only we didn't get home until around one and I had been up since 6 am.

Anyway Todd's music brought me to tears last night. It wasn't the first time but I was just so proud of him. He deserved all the attention he got last night. I am glad and lucky to know him. He is the kindest guy. It was great to see him and talk to him last night. He means a lot to me and I was happy that I could give him a little present from Florence on his big day.

The second birthday was my cousin Carly. She and my sister are only a few weeks apart but I can't believe how old they are getting. Carly is my southern belle cousin. She lives down in TN and we have so much fun when we visit. I miss ya cuz and hope to get down there soon!

Hope both of these guys had an amazing birthday with many more to come!

Peace and Love,

Em