the train show!

We took a family field trip to see the Holiday Train Show on a drizzly Sunday afternoon, followed by dinner on Arthur Avenue.

© all photos by me

windows at bergdorf goodman

Not quite as spectacular as last years, but still pretty breathtaking.

© all photos by me

los angeles that was

My brother-in-law sent me these nostalgic images of the Los Angeles that was. Thanks Justin!

Via this flickr stream.

adventures in baking

On a recent dreary Saturday, I whipped up some peppermint bark (already eaten in entirety), lime melt-a-ways (not shown), and zucchini-vanilla cupcakes. Yes, the holidays are upon us.