Scrumptious Saturday: Tapas!

It’s no secret that I absolutely adore food. If I could, all I would do is cook and eat. Unfortunately, my stomach usually has more reasonable expectations for itself. This is why tapas, dim sum,...

Chicago Chinese New Year Parade!

I thought I’d share my pictures of Chicago’s Chinese New Year Parade with you guys! Enjoy! Le Boy, wondering why I dragged him out of the warm cozy apartment and into the cold. As a former band...

Scrumptious Saturday: I Eat Weird Shit!

So, if you happen to be a fan of the adorable and wonderful Twinkie Chan, you probably already know that she has a little side blog called I Eat Yucky Stuff. Apparently, I must too because almost...

What’s in my Bag?

I know that lately a lot of you have been wondering about what I keep in my bag. Okay, so maybe that isn’t quite true (as in none of you have asked), but guess what?? I’m going to show you anyways!...

How to: Bring in the Chinese New Year!

Via http://www.chinapictures.org/ Gung hei fat choy lovelies! For those of you who don’t know, this upcoming Monday (January 23rd) is the Chinese (or Lunar) New Year! 2012 is the year of the...

Scrumptious Saturday: Pretty Plating

From Cooking Sens Did you know that the way food looks strongly influences the way it tastes? So if you throw together a bunch of items on a plate, it will never taste as good as if you took the...

Things I Love Thursday: Random Update Edition!

My new tarot deck. When The Boy cooks me dinner. Playing hide and seek with kids. Realizing that never ‘growing up’ may not be a bad thing. Adventures. Planning a party for the Chinese New Year!...

Dear Everyone Who Has Come to my Blog in Search of Misty Porn, You may have noticed that there is none. For someone reason, Google thinks otherwise. To avoid disappointment, visit to my Tumblr as I...

Scrumptious Saturday: Baking Macarons!

From Flickr So you may have heard by now that macarons are the new cupcake. You know, except in my humble opinion, macarons are way better. Macarons are equally adorable, less messy, and come in a...

Outfit Formulas

The final installation of the Developing Your Personal Style series (click here for parts 1, 2, & 3) is all about Outfit Formulas! Wait, don’t run away! This isn’t about math, I promise. I would...

Creating a Style Direction

(Click here for part 1 & part 2 of the Developing Your Personal Style series.) Have you ever written a style direction piece? Writing a yearly style direction bit helps to describe where you want...

Finding Inspiration (In All the Right Places)

Yesterday in part one of my Developing Your Personal Style series I talked to you about Style (and How to Get Some), so today is all about finding inspiration! When looking for fashion inspiration,...

What is Style (and How Do I Get Some)?

(This is part 1 of the Developing Your Personal Style Series. Click here for 2 & 3) Style (n.) A manner of doing something A quality of imagination and individuality expressed in one’s actions and...

Get That Look: Pajamas as Clothes

Fun fact: If you haven’t heard by now, wearing pajamas as clothes is in! An upcoming style trend for the brutal winter months ahead (at least for those of us in the northern hemisphere) takes it’s...

Scrumptious Saturday: The Holiday Edition

Yes, Saturday. How cute are these?! Santa Hat Brownie Bites These are basically the cutest dessert you could ever bring to a holiday party. Just saying. Who doesn’t like desserts that look like...

Pets are not Presents

Via Pinterest Who can resist the heart melting charm of a tiny wiggly puppy or kitten wrapped in a bow? Not many. But what happens once that holiday honeymoon phase is over? There’s a reason most...

Scrumptious Saturday: Easy Peasy Recipes

Can I get a HOO-RAH for recipes that don’t take 5 hours to make? As much as I love cooking there are days where I wish I could just blink and have a feast appear before my eyes. Since I imagine you...

Get That Look: 50′s Girl

Let’s face it, not everyone can rock a cute sundress with perfectly coiffed hair and makeup every day of the year. So how else can you still rock that 50’s vixen vibe? Colorful Cardigans An often...

How Radical Self Love Changed My Life

First and foremost, let me just mention that Gala Darling is an incredible woman and a huge inspiration to me. I’ve never seen anyone set themselves apart as such a positive role model ladies and I...

Scrumptious Saturday: Cucumber Sandwich!

For those of you who instantly inhale those adorable little cucumber sandwich appetizers at every party you attend, make your own full-size version! You know, instead of eating everyone elses...

Things I Love Thursday!: The Personal Day Edition

So right about now I’d normally be in classes. But seeing as my kitten Coco broke my glasses and I have no backup pair or contacts, I decided to stay home for a personal day! Whoo! Which means that...

Finding Unique Pet Names

Are you convinced that every chocolate lab you’ve ever met is named Brownie? Does Fido feel like it’s a bit lacking? Finding the right name for your pet is almost as important as finding the right...

What is Bubble Tea?: An Introduction

Delicious. Quirky. Chewy! From www.WeHeartIt.com Bubble Tea is the drink you can eat! I was surprised at how many people I talk to don’t know about Bubble Tea! When I was a teeny weeny teenager...

How to Open a Food Shop on Etsy

From comeandpeek.blogspot.com The amount of talented cooks and bakers in the world never ceases to amaze me. Unfortunately, not everyone can just run out and open their own restaurant. To those of...

How to Set Goals (and Achieve Them)

…Well, at the very least you’ll get closer to achieving them! How many times in your life have you heard someone talk about wanting to be a singer/actress/novelist? How many times have you seen...

My Life

Hey everyone! If any of you feel like following my personal life you can now! Check out my Tumblr at Stephidee.tumblr.com/ Have a glorious sunday, Stephi Dee

Scrumptious Saturday

Wow! It’s been awhile since I’ve gotten to post some amazing looking recipes! I always find it amazing that I somehow have more free time once I’m juggling school AND work rather than just one of...

10 Things You May Have Known About Me But Probably Not

Inspired by the wonderful Alex Franzen‘s twitter post, I decided to tell you guys 10 things you didn’t know about me (if you know me personally this doesn’t count). I used to looove those xanga...

Things I Love Thursday: The School Edition

I am so happy! School is back in session! I’m definitely a major geek, I love learning. This year I’ve made the switch from a Fashion Design major to Business and Marketing, so needless to say this...

Dorm Cooking 101: Ramen Noodles

I only lived 1 year of my life in a dorm, but during my days spent there I was well fed, and it was all thanks to Ramen noodles. If you’ve yet to discover to wonders of Ramens as the wonderfood...