The Secret to Perfectly Layered Cakes

I've always wondered who has the time to make beautiful layered cakes like the one below. It looks like a lot of work. BUT, now I know the secret - the Piece of Cake Layer Slicing Kit. Brilliant!

Mmm... layered cake!

Friday Funny

Happy Friday everyone!  Here's a Twitter account worth following. It's called Honest Toddler and it looks a life from a toddler's perspective, with such insights as "Did a pee pee in timeout. Mom's face. LOL. I really LOLed there" and "Grandma, I am not being cared for. So hungry for cookies, too. So so hungry. I can barely see." 

Facebook Fails

Have you seen Facebook's latest commercial? It's ignited a passionate conversation amongst social network users. The problem? It undersells itself with comparisons to inanimate objects when it's so much more than that. Like many clever marketing efforts these days, it appears to be going for an emotional response with the audience. It makes sense to take that angle, as the product truly does create an emotional response in users.  Unfortunately, it doesn't quite get there.

What do you think?

That Time Glen Hansard Jammed in the Street

I had one of the most amazing nights of my life last night. I watched one of my favorite artists create an impromptu jam session in the middle of a quiet street in downtown Seattle.  Anyone else out there a fan of Glen Hansard (previously part of The Frames)? If you're not, you might be missing out on one of the musical greats. This man has a way of turning your soul inside out with the stroke of only a few chords. If he's coming to your area during his tour this year, I highly recommend you catch his show. It's absolutely magical.

Post-show at The Moore Theater, Glen took the band out in the street and of course, we followed.

A photo with The Lost Brothers, another fantastic Irish band.

Easy Halloween Boa Wreath

Who cares if it's only October 3rd? I'm getting into the Halloween spirit this week with decorations.

I love this idea from Simply This and That featuring a wreath made out of a black boa and Halloween knick-knacks picked up from Michaels. It sounds like it only takes minutes to make which means I may have a fun craft project on my hands this week! (I'll be sure to post results.)

Unexpected Rainbows

Artist Gabriel Dawe (hat tip: Dude Craft) has some of the most amazing rainbow-inspired art installations I've ever seen. They're made from cotton thread which is strategically arranged to create unique, colorful patterns. I know that art speaks different things to different people, but to me, these exude happiness. They're gorgeous.

Plexus No.6

Density of Light

Plexus No. 11

Mixology Monday: The Normandy

Happy Monday everyone! After taking a blogging break last week, I'm feeling recharged and ready to get back into the swing of things.

If you like brandy, you'll love today's Mixology Monday.  Enter The Normandy cocktail, made with Calvados, fresh apples, cranberries, sugar and lemon juice.  Can you get any closer to a perfect autumn pick-me-up?

Cheers!