Oh, spring. You could arrive any day now. Really. I'm ready for warmer days, consistent sunshine, grass, rain, flowers.... I'll even take the slush as the snow begins to melt, and the dirt and mud that covers everything in that transition period. All of that is better than the bitter cold we've had the past... Continue Reading →
What book lover doesn't love literary things? Ones that aren't actual books, that is. That said, I don't own too many of them yet. There's this Alice in Wonderland necklace, a couple of book-quote coffee mugs, and a Pride and Prejudice shirt. And, though I'd like it to grow, I love each piece of my... Continue Reading →
I made these chocolate cupcakes with chocolate buttercream frosting the same weekend I made last week's cupcakes. And while the cupcake itself was good, I think it was the frosting that made them my second favourite. It was creamy, sweet, and chocolaty--everything you want on top of a chocolate cupcake. It was easy to make,... Continue Reading →
Oh, cupcakes. They're one of my favourite desserts to make. I just love everything about them, from the cake itself, to any little decorations that may sit on top. That particular cupcake up there is fairly simple: a vanilla cupcake with a Baileys buttercream frosting. But you know what? It was delicious. The other two... Continue Reading →
I'm not a religious person, so Christmas, for me, is about the time I spend with my family and friends. And during that time, many of us exchange presents. Setting aside the reactions the presents get–be they joy or humour, hopefully not disgust–I also happen to really enjoy wrapping the gifts. I'm not entirely sure... Continue Reading →
Miranda Burski 