Days of Wine and Chocolate...

LUMINOUS CHERRY BARK note cards set of 6

by twistedlight

Some days, there just aren't enough of either...

(...and that's all I have to say about that.)

Alas, there is no wine in the house, and only M&M's as far as chocolate goes. So I did my own search on Etsy to see if I could find something to give me a "fix."

Somehow, these lovely offerings from our friends at Etsy aren't giving me the heady intoxication I was hoping for, but they sure got my mouth watering - ENJOY!!!

Leather pin/ brooch ChocoRed flower
by VitalTemptation

Burgundy Brown Ruffled Restyled Leather Jacket Size 8 to 10
by stacyleigh



Dark Chocolate Covered Cherry Beaded Handwoven Gold filled Earrings
by PookieandPierre



ORCHIDEA leather bag
by FERUTOBags



Honey Floret - Vintage Steampunk Necklace Copper Enamel Flower
by bionicunicorn

Demi-Sec - champagne citrine, smoky quartz and crimson garnet cascade earrings

by beakee

BITTER CHOCOLATE WITH CHERRY SHORT SCARF
by UnderReconstruction

Hey there cupcake!

Seriously, after a long weekend of wine and treats, it's time to head back to the gym to see how much damage control I can muster. But even as I sweat and groan, my mind will be on my favorite delicacies, most specifically - CUPCAKES.

Is there anything more perfect than a cupcake? Not only is it a delicious treat, it's a miniature work of art. And what gelato did in the 80's, cupcakes are doing in the new millenium. Every day it seems that more and more cupcake cafes are popping up, making this guilty little pleasure, once only able to be savored at children's birthday parties, a mainstream delight.

Here are a few calorie free ways to satisfy your sweet tooth from our fellow Etsy vendors:

CUPCAKE Shabby mini cottage sign, SignsByDiane

Sterling Silver Stamped CUPCAKE Pink Brown Pendant, E. Ria Designs

The CHLOE Vintage Inspired Blue Cupcake Apron, Boojiboo

and this little delight, which nearly made me snort coffee through my nose:

Cute as a Cupcake----Custom Sizes 12 mo - 5T, sweetplume

If you live in the SF Bay area, there is a lovely little cupcakery in San Carlos that you must visit! Vanilla Moon Bakery at 872 Laurel Street, offers beautifully crafted cupcakes, whether you're looking for something special for a wedding or party, or just walking in off the street.

Enjoy your cupcakes - I'm off to the gym...