French baguettes...

Today I woke up inspired to make my own bread, I saw a great (and super easy) recipe on Food52 and I just went for it. I had no expectations(the pictures are not the best because I really wasn't expecting to actually make decent bread) and it actually turned out great! I can't even imagine now ever buying bread again...

The Ultimate beauty look...

Makeup artist Lisa Eldridge offers up great tips to go from MEH to YEAH!

and this happened...

I survived my 40th, it was a great day thanks to my hubby and kids! I woke up to a house full of balloons and a table set with a gazillion presents. My husband made me feel like a true princess that day. My mom who rocks for having us also made some delicious persian kabobs that were out of this world, we really mixed up dinner representing all of our nationalities. I received a very special gift from my twin, a beautiful ring with our birthstone. Originally she was just looking to get me a ring but when she saw this she decided on "Sista Rings"! Thanks to the help of Julia Ballentine of Ballentine Fine Jewelry (every piece of jewelry I own is from her).

First Birthday March 1975

Homemade pasta by the hubby

Fresh Calamari made by my awesome husband

Our sweet niece-to be, Melissa (engaged to my amazing nephew) made this beautiful cake from scratch.

Happy Birthday to us...

Tomorrow(3/15) my twin sister and I turn 40!!! Happy Happy to us...

Thanks to my siblings Stephanie and Reese for sending us cupcakes!

SJP...LOVE HER...

Great Interview by Vogue.com, I love anything she has to say!

and then I saw this...

LOVE this bag from Coach, The Urbane Bag in Pebbled Leather...

Hello shoe...

I belong with you, you belong with me... from Zara.

DIY for adorable glass jars...

Love this DIY from Bala Moda, the video is entirely in Spanish but no worries if you don't understand, its pretty easy to figure it out.

Designer Dreams...

Love the site Moda Operandi..here are a few selections that I wouldn't say no to...

Valentino

Valentino

Nina Ricci

Peter Pilotto

Oscars 2014...

My favorites from the night...