I’m fortunate to have the opportunity to meet and interact with a lot of local artists in the area; one of my favorites is photographer Julie Birkemeier. Julie got her start in photography in high …

I don’t have one single Valentine this year, but don’t feel bad for me- I’ll be spending the day o’ love with 19 of the biggest names in Hollywood via the new film, Valentine’s Day.
The …

As far as days of the week go, Monday through Thursday don’t really have a lot going for them. For most of us, these weekdays are consumed by jobs, errands and other mundane activities that …

I’m here to tell you, it’s real…
I’m a traditionalist. I don’t really catch on to new trends all that often. Marketing, for the most part, doesn’t go over with me well; I a …

Recently I have discovered the joy of eating out alone. Don’t get me wrong- I’m not antisocial. I enjoy a gabfest with friends over good food just as much as the next girl. …

I am a Gleek.
Fresh off a Golden Globes win for Best Comedy Series on Sunday (as I predicted), I realized that except for a nod on my Best of 2009 I hadn’t fully declared my …

Two weekends ago, my husband and I had plans with some friends to go to Crepes in the City downtown for dinner. I’d never been there before, but had heard good things and was excited …

It generally takes me a little while to warm up to baseball season every year. I love baseball, but I also love football and basketball and right now. When the buzz is spreading around …

Ever since people could find something to scribble on a cave wall with there has been art. It’s an important vehicle for conveying ideas and feelings. Art touches every aspect of our lives, but is …

Who doesn’t love a cute, cuddly puppy? Cats… well, that’s another story. Just kidding cat people – I once owned a cat named Milk who peed in all my Mom’s plants and used my bed …

I am pregnant and obnoxiously busy lately, so that means two things: food is important, and complicated meals are better when someone else cooks them. While I do love a dinner party, and a few …

Weddings are big business. Some utter the words “recession proof,” some call it highway robbery. Whatever you think, Till death do us part, translates into a lot of green for vendors peddling an unforgettable day …

We all know about the shuffle that is going on in late night programming right now. In fact, it is such a big deal, it was right alongside Haiti news on the cover of the …

I’ve recently become aware of the fact that more and more people around me are adopting a gluten-free diet. Unlike other popular restrictive diet crazes (low-carb, low-fat, etc.), going gluten-free is most often the result …

t’s been my observation that if women are fans of a professional team in St. Louis, it tends to be either the Cardinals or the Blues. I feel as though I see fewer women …

For those of you not immersed in the world of arts & crafts this might be a new word in your vernacular, but Etsy has been around for a good while now, in fact since 2005. …

Now that award season (or at least nomination season) is in full swing, I figured it’s about time I start watching more movies. You know, besides whichever classic pops up on cable on lazy Saturday …

Here we are, starting another year. We are full of hope and wonder at the possibilities 2010 may bring us. We are also probably hip-deep in gifts of clothing, purses, scarves, and related …

The nominations are in, and the contenders have been picked. Now it is your turn to decide who is St. Louis’ Sexiest Cybergeek! Starting now, and going through midnight on January 13th we will be …

I support those people who made the resolution to get into better shape and take better care of themselves. I don’t have the statistics in front of me, but January is probably the most …