whiskey almond biscotti — by lauren jean allece on February 27, 2011

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When a minute amount of snow (at least relative to the slam the middle and eastern portions of this fine countr...

kam-ouflage — by lauren jean allece on February 27, 2011

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Little boy's all ready for rabbit season . Or duck season. (I could just squeal he is so cute!)

throw your hands up — by lauren jean allece on February 27, 2011

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Oh, yeah, Kamdyn's just raising his hand because he thought someone just asked "Who here can sit up and pull himself up all on his ...

oh, i love it so — by lauren jean allece on February 24, 2011

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More snow pictures from this afternoon! And yes, I made a tiny snowman while my biscotti were baking. Tomorrow I'll post the recipe a...

win win — by lauren jean allece on February 24, 2011

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Oh. My. Goodness! You of course remember by love for A Cup Of Jo , yes? Well she routinely teams up with amazing shops to do weekly giveaw...

don't know just what to do with myself — by lauren jean allece on February 24, 2011

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Now that I'm on the tail end of this demon head cold, I finally feel like doing something beyond folding myself into the couch. Of cours...

blanc — by lauren jean allece on February 24, 2011

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Winery's closed today for the snow... OH! THE SNOW!  I love this. 

hats off to you — by lauren jean allece on February 24, 2011

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...for being prepared for cold weather. 

trailer park — by lauren jean allece on February 23, 2011

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All of these... All of these movies I am so excited for... So many movies!

menu planning — by lauren jean allece on February 23, 2011

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In my brief turn as an invalid the past couple days here on the couch I got to skimming through this amazing cookbook  Brig gave me for Chri...

if i had a penguin... — by lauren jean allece on February 23, 2011

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...This is what it'd look like. And what I'd  look like.  (Benita found this picture and I'm still creeped out by how much this...

ill with want — by lauren jean allece on February 22, 2011

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The Avett Brothers are incredible. This song is brutal but honest. Something that reminds us of what we're so susceptible to, whether ...

remedy — by lauren jean allece on February 21, 2011

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After my Diane Keaton mini-marathon consisting of The First Wives Club followed by Something's Gotta Give I've settled in for on...

sick day — by lauren jean allece on February 21, 2011

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Stayed home from work today with a wicked head cold. My head feels like there is an industrial strength vice grip around it. But that's...

i am — by lauren jean allece on February 18, 2011

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Today's the day! Today's the day Tom Shadyac 's new film I AM  premieres in Portland!

travel inspiration — by lauren jean allece on February 17, 2011

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Bedtime? Sure. But after you see this travel blog .  OK. Say goodnight, Gracie.  ( photo by Glenn Phillips via Window Seat )

tastes orangey — by lauren jean allece on February 16, 2011

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There is a shop on Etsy  that I have developed a deep adoration for. TastesOrangey  is owned by Clare Elsaesser, a Bay Area artist with ...

eat more cheese — by lauren jean allece on February 16, 2011

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This is my basic food philosophy. My fabulous friend Jodi posted this a few weeks ago and I've been lusting ever since. I could also be...

chilly down — by lauren jean allece on February 16, 2011

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Snow day, hail day... What's the difference here, really? The weather must be off its meds or something because schizophrenic barely tou...

spelling test — by lauren jean allece on February 16, 2011

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I found this glaring spelling error on a friend's Facebook. "Celaberty"? REALLY?! I can't even pretend to understand the...

snow falling on portland — by lauren jean allece on February 16, 2011

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I know I've mentioned how much I love the camera on the iPhone, but how 'bout that video? A little small but that's just format....

hikers — by lauren jean allece on February 16, 2011

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I get this text at work the other day with these photos of the boys modeling their new packs. Now as soon as they find a trail that's o...

white — by lauren jean allece on February 16, 2011

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Apparently this is all the snow it takes to get a Snow Day in Oregon. I just got called off work for today... In all fairness, it's stil...

the best one yet — by lauren jean allece on February 15, 2011

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"It looks like he's trying to blow himself up through his thumb." -Jared

baby face — by lauren jean allece on February 15, 2011

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More Facebook pilfering... More cute pictures of baby boy. 

oy. — by lauren jean allece on February 15, 2011

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I feel ill when I realize too late that I've committed my most cardinal sin - when I've let down my good friend Grammar. I just re...

winter winds — by lauren jean allece on February 15, 2011

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...And this song just makes my heart swell.

holy trinity — by lauren jean allece on February 15, 2011

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OH ! This is a performance of a lifetime. Mumford & Sons. The Avett Brothers. Bob Dylan. I die.

happy valentine's day — by lauren jean allece on February 14, 2011

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It's a day for love. What do I have to say for myself? I am Lauren. Lover of 30 degree sunshine, leaf shadows on sidewalks, green veget...

still going strong — by lauren jean allece on February 14, 2011

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This is the sweetest thing I've heard all day. Michael and Myra Long have been married for 72 years and "never go to sleep withou...

the king's speech — by lauren jean allece on February 14, 2011

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If you haven't seen The King's Speech yet, get your hiney up and to the theater immediately, if not sooner. And in the meantime, c...

laura + john = jack — by lauren jean allece on February 11, 2011

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Chuck was happy to make an appearance Vince was also glad he could make it... Just as long as we didn't get in his way This ...