rainbow – Alana Jones-Mann

Rainbow Cake

March 9, 2017

I made a cake just like this one years ago and failed to get a decent photo of it, so I ended up re-making it again this year. I made it way back in January, then whacked the top tier off and ...

etc, inspiration, monday motivation, travel

Palm Springs Color

November 13, 2015

Here’s some visual inspiration for you on this glorious Friday – a little explosion of color from The Saguaro Palm Springs. I took these during my stay at the hotel last weekend, ...

brooklyn, inspiration

Brooklyn Bridge Park

July 16, 2015

Tom Fruin’s colorful plexiglass house – titled Kolonihavehus – was installed last Fall into Brooklyn Bridge Park. It’s been cloudy each time I’ve found myself in the ...

diy desserts, diy projects

DIY: Rice Krispie Treat Popsicles

June 26, 2015

Remember when you were a kid and had to make really hard decisions – like how you were going to spend your dollar at the ice cream truck?! The agony of just picking out one ...

diy desserts, diy projects, holidays

DIY: Lucky Charmed Cake

March 12, 2015

Here’s a fun cake idea for St. Patrick’s Day – using a box of Lucky Charms cereal, turn a regular buttercream-frosted vanilla cake into a fun and festive, magically delicious ...

etc, inspiration

Monday Motivation (on a Wednesday)

March 10, 2015

Although I was a bit preoccupied with the Agate Slice Cookie DIY to put this out on Monday, I still found myself in the mood for a little visual pick-me-up. Better late than never, eh? 1. via ...

baked goods, cupcakes, diy desserts, holidays

Baked: Leprechaun Cupcakes

March 13, 2013

Let me tell you something – I am not a fan of St. Patrick’s Day – the American celebration of the day, to be clear. As a kid it was super fun to get all decked in green and ...

inspiration, monday motivation, nyc

Monday Motivation: Scope 2013

March 11, 2013

This weekend I stopped by the Scope NY Art Fair – “Continue Reading” to see a few of my favorite works from this year’s show.

decor, party decor, weddings

Rainbow POMdemonium!

February 28, 2013

Here they are – the first look at some of the photos I captured from a recent shoot I conceptualized, created, and styled, featuring my bright rainbow poms. As I mentioned last week, it was ...