Isn't she something sweet or what? I watched her "Chefography" last night and let me tell ya..she has got to be one of my MOST FAVORITE girls to watch cook food on tv! Her and Naked Chef! Doesn't he just rock too? Okay aside from the famous British food stars, I have got to shout out how much I looooove Ina Garten! And I also LOVE to watch Paula Deen and Sandra Lee is fun too but Robin Miller..that girl can cook fast! And that's how I love to do it since we are always on the go!
Okay but back to this Nigella girl! OMG as I watched her chefography, I just was soo impressed with how she lives her life and how she dealt with her loved ones slipping out of her life. Sooo tragic. But look at her go! Seriously, LOVE to watch her show! Feel just like I'm in her home cooking with her. And COMFORT cooking! No fancy dancy stuff. No setting tables for company. Just inviting people into her life! Now that is what I love! I totally hate getting embarrassed when we have friends over..like our kids are wild and hip, crazy and free. But it's so nice to have that "welcome into our home and our lives" type of attitude because then, hey these people just become family.
So when you see Nigella cook, you see her cook just like she's doing her daily routine. Tasting her batters, eating stuff with her hands...just so real. She's soo imperfect that I love that and strive for that kinda freedom. That's how we attempt get-togethers at our house and so far it's been totally fun!
So speaking of fabulous girls, how about that fabulous Shabby Princess friend of mine? Dang! That girl is da bomb! Whipping out beeeeauuuuteful shabby goodies all the time! Okay sooo here's her latest! Go grab them! Seriously! I loooove these goodies!!!!!! Go CHECK THEM OUT NOW!!!! Here is what I made with them.
And about American Idol? Well, they had my favorite guy up there so I'm not even going there this week! Ughhh!!!! I thought Chris did great! Just bizarre voting! :)
Smoochies!
SMJ
Dang another time when I wish we had cable. Nigella sounds like my kind of cook! And I too am exctied about the new SP stuff. I just love those Bella colors! SO puts me in a happy spring mood. LOVE your pages. I am SO inspired to scrap today and I have to paint! ICK! Happy Day to your gang!
Posted by: ShabbyGrace | March 22, 2007 at 10:23 AM
Your layouts with the new SP stuff are AWESOME! I tried to leave comments on the site, but it keeps giving me errors. I will try again later. Anyway... LOVE LOVE your layouts and card!
Posted by: Shari | March 22, 2007 at 10:27 AM
Love the new pages! I will have to check out that Chefography...I liked the one about Giada, it got me liking her show a lot more! I love the new banner, but check "Keeping", ..sorry I was a teacher before becoming a mommy, so I'm always catching that stuff ;)! And WHY is Sanjaya still on AI??!! Ugh.
Posted by: Kristin | March 22, 2007 at 11:16 AM
such yummy yummy goodness...I'm trying to decide which new kits I want :) all of them of course.....rofl. LOVe your SP layouts too, I wanna be you when I grow up :)
oh and pssssst (you might want to check your spelling in your blog header, but it's cute as it can be!)
HUGGS!
Amy
Posted by: mizamylou | March 22, 2007 at 12:36 PM
Thought you might like to take a look at a layout I scrapped with one of your kits! it is such a gorgeous kit (and photo of mine) that I wanted to make sure there was focus on both...so i kept it simple. Look how 'real' it looks!!
http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=90767&cat=all&ppuser=1259
Thanks
Gemma
Posted by: Gemma Clarke | March 22, 2007 at 12:38 PM
OH how I wish I could cook and wish I was good at it! If I could though I would want it to be fun and real too!!! My mom cooks like that - we all hang out while she makes a BIG Sunday lunch every Sunday for like 12+ people! Just like home - LOL!!!
Love how you used Shabby Princess' new kits!!!
Posted by: MandaKay | March 22, 2007 at 01:08 PM
I am sitting here smiling Jenn... Cooking IS a part of everyday life..LOL. For me anyway.
Maybe I am channelling Nigella.. if i can.. WHY OH WHY cant I channel Jamie - I could do with some of that on my kitchen table.. hahahaha
(Made jamie's vegetable cannoeli the other night.. the boys LOVED it.... and never would have eaten those same veges otherwise!)
Posted by: Lanne | March 22, 2007 at 02:59 PM
fabulous layouts, jenn. love that pink, girly, spring kit and you scrapped it awesomely LOL.
Posted by: bethmaat | March 22, 2007 at 05:42 PM
I just want to tell you how much I enjoy reading your blog. You have some of the most beautiful eye candy on the web! And thank you, so very much, for so graciously using my frames in your posts. I feel honored! Love ya!
Posted by: Nancy Comelab | March 22, 2007 at 06:01 PM
Hi Jen, I kinda knew Nigella's story, but I have been waiting to see her Chefography. I loved watching it, and seeing how strong she has been through the thick and thin. I hate Bobby Flay's snobby attitude, but I have a new found respect for the man. We see Mario Batali on the street all of the time in NY, I wish I could bump into INA!
I love all of your layouts. The kids are so cute, but those shots of them layered in your pages are something else. Take care, Kim.
Posted by: Baby Tease | March 22, 2007 at 06:21 PM
AI - Oh my gosh I think the country has gone crazy this year. Chris did sooo well with his song and that Synjia kid makes me.... UHG!!!!
Love the layout with your daughter and her cute little purse, so girly and fun!
I have seen Paula Deen a few times but not any of the others, must be on during the day. I love to have them on when I am home, I always hope somehow I can absorb some inspiration from them, but so far umm... well...I am still a boring what's for dinner cook! :)
Posted by: Brooke | March 23, 2007 at 07:06 AM
i love your son's little chin all squished up in the hair lady's hand. that's adorable. thanks for all the wonderful inspiration. i'm going broke! : ) blessings!
Posted by: ashley | March 23, 2007 at 07:11 AM
I totally agree about Nigela - love her! Her voice is so soothing - almost mesmerizing :)
I love Ina Garten too and also enjoy Giada DeLaurentis - she's a cutie :)
Joy
Posted by: Joy | March 23, 2007 at 10:43 AM
Oh yah!! I've been TOTALLY loving the chefography stuff. LOVE Nigella and Ina! I saw an article in NY Times about Ina that you might like:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/18/business/yourmoney/18cook.html?ex=1331870400&en=1075202ba34b828e&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
It's so fun to read all the backstory on these fab ladies. I come to appreciate them even more.
Love ya girlie! Happy weekend~
Posted by: Kim | March 23, 2007 at 12:58 PM