http://www.dianeandfernando.com Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:08:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I got a new job at a dental office near the Galleria! Well, last week during some down time, I flipped through the latest Ikea catalog and decided that I had to go check out their fabric among other things.  (Ikea is only 3 miles from work now!) Since there ... http://www.dianeandfernando.com/2010/08/an-ikea-purse-from-a-target-purse/ Need I say more? (Pardon the dusty dash, it has been cleaned since I took this pic.) http://www.dianeandfernando.com/2010/08/houston-is-hot/ Every now and then, I get sent off on an adventure to some far away land. Recently, my adventures took me to Cameroon--West Africa for those who don't know where this is. I flew international business class--which I love--and took some pictures to show others how wonderful it is. Sure, ... http://www.dianeandfernando.com/2010/08/cameroon/ My friend Kristen told me about this place called Sparkles in downtown Houston known for their burgers and shakes. It's in a strange area of town, (1515 Dowling Street) which is a little more run down. We had already eaten lunch but it was a super hot day and wanted ... http://www.dianeandfernando.com/2010/08/sparkles-in-search-of-houstons-best-milkshake/ After one day of being alone after Fernando went to Camaroon, and since I'm still pretty much unemployed, I decided that I couldn't handle two more weeks of lonliness. I called up my padres and they told me to come party hardy in Chelan with them. My only ... http://www.dianeandfernando.com/2010/08/chelan-as-a-batchlorette/ Last month while Fernando and I were visiting my family in Chelan, we wanted to go to Blueberry Hill for breakfast, but we never made it. This time around I'm happy to report its still as good as I remember. What we go for: blintzes smothered with peach pie filling. For ... http://www.dianeandfernando.com/2010/08/blueberry-hill-breakfast/ This past weekend, we checked out a new BBQ joint located in the Heights called Hickory Hollow. It was a cute small town diner type atmosphere, with live music on the weekends.  They are especially known for their chicken fried steak. We decided to get a sample platter with the chicken ... http://www.dianeandfernando.com/2010/08/the-search-for-the-best-texas-bbq-continues/ The first fabric sale I've ever seen at Houston's one and only designer fabric store, It's a Stitch. I went with my good friend Erin and her little one.  We were by far the youngest by twenty years or so, but it was great fun, that is until we waited ... http://www.dianeandfernando.com/2010/08/a-fabric-sale/ Fernando is taking nook to Africa. I don't want nook to get stolen or scratched so I looked into cases and fell in love with the Barnes and Noble Jack Spade case below: Classy and sleek. BUT $65! So...my take on Jake Spade (with a Japanese twist): I don't know if it's as ... http://www.dianeandfernando.com/2010/07/a-case-for-nook/ Little girls= fun. oh, how I love having a serger! Burp cloths and binkie clips with quilted notecard Too bad this one's blurry, I love it! We babysat for our friends the Herbsts for their anniversary. Fun times Swaddle blankets and binky clips (hmm...maybe I should have ironed it) http://www.dianeandfernando.com/2010/07/baby-girls/