Everyone needs a break once in a while. Ditch your resolutions (for today) and treat yourself to a decedent slice of whatever your heart desires with these wonderful dessert cookbooks! Joy the Baker: Homemade Decadence by Joy Wilson Joy’s second cookbook features 125 recipes that anyone can make at home. Full of butter and sugar, these treats may not be the healthiest—but they certainly are scrumptious. Dominique Ansel: The Secret Recipes by Dominique Ansel The first book by the inventor of the now-famous Cronut™, attempts to answer two of Dominique Ansel’s most frequent questions: “How did you think of it?” and …
Scholastic released four images from the new illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, which is set to release on October 6. The images are done by Jim Kay, who is known for his illustrations in Patrick Ness’ A Monster Calls. Scholastic is planning on releasing one illustrated version of Harry Potter per year for the next seven years. What do you think of the new illustrations? Tell us in the comments below! Jim Kay/Scholastic Draco Malfoy Jim Kay/Scholastic Hermione Granger Jim Kay/Scholastic Ron Weasley Jim Kay/Scholastic Rubeus Hagrid In 2013, two images by Jim Kay depicting Harry Potter and …
The Golden Globe Awards took place last night and many book-adaptations took home awards. Awards for Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy; Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama; and, Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama, were all taken by adapted films. Congratulations to all the winners! It’s just one more reason to read these exceptional books. And the Winners Are: Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama Julianne Moore in Still Alice based on Still Alice by Lisa Genova Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama & Best Original Score Actor: Eddie Redmayne in The Theory of Everything based on Travelling …
We think you’ll agree when we say that everyone wants to raise a glass of butterbeer and toast Dumbledore once in a while. Unfortunately, we don’t live in Hogsmeade or have access to such amazing wizard mentors…but we can tell you how to have an amazing Harry Potter party. Make sure your friends can get to Platform 9 ¾ … Courtesy of Brittany Pearlman Give them a mode of transportation, of course. Courtesy of Pinterest Directions here. Be sure to stock the bar (we recommend firewhiskey and butterbeer). Courtesy of Brittany Pearlman Courtesy of Baking Dom Courtesy of Pinterest Butterbeer making …
Being stylish doesn’t have mean you need to empty your bank account on trends and over-priced designer duds–not with so many affordable options right at your fingertips. I’ve got some of my favorite tricks to shopping smarter, guides to getting crafty, and secrets for swapping styles I want to share with you. Be smarter when shopping chain stores. I know, I know, fast fashion brands are often looked at as disposable clothing, and therefore you’re throwing your money away when you shop them, but that doesn’t have to ring true. The key to shopping these types of stores are to …
