Happy Birthday Murica!

So for the 4th of July-I thought, oh I should post one more sea life themed piece of jewelry, my mom owned, as we spent so many 4th of July celebrations together at the beach in Long Island. But the reality is she would not have worn starfish earrings, she probably would have worn big ol' clip on earrings that looked like fireworks exploding. And a crazy red white and blue blouse. Since I am in possession of neither of those, I have decided to post a picture of the fabulous meal we had with our dear friends Peter and Shannon. This is a quintessentially American meal. And I am proud to say, made from scratch. Peter was the MVP, making homemade rolls. As a group we shucked eight lobsters, and managed to save what could have been an undercooked catastrophe, by sautéing the whole lot in butter prior to mixing with mayo, lemon juice, pepper, and LOVE. My mom would have adored this meal, and as butter was generally always her answer to any cooking situation, I'm sure I made her proud.

This Blog comes from the heart and mind, (but mostly from the heart), of Amy Sklar, interior designer, mother, daughter, foodie, and lover of fashion.

I must admit, the driving force behind this blog was my need to somehow, some way, create a tribute to my dear mother Carole Lawrence. She was a great beauty, chef, friend and mother. Sadly, I lost her to cancer February 23rd 2013. Since beginning on February 23rd 2014 it has been my goal to wear a piece of her clothing, jewelry, or an accessory that she passed on to me, for a total of 365 days (Not in a row, sorry, I am also a mother of two, a small business owner, wife and friend. I tried to do it in a row, and it almost broke me.) I believe it is a fitting tribute to this incredible woman with the greatest sense of style I've ever known. A digital archive, a love letter, a journal, a remeberance for your children and future generations. I love you mom.