There isn’t enough wall space in my home to store all of the moments and memories i want to hold on to. I occasionally swap out a family photo for a newer version, but realized years ago that I would need to make photo books of really special pictures in lieu of erecting additional walls.… Read More
Since our pasta making class in Italy, we have had THE BEST time gathering around the kitchen island to make pasta and memories on a regular basis. This has proved to be a wonderful weekend activity and something I can even get the elusive senior home for. :-) We always start with the appetizers we… Read More
Late last year we switched to Black Rifle Coffee Company and we love it! We were at a dinner where coffee came up and multiple people around the table said this is their go to. It’s rich and flavorful and just a solid cup of coffee we can brew at home. We’ve tried a variety… Read More
This is the third and final month of my little collaboration with Instead of Flowers, and we have all enjoyed it so much. April’s meal was served (and devoured) on our freshly spring-cleaned porch on a beautiful Wednesday evening. If felt luxurious to enjoy a gourmet meal at home with the whole family gathered around… Read More
After many, many years of using Wright’s Silver Cream, I’ve got a new favorite in the house! Mother introduced me to Town Talk and was so insistent that I’d love it that she even sent a bottle straight to my door. We have both found it to be more effective on tough tarnish with less… Read More
If you remember back to John’s first big high school event, Homecoming 2022, I wanted to do something special to help commemorate the evening. I ended up giving him his first bottle of cologne and every time I see it in his bathroom I remember that night. As we were preparing for prom, a little… Read More
This is month two of my little collaboration with Instead of Flowers, and I am SO excited to share our March meal. It came at the perfect time, right in the middle of our own little “March madness” with so many sports, peak season at work, school meetings and important decisions as the boys prepare… Read More