Disney fans, raise your tankards – there’s a bar in Magic Kingdom! And not just any bar… Beak & Barrel is an immersive pirate tavern that feels straight out of the Caribbean itself. Behind This Legendary Dive The Beak & Barrel is steeped in Disney backstory and brimming with character. It was established by legendary… Read More
Happy Sunday, friends! Today’s recipe comes from Ina Garten and is one that absolutely lived up to the hype – Charlie Bird’s Farro Salad. Charlie Bird’s Farro SaladFrom Cook Like a Pro This was a delicious, fresh, and hearty salad, perfect for early fall. I loved all of the flavors… peppery arugula, sweet cherry tomatoes,… Read More
Welcome back, friends! Today I’m sharing more of our Haunted Halloween Home Tour… this time, we’re creeping into the den. Spiders have absolutely run amok in here, and I’ve pulled out all things black and spooky! The black paper spiders are from Michael’s years ago, and I simply re-attach them each season with painter’s tape.… Read More
We had our regularly scheduled monthly Mahj last night! It was a smaller, more intimate group of eight this time – and honestly, it was just perfect. Over the past year, I’ve learned that setup makes all the difference. Instead of rearranging furniture and dragging out extra square tables, I now use the spaces I… Read More
I’m not sure I’ll go all out on Halloween décor once Whit heads off to college…. because let’s face it, if John is any indicator, they won’t be home much in the fall to see it anyway. (Don’t worry… Christmas is safe!) So for now, instead of adding to my Halloween collection, I’m getting creative… Read More
October is here, and our inside Haunted Halloween Home Tour begins right where it should – in the entry foyer! Kindly step all the way in, please, and make room for everyone. There’s no turning back now. I layered a lacy spiderweb tablecloth over the everyday skirt on my entry table, and I love how… Read More
It’s spooky season in the Magic Kingdom, friends – and that means it’s time for one of my favorite Walt Disney World events of the entire year: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! These photos are from a few parties over the years, but the magic (and the mischief!) never gets old. Learn more about January –… Read More