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
Ever since we took our pasta making class in Italy, we’ve been obsessed with making fresh pasta at home. It’s become one of our favorite ways to spend an evening together as a family, and the boys love it just as much as we do! There’s just something so special about everyone pitching in, rolling… Read More
Welcome, foolish mortals! Our haunted Halloween tour begins right where the frights and delights start… outside! The magic (and mischief) of the season greets guests before they even step through the door, with a mix of pumpkins, spiders, and friendly ghosts. Front Porch Frights & Delights The large spiders are a recurring favorite. I picked… Read More
We did our annual photos with Kimberly Mitchell this summer, and I love them so, so much. This is a tradition that will be hard to let go of when the boys eventually outgrow it, but for now they are still fairly willing participants. They all know how much it means to me! This year we tried… Read More