Steakhouse 71 opened in conjunction with the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Named for the year the Contemporary first opened – 1971 – this restaurant beautifully blends retro charm with modern sophistication. The design pays homage to the 1970s, reimagined in a sleek, comfortable, and contemporary way. Look closely and… Read More
Over the long Labor Day weekend, we tried Ina Garten’s Potato Basil Frittata for brunch. It was really good and made for a hearty meal. I loved using fresh basil from my garden. It adds such a bright, herby flavor and literally makes me feel like some sort of herb whisperer / culinary genius. HA!… Read More
If you’ve been around here a while, you’ll know Whit and I both have massive sweet tooths… but only for the really great, what I like to call “worth it” treats. This summer, we made it our mission to check a few new (and beloved old) spots off our little dessert bucket list around town.… Read More
We had our regularly scheduled monthly mahj night this week! After a smaller group in August (back to school week thinned the crowd), we were back to a full group of 12 players in September. This month, I tried to simplify the setup by using the tables and “open spaces” I already have, rather than… Read More
Promptly on September 1, the apples and school bus decor came down… and the Georgia Tech gear went up! It’s officially time to welcome fall and show a little gold and white pride around the house. Front and center is this door hanger from Bronwyn Hanahan Art, a treasure I’ve had for many years. I… Read More
One of my favorite discoveries on the Disney Wish and Treasure is the Untangled Salon, a Rapunzel-inspired retreat where you can truly pamper yourself at sea. This beautiful space will also be featured on all four Triton-class ships (with the Disney Destiny debuting later this year). Themed after Tangled, the salon offers a luxury experience… Read More
I’ve got a busy travel schedule coming up here, so it was nice to enjoy a very slow long weekend at home! We celebrated LH’s birthday at an impromptu happy hour Friday night. The boys took 3rd place in the father son golf tourney! While they played, I enjoyed a gorgeous afternoon at the pool.… Read More