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
This week’s Sunday Supper was the perfect Labor Day weekend finale, and a taste of summer from start to finish. On the menu: Ina Garten’s Tequila Lime Chicken and Frozen Key Lime Pie. They paired beautifully together and felt like the most refreshing way to close out the season. Tequila Lime Chicken | Frozen Key… Read More
First things first… thank you all so much for checking in and continuing to ask about the state of things around here. Your kindness has meant the world! Here’s the latest update after what has felt like a long couple of weeks. The biggest news: the electrical work is complete! We officially moved back into… Read More
I just finished The Briar Club by Kate Quinn, and like her earlier novel The Rose Code, I was completely engrossed from beginning to end. Historical fiction is always my favorite genre, but what made this one especially fascinating is that it’s set in the 1950s…. a time period I haven’t read much about. My… Read More
This is a post that is finally making it out of the drafts folders onto the blog. It’s been a long time coming! With that, I welcome to The Laurel Hotel & Spa, an marvelous destination where hospitality, education, and elevated service come together in flawless fashion. From the moment you set foot in the… Read More
College move-in week can feel like a whirlwind… boxes, beds, and a hundred little decisions… but it’s also a chance to soak in the start of a new chapter. I learned last year, by chance, how nice it is to take time to do it my way. This year, I had the joy of helping… Read More
After four voyages on the Disney Wish and two on the Disney Treasure, I’ve had the privilege of experiencing these incredible spaces multiple times. Today I’m sharing my take on two of my favorites: the elegant Palo Steakhouse and the stunning Rose Lounge. Both are must-dos for adults looking for elevated dining and cocktails at… Read More