I got my festive door hangers put up right after Valentine’s Day. It has felt like spring here almost all month, which has been such an unexpected delight. Somehow I misplaced the second Irish bunting. Honey kept telling me he thought we had two, but I insisted there was one. In cases like this, we… Read More
I know… this is an unlikely title for this space on the internet. BUT Mindf*ck by S.T. Abby WAS SO GOOD that I couldn’t gate keep it! It’s also disturbing. And so engrossing you cannot sit it down. In spite of the absolutely insane crime and torture the author came up with, the characters are… Read More
I can’t even believe how this year is flying by. Each one goes faster than the last, it seems. We have been enjoying a few touches of St. Patrick’s Day in the house this month. This table in the kitchen is my favorite spot for seasonal decor. You’ll find the same stuff I use year… Read More
Lent is in full swing, but I never did share our festive 2025 Mardi Gras dinner! It’s one of our favorite meals of the year. New Orleans School of Cooking Jambalaya Once again, I made jambalaya for our main course using the recipe we learned at the New Orleans School of Cooking. That was such… Read More
Hold on to your seats because this is going to sound unbelievable… for the first time ever I celebrated my birthday in Walt Disney World!! I know it’s not what most 49 year olds would dream of, but it’s been on my bucket list for literally forever. We never have this time off school and… Read More
My obsession with all things CheeseGal is no secret. When she shared this pasta recipe I was positively drooling. She basically had me at “boursin” but add to that lemon, artichokes and capers and I was completely sold. Lemony Baked Boursin Pasta Recipe This one came together quick enough to enjoy on a school night.… Read More
We are just off of the Disney Treasure for Whit’s winter break. It was an exceptional experience – from the food to the entertainment to the service to the amazing spaces all over the ship. We sailed the 7-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary. Morning on the Treasure I learned in the concierge lounge that it was… Read More