Today’s progress was finished in a snap, but really makes a difference. The counter is in! I went with the same Cambria Berwin we have in the rest of the kitchen and mudroom. I love it so much, it’s also in our bathroom. And Mother and Daddy-O have it in their kitchen. It has the… Read More
This little project is moving along at a nice clip. Although, it will slow down here shortly. Yesterday the painters took all of drawers and doors off to be painted in their workshop. The handled the rest here onsite. In the kitchen I went with Decorators White to match the existing cabinets. I chose a… Read More
After his mom-son jaunt down to Disney, Whit was off to Beaver Creek with Honey for leg two of winter break. John doesn’t get the week off since he plays a spring sport, and Honey and I have immensely enjoyed our 1:1 time with Whit – doing our favorite things – the last few years.… Read More
Naples Ristorante e Bar is a popular choice in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney district. It’s steps away from the Grand Californian Hotel, and just a few minutes walk from the Disneyland Hotel. Twinkling chandeliers give the celestial atmosphere a warm and inviting glow, and the open concept kitchen is always bustling. The menu transports you straight… Read More
When I studied abroad at Oxford in college, I became absolutely obsessed with a street-side jacket potato stand. It was my go-to treat and something I continued to make for myself for decades later. Well, Whit and I have been positively obsessed with Poppy_Cooks on Instagram. Both her recipes and her accent keep us rapt… Read More
It was a big birthday weekend for me. Festivities kicked off Thursday night with a girl’s craft night at L’s beautiful home. Friday Honey worked at home and ran out for my favorite bagels. That evening, he surprised me with champagne sabering (more on that later) and cupcakes at a senior lacrosse parent happy hour.… Read More
This little project is moving along at a nice clip. We now have the electrical and cabinets fully installed. They look beautiful with the trim added. In the kitchen, I matched the existing cabinets as closely as possible and took them all the way to the ceiling like the others. I wanted it to feel… Read More