Sometimes life waits until the perfect moment to gift you exactly what you need: laughter, bubbles, chocolate, and a little R&R. My bestie and I were treated to gift cards for The Woodhouse Spa last summer, but with work, kids, and life in general, it took us 13 months to care out a day to… Read More
We had the best time at Auburn Family Weekend last weekend! Every time we get the chance to be there, we soak up every moment – and can hardly stand it when it’s time to leave. As soon as we rolled into town, we beelined for John’s apartment to hug his neck! I had spent… Read More
Ina Garten’s Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars are one of her most iconic recipes – straight from her Barefoot Contessa shop and shared in Barefoot Contessa At Home. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve flipped past this recipe. Something about it just didn’t sound all that appetizing to me, even though there isn’t… Read More
I remember so vividly the years when the boys were little and, on this day, I purposefully didn’t turn on the TV or radio. I couldn’t bear for their innocent minds and pure hearts to be introduced to the horror of the real world in that way. As they grew older and began to learn… Read More
This past week was such a sweet reminder of how grateful I am for my ZTA sisters and the gift of friendships that have lasted for decades. First, E, C, and I met for dinner, and goodness, it was good for the soul. These two have been part of my inner circle for the last… 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