February’s Pop In & Sip Awhile featured a cocktail Honey and I both love but had never actually made ourselves… the espresso martini. We sent the text invite to friends a couple of days before and then looked at each other and said, “We better figure this out.” Luckily, I had screenshot a recipe about… Read More
Last year I really leaned into learning new things and it brought me so much joy. With John off at Auburn and Whit an upperclassman in high school, I suddenly found myself with a little more time on my hands and a heart that wanted to guard and grow during this season of life. I… Read More
Ever since we bought this house, I have dreamed of having gas flickering lanterns on the front porch. I just love that warm, welcoming glow they create. But as anyone who has owned a home knows, there always seems to be a long list of projects competing for attention. Over the years we have tackled… Read More
Today I turn 50. I don’t know that I’ve done everything right over the last five decades, but I do know one thing for sure: I have no regrets. I raised the kids, loved the husband, got the dogs, took the trip, accepted the job, showed up and loved with abandon. There is so much… Read More
Happy March! I’ve been a little quiet around here this week. The month came roaring in with… the flu. I truly had no idea I even had it until I suddenly hit a wall. One minute I was fine, the next I could barely move. Not that there is ever a good time to get… Read More
If you have spent any time on Atlanta food Instagram lately, you have probably seen Mister O1. The lines alone will tell you everything you need to know. They form out the door from open to close most days. Mister O1 was founded by Chef Renato Viola with a pretty simple philosophy: extraordinary pizza requires… Read More
Well, February came and went in a flash. Here are all the random thoughts I didn’t post about this month! Two weekends in a row, horrible weather derailed our planned trip to Auburn. We had every intention of a proper weekend visit, but instead we ended up squeezing in a quick trip just to hug… Read More