We had our regularly scheduled monthly Mahj last night! It was a smaller, more intimate group of eight this time – and honestly, it was just perfect. Over the past year, I’ve learned that setup makes all the difference. Instead of rearranging furniture and dragging out extra square tables, I now use the spaces I… Read More
October is here, and our inside Haunted Halloween Home Tour begins right where it should – in the entry foyer! Kindly step all the way in, please, and make room for everyone. There’s no turning back now. I layered a lacy spiderweb tablecloth over the everyday skirt on my entry table, and I love how… Read More
Ever since we took our pasta making class in Italy, we’ve been obsessed with making fresh pasta at home. It’s become one of our favorite ways to spend an evening together as a family, and the boys love it just as much as we do! There’s just something so special about everyone pitching in, rolling… Read More
Back in May, I had the joy of sharing one of the most unforgettable evenings with two of my dearest travel friends at Epic Universe. For three ladies that spend a lot of time in theme parks, it was pretty surreal to explore a brand new one together. That evening, we headed straight for the… Read More
(My new favorite guilty pleasure) If you handed me a glass of champagne and said, “Read me something juicy,” Magnolia Parks would be it. It’s got all the elements I crave – drama, fashion, toxic but enthralling relationships, love triangles, private jets. It feels like Gossip Girl with a British twist. XOXO, you know you’ll… Read More
This week’s pick came courtesy of Whit, who flagged Ina Garten’s Eggplant Parmesan from her Cook Like a Pro cookbook. It wasn’t the quickest recipe to pull together, but it was well worth the effort. We agreed it was delicious and one I’ll definitely circle back to during Lent. Let me just say: it is… Read More
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been listening to Kristin Hannah’s The Women, and let me tell you…. this one is going to stay with me for a long time. I chose the audiobook version, and I’m so glad I did. The narration brought the story to life in a way that felt authentic and… Read More