Bestie M and I headed out to the theater to see Redeeming Love a couple of weeks ago and it was a really incredible, beautiful, inspiring and intense movie. I have not yet read the novel by Francine Rivers, but have it queued up on my list. The movie is based on the book, set… Read More
I am so excited to share the most delicious cocktail I created for our Valentine’s Day. I wanted something we would both love, but also something festive and special for the evening. Enter the Lavender Rose 75! Lavender Rose 75 This is based on the Empress 75, which is our absolute favorite cocktail of all… Read More
Happy Hump Day, y’all! I am continuing with the Valentine’s day celebrations here through the rest of the week. We ALL enjoyed this delicious meat and cheese tray as a decadent appetizer on Valentine’s Day. Cheeses Bellavitano (whiskey soaked) Fresh mozzarella, cut into hearts Truffle Gouda Manchego Creamy Brie, heart shaped from Whole Foods Meat… Read More
We enjoyed a lovely Valentine’s Day dinner at home with the boys and I wouldn’t change a thing about the night! I created a delicious Lavender Rose 75, perfect for Valentine’s Day but also something I expect to enjoy all Spring long! I’ll share the recipe this week! We had a lengthy dinner, waiting on… Read More
I love a good holiday cookie and I adore baking for the family. Well, even with all the fun, in-depth, fancy treats I put on the table, the boys’ favorite Valentine’s Day cookies come from a mix. Sure, you could do homemade, but why fix what’s not broken?! Peanut Butter + Chocolate Heart Cookies 1… Read More
It’s been a long, long time since I’ve mused about life as of late. Here goes! Precious CeeCee was cheering on the Jackets in the stands and got called down for a photo with the gang. HOW CUTE!!!!! Go Tech!! If any of our kids have a chance at GT, it’s probably this one. :-)… Read More
One of my favorite, fun Instagram follows (emilydelong) shared Runamok Maple Syrup on her account before the holidays. I headed over to their account, ogled their beautiful feed and then clicked through to read their story on their website. Runamok is a family-owned, Vermont based company that started with a foundation of premium, organic maple… Read More