My sweet friend L gave me this fabulous book, Beautiful Boards, for my birthday! I have poured over the pages time and again. It is chocked full of the most wonderful inspiration for displaying your sweets, treats, meals and more. I have already been inspired by so many of her ideas. She shows you gorgeous… Read More
After ordering and sending back a few different battery powered taper candles, I have a set I LOVE! I’ve had these girandoles here on the mantle for 11 years and seeing them lit – without worrying about burning down the house – has been magical and cozy on winter evenings. Tour the den: They were… Read More
One thing I’ve mastered in the last year is the at-home mani pedi! As much as I used to love having them done, I actually look forward to putting on a show and doing them myself. My favorite polish is the Essie Gel. You can find it at Target and just need the color and… Read More
I don’t care much for winter, but I do have some favorite warm, cozy items that are staples here this time of year! I share a version of this list each January (just look at some of the old pics!) Harney & Sons Teas After having tried boxes upon boxes of grocery and specialty store… Read More
We got the Greenlight Card for John last year on his 14th birthday. We did a fair amount of research before deciding on this one and, almost a year into using it, are so happy with it! He has a set monthly allowance. When he earns or is given money outside of that, he gives… Read More
I’ve started decorating and cannot wait to turn everything on and soak up the season! I purchased this Balsam & Cedar candle last year in a local boutique and LOVED it. It is so much more affordable than the Frasier Fir candle that had been my favorite for the last twenty years. I found it… Read More
If you’ve been around here for a little bit, you will know that since both of my boys have birthdays within a month of Christmas we give them a “forever gift” every year to celebrate rather than a toy, hoodie or video game. This gift is something that we hope they will have forever, rather than something that is… Read More