SUMMER FINDS
While we are all making our way through the myriad school activities this month, I’m looking ahead to slow mornings by the pool and an empty calendar. Sharing a few things on my radar today that celebrate the summer season; our pool towels had seen better days, it was time to find some new ones…
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AN AMAZING SUMMER PASTA SALAD
We are officially celebrating as though it’s already summer – the weather has been amazing, the pool is open and get togethers and barbeques have commenced! I love to bring a pasta salad as a side – it’s easy to put together and it’s something everyone loves. This chopped Italian pasta salad is a new…
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FRIDAY FIVE
Happy Friday! Climbing out from under a mountain of laundry and taking a break from vacuuming up the two tons of dog fur that seem to accumulate every 24 hours to share a few finds I’m loving from this week! We opened the pool last weekend and so I’m feeling all the summer things –…
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EASTER PREP
Easter prep is in full swing over here and I’ve been busily getting ready for the big day. Over the years, my daughter has gotten very into helping with prep and, especially, setting the table and creating a centerpiece which has made the celebration even more special. While she’s been in school, I’ve been focusing…
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SPRING GREENS
Spring is in the air and I’m craving all the green I can get my hands on; trips to the grocery store lately always result in a house plant or a small bunch of blooms to freshen up little nooks and crannies all over the house. What a difference a pop of greenery can make,…
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BLUE + WHITE FAVORITES
I will forever and always be in love with all shades of blue, especially when paired with bamboo, silver and rattan! I initially picked up this cookbook because of the sleek navy cover (and it turned out to be a new favorite, in terms of recipes inside!) It’s a classic color combination that I will…
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FRIDAY FIVE
Happy St. Valentine’s Day and Happy FRIDAY!!! This has been the longest week, jam-packed with all the kid activities at school, a sick day and hosting two Valentine’s Day parties at the same time at school today, so I’m ready for this week to be over and for the long weekend to begin! We’re expecting…
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MY CURRENT FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD RECIPE
In keeping with my Ins and Outs for 2025, I’m sharing another cookbook recipe that has been on constant rotation this winter! When it comes to comfort food, I’d be hard pressed to think of something other than a hearty pasta dish to make everyone happy and this one is absolutely amazing! I also have…
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RECREATING A FAVORITE TABLE SETTING FOR CHRISTMAS
I don’t know about you guys, but with Thanksgiving so late this year, my creative energy is waning with ten days less to prepare for ALL. THE THINGS. In an effort to stick to my promise to slow down and truly enjoy the Advent season, my little miss and I recreated a favorite table setting…
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5 EASY, AMAZING WEEKNIGHT MEALS TO MAKE WHEN YOU’RE IN A COOKING SLUMP
We haven’t even gotten to Thanksgiving yet, but it’s undoubtedly the busiest time of the year already and I don’t know about you guys, but this is when I find myself running out of ideas for dinner every night. I love trying new recipes, but I’ll admit that this time of year is when I…
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