EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR NEXT CHEESE BOARD
We don’t do many big or fancy dinners during the holiday season, but I always have things on hand to throw together a cheese board and some cocktails for friends in a heartbeat! I posted some of my favorite cheese and charcuterie boards from over the years over on Instagram the other day and got…
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LATE SUMMER FAVORITES
I am a perpetual summer girl, through and through, so there won’t be any Fall content on the blog anytime soon, HOWEVER…..there are a few things on my radar right now that will effortlessly transition with the change in seasons in a few months (for us, at least). Below is a roundup of some pretties…
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THE BEST CAESAR SALAD DRESSING RECIPE
I’ve been slacking on blog posts lately, as is always the case in the summer when the kiddos are out of school, but it’s a new year and I’m slowly but surely easing back into posting; what better way than to start with a super simple, but incredibly flavorful recipe? My mom used to make…
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HIGH SUMMER FAVORITES
This has been such a laid back, casual summer that we have all needed so badly; we’ve been living in the pool, reading lots of books, watching movies and just generally giving ourselves the time to be bored – a luxury we don’t always have during the school year. And while I typically don’t give…
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ANTIQUED HYDRANGEAS + A SIMPLE SUMMER TABLE SETTING
One of the best things about growing your own hydrangeas is that, by changing the pH of the soil, you can also change the color of your blooms from blue to pink and vice versa. Down here in the south, come late August and into September, my blue hydrangeas turn a showstopping combination of green,…
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FIVE RECIPES TO TRY RIGHT NOW
Summer is always my favorite time to try new recipes, but this year, I feel like I am still decompressing from the school year and so, I’m craving simple meals with easy sides that can be made quickly. Today I’m sharing three sides, a dessert and my favorite, no-knead bread recipe, all of which are…
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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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