5 EASY, AMAZING WEEKNIGHT MEALS TO MAKE WHEN YOU’RE IN A COOKING SLUMP

November 21, 2024

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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A ROUNDUP OF THOUGHTFUL HOSTESS GIFT IDEAS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

November 14, 2024

The holiday season is officially in full swing and I, for one, couldn’t be more excited to host! It really is the most wonderful time of the year and I always look forward to getting together with family, friends and neighbors. Just as important as the get togethers themselves, though, are the little gifts to…

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A SIMPLE BUT AMAZING CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE RECIPE

October 22, 2024

The holidays are right around the corner and it’s never a bad idea to have a quick and easy dessert recipe up your sleeve to bring along to dinner, get togethers or even cocktails with friends and family. This recipe is a favorite that my mom always whipped up super quickly and would bring along…

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FAVORITE, ELEVATED ENTERTAINING + EVERY DAY BASICS

October 8, 2024

I have touched on this quite a bit in many blog posts, but over the years, I’ve pared down all of my every day and entertaining basics to pieces that are as beautiful as they are utilitarian – pieces that are perfect for every day, but also elevate special occasions and holidays effortlessly. Simple white…

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CHIC DECOR + ENTERTAINING FINDS FROM AMAZON

August 29, 2024

While I’ve always preferred to highlight products from small businesses both online and locally, it’s inevitable that some finds from Amazon make their way into some of my roundups. I do not have an Amazon shop, nor do I have any intentions of creating one, but I thought I’d share a few small home decor…

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ELEVATED ENTERTAINING PIECES I’M LOVING LATELY

May 17, 2024

Spring and summer are my favorite times of the year to entertain, not to mention set a beautiful table, whether it’s inside or out on the back porch. Over the years I’ve really pared down my daily dining and serving pieces to the prettiest basics that will elevate every day tables for special occasions and…

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BAMBOO FLATWARE FOR ALL BUDGETS

March 25, 2024

Setting a beautiful table is such a simple luxury and one of my favorite ways to elevate my every day settings is with bamboo flatware. It adds so much warmth and texture and just feels more special than my every day silverware and the kids always feel so fancy using it, too! I bought my…

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FINDS FOR THE TABLE

March 4, 2024

This time of year is my favorite for trying new recipes, lots of baking and candlelight dinners (we just started this with the kiddos a few months ago and they LOVE it). I’ve been slowly but surely making my way through Mimi Thorisson’s Old World Italian, one of the most beautiful cook books with some…

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THE PERFECT DINNER PLATES FOR ALFRESCO DINING

February 8, 2024

It may be a little premature to be thinking about alfresco dining, but spring and summer will be here before we know it and I can’t wait! I’m not usually the biggest fan of melamine, but for dinners, get togethers and play dates by the pool, it just can’t be beat. So, when I stumbled…

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ETSY FAVORITES

February 6, 2024

Hello and Happy February! For the first time in I don’t know how long, I took the month of January off from EVERYTHING – no projects, no blogging, no social media – and it was glorious! It’s amazing what a little time with no adherence to schedule can do for the soul, but I’m excited…

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