Let me preface this post by saying that I am NOT spending a simple Thanksgiving weekend at home. Indeed, we are doing the unthinkable and traveling over the holiday weekend. I know! Not exactly the greatest planning. But with a lot of prayer and some good weather, my hopes are high. However. If you want […]
I am finally allowing the Christmas season to creep in and nudge out November. Darn it. Am I the only person who doesn’t love Christmas? I cannot possibly be. But in the spirit of festivity, I like to do “Christmas Lite.” What’s the commercial? Great taste, less filling? Yes, that’s what I’m going for here. […]
Cooler weather finally came into Arizona this weekend and it inspired me to celebrate fall! I didn’t want to go out, so in my own kitchen, I tried a new recipe for creamy pumpkin pie spice latte. From Sally’s Baking Addiction, I made a recipe I shared before: soft baked pumpkin donuts . And then […]
Are you anything like me? I mean the part of me who is nowhere near ready for Christmas? The part who doesn’t want to hear any carols or see trees or buy stuff? I do have a bit of Grinch in me, but right now, I want to keep it slow and just enjoy autumn […]
Are you waiting with baited breath to hear how our family visit went? No? Okay, well you get to hear all about it anyway! But. I’ll present it in a how-to format so you can see what I did to make it as cozy and relaxed as possible in case you need motivation or inspiration […]
We all love the big “after” moments—new furniture, a room painted in a dreamy color, or that perfect kitchen backsplash. But sometimes, it’s the boring home projects that quietly make everything feel fresh again. This year I have shared projects that are decidedly NOT sexy and will not garner attention from HGTV. For instance, our […]
Inspired by a 50th Wedding Anniversary Whether you’re planning a milestone anniversary, a reunion, or a big holiday bash, here are tips for hosting a large party that feels personal and joyful. All inspired by a 50th wedding anniversary party. Recently, we attended Cindy and Kevin’s 50th wedding anniversary, and it was such a beautiful […]
A Happy Hour for Wellness Last week I swapped my sneakers for something a little dressier and headed to Vjuv Med Spa’s Happy Hour Party — a fun evening of complimentary treatments, sips, and time with my friends. If you’ve ever been curious about med spa treatments but didn’t know where to start, this event […]
A magical night of good friends, beautiful wine and delicious homemade soups! What could be better? Well, if I didn’t have to do any of the work would be better. But what would be worse? The worst would be that I wasn’t at the gathering! My friend Julie (who recently moved to Oregon) hosted her […]
By no means am I doing anything like a traditional spring cleaning, but my home certainly needed a fall home reset! Come along with me and see what I’ve been up to. And why! Why? My sisters are coming! Next week! I know! Remember how NASA used to count down, “T minus 7 and counting”? […]