Memorial Day weekend is here and many of us — meaning not those of us in Arizona! — are gently transitioning into summer. It’s also a time to reflect upon the holiday itself and pay tribute to our fallen military personnel. We’ll be enjoying a long weekend at home, so I thought I would share […]
I’m sharing the woodland baby shower we helped with this weekend along with the planning tips that helped us pull together a large celebration at home. This is going to be a comprehensive post filled with ideas and inspiration for any future gathering you might be planning. In other words, this will be a long […]
Taking you along on our project journeys is one of my favorite things to do. And we finally have a big, fat project we can all sink our teeth into. We added a pergola! Why We Finally Decided to Add a Pergola For years I resisted adding a pergola to our Arizona backyard. Not because […]
This year I’ve been trying to better appreciate my slower, gentler lifestyle. I want to notice and enjoy the simple things more. And hot summer weather lends itself very well to a slower pace. A hummingbird resting near the hot tub. Warm evenings outside. Music drifting through the park while families unfold lawn chairs and […]
As most of the country is still reveling in spring, we are already in full-fledged summer here. And with Memorial Day right around the corner, I wanted to welcome the season with a lighter refresh in our bedroom. Not theme décor exactly, but something that still works with our neutral desert home. As summer approaches, […]
While we were out messing around on Sunday, we made the long trek to Pottery Barn Outlet. Honestly, if that place was closer, I would be there every week just checking to see what’s new. Dangerous! You know how much I love my outdoor drinking glasses and I’m always hoping to stumble across something good. […]
This Chicken Poblano Casserole is an easy, creamy weeknight dinner. It’s comforting, and just the right amount of spice for the average palate. It’s the kind of easy dinner that feels a little special—but comes together with simple ingredients (many from my latest Aldi haul). Scroll down for the full recipe, or save this for […]
April was one of those months that felt full in the best way—celebrations, gatherings, fresh inspiration, and just enough kitchen time to remind me it’s still not my favorite place to be. We went to a meeting Saturday and the caterers had this gorgeous fruit skewer tray Nothing complicated—just fresh fruit, a few flowers, and […]
It’s been a minute since we took a stroll through the aisles of Aldi—but we went this week, and I’m sharing a peek at everything we picked up. In this week’s Aldi grocery haul, I picked up a mix of fresh produce and easy budget-friendly staples. Fresh Produce Finds Generally speaking, Aldi’s produce is good […]
Last week Denisse and I popped into Pottery Barn at the Biltmore and, as usual, I found myself completely drawn in by their table displays. They just know how to make everything feel layered, thoughtful, and beautiful. But what really made me pause this time wasn’t a full tablescape—it was the glassware. I recently picked […]