Cozy Soup Night Gathering

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 […]

Fall Home Reset

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”? […]

October 2025 Potpourri

This is my post where I chat about this and that. Not to be confused with my recent post DIY Autumn Potpourri. But you knew that! Holiday Prep Everywhere you shop it is apparent the holidays are in full force. Are you prepping for the holidays yet? We are so lucky in our neighborhood that […]

6 Go-To Tips for Stress-Free Fall Gatherings

I was blessed this week to entertain twice in my home. Catching up with friends before the crazy holidays are upon us was the goal. But hosting two back-to-back evenings can be stressful. These are my 5 Go-To Tips for Stress-Free Fall Gatherings. Tip #1 Simplify the Menu A simple menu ensures three things in […]

Cozy Up Your Tabletop with DIY Potpourri Bowl Filler

Fall is in the air—and now it can be in your living room too! If you’re craving that cozy blend of cinnamon spice, dried citrus, and everything nice, this DIY autumn potpourri bowl filler is your new best friend. It’s like sweater weather in a bowl—super easy to make, totally Instagram-worthy, and smells amazing. Grab […]

Why I Bought the Ninja Crispi

Well, I did it! I bit the bullet and bought the Ninja Crispi air fryer and here is the ins and outs of why and my initial review. Ninja Crispi 5 in 1 First of all, let me say “Ninja” is a very cool name. But “Crispi” is kinda dumb. Okay, my first opinion. I […]

Three New Recipes for Fall Entertaining

Recent trips to a couple farmers’ markets and a chance to host game night motivated me to try three new recipes perfect for fall entertaining. And of course, if there are no guests in your home, you might still love to try these fresh, healthy and delish dishes to change up the menu! Fall Game […]