I don’t know about you but I have a hard time coming up with appetizers to have on hand outside the summer season. During the winter, appetizers seem to fall into two camps: cheese & crackers or hot artichoke dip! Not that there is anything wrong with either of those believe me! But I recently was at my local cheese store… View Post
I am usually that person that will not even think about Christmas until the day after Thanksgiving. Yet I am now in the position where I have to plan my holiday content for the blog way in advance, usually meaning the start of November, forcing me to hit the holiday displays early! I have to say, I am not that… View Post
Holy Brrrr!!! I planned this post appropriately because coat season has officially landed in Chicago. For the moment I am not too mad about it though. I am really digging the faux fur that is out there this season and I cannot wait to get in it. We can credit and thank the popularity in faux fur to animal… View Post
& Other Stories I head to Washington DC this weekend with Madeline and cannot wait! I lived there years ago and I am excited to head back. Museums, restaurants, a college visit (gasp!) and of course shopping. One retail establishment at the top of my list—-& Other Stories. & Other Stories is a one-stop styling destination filled with collections from three… View Post
I shared this aromatic stovetop potpourri on the blog two years ago and it continues to be one of my family’s favorites! I thought it would be fun to share again because even thought fall is winding down, I make this all the way through the holidays. It requires the simplest ingredients but delivers the best aroma to your home. Its… View Post