I am so excited to share Gwen’s Nursery design with you! Charles gave me full creative control of Gwen’s Nursery. No need to run anything by him. Anything I wanted. I loved working on this project and watching it come to life. Before we get to the post, I wanted to give a shout-out to […]
Affordable Summer Dresses
My Instagram contacts wanted a post about affordable summer dresses… so here it is! All of these summer dresses are very affordable – two are under $30! They are all lightweight and wash easily in the washing machine. I’ve been wearing these over and over since last summer. Plus, they are flattering and made me […]
200+ Things to do in Maine | What to Do in Maine
Today I am sharing an extensive list of things to do in Maine. As a Maine native, I have always been proud of my state’s unique culture and way of life. If you want to visit Maine, this is a complete guide to help you decide where to go and what to do in Maine. […]
How to Make a Negroni Slushy
Learn how to make a Negroni Slushy and impress your friends with a frosty boozy summertime treat! If the city of Chicago had an official drink of summer, it would likely be the Negroni Slushy. The frosty Negroni Slushy burst on to the cocktail scene when Parson’s opened its doors. Parson’s is known for their […]
Mother’s Day Recipes
Mother’s Day is just around the corner so I am gathering up some Mother’s Day Recipes to help you celebrate the holiday. Here are easy and crowd pleasing recipes for brunch and dinner. Did you know that Mother’s Day is the busiest day of the year at most restaurants? Why not skip the crowds and […]
Our Inspired Closets Chicago Pantry | Pantry Design
One of my favorite parts of our new home is the pantry. We worked with Inspired Closets Chicago to create a beautiful and functional pantry. I already showed you our kitchen, and I mentioned that it is smaller than the kitchen in our last home. This means that the pantry is a very important space. […]
Caprese Eggs Benedict
Caprese Eggs Benedict is an easy to make twist on traditional Eggs Benedict made with roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto, and poached eggs. It’s one of my favorite breakfasts to make at home over the weekend. Caprese Eggs Benedict is made with a thick slice of roasted tomato seasoned with pesto and Parmesan on a bed of arugula […]
Our New Kitchen!
I know that this is one of the rooms that readers are most excited to see! It was also the first room to be completed. Today I am sharing the design decisions that we made and how I decorated the kitchen. Since we committed to buying our home before construction, we got to pick all […]
How We Chose Wicker Park
Today I am talking about how we decided to move to Wicker Park. It is the fourth Chicago neighborhood that I have called home! Charles and I have each lived in Chicago for over 12 years. I have lived in four different neighborhoods. I lived in Lakeview when I first moved here, and then once […]
Easy Easter Recipes
These easy Easter recipes will make entertaining easy. This recipe collection covers brunch, appetizers, main courses, desserts, and cocktail recipes. I chose recipes that are impressive but easy so that you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your family. You can mix and match these recipes to create your own […]
Things I Love About Our New Home
I wanted to share a few things that I love about our new home – I thought that it might be helpful to those of you who are renovating or building homes. Since we made a commitment to buy the home before construction, we got to make some changes and upgrades to the design. We […]
What We’ve Been Eating
Is anyone else spending so much time cooking during quarantine? Charles and I used to travel several times a month, so even though I am a food blogger, I would only cook dinner a few times a week. Last March, we stopped traveling and Charles started working at home. We also stopped going out to […]