These weekend brunch recipes will turn breakfast into an event and an ideal way to start your weekend. From classic egg dishes to muffins and french toast, this list has something for everyone. Weekend Brunch Recipes: This list is divided into savory brunch recipes, sweet brunch recipes, and recipes you can prepare in advance. Use these […]
Lunch Prep with O Organics Essentials
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jewel-Osco. All opinions are 100% mine. I am excited to be teaming up with O Organics® (available at Jewel-Osco) to talk about our lunch prep essentials and our new work from home routine now that baby Gwen has arrived! It’s that time of year […]
Products That Got Us Through Our First Weeks As Parents
I thought that I would share the MVP products that made our lives easier during our first weeks as parents. Being pregnant during a pandemic came with a good amount of anxiety. I tried to channel that energy into preparing for the arrival of our baby. I dove into articles online and asked friends what […]
No Bake Nutella Pie
It would be impossible to over exaggerate how delicious this pie no bake Nutella Pie is. It’s simply magical, both in taste, and the fact that it takes only 15 minutes of active preparation time. My friends thought that this pie tastes similar to chocolate silk pie – but its so much easier to make. […]
My Complete Hospital Packing List
Per request, I am sharing my complete hospital packing list. This is everything that I packed and brought to the hospital when Gwen was born. I hadn’t been planning to write a post about packing for the hospital but when I asked my Instagram community for their recommendations they came through with great advice and […]
Rosé Sangria
This Rosé Sangria is the easy to prepare cocktail that you will be making again and again this summer. It is refreshing and slightly sweet with a bold berry flavor. Strawberry raspberry puree, fresh strawberries and raspberries, vodka, lemon juice, and rosé come together to create a fresh and fruity Rosé Sangria that can be made in […]
Summer Dinner Ideas
These Summer Dinner Ideas are quick ways to bring a delicious dinner filled with seasonal ingredients to the table. Summer dinners should do three things: they should embrace fresh seasonal produce, they should be easy to prepare, and they should be a little lighter than the hearty meals you cook in the winter. I gathered […]
Meet Gwendolyn!
I’m thrilled to introduce you to our daughter, Gwendolyn! Charles and I would like you to meet Gwendolyn! She arrived at 10:11 pm on July 8th and we love her more than words can express. It was a four-year-long journey to become parents, but it was worth it. Labor and Delivery: Gwen arrived 6 days […]
Fireplace Design Inspiration
The fireplace will be the centerpiece of the living room. It’s an important design element. Today I am sharing some inspiration for the fireplace in our new home. If you have been following along, you know that Charles and I are buying a home that is being built in Wicker Park. Since it is new […]
Summertime Asparagus Salad
This easy to prepare Asparagus Salad is bursting with fresh flavors. Cooked asparagus, grape tomatoes, mandarin oranges, and red onion are placed on top of mixed greens and then drizzled with a light lemon tarragon yogurt dressing. Serve it as a side dish, or add chicken or salmon to turn it into a complete meal. […]
Chicago Neighborhood Guides
Chicago is the “city of neighborhoods” and this collection of Chicago neighborhood guides will help you explore some of Chicago’s most iconic neighborhoods. These guides are the result of living in Chicago for 12 years. I also visited each neighborhood on a research mission to see what was new. Chicago Neighborhood Guides What to do […]
Kitchen Design Inspiration
Sharing the kitchen design inspiration for our new kitchen! A couple weeks ago I shared that we are moving to a larger home in Wicker Park! Today, I am sharing some of the inspiration for our new kitchen. Since the home is new construction I get to pick things like cabinets, flooring, faucets, light fixtures, […]