About two months ago we took our giant old Mac computer out of the office to make way for a new, much (much) smaller MacBook Pro. That giant computer took up a T O N of space and a lot of wall space. I never put anything on the wall next to it because it… Continue reading mini office makeover
I thought winding down our football season would mean we would have more time, but with trying to get the house ready for the winter and all that goes into that - we have been busy. We said good-bye to the patio this week (so sad!) and started to organize the house a little bit… Continue reading almost friday: a random smattering of last week
When our best friends got engaged they had a big six course dinner (with wine pairings, too) for their closest family and friends. It was a really special night to be a part of, but with that said I will never forget this soup that was served for the first course (ha!). It's one of… Continue reading curried pumpkin soup
As you know we are SLOWLY, slowly - ever so slowly redoing the living room. You can read all about it here. We bought the rug, ordered the slip cover for the very pink couch, redesigned the fireplace and now we are playing with the room layout. We are looking to design a new coffee… Continue reading when in doubt, draw it out
This post is in no way medical advice, but rather my (very) personal experience with anxiety and things that help me through it. As always, talk to your health care professional about your own thoughts and feelings to find the right diagnosis and solution for you. Last year was one of the worst years of… Continue reading almost friday: ways to calm an anxious, stressed or overwhelmed mind
Don't shoot the messenger, but the holidays really are right around the corner. And I know we are all talking (and living) fall right now, but I've found that if you want to actually get the pretty holiday decor you have to jump on it right away before it sells out. Below are some of… Continue reading first look: holiday decor
I am one of those people that will always attempt to re-create something that I ate in a restaurant or something that someone gave me. This recipe is exactly that. My father-in-law passed away a couple of years ago and our lovely neighbors brought us a pot of this chili for comfort food. Needless to… Continue reading turkey veggie chili
Here a few of my favorite finds as we head into the weekend. Below are a couple of good staples for your closet, a few beauty products that I am currently loving, a few home items and a favorite snack. The Sweater Blazer I could not love this sweater more. It is perfect for work,… Continue reading some of my favorite recent finds
Three years ago we renovated the entire backyard. Patio, new lawn, sprinkler system and landscaping. Our budget was $20,000 and it took us V E R Y far with everything we wanted to accomplish. At that time, we had just finished our kitchen and entire lower level of our house. The idea of having another… Continue reading patio reno
