Spring is in swing and I thought I would share some recent favorites. I can’t believe we are already to May! I really don’t buy many shoes, mainly because once I find the few I like, I wear them to death. I owned a pair of the Gucci Mules, but there was something I really loved about the classic loafer style.
Read MoreA simple and refreshing cocktail recipe that was inspired by my flowering thyme. I love the sweet and bitter taste of grapefruit paired with the botanical taste of gin, with the thyme lending it’s herbaceousness and acting as a beautiful garnish. The perfect springtime cocktail!
Read MoreThose first signs of Spring are here and what better way to welcome in the season than with an al fresco meal. This is one of my favorite times of the year as it signals the start of warmer days, fresh produce, cool glasses of wine, and entertaining outside.
Read MoreIn the dead of winter, after a long day, sometimes you want to come home to something warm and comforting. Spaghetti al Limone ticks all those boxes, plus it takes 20 minutes to make! I like using a long dried pasta such as spaghetti, bucatini, linguine, so the sauce really coats each strand.
Read MoreThis year I wanted to incorporate more food and cooking posts, as that is what I am really into these days. Cooking is my therapy, my joy, and my creative outlet. I get excited trying new recipes, sourcing ingredients, getting a new kitchen gadget, experimenting, and honing my tastebuds.
Read MoreOur California Thanksgiving was a success! It was beautiful weather and we even ate outside! I really wanted the setting to feel natural and rustic, so I chose washed linen fabrics, matte ceramics, brass cutlery, and placed olive branches and clementines around the table as decoration.
Read MoreI like the act of little morning rituals to help set up your day. My routine consists of waking up and making a cup of good strong coffee to get me going. Not a giant watery pot, but just one very deliberate and calculated cup.
Read MoreIt’s October 1st! Every season, I always daydream of all the things I want to do. Fall is my absolute favorite, so I thought I would create a checklist of all the things I want to do this year! What else should I add to it? I love to cook with the seasons and let what is fresh dictate my meals.
Read MoreWhile peaches are in season, I make any excuse to use them on everything : morning oatmeal, salads with mint and goat cheese, or simply grilled as a side dish. I decided to make this dessert and was pleasantly surprised by the mere minutes it took to make.
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