A few weeks ago Kevin and I took Miley and Howie for a hike at the Walls of Jericho trail near our house. They absolutely love to go hiking and run around on the trails! It’s so fun to watch how much they enjoy it. And we love it too. Ever year for our anniversary […]
This is crazy you guys. Today I am on a plane headed for Sweden! Yes, Sweden! I never in a million years dreamed I would ever get to go here, but I am beyond thrilled and can’t wait to see what’s in store. I got the news just days after returning from Italy, and my […]
I am so, so excited for my sweet friend Shaina. Her brand new, super adorable cookbook just came out yesterday! It’s Desserts in Jars: 50 Sweet Treats that Shine. Fifty recipes, all completely dedicated to desserts, and all in cute little jars. I’m in love. Making Pull-Apart Cinnamon Breads, page 36. Back in October, when […]
What a whirlwind June has been! It has been such a crazy fun month. I’m so grateful Kev and I were able to sneak away for a quick getaway this weekend, just the two of us. I so did not plan back-to-back (to-back) weekend trips on purpose; it just turned out that everything we wanted […]
This weekend we were in New Orleans for the lovely wedding of Kevin’s cousin and his beautiful new bride. We stayed at the newly renovated Hyatt Regency and I fell in love with it. I so did not want to leave. I’m already looking for excuses to get myself back there! BlogHer? You need to […]
Time’s Up! The winner of the Circulon Symmetry 11-pc Cookware Set Giveaway is: #1381 Kaydi Congrats Kaydi! I’ve sent you an email! :)
View from Kerry Park I totally wasn’t expecting it, but I completely fell in love with Seattle. View from Kerry Park It was just so beautiful. I could totally see myself living here. The entire city gave off such a welcoming and relaxed vibe. Not to mention all the gorgeous color! View from Hamilton Viewpoint […]
Oh my goodness, June has been such a whirlwind of fun so far! My heart is so full. I just got back from a truly amazing weekend in Seattle, Washington at the BlogHer Food Conference. There were fabulous bloggers and sweet foodie friends everywhere. Talk about heaven. It was like having all of the incredible […]
So, I have some fun news. :) A few months ago I was interviewed for Spark Magazine, a local magazine here in my city. The article just came out, and after nervously managing to read it with one eye peeking out from from behind my hands, I was so honored by it. The author, LeAnne […]
Hotel Internazionale, Bologna Hey guys! Hope you’re having a fabulous Thursday! I’m up in Seattle this weekend for the BlogHer Food Conference, but really I’m just using that as an excuse to get my cupcake-tasting on with my partners-in-crime Jenny and Maria! So if you have any suggestions for us, lay ’em on me! :) […]
Planning a trip to NYC this summer? Want to find the best desserts ever? You’re in luck! Here’s a sweets-obsessed, dessert-lover’s guide on where to find the best sweets, treats, and desserts in NYC. To help you plan, I’ve grouped my favorite places together by location, so if you’re short on time, you can easily […]
Good Thursday morning to ya! Welcome to Part Two of our road trip through Tuscany :) This was such a bittersweet day! It was our last day in Italy before taking a train to Rome that evening and getting on an early flight back home the next day. On our first day, we didn’t get […]
Without a doubt, one of my favorite things we did during our entire two weeks in Italy was spend a few nights in Siena, rent a car, and take a few days to drive through some of Tuscany’s most scenic landscapes. It was something I’ve always wanted it do, and it was even more stunning […]
Time’s up! The winner of the Silhouette Cameo is: #66 Tamara Congrats Tamara! I’ve sent you an email! :)
Manarola Hey guys! I’m so excited to share the rest of the Cinque Terre photos with you today! Today I’ve got our photos from Manarola and Riomaggiore, the two southern-most villages in the Cinque Terre. If you missed Monday’s photos featuring the other three villages, here it is! Tons more Cinque Terre photos there. :) […]
Monterosso What a wonderful, glorious three days we spent in Cinque Terre! The Cinque Terre — pronounced Cheen-Kwah Terra and literally translates to Five Lands — are five small fishing villages along the northern west coast of Italy on the Mediterranean Sea. And hands down, it’s one of the most beautiful, picturesque places on earth. […]
Hi guys! I’m skipping ahead a few days to Florence because I just love these photos. Next week will be all Cinque Terre week. Yay! Are we starting to look tired here yet, lol?? I swear this photo looks like it’s 6 am and we just rolled out of bed. But actually this is what […]
Really Old Monument. AKA, the square in front of the Pantheon. Oh my goodness, there were so many neat things to see in Rome! Michael Angelo’s set us up with a few fun tours to take in all this wonderful city had to offer. We took a four-hour walking tour of Vatican City, then a […]
See GPS Location on Map Oh Venice, where do I start? I loved every single second of our time here. What a beautiful, magical place. I could barely stop looking around long enough to catch my breath. We just had one short day to explore this enchanting island, and we spent our time just wandering […]
All I can say is “Wow!” about this trip Michael Angelo’s took me on! I feel so incredibly fortunate to have been given such an amazing opportunity. Thank you so, so much to Mike, Sara, Cheryl and the Michael Angelo’s family for this wonderful opportunity! One of our final meals together with the Michael Angelo’s family […]