Setting a chic tablescape for a holiday is something I love to do. Even if your holiday celebrations are on the casual side, a nicely set table makes it feel special. The past few years for Thanksgiving, Alex & I have been going to Virginia to celebrate with his family. We have a such a great ...
Pumpkin Pie
I am kicking off my week of all Thanksgiving related posts! Up first- my favorite Thanksgiving dessert, Pumpkin Pie. Pie is normally not my favorite dessert, but I feel like you can’t have Thanksgiving without pie. And pumpkin pie is one of the easier pies to make. I love this recipe because the ...
Reading Wrap Up
Ok confession, I've been totally slacking on my reading lately. Partly because Alex & I have been binge watching TV shows (currently re-watching Sons of Anarchy) and partly because I can only get through a few pages before my eyes close. I've been pretty wiped out lately & almost instantly ...
Pumpkin Scones
It's still pumpkin season people! But don't worry this is one of the last pumpkin recipes I'll be sharing this season....it's a good one. Pumpkin scones are a great treat to serve to anyone who may be staying at your house Thanksgiving weekend. They are easy to whip up on have on hand for any house ...
Self Care: Get More Sleep!
We’re coming to the last few installments of my monthly self care check-ins. This whole year has been geared towards self care & self love. I think women in general, put their needs last and don’t take care of themselves enough. Check out my previous self care posts for more tips & tricks ...
Eva Turns 5!
Today is Eva’s birthday- she turns 5! Now bear with me, Eva is the closest thing I have to a child right now & I certainly treat her like one. I never knew I needed or wanted a pet until she came into my life. I’ve never been an animal person & was pretty scared of dogs pretty much my whole ...
Fall Fashion Fun in CT
A few weeks ago I was very fortunate enough to be part of such a fun fashion photo shoot for three local businesses here in CT. The Perfect Pair, Lucy’s & Eleven11 are three female owned fashion businesses & all located within Fairfield County, CT. Ten bloggers were asked to team up & ...
Dairy Free Bolognese Sauce
I am a huge lover of Italian food, but my stomach...not so much. Bolognese Sauce is one of my favorites, but I always try to cut the extra dairy (aka extra calories) out as much as I can. I have perfected this recipe over the past year & it’s a crowd pleaser! This sauce is easy & can come ...
Pumpkin Brownie Bites
Looking for a fun pumpkin treat to bring to a fall gathering? Make these Pumpkin Brownie Bites! Hands down, these are absolutely delicious. These flourless, fudgey brownie bites are really, really moist and cake like. It’s not your typical brownie consistency. And I made them in a loaf pan just to ...
Podcasts I’ve Been Listening to Recently
This fall, podcasts have been my jam! I go through phases where I either like to listen to music non-stop when driving or working out- or listen to podcasts. Even while working sometimes, I put my headphones & listen to a quick podcast. Lately, they've been mostly productivity/blogged based (so ...
