My toddler headed off to preschool this morning and I’m already missing her spunky cuteness around the house. She, of course, was totally fine leaving me! I’m hoping the new backpack and back-to-school dress had something to do with it… In anticipation of new friends and future playdates, I’m saving some project ideas and sharing […]
While the spring and summer really bring it in the flower department, fall and winter bring a natural beauty that is just as spectacular. I love to gather bits of this nature– no matter the season– and create a miniature world that can be viewed through glass. Everything’s prettier through a layer of glass and […]
Summer campfires don’t have to end with Labor Day. When it gets a little chilly, I love to end the day with a fall bonfire. I’ve discovered that s’mores aren’t the only things that are fun to make over an open flame. Wrap up these campfire desserts in foil and set in the coals to […]
With today marking the end of summer, I can’t help but get nostalgic for the back-to-school days of my past. And one of the most momentous occasions in my school days was when I started to pack my own lunch. For years, either my mother or my older sister would make me a sandwich, slice […]
This summer my family and I got to spend a lot of time at our home in Amagansett, NY. We had such fun, but it’s time we packed our bags and headed inland. This weekend, we’re going to celebrate the beachy lifestyle one last time with a nautical-themed Labor Day picnic! We’re keeping it casual, […]
There’s something bittersweet about Labor Day. It’s both the closing weekend of easy breezy summer and the opening days of refreshing fall. While I love the sun and surf of the past three months, I do look forward to the crisp days ahead. For the long weekend, we’re saluting summer and giving it one last […]
When school schedules kick into high gear, dinner time gets a little hairy. Running around to after school activities makes it tricky to prep a sit-down dinner for the family…but, I try! And one recipe that never fails to make everyone smile is my easy, cheesy homemade macaroni. Individual fry pans or ramekins make it […]
Regardless if you felt Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Irene…you felt it! Along with millions along the East Coast, we are out of power. At my house, we’ve seen tons of rain and wind, resulting in many many trees and branches down. We are feeling lucky no one was hurt and our house is OK, […]
There is no way I could resist posting this project inspiration for you. If you make the awesome Crayon Wreath (via The Ballard Bunch), then this would just be icing on the cake… The best part is that it’s easy to make! Here’s what you do to make this crazy cool wall art: Simply hot […]
I’m on a huge tomato kick right now, which seems to happen just about every summer when they are in season and oh-so flavorful. When I get to spend time in the Hamptons, I go crazy with all the farms, farm stands and farmer’s markets that surround this beautiful place. The bounty of tomatoes is […]