From Michigan to LA, Brooklyn and beyond, I’ve always had a special place in my heart for a good wreath. What’s more inviting than a quick shot of color on your home’s door? You don’t have to splurge on this holiday decor staple– just keep it seasonal, simple and fresh for the greatest impact. Try […]
Over the weekend my family and I took a field trip to a local tree farm for one of my favorite holiday events…Christmas tree shopping! This year was especially fun because big sister Prentiss got to lead little Meredith around the rows of trees and explain to her how to pick the perfect one (6-year […]
This year, it’s all about how you hang it! I’m totally inspired by some of the unique ways of stringing up holiday decor. I love the different materials these photos showcase- from branches and clothespins to candy and paper. Get excited to hang up your holiday cheer!
It’s officially snowing in my home state of Michigan! While we haven’t had too many snowflakes hit the East Coast yet, I’m planning for a long winter ahead by saying goodbye to my green grass until the spring rolls around again. One of the things I miss most when my world is blanketed in white […]
Growing up in Michigan, we had a neighbor who would deliver the most fantastic holiday gift a neighbor could give. Early December- every December- she would drop off a bag filled with all the fixings for a beautiful gingerbread house. The hard gingerbread walls were molded with little windows and shutters, the roof with rows […]
I am committed to making the upcoming holidays as low-stress as possible and for me this means taking some time to prep! It’s a great idea to keep a few homemade presents on hand so you’re prepared when those inevitable last-minute gifting moments pop up. This way, you won’t get frazzled when you remember you […]
If you’re like me, you pressed snooze around 4AM this past Black Friday and skipped those early bird sales. But it’s OK! The holidays are the perfect time to flex your baking and crafting muscles, and homemade food gifts are a simple way to share the holiday spirit– on a budget. Homemade chocolate truffles may […]
Call me crazy, but leftovers are crawling up my list of why I love Thanksgiving–they’re right up there with spontaneous touch football games and the dessert table! This year I made sure I bought a turkey that was big enough to have the leftovers I love so much. While turkey-cranberry-and-mayo sandwiches hit the spot the […]
Pies at Thanksgiving are like fireworks on Fourth of July, costumes on Halloween, hearts on Valentines’ Day…you gotta have them! With so many dishes competing for counter and oven space, pies present a great opportunity to mix store bought with homemade ingredients. I know some may think its a huge faux pas to not […]
During my holidays growing up I rolled with a rambunctious crew- all 30 of my cousins and I, to be precise! With such a big family, it was out of necessity that we created a kids’ table just to be able to seat everyone. While I look back fondly on those moments of cousin bonding […]