This pesto recipe is my favorite. I like the mixture of feta and Parmesan. The salt of the feta is tasty and the flavors of both are delicious. The pine nuts are slightly sweet and the walnuts add depth. This is perfect with pasta and […]

i just ordered this adorable phone case from tiny prints! i love the design and being able to have a sweet picture of my kiddos with me everywhere! (adorable photo by melanie mauer!) / phone case / www.tinyprints.com / $39.95 / photography /  www.melaniemauer.com my […]

​ Fall is a fantastic time for entertaining. The mood is festive and people have settled into their routines and are looking for some fun! I get so inspired by the colors and smells of fall! I like to keep things spicy and interesting in […]

The summer festivities have slowed since school started but the season is lingering. Savoring the last moments of summer is a nice way to spend time with friends. The days are still warm and the nights get a little chillier, but the pumpkins and mums […]

I daydreamed about how I would decorate our home for a long time. I flipped through catalogs, put together idea boards, checked out furniture stores and scoured design sites. Then, I finally made some decisions. We have a few antiques to work with, so we […]

Recently my daughter turned nine. Nine is big! Gone are the days of princesses and pretend. It is so bittersweet. I am trying to embrace it and get excited for the new things she will experience and the girl she has become. I wanted to […]

Decorating the bedroom can be a really fabulous project. Our bedrooms ideally are the perfect cozy retreat. Crisp linens and a cool headboard, with sconces or a pair of pretty lamps, make the perfect place to read before dozing off. Think of great hotels or […]

Spring is a great time to throw a Mexican fiesta and enjoy fresh recipes that are full of flavor! A perfect evening with friends is hanging out on the deck, enjoying the weather and some fun company. I like to keep the décor simple and […]

Spring is the perfect time for entertaining. The sun is beginning to shine and an afternoon outdoors is a wonderful moment to spend with friends. Beginning with a unique and fun cocktail will start the afternoon off in a festive mood. Follow it with a […]

I have been thinking about furniture over the past year, as I want to design our new house. I am hoping to incorporate classic investment pieces. We moved from a cape cod with just a few common areas to a house with an open kitchen […]