A Caprese sandwich has been one of my favorite things since college. There was a fantastic gourmet deli on the edge of campus and they had the best sandwiches. This recipe is similar and I added some red basil and heirloom tomatoes to make it […]

I wanted to share what is new and exciting in late summer beauty with Beautycounter. Beautycounter just revamped their Beyond Gloss and Sheer Genius Conditioning Lipstick. There are so many pretty new shades and these products are really wearable. For the summer, I am loving […]

Our sweet girl turned sixteen this month! We wanted to celebrate in a fun and festive way. Presently, birthday parades seem to be one of the best ways to celebrate! We decided on a pink theme and created a party atmosphere! It was really fun […]

My husband always makes fun plans for my birthday. This year was no exception. He saw a sunflower farm advertised online and thought that it would be a really fun afternoon. It was the perfect sunny day in a sunflower field. It was a short […]

These spicy and smoky blistered shishito peppers are a fantastic summer appetizer. They are flavorful and light, which makes them an excellent snack. They make a fun presentation when served on a slate tray. I love this spicy aioli too! It really has a kick […]

Are you hosting a summer soirée this weekend? I love to create a sunny summer tablescape when I think of entertaining in July. Even if it’s just my crew, I think setting the tone for a fun meal makes it a celebration. I am hoping […]

Summer is here and it’s time to have some fun! I know people are planning to celebrate dads and this recipe for watermelon margaritas would be a fun addition to dinner. Temperatures are rising this week and this weekend these margaritas would be the perfect […]

We have some very exciting news to share! Dan and I are thrilled to be introducing our new baby, Asher! He arrived on April 8th at 2:42 pm. We are all so in love with him. He has a full head of the prettiest dark […]

Father’s Day is just around the corner and there is still time to get a fantastic gift for the dads in your life. My husband would love a fresh outfit from J. Crew or some cool sneakers.  For the foodie dads out there an Anova […]

Summer is here and heirloom tomatoes are beginning to appear at local markets. I love the juicy flavor they have and  I enjoy them in simple recipes that are totally approachable for a weeknight meal. This recipe for pesto pasta with heirloom tomatoes screams summer […]