Hello and happy ‘Turkey Day Eve!’ As usual, the holiday season is zooming past me quickly and I’m just trying to do my best to keep up! I realized it’s been a hot minute since I did a scented-candle post and as we are thick in the middle of cozy candle season, I’m going to … Read More
Hi friends! Ready or not, the holiday season is now fully upon us! I know there are those out there who are more organized than I and have already begun their shopping so I thought it was the perfect time to publish a gift guide. I personally love, love, LOVE shopping for gifts for loved … Read More
Today I continue my ode to all things fig by featuring my favorite fig-scented beauty and home products! I’m a huge fan of this pretty scent; it’s fruity, green, earthy, and all-around beautiful. It always feels a bit elevated to me compared to most fruity fragrances. As I was planning this post, I realized I … Read More
Happy mid-December! We’re officially at the weekend before Christmas! 😲 If you celebrate, how’re you doing? Are you ready?? Because I am decidedly NOT there yet 😂 My husband and I will be among the masses frantically purchasing last-minute gifts this weekend and I can tell you, my anxiety about the crowds is already dialed … Read More
No sooner has the Jack-o-Lantern’s candle been extinguished than it seems to be fair game to start up with the holiday planning, shopping, and decorating! I enjoy taking each season as it comes so while I don’t want to skip over the enjoyment of Thanksgiving, I’m also cognizant that many folks like to start their … Read More
Guys, we’re so close to fall, I can already taste the pumpkin spice! Er, literally. I’ve already enjoyed several pumpkin spice k-cups and Elysian pumpkin ales 😁 Call me basic if you will, but I unapologetically love my pumpkin spice and look forward to it every year. As far as I’m concerned, it’s one of … Read More
Happy Fri-yay, all! I hope everyone is surviving heatwave number ??? (I’ve lost count!) Today I’m introducing a new feature to the blog: “Brands I Love,” where I will spotlight an adored brand and share some of my personal favorite products from them. I’m so excited to share today’s much-loved brand: Beekman 1802. If you … Read More
As you’re scrolling through Pinterest and Instagram, do you ever feel like you’re seeing some of the same products over and over again? Sure they have beautiful packaging and look amazing in their ‘shelfies,’ but do these products actually deliver? Are they worth the hype (and often expensive price tags)? Is everyone just buying them … Read More
Happy Friday, friends! I’ve been feeling overdue for a good Friday night puzzle session so let’s remedy that situation, shall we? I’ve recently acquired a couple of new puzzles and I’m excited to start one of them tonight. With the heat wave that’s penetrating much of the country right now, I thought we could all … Read More
Happy Friday! This week we’re unloading the boxes full of my husband Scott’s childhood memories for some gaming goodness! We were both just little munchkins when Atari first came out and it was love at first Asteroid! I fondly remember watching my older brothers show off their impressive Space Invader skills. And being taught by … Read More
