Weekly Menu {8/24–8/28}
Image via Coco & Kelley Did you have a nice weekend? We did. We spent a lot of time doing nothing, and it was really nice. Amidst a lot of tv watching, I did manage to put together a menu for this week. So,…
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A Picnic at the Lyndale Park Rose Garden
View fullsize On a beautiful day a couple of weeks ago, Finn and I set out on a stroll. Our destination? The Lyndale Park Rose Garden. I had packed a little picnic for us to enjoy—a bottle for him, some snack items for me….
Moodboard: Pastel Dreams
View fullsize Every month needs a theme to set the mood, and this month’s is all about white hot light, pastel dreams, cocktails by the pool, and al fresco dining from the grill. Welcome, August! I hope you are good to us. Image sources clockwise…
On Alone Time
Image via Belhoula Amir Alone time, that elusive little beast. At times, dreaded. At other times, desperately sought at all costs. I recently learned that solitude and loneliness are different. Solitude is the state or situation of being alone. It doesn’t necessarily have a…
Book Review: Where’d You Go, Bernadette
View fullsize A few days ago I finished reading Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple. I couldn’t put it down for the last 100 pages or so. If you are looking for a lighthearted but engrossing book, I would highly recommend it. It is…
Blueberry Crumble
View fullsize A few weeks ago, I made a Blueberry Crumble, and it was wonderful. I used some frozen blueberries I had on hand, but the beauty of a crumble is that you can use fresh or frozen berries, or really any fruit you…
How to Pick a Watermelon
As watermelons come into season, I wanted to know how to pick a good one, rather than just hoping it is good when I cut into it when I get home. Here’s what I found in my research.
Moodboard: Quintessential Summer
View fullsize Every month needs a theme to set the mood, and this month’s is all about quintessential summer—ice cream, watermelon, the pool, grilling out, sunsets, and s’mores by the fire. Happy July! Image sources, clockwise from top left: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Cocktail Hour: The Backyard Cocktail
Hey Everyone! My name is Roni and I am a graphic designer living in New York. I am also a bit of a cocktail connoisseur! My sister asked if I could share a drink with you, and here’s what I came up with—The Backyard Cocktail….
So, Let’s Talk Rosé
View fullsize While my husband’s family are all committed red wine drinkers, I personally have been enjoying experimenting with wines of the more pink variety. Plus, according to Food & Wine magazine, sparkling wines go better with a greater variety of dishes than any other…