Let me introduce you to the easiest salad recipe that you’ll make on repeat this summer. All you need is lemon juice, olive oil, and a little salt for the dressing! This is the best side salad but I often throw in grilled chicken to make…
I discovered Alice Walk in Nantucket a few years ago and fell in love with the simple well-made pieces. From their cozy cashmere wraps to soft yet sturdy pullovers, their layers are ones I reach for season after season. I highlighted a few…
We hosted a Masters-themed party over the weekend for our son Jack’s 4th Birthday! I love birthdays. But I don’t usually plan big parties for my kids. However, Jack’s birthday fell over Masters weekend and I was really excited to put…
I don’t consider myself a wondrous cook in the kitchen but if there is one thing I excel at, it’s making a good salad. Over the years, having a salad for lunch has become a daily ritual. I no longer know what to even consume if salad…
Julia Amory Jacket || Veronica Beard Jeans (that I hemmed) || Amazon tee (the best) || Hart Jewelry Charm Necklace || Schutz flats || Amazon earrings ($7 for 3 pairs!) || With beautiful temperatures next week of 70 degrees and sunshine,…
Happy New Year! I know we are well into January but it still feels like a fresh year for me. I’ve taken a little social media hiatus and focused on clearing my head this month and starting new habits. I’m doing the usual January things…
Valentine’s Day has always been special to me! In the heart of winter, it sparks joy. I love a reason to celebrate love and friendship and break out all the heart decor. Over the years, I have written so many Valentine posts that I thought…
Cue the cozy candles and warm autumnal vibes as we move into the Holiday Season. From little woven turkeys, beautiful wreathes, faux florals, to gold leaf placemats and turkey ring holders & beautiful dishware, there are endless ways to…
Nantucket is truly the most magical island. There’s something about stepping off the ferry and walking down the charming brick streets that gives you a sense of excitement and energy. It’s really something that’s hard to describe but you…
Now that school is back in session and my kiddos are all back into routine, I’ve found myself itching to branch out with our food prep! I have a few very selective eaters and finding foods that everyone likes can be hard to come by. We…
Eric and I just returned from a really wonderful vacation in Portugal. We are celebrating 10 years of marriage this October and we really wanted to go big for this trip. We dropped our kids with their grandparents and cousins in Ohio and…
I asked my kids what their favorite foods were and I got a variety of answers from fruit snacks to ice cream. And they looked at me and exclaimed, “We know you’re favorite food! It’s salad!” I do like my salads. They may not be in the same…
Good Morning! I hope you are enjoying a delicious coffee this morning and getting a moment to yourself. Sometimes I’ll crawl out of bed a few minutes early so I can have a few sips of my own before I’m thrown into the morning routine of…
William is ONE today and inspired this post! I’m excited for him but also sad for me because my beloved season of having babies is over. I love babies. It’s one of my favorite stages. There is so much growth and sweetness and I’m going to…
Feeding my children is probably one of the most exhausting parts of being a mom. But like Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting says, “I love my people! I just don’t enjoy feeding my people”…. It’s part of the job. I have some very picky…
What I really want for Mother’s Day this year is to play tennis and drink champagne with my friends. A little me time is all I need! But I do love having gifts ideas on hand so I thought I’d round up a few things I’ve had my eye on lately…
Hello there! I miss writing. And I have a lot of thoughts. So here we go with another coffee read! Spring is in full bloom over here and the sunshine and kelly green hues of all the budding trees and plants is giving me life right now. I…
We have an array of little faux floral arrangements all over our home that add warmth and character to each room. Some are fancy and some are simple finds from Etsy. Faux arrangements and stems can be expensive but when you compare them to…
A new year! It’s here! It’s actually January 8th already and with our odd winter break schedule this year, it’s taken me an extra week to feel like I can hit refresh. But I’m ready, I’m ready! I thought a little bit about resolutions for…
I’ll be honest, I think Patagonias for little boys might be the real MVPs! They are soooo handsome. Today’s roundup is for the little boys in your life! Mostly ages 5-8. I have lots of toddler gift ideas from years past but I had fun…
My first gift guide of the season is for little girls. Some of these are items we already own and love and a few are on McKenna’s wishlist! She is currently loving Peppa Pig right now and her headbands. She also loves to dress up and craft…
My baby boy is 6 months old. HOW! I am so emotional that my baby is growing up. He is perfect right now. Sleeping. Eating. Smiling all day long. Handling all the stickers on his face and rough play from his siblings. And just so friggin…
Wow. What a fun Halloween we had. It was crisp autumn air here and gave me all the nostalgia for my hometown Halloweens growing up. We had to layer up and I loved it. Trick or treating followed by a cozy fire and heavy blankets. Dreamy.…
Hello! Wow I’ve been silent in this little space for a while! Such is life with 4 kids under 6 and my creative efforts shifting. As you can see, I’ve started a new artistic series here with ornaments and it’s been my favorite creative…
Fall is officially here! At least calendar wise. I’ve been fortunate to travel to two different mountain towns in the past few weeks thanks to friends and family weddings. And it’s been really nice packing up sweaters and breaking out my…
Here is a very simple dynamite recipe for you to make as your next appetizer. Shrimp ceviche! I browsed quite a few recipes on the internet and I think I followed this one mostly. There are always other ingredients you can add in like…
I can’t believe my buttery baby boy is already almost 4 months old. I just gave away some of our baby things we won’t use anymore and it made me feel so emotional knowing the early baby phase is over for me! But it also feels good to…
Wow. What a wonderful magical week in Nantucket! I am so glad we escaped the heat for a bit and got to spend some time at the beach with our kids. After Eric and I visited last summer on our own, we were eager to bring our whole family out…
It may only be August, but we’ve been enjoying pumpkin snacks all summer long. A healthy snack that my kids love? I’ll do anything to create them at home. I found this simple recipe on Pinterest and it makes about 10-12 balls! Ingredients:…
Hi friends! It’s been a while since I’ve hopped on the blog with some updates. And a really long while since I shared a coffee read. I figured this was the best way to play catch up on here and share a few things. Life with 4 is busy!…