The purpose of our trip to a Davelle on the lower east side on Saturday morning was for toast. Not just any toast, but beautifully designed toast, prepared in a way that I have certainly never had before. It is served from 8 until 3:30 pm. But do not dismay if you miss out on toast, Davelle has a dinner menu that sounds extraordinary and I'm already planning my next trip. There are 10 ...
Davelle + Lower East Side, NYC
7 Self-Care Tips & How I lost 10 pounds in the last 12 months
Today, Cindy, Mary Ann, and a few friends are talking about self-care. Not as an indulgence, but as a discipline. Self-care takes many forms, but it's the little things we do every day that will make a difference in our health. Be sure to follow their links at the end of the post! How I dropped 10 pounds in a year A little self-care and awareness once I started using essential oils led to my ...
A simple Valentine Dessert
Strawberries in Balsamic Glaze with Vanilla Ice Cream Do you need a quick, sort of healthy Valentine's Day dessert? Strawberries in a balsamic glaze is hardly even a recipe, but it's so good. I forgot about it until recently, so I thought you might need a little reminder too! Thieves Fruit & Veggie Wash I use Thieves Fruit & Veggie Wash to clean all of my produce safely. It ...
Thieves: Everyone’s favorite household cleaner + A Giveaway
Thieves Household Cleaner If you are not already using Thieves, this your chance to try it! I'm teaming up with my friend Sheri for a giveaway that will clean everything in your house. Thieves is a plant-based household cleaner that is safe and effective and it smells amazing. It comes as a concentrate in a 14-ounce bottle. That means you could make 29 16-ounce bottles of household cleaner with ...
Buvette’s Carrot Cake for Valentine’s Day
Valentine Edition of The Second-Hand Table I'm joining a few talented bloggers for another second-hand treasures table post put together by Rachel of Cherry Street Blossoms. If you are coming over from Ciao Newport Beach, welcome. I love using what I have, especially when it comes to dishes and serving pieces. I. Have. So. Much. Stuff! These fun posts have made me look and dig ...
We painted our stone fireplace black!
This month's Project Design with Mary Ann and Cindy is all about refreshing the living room for spring! It's still very much winter here in the northeast, although it has been a mild winter for sure. Still, everyone is ready for a little refresh after the holidays. For me, that means a few new plants and something I have been debating about since moving into this house a year ago. The stone ...
