I spent a semester studying in Tours, France in college, and I'd yet to visit another French-speaking country since I returned to the U.S. in late 2015. That is, until my mom and I took a trip to Montreal in June. I wondered how much French I would remember, and if I'd be able to communicate with the locals in the French-Canadian city. Turns out, I remembered enough French to get by, and I was ...
Easy Summer Bruschetta Recipes + DIY American Flag Wreath
Easy Summer bruschetta recipes for making life easier so there's more time to spend doing what we love outdoors. Bruschetta is one of my favorite quick dinners to put together with a salad or to serve as appetizers with friends. These are two of our favorites and they are not so much of a recipe as a combination of good foods assembled and enjoyed together. For dinner, I may use a crusty bread ...
Summer Recipes: Whoopie Pies + Fourth of July
I went to school in central Pennsylvania, in the heart of Amish country. I’ve enjoyed my fair share of apple cider, fresh produce from local farms, and, of course, whoopie pies. Whoopie pies, which have roots tracing back to both New England and Pennsylvania Amish communities are a delicious dessert consisting of a sandwich of two chocolate cakes and buttercream frosting in the middle. They’re ...
Modern Farmhouse Meets Cottage Style + Outdoor Living
My friend Diane Karmen has the most beautiful modern farmhouse meets cottage style home tucked into a quiet corner close to town in Westport, Connecticut. Everything is in black and white and she has a mix of styles both inside and out. She blends zen with farmhouse-cottage seamlessly and has managed to create a stunning home inside and out for her family of four. Diane is an interior designer ...
Creating an Outdoor Space for Summer Living . . .
Currently it's 27º and snow is in the forecast with temps eventually returning to normal for this time of year by end of day...As we get closer to patio weather, I'm updating this post with a few ideas that I found on World Market. We put away our outdoor furniture from Target for the winter, but I'm so ready to put it back out. It's still available and 15% off if you select in-store pickup. The ...
Grace Farms + New Canaan, CT
Grace Farms is tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood in New Canaan, Connecticut but this architectural masterpiece is not to be missed if you're in the area. Grace Farms was built as a gift to the local community (entry to the property is free), and it welcomes visitors from all over the world. Guests are welcome to explore the grounds and its various modern structures. On any given ...