This was a last-minute recipe we tried. We decided that puff pastry apple roses with brown butter, sugar, and cinnamon needed to be a Sunday favorite with Mary Ann and Cindy! We are a week away from September, yet I see apple and pumpkin recipes everywhere. And I can't say I'm mad about it! If you have an apple and a box of puff pastry in your freezer, you probably have everything you need to ...
The Ultimate Packing List for France in September 2024
The ultimate packing list for France in September consists of all the basic go-to pieces in my wardrobe. This is an updated post, and I’m packing and wearing almost the same as what I wore last year at the same time. I did, however, make a few swaps for some newer pieces. cardigan // slip skirt // high-neck-tank // short sleeve shirt // Birkenstocks // midi skirt // round mini shoulder bag ...
Beautiful Fall Decor Starts at the Front Door
Beautiful fall decor starts at the front door as early as August! Fall is my favorite season, and I love to make it last as long as possible. I'm joining a few friends to share ideas on fall decor, and the outdoor entryway seems like an excellent place to start. We live in a quaint little neighborhood on a peninsula on the Long Island Sound. There's one long street with side streets ...
Tomato with Melted Cheddar Mayo on Buttered Toast
Tomato with melted cheddar mayo on buttered toast is our new favorite tartine of summer. Sometimes the simplest seasonal ingredients make the best sandwich. Every summer, we cannot wait until our tomatoes ripen just so we can enjoy a tomato mayonnaise sandwich. The tomato sandwich has many variations but this one might be our favorite. It's the ...
5 Simple Ideas to Refresh Your Kitchen
Here are 5 simple ideas to refresh your kitchen for fall. These small changes make a big impact without major renovations or a full kitchen renovation. But even small changes can breathe new life into your kitchen. I'm sharing a few of my favorite kitchen ideas for Sunday Favorites with Mary Ann and Cindy. The most minor changes are sometimes the most fun! First, swap out the ...
Small Space Laundry Room Ideas: Smart Solutions With Big Impact
Small space laundry room ideas for smart solutions with big impact is exactly what one designer did when she created an entirely new laundry room utilizing the space she had. My friend Diane Karmen is an interior designer and I happen to love everything she does! We shop together, and we both love shades of black and white. We often show up wearing the same thing…which is not hard ...