Thanksgiving Tablescape
The holiday season is upon us! I cannot believe it but I'm also very excited to enjoy all the festivities. It has quite honestly been the fastest year of my life and we embraced lots of change. I know the end of the year comes like a freight train after Thanksgiving...
Flatware and Dinnerware
I'm in a constant battle between my desire for minimalism, only having what we need, and having a love affair with dish and flatware, wanting multiple sets each. When I browse kitchen and pottery stores, I can't help but want to take home a variety of plates, bowls,...
A Mother Daughter Valentine’s Day Menu
This year for Valentine's Day, Josie and I get to celebrate it together! Andy is on call February 14th so we will celebrate later when he is off (oh, the joys of medical training). Even though she is too little to have memories, I decided that we will still make the...
Let the lingering begin with a cheese plate
If you ever come over to someone in my family's home around 5pm you will be offered a cheese board. It is just what we do! Guest is at the house? A spread of nuts, cheeses, crackers and olives is immediately put out. This means two things: 1) that enough cheese is...
The Gathering Table: Easy Entertaining Essentials
I want a house with a crowded table: where our walls hold the sacred space for created memories and laughter from family and friends. I've grown up with a family who loves to entertain. I've watched my mom, aunts and grandma put on miraculous feats to feed our...
My favorite cookbooks and recipes for two
Since I can remember, the kitchen has been the heart of our family. Most family gatherings include us huddled around the kitchen island, drinking wine and snacking on a charcuterie board. While the internet and social media has opened up the world of recipes, I still...