I got two awesome kitchen appliances for Christmas this year that I've been so excited to try out. One...
Read moreHot Vanilla
Confession Time: I will pick vanilla over chocolate any day. This is not to say that I don't like...
Read moreDeck the Halls
This nail polish is so versatile for the holiday season - it can easily work for both the period...
Read more2012: Reflection
One of the first pictures we took in 2012Now that Christmas is over and New Year's Day approaches, it's...
Read moreMay Your Days Be Merry & Bright
Merry Christmas, from my family to yours! I truly hope that your day is filled with family, friends, laughter,...
Read moreCinnamon Roll Breakfast Bake
In my family, we do almost as much celebrating on Christmas Eve as we...
Read moreCheese, Potato, and Smoked Sausage Casserole
When the cold wind is blowing outside, my idea of a perfect dinner is a hearty, warm meal that...
Read moreDIY: Eucalyptus Mint Sugar Scrub
In need of a last-minute Christmas present for your friends or family? You can quickly make up a batch...
Read moreChristmas Card Infographic
For our first Christmas card as a married couple, we decided to do something a little different by creating...
Read moreSpinach & Egg Strata
I got these adorable red ramekins from my mom a while ago, and I've...
Read moreCorn & Black Bean Salsa
With the holiday season in full-swing, it's important to have a few go-to...
Read moreDIY: Paper Christmas Tree Decor
My inner bookworm is absolutely in love with my latest DIY project – these paper Christmas trees made from...
Read moreChristmas Tree and Bokeh Fun
With Christmas just around the corner, I wanted to share some pictures of our Christmas tree, as well as...
Read morePretty In Pink
Pink nail polish is an inherently feminine look, but one of the reasons that I love OPI Play the...
Read morePeppermint Sugar Cookie Bars
One of my favorite Christmas desserts is sugar cookies. Truth be told, however, I don't usually have the patience...
Read moreWhite Chicken Enchiladas
These enchiladas are one of the meals that I remember my mom making while I was growing up, so...
Read moreDIY: Winter Centerpiece
Winter is absolutely my favorite season. I love bundling up to go outside, I love the way the sky...
Read moreSad Desk Salad by Jessica Grose
Sourcequick synopsis:From Amazon.comAs a writer for Chick Habit, an increasingly popular women's website, Alex Lyons gets paid...
Read moreGo Navy, Beat Army
My dad spent 22 years of his life serving in the US Navy, taking my mom and I around...
Read moreSpinach & Feta Dip
There used to be a tapas restaurant in downtown Raleigh that TJ and I loved going to. The...
Read moreDIY: Glitter Votive Holders
These glitter votive holders remind me so much of the glistening, snowy days of winter, and they really couldn't...
Read moreBirthday Celebration
Yes, I'm wearing a jacket, scarf and flip flops - it's what I do.TJ’s birthday was this week,...
Read moreIt’s All Gone Grey
Today was one of those perfect fall days: rainy, cloudy, windy, and it hovered around 53 degrees. If I...
Read morePesto Chicken Stuffed Shells
Now that Thanksgiving is over, and the holiday season has officially arrived, the days are going to be busier...
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