Someone, somewhere back in 2009 decided July 7 would be celebrated as World Chocolate Day. To that person, I say thank you. I don’t need an excuse to indulge in chocolate. In fact, we always have a few bars hidden…
Converting a 1980s Diamond in the Rough into our Family Gem
In 2016, we purchased a 1983 colonial-meets-Tudor style house in Northern Virginia and promptly set about remodeling it into our dream home. This post is the first in a series where I’ll take you through the stages of our progress,…
Free Lawn + Garden Maintenance Planner
As soon as the weather begins to break each spring, we head outdoors to start the yard work. This is always a welcome break after weeks being cooped up inside doing indoor projects (there’s always a project around here!). Inevitably,…
10 Breakfast Ideas for Families On-the-Go This Summer
My dear friend, Caryl, asked me for some breakfast ideas to add some ease and variety to the start of her day as she juggles working from home and caring for her sweet little toddler. And since the summer produce…
Hazelnut Chocolate Meringue Cake
This Hazelnut Chocolate Meringue Cake boasts decadent layers of hazelnut sponge, crispy-chewy chocolate meringue discs and silky-smooth hazelnut buttercream. Grab a cuppa or your favorite after dinner drink and dig in! May is typically a month long celebration for me…
A Chic & Easy DIY Stump Stool
My friends and I love to make an annual pilgrimage to antique hot spots in the area we live. This usually occurs in the autumn as we gear up for holiday shopping and includes our favorite haunts, steaming coffee and…
