But Otto is a big dog, and when he sleeps - he grows. I swear. There have been times where my dear husband slept on the foot of the bed because Otto just couldn't be bothered to move (manners aren't his speciality). We knew we wanted to upgrade to a king for this very reason, but just never pulled the trigger until Joss & Main knocked on our door. I'm such a fan of their website because they are wonderfully affordable and stylish at the same time. So partnering up with them for a little master bedroom refresh was an exciting opportunity.
Read MoreWorking from home has serious perks. But you know where it's made me really lazy? Eating. I'll grab a handful of goldfish, some carrots & hummus or an entire bag of chips and salsa (seriously, how does that happen so fast?) throughout the day without even thinking. It's just easy to graze since I'm cooking for a party of one all day. But I'm determined to put some time in making things during the day that really fuel me, with fresh, quality ingredients. Aka I want to start eating like an adult.
Read MoreThe second the temperature hits 50 degrees here in New England my brain immediately goes to a serious closet switch-a-roo. Packing away the puffy coats and freeing all the color that was hiding in my closet for months - the gingham, florals and pastels - it's such a lovely feeling. Although, since getting this handsome little number for Otto's spring look - I've realized I should be careful when walking out of the house. I'm not sure if playing twinsies with your dog is appropriate at my age...
Read MoreWe've had a few magically warm days in a row in New England this week, and boy does the entire region have a major case of Spring fever. We've been forcing outside time like you wouldn't believe, and nothing pairs better with a little time outdoors over the weekend than a delicious, spring-inspired cocktail.
Read MoreNow I know there have been one million travel guides for Charleston created in the last year alone (this little city seems to be the talk of the town these days), but folks always tend to ask me about my personal favorites. So I figured this would be as good of a place as any to share my Charleston musts with y'all. And there are SO many musts.
Read MoreWhen we were in Ireland a few years ago, we befriended one particularly friendly bartender (it's just our way), and he left us with one of our favorite Ireland souvenirs - the recipe for Traditional Irish Coffee. It's nothing overcomplicated or fancy, but the secret is the homemade whipped cream. It makes all the difference. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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