In 2011, Paul & I started a Cocktail Club in our neighborhood. It started with six of our neighbors, sadly one moved away a few years ago. But since the club started, we have been diligent about “meeting” every other …
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 8 which feels a little early this year. If you are looking for some last minute gift ideas for that favorite mama in your life (MIYL), I got ya covered. And as of the …
Hey dear friends! I hope this finds you and yours well. This has been quite a week as we all adjust to the kids being out of school, changing work patterns and environments, and in general trying to digest the …
I was recently one of four women featured in an article for Arlington Magazine. It was the first time going public about something very personal that happened to me in 2014. Before the article was published, I had not talked …
Paul and I are always looking for great weekend destinations within an easy drive from DC. So when we were invited to go to Oxford, MD with some friends, we jumped on it! Oxford is on the Eastern Shore of …
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? I used to be a really great gift planner but in the last few years, this time of year has become more about experiencing the season and less about the gifts. Don’t worry …
Even though summer hasn’t officially started, the pool is open and we are looking forward to the slightly slower pace summertime affords us. We plan to spend lots of time at our pool (especially with the boys joining the swim …
Last weekend marked the beginning of camping season (for our family!). Yes – we went camping on Mother’s Day weekend. If you had asked me a year ago, how I would want to spend Mother’s Day weekend, no chance on …
When you are expecting winter weather on the first day of Spring, you will surely need some comforting (seriously, enough already winter!) and then you’ll need something warm and yummy to go with it! I love this recipe for Tomato …
Happy New Year! Thank you for stopping by my blog. It’s hard to believe I’m in my 4th year writing about all things custom home building, and well, life! I appreciate those who take the time to read my words …
