This year, my friend had to cancel a trip that she was so looking forward to, a dream trip to Paris with her husband. So, I thought I’d put together a little late housewarming/early Christmas/thinking of you gift for “the girl who didn’t go to Paris” – cue Lauren Conrad’s single mascara tear in Lisa…
The Christmas Gift Edit – Gifts for Someone Looking to Freshen Up Their Space
This year my brother’s girlfriend let me know that she was looking to freshen up their space – SAY NO MORE – I love home decor. My mind immediately went to warm tones and blushes and pinks and then I remembered that my brother lives there too. I immediately liked the idea of wine glasses…
The Cutest Bits for our Puppy – Percy
We’re getting a puppy! Are you crying happy tears too!? Darren and I have been on the search for a golden retriever puppy for a few months now and we’ve ALWAYS known we wanted one, a little golden guy named Percy – we literally call all golden retrievers Percy because that’s just how we think…
The Christmas Gift Edit – My Christmas Wish List
Hi all – Thanksgiving is literally right around the corner, so today, I’m posting my Christmas wish list – my reasoning is two-fold, one, if you know someone like me, they’re likely to LOVE all of the items on this list, two, if you know me, like literally me (IRL) then consider your Christmas shopping…
The Christmas Gift Edit – Gifts for the Hudson Valley Adventurer
Hi all! Today I’m sharing what I got my favorite Hudson Valley adventurer for Christmas – aka Darren. Darren is so hard to shop for – you know those people that want something and then just buy it? That’s Darren – I mean he literally bought a Ducati this year – how am I going…
Gift Guide: A Thank You or Happy Thanksgiving Gift Anyone is Sure to be Grateful for!
Hi all! Just a quick post today to kick-off gift giving season – I recently sent a thank you gift to someone and decided on a Thanksgiving theme. I love the way this turned out and thought I’d share just in case you’re looking for a great gift to show a Thanksgiving host you’re grateful,…
Most Asked Questions: When Are You and Darren Getting Engaged?
Hi all! Today’s blog post is one that I feel A WAY about. Basically, my number one most asked question IRL is “When are you and Darren getting engaged?” Anyway, even though I feel a way about people asking me this one, I thought I’d answer, but in the words of Stephanie Tanner “HOW RUDE.”…
My Blog’s 3rd Birthday – What I Know Now and What I Wish I Knew Then
Hi everyone! My blog’s 3rd birthday is this month and I thought, what better way to celebrate than sharing with you what I know now and what I wish I knew along the way, well that and birthday cake for breakfast! Why did you start blogging? I actually created my WordPress site in 2014, that…
PSA – The Best Jeans
Hi all, just a quick post to let you know that this is a PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT. I’ve been on the search for the “perfect” jeans for what’s felt like a small eternity. I have long legs, hips and a butt, and want jeans with a little stretch, pockets, but also so high-waisted that they…
Repost: Trying Recipes From Queer Eye – Butternut Squash Soup
Hi all, just casually re-posting my most viewed blog post of all time, because it’s fall and my biggest flex is being Google’s # 2 search result for “butternut squash soup queer eye.” >>> Queer Eye is literally the best show ever made; those boys are so fucking cute, and make me laugh and cry…
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