In Life

2018 French Farmhouse Finds on Amazon

Hello, friends! As we gear up for the 2018 holiday season, I wanted to share some great products I have found on Amazon that are in the French farmhouse style! These products may or may not be on sale this holiday season, so definitely check them out. And if you find something you or a friend might like, let me know. 🙂

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In Life

5 Fun and Simple Ideas for Fall Decor

I’m sure every other person out there is already on Christmas decorations, but I always feel like fall and Thanksgiving don’t get proper attention. Plus, I’m a bit of a procrastinator so I don’t always get my decorating done until after the season has started! 😉 So here we go…

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In Food

Hearty Brunch Shakshuka

To be honest, I’m not sure when I learned of Shakshuka for the first time. I’m sure it was probably through social media, and it was several years ago. But when I saw it on the menu at one of my favorite places in Boston, Tatte Bakery , I knew I had to try it. Let’s just say, I was hooked! With that delicious, spicy tomato base topped with over easy eggs, I eagerly dunked my hearty bread in and ate every bite. I had to learn more and try to recreate at home.
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In Life

Easy DIY Mini-Pumpkin Fall Wreath

Who’s ready for fall? I love summer, but it has been a hot one and I love the cool nights and warm days of fall. And it’s my favorite time of year for decorating! I’m not a huge fan of giant, fluffy, fake flower wreaths, but I do like simple and classic wreaths on my doors, etc. preferably using real materials. So I had an idea to make a very simple grapevine wreath with just a few supplies from the craft store.

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In Travel

A Taste of New Orleans

“Do you want to come inside?”, the small elderly man said as we furiously snapped pictures of his century home in New Orleans’ French Quarter. A quick glance between me and my husband prompted thoughts like “hmm, if he is a serial killer, I think we can take him”. So we responded with a resounding “yes, please!” and went inside.

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