Collecting and creating works of art in my home has often been a challenge for me. There are so many styles that I like and it’s hard for me to stick to one or even a few.
Over the past 5 years I have trended towards a light and airy palette with taupe, gray, beige, and white and splashes… Read more
When I think of Valentine’s Day I immediately think of homemade cards.
I feel like it should be something beautiful and different that is created instead of store bought.
This year I decided on red and white Valentine’s Day Cards.
I used scalloped white paper stationary (found in the wedding section of a craft store) folded in half. I went… Read more
January 6 is the Twelfth Night and the official start of Carnival!
Last year today, Carrie and I were in New Orleans, Louisiana (Nola) helping to plan the Mom 2.0 Summit and the city was in a frenzy. The twelfth night is a huge deal here. What does the Twelfth night mean exactly? Long story super short, it’s the 12th… Read more
Conquering Intimidating Dishes
Italian Fried Chicken: Pollo Fritto alla Toscana
Italian Custard: Zabaglione
Salted Caramel Bundt Cake
Charm + Curation
5 Things Before 2012
Creative Packaging for Baked Goods
Inspired Living
My Top 5 Natural Sweeteners
Creamy Banana Spinach Smoothie
Freebies + Downloads
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I love baking for the holidays and enjoy wrapping and boxing them in a beautiful and thoughtful way.
I like simple combinations. I love beige and white and I’m quickly drawn to it in every way.
To make gift giving easy I like to have a bundle of plain beige / paper bags on hand that I can decorate… Read more
The season of celebration is here and there are tons of people to see, parties to attend and shopping to do.
We know how stressful it can all be so we wanted to remind you to pause and take a moment for yourself.
Here are this years top 5 things we think you should do to close out 2011 and… Read more
In case you missed any of last months post, here’s a November snapshot. There are some favoloso recipes by Carrie, and some great tips on choosing wines for your holiday dinner. The tips were very helpful on Thanksgiving but they easily translate to any dinner party this holiday season.
Believe me when I say the Italian Cream Cake, Italian… Read more
I enjoy spending time with my family in the kitchen, watching movies we love, and making special treats.
Here are some fun ideas and traditions to celebrate the spirit of the winter holiday.
Taking the family to see holiday lights is easy and affordable! Make sure to have holiday music in… Read more
Moonstruck is absolutely one of my favorite movies to watch during the holidays.
For me this is one of Cher’s best films. You really believe she is Loretta Castorini because she plays the part so effortlessly.
Loretta gets engaged to Johnny Cammareri and while he is off to Sicily to see his dying mother he sends Loretta to visit his… Read more
Food + Entertaining
Part 1: Making Italian Pizza
Conquering Intimidating Dishes
Authentic Italian Minestrone Soup
Pasta Shells Sausage Tomatoes and Cream
Galette: Fig and Almond
Chocolate Hazelnut Tart made with Nutella
How to Make Authentic Italian Coffee
Charm + Curation
Glenwood Cemetery Photo Walk
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