Get to know me better: Vol. 1

Get to know me better: Vol. 1

Happy Wednesday, friends! I’m kicking off this new midweek series where I’m going to share a bit more about myself. I’ve realized that while I do write a lot of personal posts, there is not always a ton of detail about me. So on Wednesdays,...
3 Autumn Drinks to Make Instantly

3 Autumn Drinks to Make Instantly

I’m usually all about slow food, slow cooking, and making from scratch. (Go figure– I was the slowest eater among my family members growing up!) But sometimes it’s nice to be able to throw something together for yourself or a friend without ending up...
Wedding Snapshots: Entrances and Exits

Wedding Snapshots: Entrances and Exits

There’s a lot of entering and exiting in a wedding. I remember being inundated with emotion each time: leaving my bridesmaids for our first-look photo shoot; entering the room where my groom was waiting; then entering the ceremony on the arm of my father to...
Homemade Pasta 101

Homemade Pasta 101

Happy Friday, friends! Here’s my promised tutorial for delicious homemade pasta. There’s something so delightful about the bouncy, supple texture of fresh pasta– it’s flavorful, robust, and unforgettable. I might even say that once you’ve...
8 Questions to Ask Before You Sponsor

8 Questions to Ask Before You Sponsor

Thinking about sponsoring other blogs? With so many great bloggers and offers, how in the world do you decide whom to sponsor? First, it is important to consider what it means for you to sponsor someone. Sponsorship versus Advertisement… While in the blogosphere...
Why You’re Already a Philanthropist

Why You’re Already a Philanthropist

I used to think philanthropy was a rich man’s world. Industrial tycoons and their petty female arm candy who attended fancy galas and bought things at auctions– that was my picture of philanthropy. And ultimately, I thought the point was to receive a tax...