I have been on a chocolate and peppermint kick lately. I have always loved the combination, but this year I decided that it is probably my favorite seasonal flavor. If there is a chocolate-peppermint dessert offered, I’ll always take it. Peppermint bark is one of my go-to winter treats. It is easy to grab, filled…
Christmas
nyc at christmas time
It’s been a while, but I’m back! At the beginning of December, Will and I took a week-long trip to the Northeast for his residency interviews. His last day of interviews for the week was in New York City, so I took the day to walk around and see the city decked out for Christmas….
marbled peppermint sugar cookies
It is Christmas cookie season! Making Christmas cookies is one of my favorite holiday activities, and I am so excited to share these fun marbled peppermint sugar cookies with you. I first made these last year and loved them so much that I knew I needed to make them again for the blog. They are…
gift guide for her
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve posted a gift guide, but we’re back at it today with this gift guide for her! This gift guide includes some of my favorite items to give and receive. There is bound to be something fun and fitting for the ladies in your life. One | Female-Focused Coffee…
shop small business gift guide 2018
Happy Small Business Saturday! We have made it through Black Friday, and now, as we should do throughout the holiday season, it is time to show some love to small businesses. It was so fun to put together this gift guide full of items that you can find from small businesses. Some of these items…
gifts for the hostess
With Thanksgiving less than a week away and holiday parties right around the corner, I find that I need gifts for the hostess sooner than I need the rest of my gifts. Whether you have a friendsgiving celebration, attend a wonderful holiday party, or visit friends throughout the holiday season, I hope these gifts spur…
mulled wine (glühwein)
With the last Thanksgiving dish washed and the slow start back to work and school today, the holiday season has officially begun! This is my favorite time of the year. Lights twinkle on houses and trees, holiday parties begin, and there is so much festivity all around. Recently, I was looking back at some photos…
christmas home tour and a baby shower
I hope you all had a merry merry Christmas (or a happy Hanukkah)! We had the most wonderful day, and one of the best Christmases we have had. Earlier in December I hosted a baby shower for two beautiful friends who are due in January and February. It was a great reason to get my…
gift guide for stocking stuffers
Today gift guide focuses on stocking stuffers for everyone on your list. I always save stocking stuffer items for last. I like to take inventory of the presents we have gotten for everyone, see if there are any small things that would pair nicely with our existing presents, or just smaller items that I think…
gift guide for the jetsetter
Moving from baking and cooking to one of my other favorite activities – traveling! This gift guide for the jetsetter is filled with ideas small and large for the frequent traveler or the on-the-go friends and family members in your life. Whether they are traveling across the globe or across town, there are items in…