Last year we hosted a French Friendsgiving and it was one of the highlights of the holidays. My friend, Caitlin Blaylock, prepared the main course and so kindly shared her recipe. You absolute must try her method of preparing steak - it’s the best…
Read MoreTaking photos forces me to focus on what's right in front of me. To stop for a minute, slow down, and look at my surroundings. It helps me look for the beautiful, the happy, the things I already love...
Read MoreCalvin and I have had a tradition of celebrating "Birthday Weeks" in our home. As our birthdays approach, we pick when the week begins and when it will end. Each day holds its own unique part of the week-long festivities. But one thing is for sure, there will be lots and lots of cake...
Read MoreQUESTION: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO "HOST?" HOW DO YOU ADJUST TO FIT DIFFERENT GROUPS, PEOPLE, AND PERSONALITIES?
When hosting, you want to be hospitable, generous, and leave a positive lasting impression with your guest...
I'm a fan of Halloween. Growing up it was always one of my favorites. I love that you know its approaching because the smell in the air changes and it gets a bit crisper. I love the ghosts. I love the skeletons. And I LOVE dressing up…
Read MoreIn 2012, we packed up and spent a whole week in the Florida Keys with some of our dearest friends. We stayed on one of the less populated and touristy keys - Marathon Key. The house we stayed in backed right up to a waterway that lead out to the ocean…
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