As you may know, we went to Italy on our honeymoon this September. That is where I discovered one of my favorite cocktails – the Aperol Spritz. It is a little tangy, bubbly, and extremely refreshing. Aperol is a bright orange Italian aperetif. It is made with orange, rhubarb, gentiana (a blue flowering plant) and other herbs that Aperol claims… View Post
Because we were hit with the blizzard of 2016, we were stuck inside all weekend. It is nice to spend a weekend lumping around in your pj’s. We watched plenty of Netflix, a bunch of movies, and I finished All the Light We Cannot See. It was fantastic. But if you are like me, you did some online shopping (who… View Post
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Yahooo FRIDAY! This week felt really long. Maybe because of the cold. We are supposed to get hit with a big blizzard in DC around noon today. I hope that wherever you are, you are safe and warm! I heard that Trader Joe’s got slammed yesterday and the line at Whole Foods was ridiculous. It’s… View Post
Snowy Outfit Details: JCrew Factory Parka (extra 20% off with code WEARNOW); Cowl Neck Tunic Sweater; Rockstar Skinny Jeans (my fave and on sale for $25!); Old boots, nearly identical ones; Old Scarf, similar here and here; Longchamp Le Pliage Mini Tote; Old Studded gloves (gosh I love these), similar here and here.
Geodes are so fascinating. The fact that these beauties begin as mud bubbles that transform over time into beautiful gems is mystifying.
After wearing a serenity blue blouse this weekend (see this post) I was inspired by Pantone’s colors of the year. Last year, the color was Marsala, a beautiful wine red. This year, Pantone chose two colors, which is out of the ordinary. The colors are Rose Quartz (a light pink) and Serenity (a periwinkle blue). The choice of the colors… View Post
Happy Monday and MLK day! I hope everyone had a nice and relaxing weekend. If you have today off, cheers! I hope you’re planning to do something fun and extend your relaxation. On Saturday Dan and I put on our walking shoes and headed to the Washington Memorial to have a little weekend picnic. We decided that since we live… View Post
In line with my New Year’s resolutions (check out the post here) I have made a goal to read 25 books this year. It is kind of daunting for me (that’s one book every two weeks give or take). I’m the type that gets really into a book, then doesn’t pick up another for a few weeks. I will binge… View Post
